Although in relative terms, agriculture has lost its importance in the national economy as a result of the recent evolution presented by industry and the tertiary sector, as well as the percentage of employees (1.9% in 2018). The centuries-old experience of the Dutch in territorial organization and in the work of enhancing the land reclaimed from the sea (approx. Half of the national surface) has allowed the notable growth of…
Read MoreHistory of Austria from 1918 to Today
(First) Republic of Austria (1918-1933) With the end of the First World War, Austria was now divided. The newly founded Czechoslovakia received Bohemia and Moravia. The rest of the area became the Republic of German Austria. German Austria also had to give up territories that came to Italy (e.g. South Tyrol and Istria) and those that came to newly emerging countries, namely Poland (Galicia) and the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats…
Read MoreSwitzerland Everyday Life
Do all Swiss children live like Heidi? If you think of a Swiss child, you might think of Heidi right away. Heidi is a girl from a book. She is a girl who, without parents, lives with her grandfather, the Almöhi, whom Peter the goat is a boyfriend, is sent to the big city and finally helps poor Klara, who is in a wheelchair, to learn to walk again. You…
Read MoreCity Break in March
March is considered the first month of spring and it is tempting for many to get out on a trip after a long and dark winter here at home. Although March is the first month of spring, the winter cold can leave a number of places. If you are going on a city break in March, you should therefore be aware that you are not guaranteed warm spring weather at…
Read MoreBonn Travel Guide
Bonn is a historically important city in central western Germany, located between the two much larger cities of Cologne and Frankfurt. It may not be the most famous tourist town for Norwegians, but as the former capital of West Germany (until the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989), it has a very rich history. Bonn is home to more than 300,000 inhabitants, and is consequently a relatively small city…
Read MoreAttractions in Monaco
Here are some of the great things you can do in Monaco. Prince’s Palace of Monaco The right time to visit the palace in Monaco is at 11.55, no matter which day you choose. Then there is a change of guard in the square in front of the main entrance. Originally, the palace was a fortress, dating back to the year 1191. Since then, the palace has undergone many renovations.…
Read MoreCity Break in the Europe
Are you planning a city break this autumn? This is perhaps the best time of year to visit major European cities. Most places have fewer tourists in the streets, which means that the locals take over the stage. Prices are therefore usually lower, and city life becomes more authentic. According to Countryaah, most of these cities are capitals of European nations. Here are ten suggested destinations for this fall’s city…
Read MoreAttractions in Zurich
It should be well done to get bored in Zurich. Wealth and Swiss efficiency that spans several hundred years, has contributed to the city containing a huge variety of sights and experiences. Here’s a selection to consider when visiting the world metropolis. Urania observatory According to DigoPaul, the observatory in Zurich dates to 1759, making it one of the oldest in the world. There you can look at the stars…
Read MoreLuxembourg
Luxembourg is a constitutional monarchy (Grand Duchy) in Western Europe. Luxembourg is a small inland state bordering Belgium in the west and north, Germany in the east and France in the south. There are two main regions, Ösling in the north and Gutland in the south. The capital is Luxembourg. Luxembourg is slightly larger than Vestfold county, has 556,319 inhabitants per 2014 and is one of the smallest nations in…
Read MoreNightlife in Zurich
Zurich’s nightlife mainly takes place in the old town on both sides of the Limmat. In the side streets around Nieder- and Oberdorfstrasse on the right side of the Limmat, there are a lot of hidden bars and cafés. New bars and clubs are also constantly opening in the city, especially west of the main train station in the fourth and fifth district, around Langstrasse. Also in the vicinity of the Hardbrücke are…
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