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Gheos Worldguide Travel News Bangkok Heavy rainfall has flooded large parts of the Thai capital of bangkok on 26 September. In the preceding 48 hours, more than 300 mm precipitation was recorded. Learn more about:Bangkok Japan Hurricane Dujuan has caused damage and 10 casualties on Japan's eastern coast on 21 September. About 600 houses were flooded and tens of thousands were left without electricity. The same region suffered from floods and landslides only one month ago. Learn more about:Japan Vietnam Rain has caused flooding and landslides in the north of Vietnam on 18 September. In some locations, more than 500 mm of precipitation was recorded. In Hanoi, many streets were flooded and hundreds of homes were inundated. Learn more about:Vietnam Algeria Forest fires have claimed the lives of 12 people in northern Algeria, it was reported on 27 August. The country's national rescue service has counted 154 fires in the forested region. Numerous buildings were destroyed by the fires and several motorways have been closed to all traffic. Learn more about:Algeria Nepal On 26 August, a flash flood, caused by an avalanche has struck the region of Rasuwa in the north of Nepal. There are hundreds of victims and infrastructure in the region has been obliterated. About 300 foreign tourists are among the victims and are still missing. Learn more about:Nepal 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  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 Guatemala   Guatemala is one of Central America's most interesting countries. It boasts the region's best Maya ruins, its volcanoes are the highest and most active and its frequent earthquakes are more devastating than those anywhere else in the Americas. Guatemala has also one of the most violent histories of all the countries in the region. Guatemala is the Mayan heartland of Central America and Mayan culture is flourishing and more popular than ever before. Several decades ago that was different, as the Guatemalan government systematically discriminated indigenous Mayas. There are several interesting Mayan sites, such as the ancient ruins of Tikal, in Guatemala. Mayan culture has its climax during the Mayan/Catholic rituals of Chichicastenango, but in the striking colors of Mayan dresses it is evident every day and everywhere. Guatemala is an interesting country of lovely villages, bustling cities, forested lowlands and barren mountains. The country has a pleasant climate throughout the year, although the dry season, from November through May, is the best time to visit.  Click on the images to learn more about this interesting destination. A map of Guatemala will open full-screen. Just click on towns and places you want to know more about. Next week: Austria
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