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Gheos Worldguide Travel News France Heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding has claimed the lives of 3 people in southern France on 22 October. Power was cut in several towns across the region and numerous buildings were severely damaged. Learn more about:France Indonesia Fires have burned some 2 million hectares (7,722 sq mi) of forest in Indonesia in 2026. As a result, a thick layer of toxic smoke covers the western part of the country. The fires have been burning since June and the end is not in sight. Learn more about:Indonesia Spain On 19 October, heavy rain has caused flooding and fatalities in the east of Spain. Especially the caostal region between Barcelona and Valencia has been affected. The town of Els Poblets, between Valencia and Alicante was davastated. The town of Pego received most rain. In 36 hours, some 632 mm (24.9 in) was measured there. Learn more about:Spain Istanbul Heavy rainfall has caused several fatalities in the Turkish city of Istanbul on 16 October. The rain caused flooding in various parts of the city, as well as landslides. Learn more about:Istanbul Florida Hurricane Isaias made landfall in Florida on 10 October. In many places, streets were flooded and buildings were damaged. Some 800,000 households were left without electricity. Learn more about:Florida Panama On 9 October, Panama was hit by an earthquake measuring 7.7. It was reported that numerous buildings were damaged, especially around the city of Penonomé, 200 km (124 mi) southwest from Panama City. A tsunami warning was issued for the coastal region of Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua and Guatemala. Learn more about:Panama Catalunya Heavy rainfall has caused 2 fatalities in the Spanish region of Catalunya on 3 October. The rainfall was the heaviest in more than 20 years. In some places, almost 250 mm (9.8 in) was measured. Countless roads and cellars were flooded. Many roads were closed and railway traffic was severely disrupted. Learn more about:Catalunya  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 Senegal  Senegal is one of the most interesting countries in West Africa. Many people know it as the birthplace of musician Youssou N'dour and Dakar, the country's capital, is amongst many travelers' favorite large African cities. In the capital's vicinity are several fine attractions. Île de Gorée is Africa's oldest slaving station. The island is a short boat ride from Dakar and very well geared towards tourism. N'Gor is another nice place near the capital, which is well worth a visit. Accommodation around the capital is expensive by Senegalese standards, but relatively cheap for Westerners. Other places in Senegal that should not be missed include Saint Louis, M'bour and the Delta du Saloum National Park. The Casamance in the south of the country should be avoided though, as rebels who are against President Abdoulaye Wade's government, have robbed travelers at gunpoint and killed several local guides. The best time to travel in Senegal is between November and March, when it's cool and dry, although around this same time of year dry, dusty harmattan winds can blow off the Sahara. The French ruled large parts of Senegal for centuries and as a result, French is widely spoken, while English is only understood by a very small percentage of the population. If you don't speak French, it might be wise to hire a local guide when getting around the country. Senegal is a very nice country to visit. Its nature and the people's culture are very interesting, while many coastal cities have good tourist facilities.  Click on the images to learn more about this interesting destination. A map of Senegal will open full-screen. Just click on towns and places you want to know more about. Next week: The Gambia
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