Where Africa Comes Together

Rwanda sits at the hub of Africa. Here, at the center of the Albertine Rift, where deep volcanic forces are pressing the continental plates apart, you'll discover a world of exquisite beauty and unsurpassed biodiversity.

Rwanda is the bridge between the forest ecosystems of the Congo basin and the great rift valleys of the east. It shares in the biological riches of both worlds, offering a concentration of biodiversity found nowhere else in Africa.


This discovery tour will give you a quick tour of Rwanda's diverse treasures. See for yourself why Rwanda can be called "the place where Africa comes together".

Follow the link below or explore on your own by clicking on the icons on the map of Rwanda

For visitors and Tunisians alike Hammamet is another word for vacations and its ritual of sun bathing on spotless beaches, the gasp of cool water on bronzed skin, dinner on the patio of a beachfront hotel , midnight swims, discos and watching the sun rise in the mirror of the sea.

Hammamet, the "Tunisian Saint Tropez", is all this and more. Its a way of life, taking the time to relax , meet old friends and make new ones.It's fishermen in brightly painted boats setting out at dawn, the medina surrounded by its ramparts and crowned by an ancient fort overlooking the sea, fashionable boutiques where resplendent traditional tunics and caftans rival the shimmering sun.

The Gulf of Hammamet shelters miles of fine sandy beaches, sparkling seas and modern hotels dedicated to the comfort a well being of their guests. A variety of sea sports, folklore, exhibitions, festivals and amusements are provided for an memorable vacation

Welcome to Germany

Welcome to the website of the German National Tourist Office in London. We hope these pages will take you on a fascinating journey through our wonderful country - and inspire you to make many visits. With its vibrant cities, varied landscape of mountains, forests and lakes, and an exciting calendar of carnival parties, concerts and Christmas markets, Germany makes for a great holiday destination, whatever your age and however long you plan to stay.
Gute Reise! (Have a good trip!)

Tourism

Europe is the world’s region most visited by tourists: in fact, six EU countries are in the world’s top ten destinations for holiday-makers. Not surprisingly the sector is very important to the European economy. Tourism is a cross-cutting sector, involving a big diversity of services and professions, linked to many other economic activities and policy areas.

Tourism is a dynamic and growing industry – turnover grew by about a quarter between 1999 and 2002. In 2004, foreign tourists spent more than 860 million nights in European accommodation.

Mainly dominated by SMEs, it accounts for 4% of the Community’s GDP, with about 2 million enterprises employing about 4% of the total labour force (representing approximately 8 million jobs). When the links to other sectors are taken into account, the contribution of tourism to GDP is estimated to be around 11% and it provides employment to more than 12% of the labour force (24 million jobs).

Besides growth and jobs creation, tourism plays an important role in the development of the vast majority of European regions. Infrastructure created for tourism purposes contributes to local development, and jobs are created or maintained even in areas in industrial or rural decline, or undergoing urban regeneration.

Sustainable tourism plays a major role in the preservation and enhancement of the cultural and natural heritage in an ever expanding number of areas, ranging from arts to local gastronomy, crafts or the preservation of biodiversity. This led the Commission and the tourism stakeholders to work for the elaboration of a European Agenda 21 for Tourism

A new policy approach is being developed, linking tourism to the demands of the Lisbon strategy, which seeks to stimulate European competitiveness and growth.

A new policy approach is being developed, linking tourism to the demands of the Lisbon strategy, which seeks to stimulate European competitiveness and growth.

About Nepal

Nepal is a country lying between China on the North and India on the South. It is a landlocked country on the collision zone between two plates, so large mountain ranges are formed in the creasing – including the Pahar Hill region and the Mountain region, both with large altitudes and populated valleys. Tourism is especially large in Mount Everest and a large amount of conflict has arisen there – as we will study later. Mountaineers with ambitions to travel, view and climb the spectacular slopes come in their ten thousands. 39% of the GDP comes from agriculture; 76% of people use it as their principle employment. Services (which would include tourism) equal 42% and industry 21%. The lack of natural resources means that agriculture is the main primary industry, while tourism probably the main tertiary. Main exports are clothing, leather, jute goods and grain.

Park Attractions: Things to Do

The park offers a host of outdoor attractions like hiking, trekking and camping. One of the most popular sites for visit is the Painted Canyon Overlook and the visitor center located in the South Unit. Providing a splendid panoramic view of the North Dakota badlands especially during the sunrise and sunset, the site has picnic shelters as well as a one mile nature trail.

A visit to the South Unit would bring you to the visitor center located at the entrance of Medora which has a information desk and a short movie about the park history. The visitor center also has a small museum. The Maltese cabin owned by Roosevelt stands adjacent to the center.
For those wanting to enjoy the sights and sounds of this amazing natural landmark, a drive along the Scenic Loop road is a must. The loop offers scenic overlooks and a range of trails to explore. One can stop at the Wind Canyon or the Scoria Point to glimpse into the beautiful world of the park. Not only does the park offer scenic beauty, but a large variety of wild animals can also be spotted. This includes the bison, the prairie dog, elk, pronghorn and many others. Visitors should however take note that the bison can get quite dangerous especially during the calving season.
For people desiring to enjoy hiking, there are 100 miles of fascinating trails along the park like the Ridgeline Trail and the Coal Vein Trail. The park also offers various campgrounds like the Juniper campground with 50 camping sites in the North Unit and the Cottonwood campground with 78 sites in the South unit. While no hookups or showers are available, there are facilities like water, picnic tables, fire pits and paved pads. The campgrounds are usually available on a first come first serve basis.

Far from the bustling urban centers, the park offers a perfect getaway to people who would love to enjoy the solitude and beauty of the place which has remained unchanged from the days Roosevelt described it as a "chaos of peaks, plateaus and ridges".

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

The Theodore Roosevelt National Park located in North Dakota is one of the most pristine lands in the United States. Built as a tribute to the great US president and conservationist, the park offers a great view of the enchanting landscape and diverse wildlife of the region.

"I never would have been President if it had not been for my experiences in North Dakota" - Theodore Roosevelt These words by the 26th president of the United States of America are a testimony to the influence of North Dakota plains on his life, politics and his role as a conservationist. Theodore Roosevelt first arrived in the badlands in 1883 on a hunting expedition. Inspired by the rugged and colorful landscape of the plains, he invested in two cattle ranches here known as the Maltese Cross and the Elkhorn and worked here as a cowboy and rancher for many years.

On April 25, 1947, the Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park was established as a tribute to the president. It was designated as a national park in 1978 to conserve the 29,920 acres of wilderness. Enclosed within the boundaries of the Little Missouri National Grasslands, the park is divided into three geographically separated areas: the South Unit, North Unit and the Elkhorn Ranch. The largest among them, the historic South Unit, which is lined with the interstate 94 receives the most visitation followed by the smaller and rugged North Unit which is located near US highway 85. The remote Elkhorn Ranch is located 35 miles north of the South Unit and was one of the sites where Roosevelt built his ranch in 1884.