ANTIGUA

ANTIGUA

COUNTRY: Antigua

CONTINENT: Central America and the Caribbean

POPULATION:87.883 (2010 estimated)

LANGUAGE: English

FORA AND FAUNA: Because of its altitude and rainfall on the island, Dominica has a varied and abundant vegetation. Forestsare considered the most extensive in the Lesser Antilles. Over 60% of the island is still under some form of natural vegetation.

WEATHER: The climate is tropical warm.

Temperature in Antigua and Barbuda is about 27 ° C throughout the year.  Rain falls from June to October.

Antigua and Barbuda are targeted by the hurricanes.

HISTORY: The first inhabitants of the islands of Antigua and Barbuda in 2400 BC were pre-ceramic Amerindians.Later, the Arawak and Carib Amerindian tribes populated the islands. The island of Antigua was originally named by Native Wadadli. Christopher Columbus landed on his second voyage in 1493 and gave the island the name Antigua. Barbuda was later its strange name from the "beard" lichen adorning his palms.

The early Spanish and French settlers followed the English who formed a colony in 1667 by transporting Irish Catholics to Antigua. Slavery, established to run the sugar plantations in Antigua, was abolished officially in 1838 in all British colonies, but in Antigua and Barbuda persisted until the advent of trade unions in 1939. Vere Bird was the founder of the Antigua Labour Party (PLA), the first political party created in the country, and also the first union leader of the fledgling nation. After decades of struggle, managed to win the 1960 election and become Prime Minister.

SRI LANKA

Country: Sri Lanka

Continent: Asia

Population: 20.743.000

Independence:  from United Kingdom

February 4, 1948.

Official Language/s:cincagalès,tamil.

Weather: The temperature range extends from 16 ° C in Nuwara Eliya in the Central Highlands 32 ° C in Trincomalee on the northeast coast the average annual temperature for the country as a whole fluctuates between 28 and 30 ° C. Daytime temperatures and nightcan vary from 4 to 7 ° C.

Flora and Fauna:The fauna of Sri Lanka is among the most diverse in the world: tigers, leopards, water buffalo, monkeys, elephants, porcupines, anteaters, black bears, panthers and deer in national parks. Whales, dolphins, swordfish and turtles on the coasts. In the lagoons and mangroves find crocodiles, salamanders, toads and snakes, like the python and cobra that also occupy other habitats. And in the chapter on bird species include the gray heron, cormorants, ibis, pelicans, flamingos, etc., and several endemic species such as the thrush of Ceylon and yellow-eared Bulbul. Sri Lanka is a paradise forornithologists.

This beautiful island has many different microclimates, benefiting from the monsoon and its location on the globe. From its orchids and tropical palm trees, pine trees and mountainous tea-growing. Not surprisingly it  holds two of the trees considered 'exceptional'worldwide. 

PAKISTAN

   Pakistan

Country: Pakistan

      

Continent:Asia

Population:26.000.000

Population Original: American y Paquistani

1 Pashlan(15,42%)272000000

2 sindihis(14,1%)248000000

3 seraikis(10,53%)14800000

4 emigrados(7,57%) 13300000

5 baloch is(3,59%) 6300000

6 others(4,66%)11100000

Official Language: Urdu, English, Pujabi, Sindhi, Pastun and Balochi

Main cities:Baluchistan, Khyber, Paktunktwa,Punjab,Sindh

Flora and fauna: Pakistan is endowed with a rich and varied flora and fauna.

FAUNA

MAMMALS

Markhor of which there are five distinct kinds, is the national animal of Pakistan. The kind that is photographed the most often is the Chiltan Markhor which, because of its long horns looks very conspicuous. Ever since the Markhor has been given protection its number has multiplied.

Other animals in the park are straight horned markhors, "Gad" (wild sheep) and leopards which occasionally migrate to the park from other areas, wolves, striped hyena, hares, wild cats and porcupines.

Weather: Pakistan is a country in which we spread between three very different climates, the coast, the area of the Himalayas and the plains of the interior, among them being diametrically opposed.

The coastal climate is mild winters and hot summers with high humidity. The monsoon rains of September is the rainiest season in the region, which in summer reaches temperatures around 40 degrees Celsius. April is the month when winter begins, and from November to February, summer, and the best time to visit this area of the country.

Inside, find a desert climate, very cold in winter and extreme heat during the summer, with maximum and minimum temperatures ranging from 0 degrees to over 40 degrees Celsius. In the high mountain area, we find the typical atmosphere of the Himalayas, extreme cold, more or less pronounced depending on the height.

BAHAMAS

Bahamas

Country: Bahamas

Continent: Central America and the Caribbean

Population: 313.312

Oficial language: English (official) and indigenous languages​​, Creole.

Weather: The Bahamas has a tropical and subtropical climate between, being moderated by the influence of the waters of the Gulf Stream, especially in the Winter. These islands, like all the West Indies suffer the Hurricanes, which season lasts from late summer to late Autumn.  HurricaneAndrew hit the northern islands in 1992, almost all the Floyd in 1999, and Frances, in 2004, is considered one of the worst.

Flora and fauna: Because of its altitude and rainfall on the island, Dominica has a varied and abundant vegetation.Forests are considered the most extensive in the Lesser Antilles. Over 60% of the island is still under some form of natural vegetation.

The native flora includes more than a thousand species of plants including 74 species of orchids and 200 ferns.

The flowers complemented by sight, color and perfume, the landscape of Dominica, and besides the great variety of orchids, you can see begonias,gingers, heliconia and fruit trees.

The plants seen along the east coast are the BwaKwaib scarlet Savonnet purple, and many others.

    It has a varied fauna typical of the latitude at whichit is located.

They are about 172 species of birds.

In its acres of gardens you can see 55 different species of butterflies flying the colorful flowers.

There are no poisonous snakes on the island, butelusive boa lives there. They also have their habitatherons, frogs, iguanas and crabs.

There are several species of whales and dolphins in the waters around Dominica.

In the coral reefs in the waters around Dominica, live varieties of sponges, corals and tropical fish.Shellfish and marine plants add to the biodiversity of the island. Also many species of shrimp and fishfood.

Also among the species that populate the island, stands the hawk (Buteo platypterus), whichappears frequently flying over wooded areas.

Hummingbird species also abound that the "jugularis of Eulampis" can often be seen sippingnectar from flowers.

The Barn Owl, which is widely distributed in the world can be heard in Dominica, although it isdifficult to see.

The mammals that inhabit the island are two: theagouti and manicou (a type of possum or opossum- marsupial).

AUSTRALIA

AUSTRALIA

Name: Australia

Capital: Canberra

Largest city: Sydney

Official Languages: English

 Total population:
 
22,000,000 inhabitants.

Currency: Australian Dollar

   The history of Australia began with the arrival of humans to mainland Australia from the north for more than 42,000 years (or even 68,000, according to some studies) .Despite having been seen since the sixteenth century by Portuguese and Spanish sailors, who by strategic reasons had kept their discovery secret,written history only began with the Dutch explorers sighted in the seventeenth century. They, however, hinted that the southern land was uninhabitable andunsuitable for settlement, leaving the way open for subsequent British expeditions.The interpretation of Australian history is still an issue today, particularly in regardto the treatment of Aborigines by settlers

FLORA AND FAUNA

Main article: Australian Wildlife


The koala and the eucalyptus of Australia's iconic couple.
While much of Australia is desert or semi-arid, there exists a great diversity of habitats, from alpine heaths to tropical rainforests. Due to the great age of thecontinent, the low fertility of its soil, its different climates vary and its long isolationfrom other continents, the Australian biota is unique and diverse. About 85% offlowering plants, 84% of mammals, over 45% of birds, and 90% of fish intemperate coastal areas are endémicos.27 Many of Australia's ecoregions andnative species that live there are threatened by human activities and the introduction of exotic species. The Environmental Protection Act and BiodiversityConservation 1999 is the legal framework used for the protection of endangered species. Many protected areas have been created by the Action Plan for Biodiversity to protect and conserve the continent's unique ecosystems, 64wetlands are registered under the Ramsar Convention and there are also 16 sitesdeclared World Heritage Site. Australia is ranked No. 13 in the world in theEnvironmental Sustainability Index 2005.

Culture in Australia

The Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne was the first building in Australia to be declared a Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO (United Nations organization for education, science, and culture) in 2004.The primary basis of Australian culture was Anglo-Celtic until the mid-twentieth century, although the Australians had gone traits acquired from the environment and Aboriginal culture. Over the past 50 years, Australian culture has been strongly influenced by American popular culture (particularly television and cinema), for large-scale immigration from non anglophones and neighboring Asian countries. The vigor and originality of the arts in Australia - films, opera, music, painting, theater, dance and crafts - have achieved international recognition.Australia has a long history in relation to the visual arts that begins with cave paintings made by the Indians. Since the time of European settlement in the Australian landscape has been a common theme in the national art, which is evident in the work of Arthur Streeton, Arthur Boyd and Albert Namatjira, among others. Aboriginal traditions are transmitted primarily in oral form (oral tradition) and are closely related to ceremonies and stories about the time of dreams.Music, dance and art of Aboriginal Australians have a significant influence on the visual arts and contemporary Australia. The nation has an active tradition of music, ballet and theater, many of the performing arts companies receive public funding through the Australia Council for the Arts. There is an orchestra in each capital city and a national opera company, Opera Australia, which it acquired importance thanks to the opera singer Dame Joan Sutherland, Australia's music includes classical music, jazz and many other genres of music popular.The literature of Australia has also been influenced by the landscape, for example, works of writers such as Banjo Paterson and Henry Lawson. The character of colonial Australia, reaffirmed by the country's literature, a large impact on the modern stage of the nation and was noted for its egalitarianism and anti-authoritarianism. In 1973 Patrick White was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, becoming the only Australian to receive this award, is recognized as one of the greatest English writers of the twentieth century. Australian English is a greater variety of English grammar and spelling are largely based on British English, phrases and expressions with a rich vernacular and unique vocabulary.Australia has two national public issuers (the ABC and SBS), three commercial television networks, three pay TV services, and numerous television and public radio stations. The cinema of Australia has achieved critical and commercial success. Every major city has its own daily newspapers, there are also two national daily newspapers: The Australian and The Australian Financial Review.According to Reporters Without Borders, in 2005 the Commonwealth was at number 31 in the world in terms of press freedom ranking on the list below New Zealand (9 th) and the United Kingdom (28 th), but over the United States. The fact that it takes that position, not very high, mainly due to the limited diversity in media ownership. Most of the print media is under the control of the News Corporation, or of John Fairfax Holdings.