Oświęcim (Auschwitz) – the site of the greatest crime of the 20th century Only twice in its almost 800-year history has the Polish city of Oświęcim borne the name that seems so inescapable to it today and that connects it with the greatest crime of the 20th century: Auschwitz. The city was first given this…
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Shopping in Malaysia
DUTY-FREE SHOPPING Overview According to pharmacylib, the following articles can be imported into Malaysia duty-free (people over 18 years of age who will stay in Malaysia for at least 72 hours): 200 cigarettes or mixed tobacco products up to 225 g; 1 l of spirits, wine or liqueur; 3 pieces of newly purchased clothing; 1…
Getting to Italy
GETTING THERE Arriving by plane Italy’s national airline is called Alitalia (AZ) (Internet: www.alitalia.com). From Germany there are direct connections to all major Italian cities, including Rome, Bologna, Florence, Naples, Palermo, Milan, Turin and Venice. Flight connections also from Vienna, Geneva and Zurich. Tuifly (X3) connects numerous German cities as well as Vienna, Geneva and…
Namibia Geography
Climate in Namibia In Namibia there is a subtropical-continental desert climate with high midday temperatures and low rainfall. However, there are climatic differences between the individual regions. The lowest rainfall can be expected in the Namib on the west coast, with a consistently warm wind that ensures daytime temperatures of up to 25 ° C…
OECD
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development was founded in 1948 to promote growth, employment and financial stability in the Member States. In this way, the OECD wanted to contribute to sound economic development in the world. Introduction It is sometimes called a wealthy club – the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (also known as…
Arab League Structure and Function
The structure The highest decision-making body of the Arab League is the Council, which holds a summit in March each year. Then the countries’ heads of state meet. In between, the Council is convened at ministerial level. The presidency alternates between states in alphabetical order. When the heads of state meet, they take a position…
The 10 largest mammals in the world
The 10 largest mammals in the world are in themselves the ten largest species of whales, which would certainly not be of greater interest for a list. Here is a more representative selection of the 10 largest mammals in the world: Numbers 1 and 2 live in the water: The largest mammal on earth is…
The 10 tallest television towers in the world
Tokyo Skytree Tower At 634 meters, the Tokyo Skytree Tower is the undisputed tallest television tower in the world. Located in the northeast of downtown Tokyo in the traditional Asakusa district, it broadcasts television and radio over terrestrial frequencies. In addition, with its two viewing platforms, it is also a popular tourist destination. The view…
Scotland Actors and Directors
James McAvoy (born 1979) James Andrew McAvoy was born in Glasgow in 1979 and studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. He took his first steps in the acting business in theater performances such as “West Side Story” and “Romeo and Juliet”. McAvoy is known from films like “The Chronicles of Narnia:…
England Doctors and Natural Scientists
Charles Babbage (1791-1871) mathematician, inventor, political economist. Babbage was born in Walworth in 1791, later studied at Cambridge and fundamentally reformed mathematics. Babbage invented the Analytical Engine, a mechanical computing device that is believed to be the forerunner of the computer. He died in London in 1871. Sir Roger Bannister (born 1929) neurologist and middle…