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Gheos Worldguide Travel News Philippines An earthquake with a force of 7.8 has hit the south of the Philippines on 7 June. Especially the southern island of Mindanao was hit hard. Numerous buildings collapsed and at least 12 people lost their lives. Learn more about:Philippines South Africa Heavy rain in the south of the country has caused flooding on 4 June. The same area has sufffered from severe rain and flooding since the beginning of May. Several roads have been closed and more rain is expected in the coming days. Learn more about:South Africa Europe Record-breaking temperatures have been measured in several countries in western Europe on 26 May. In London, a temperature of 34°C was measured. Never before had it been so hot in the British capital. In more than 350 French cities, the highest temperatures in decennia were measured. In Spain, temperatures of more than 40°C were registered, which is abnormal for this time of year. Also in the Netherlands and Belgium, it has been extremely hot, with nighttime temperatures remaining above 20°C. Learn more about:Europe China An earthquake struck the region of Guangxi in the south of China on 18 May. At least 13 buildings have collapsed, resulting in 2 fatalities. One person is still not accounted for. Some 7,000 people from the city of Liuzhou were evacuated. Learn more about:China Democratic Republic of the Congo On 15 May, it wass reported that an outbreak of ebola has caused at least 65 deaths in the DRC. This number has risen to at least 80 on 17 May, while there are some 246 suspected cases. In neighboring Uganda, several ebola victims were reported as well. It is thought that the real number of affected people is much higher, as not all cases are reported. Learn more about:Democratic Republic of the Congo Indonesia Indonesia's Dukono volcano has erupted on 9 May, causing 3 casualties. The victims were hiking on the mountain when it erupted. The other members of the group were not injured. Dukono is one of the most active volcanos in Indonesia. It has erupted about 200 times since November. Learn more about:Indonesia Wellington Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, has been hit by a severe rainstorm on 20 April. Some 77 mm (3 inches) of rain fell in less than an hour, flooding streets and cutting power to about 30,000 houses. Cars were swept away, trees were felled and many streets are covered in a thick layer of mud. The rain also caused several landslides. More rain is expected in the coming days. Learn more about:Wellington  Money & Markets CNN financial and business news | Welcome to Gheos.com, the oldest travel portal on the Internet. The World Guide features detailed maps, flags, anthems, statistical information, weather reports, history and travel information and tips on all travel destinations in the world. No matter where you are planning to travel to; all the necessary information is freely available from Gheos.com  Destination of the week On these pages a different destination will be highlighted every week. Sometimes it's a tourist trap like one of the Spanish resorts; sometimes we will bring you detailed information on some more exotic places. This week we will have a closer look at Panama   Panama has a cosmopolitan capital city, marvelous rainforest and some of the finest snorkeling, birding and deep-sea fishing in the world. Despite of all this, most travelers tend to steer clear of the country, or just whiz through. It is very hard to figure out why, as Panama is a wonderful place. Panama is famous for its canal that connects the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans and is navigated by thousands of vessels every year, including numerous cruise-liners. The country has an interesting history, which is very visible in its rich Spanish legacy. The population includes seven Indian tribes and the majority of the people is very friendly and embraces visitors very enthusiastically. It is difficult to leave Panama without feeling that you're in on a secret that the rest of the traveling world will one day uncover. Most tourists visit Panama during the dry season, between mid-December and mid-April. The rest of the year is the rainy season, when the weather can be hot and steamy in the lowlands. During that time the heat feels more oppressive than otherwise, because of the humidity. Rain in Panama tends to come in sudden short downpours that freshen the air and are followed by sunshine. If you plan to go hiking, it's best to do it during the dry season. Places, such as the Darién Gap can be crossed during that time only. Party people should try to be in Panama City or on the Península de Azuero during Carnaval, which is held each year on the weekend before Ash Wednesday. Panama City's Carnaval celebration is one of the world's largest.  Click on the images to learn more about this interesting destination. A map of Panama will open full-screen. Just click on towns and places you want to know more about. Next week: Sweden
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