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Gheos Worldguide Travel News Belgium A nature fire in the east of Belgium has destroyed some 2,700 ha (10 sq mi) of forest on 15 August, making it the largest nature fire in the country's history. 600 people were evacuated and more people are preparing to leave their houses. Learn more about:Belgium Germany On 15 August, it was reported that a forest fire in western Germany is now under control. Some 2,000 people who had been evacuated have returned to their homes. Learn more about:Germany Italy The airport of the Italian city of Catania has reopened, after if had been closed, because of ash from the Etna volcano. The volcano has been spewing ash and lava since early July, but the amount of ash increased in mid-August. Learn more about:Italy Indonesia An earthquake measuring 7.7 hit the Indonesian island of Flores on 15 August. Countless buildings were destroyed and at least 38 people were killed, but it is feared that more victims are buried under the rubble of collapsed buildings. The quake's epicenter was located 68 km (42 mi) off the coast from the city of Ende on the island's southern coast. Learn more about:Indonesia Japan In the east of Japan, heavy rainfall on 14 August has prompted the evacuation of more than 100,000 people. A warning for landslides has been issued. In parts of the Chiba prefecture streets are flooded and thousands were left without electricity. Learn more about:Japan Colombia An earthquake measuring 7.4 hit the region around the southwestern city of Cali on 10 August. Local authoroties have reported numerous casualties. The quake was also felt in the neighboring countries of Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela. The epicenter of the quake was located about halfway between Cali and Medellín. Several buildings in the region have collapsed and many people were left homeless. Learn more about:Colombia Europe A solar eclipse will occur in Greenland, Iceland and Spain on 12 August. The eclipse will first be visible at sunrise in the northernmost part of Siberia. It will then be visible in northern Greenland around 17:18 in the afternoon. The eclipse can be seen in western Iceland around 17:45. At 19:30 it will be visible in northern Portugal and it will finally be visible in large parts of northern and eastern Spain around 20:30. In most of the rest of Europe, Canada and northwestern Africa, a partial eclipse will be visible. 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 Ethiopia   Many people will remember Ethiopia as the African nation that brought images of starving children and hunger to our homes in the 1980's. Money was collected during events such as Live Aid, to send food to the impoverished country. In the 1990's a fierce war was fought with Eritrea, after that country became independent from Ethiopia and border disputes arose. At the end of that decade peace returned to the region and nowadays Ethiopia is an interesting place to visit. Ethiopia is the only African nation that has never been colonized and its people have a proud tradition of maintaining their independence, by force if necessary. The country has a rich and interesting Orthodox Christian heritage. The Ethiopians managed to maintain their faiths even though all the surrounding countries embraced Islam in the 7th century. Traveling in Ethiopia is not easy. The country does not have any tourist facilities and its infrastructure is very poor. Efforts to visit Ethiopia can be rewarding though. The country boasts fabulous landscapes, magnificent historical sites and a very friendly population. On top of all that, Ethiopia is a very cheap destination. You can visit Ethiopia all year round, with temperatures in the capital of Addis Abeba hovering around 20°C (68°F). During the months of June and July heavy rains make most roads un-navigable, so it is best to avoid staying in the country during that time.  Click on the images to learn more about this interesting destination. A map of Ethiopia will open full-screen. Just click on towns and places you want to know more about. Next week: Canada
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