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- 1. NATURE
- 2. Egypt is located in Egypt at the southern extreme of the Sinai Peninsula, overlooking the the Gulf of Suez at west and the Gulf of Aqaba at east. Two islands, Tiran and Sanafir are part of the site. It is so named because in side view it shows an outline like a bearded man's face. The National Park is one of Egypt's most spectacular and is situated in the tourist region of the Red Sea Riviera with Sharm-el-Sheikh being the nearest city. This is the Comune di Capri, situated in Campania region, province of Naples. The numbers 7.278 represent the current population. Capri is an island, it has been a celebrated beauty spot and resort since the time of the Roman republic. The main features of the island is Marina Piccola, the Belvedere of Tragara, the limestone masses that stand out of the sea, Anacapri, the Blue Grotto. The Curonian Spit is a 98 km long and 0,4-4 km wide, thin, curved and dune peninsula that separates the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea. Human habitation of this peninsula dates back to prehistoric times. Throughout this period it has been threatened by the natural forces of wind and waves. Its survival to the present day has been made possible only as a result of constant human fights against the erosion of the Spit, dramatically illustrated by projects about reforestation and stabilisation. Italy Lithuania
- 3. ARCHITECTURE
- 4. Egypt The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis bordering what is now Cairo, Egypt in Africa, and is the only remaining member of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is believed to have been built as a tomb for Fourth dynasty Egyptian pharaoh Khufu (Cheops) and constructed over a 20 year period concluding around 2560 BC. The tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years, it is sometimes called Khufu's Pyramid or the Pyramid of Khufu. The Tower of Pisa is a leaning bell tower in the Italian city of Pisa. Although intended to stand vertically, the tower began leaning to the southeast soon after the construction in 1173 due to a poorly laid foundation and loose substrate that has allowed the foundation to shift. Both because of its inclination, and its beauty, from 1173 up to the present the Tower has been the object of very special attention. At the moment various modern technologies are used and research is carried out to significantly reduce the inclination and to make sure that Tower will have a long life. The cathedral of Vilnius was built in 1251 after the king’s conversion from pagan religion to christianity so in 1387 was reconstructed in gothic style. During the restoration of the Cathedral, the presumed altars of an alleged pagan temple and the original floor, were discovered. It is the main Roman Catholic Cathedral of Lithuania and is situated in Vilnius' old town. In 2002 work officially began to rebuild the Lithuanian royal palace behind Cathedral. The newly erected palace building will considerably alter the view of the Cathedral. So the Cathedral and the belfry have been renovated in 2006. Italy Lithuania
- 5. FESTIVALS, CULTURE & TRADITIONS
- 6. Egypt Ramadan: Ramadan is a holy month in the islamic calender, where muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, muslims usually celebrates it. Ramadan takes on a different flavor in Egypt as the country gets soaked in the spirit of Ramadan. The ritual begins after sunset, announced through “azan” or call for prayers, held in mosques. The practice of using the “fanoos” or lantern has come down from the land of Pyramids. These are traditionally made of tin and colored glass with a candle burning inside. It is an inevitable mode of enjoyment for every kid. On 2nd June Italy celebrates its Republic Day. Usually on this day military parades (sfilata) are organized. The highlight of the parade is Frecce Tricolori (Three-coloured Arrows), the precision aerobatic demonstration team for the Italian Air Force. The Frecce Tricolori are considered one of the best teams in the world in their speciality. The Frecce Tricolori are the most numerous aerobatic team in the world counting 10 planes in their team of which 9 remain in formation while 1 other flies solo during most of the show. Lithuania has basically been an agricultural country; therefore folk art primacy belonged to women and was related to the scale of feminine themes. This of course had influenced the lexicon of choreography - for example simplicity of steps was influenced by the women’s long skirts. The characteristics of the Lithuanian folk choreography are also shown through music, which is calm, symmetric, the rhythm is monotonous, the tempo moderate and in the quarter form. Lithuanian folklore is based upon the farmer’s outlook on life. Italy Lithuania
- 7. PEOPLE
- 8. Egypt In October 2005, Dr. ElBaradei and the IAEA were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for efforts "to prevent nuclear energy from being used for military purposes and to ensure that nuclear energy for peaceful purposes is used in the safest possible way." In addition, he has received multiple other awards for his work. These include the International Four Freedoms award from the Roosevelt Institute, the James Park Morton Interfaith Award, and the Golden Plate Award from the Academy of Achievement. Dolce&Gabbana ia a high-end fashion house started by the Italian designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. Dolce&Gabbana are very popular for their designs in the Hollywood industry; they have designed clothes for Madonna, Monica Bellucci, Ayumi Hamasaki, Isabella Rossellini and Kylie Minogue amongst others. The company is based in Milan. Zydrunas Savickas was born on 15th July 1975 in Birzai. He decided to start competition in 1992, after having watched a Lithuanian strongest man. He broke all records: he won five times the "Arnold’s strongman", in 2005 and 2006 is the winner of the European and World championship. Nowadays he owns most of the world strongman records. Italy Lithuania