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Gheos Worldguide Travel News France A large fire has destroyed 800 ha (3.1 sq mi) of forest, just south of Paris. The fire was still spreading on 13 July. This follows a large fire near the city of Perpignan, which burnt some 1,650 ha (6.4 sq mi) of nature in the beginning of July. Learn more about:France China Hurricane Bavi has caused flooding and damage in China's eastern province of Zhejiang on 11 July. The hurricane made landfall in the city of Yuhuan and then proceeded towards the city of Wenzhou. The storm has uprooted hundreds of trees and caused several landslide. More heavy rain is expected for the coming days, so more flooding will occurr. Learn more about:China Spain A large forest fire in southern Spain have claimed at least 12 people, making it the deadliest nature fire in recent Spanish history. By 11 July, as much as 6,600 ha (25.48 sq mi) of forest and brush had burned. On 12 July, another brush fire burned near the resort city of Benidorm, but it was quickly extinguished. A Brush fire in the north of Spain destroyed 2,400 ha (9.27 sq mi) in early July. Learn more about:Spain Ghana On 30 June, it was reported that some 24 people have died in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire because of flooding and landslides. It has been raining in the region since Saturday and more rain is forecast. Most of the victims fell in the Ghanian capital of Accra. Learn more about:Ghana Venezuela A devastating earthquake hit Venezuela on 25 June. The quake hit with a force of 7.2, immediately followed by another one measuring 7.5. The quakes are amongst the strongest ones in the country's recent history and a massive death toll is feared. At least 45,000 people were reported as missing. The last time, Venezuela was hit by a strong earthquake, was in 2018, when a quake measured 7.3. Learn more about:Venezuela Europe Extreme heat has hit numerous European countries. In France, temperatures of up to 42°C were measured opn 25 June. Spain is also suffering from very hot temperatures. In the United Kingdom, temperature records for June were broken. Several other European countries, including Belgium, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands, also suffered from the heatwave. Europe was also hit by a record-breaking heatwave in May. Scientists blame global warming for these extreme heatwaves. Learn more about:Europe  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 United Arab Emirates   The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a union of seven sovereign sheikhdoms. The Emirate of Abu Dhabi represents 85% of the UAE, while the emirate of Ajman is the smallest, measuring only 250 km² (100 sq mi). The other emirates are Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al Qaiwain. The country was formed after the British withdrew from the Gulf in 1971. The relatively small area of the UAE boasts mountains, beaches, deserts, oases, camel racing, Bedouin markets and duty free shopping in Dubai. The UAE has the most relaxed entry regulations in the region, as well as an excellent tourist infrastructure. Much of the interior of the UAE is featureless desert, running to the edges of the Empty Quarter, the largest sand desert in the world, which occupies southeastern Saudi Arabia. The coastal areas consist mainly of salt flats, while the northern and eastern parts of the country are green and inviting with beautiful mountain scenery. Around the larger cities, thousands of palm trees are being planted in the desert. The efforts to make the desert 'green' cost millions of liters of fresh water every day. The best time to visit the UAE is between November and April, when temperatures are quite comfortable, although in the desert areas around Al-Ain it can get very cold, especially at night. During the summer, from May to September humidity is high and daytime temperatures easily soar up to more than 40°C (105°F). In December and January sometimes, heavy rains can make getting around the country tricky. The rest of the year, rainfall is non-existent. Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting, is strictly adhered to in the UAE. During that time there is no eating, drinking or smoking in public from sunrise to sunset, including tourists. Places that normally serve alcohol stop serving it during this month. Ramadan is in November-December for the next couple of years. Some of the most interesting places to visit include Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al-Ain, Al-Fujairah and Dibba.  Click on the images to learn more about this interesting destination. A map of United Arab Emirates will open full-screen. Just click on towns and places you want to know more about. Next week: Brazil
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