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Gheos Worldguide![]() Travel News Vietnam Hurricane Yagi has wreaked havoc in Vietnam on 7 September. It caused 3 m tall waves and at least 4 fatalities. Over 50,000 people were evacuated from coastal areas. Learn more about:Vietnam France The Mont Blanc tunnel between France and Italy will close for renovation between 2 September and 16 December. Travellers will have to use alternative routes and delays are expected. Learn more about:France Namibia The government of Namibia wants to kill 723 wild animals, including 83 elephants and distribute the meat to residents who suffer food shortages as a result of a prolonged drought that has affected the country. The whole of southern Africa is suffering from a lack of rain that is the worse in decades. Learn more about:Namibia Sudan On 25 August, the Arbaat dam in the norhteast of Sudan collapsed as a result of heavy rains and poor maintenance. Numerous villages were destroyed and some 50,000 people lost their home. Learn more about:Sudan Iceland On 23 August a volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula has erupted for the 6th time since last December. The eruption occurred after several heavy earthquakes and is part of a series of eruptions that started last December, after the volcano had been dormant for 800 years. The town of Gridavik is now uninhabitable and the Icelandic government has puchaqsed most of the town's dwellings. Learn more about:Iceland Austria Heavy rains have caused flooding in parts of the Austrian region of Tirol on 17 August. The weather has caused mudslides and parked cars were swept into the river. Learn more about:Austria 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 Egypt![]() Travelers have come to Egypt ever since the time of the Pharaohs, when great pyramids were built. The country is known as 'the gift of the Nile', which is true in a sense, without the mighty river, live would be impossible in the arid desert that surrounds it. Egypt is known for its ancient treasures, which include the pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and thousands of temples, scattered all over the country. The most important temple complexes are those of Abu Simbel, Idfu, Luxor and Karnak. The last two are not far from the striking Valley if the Kings. Apart from the Pharaohs, Egypt has been ruled by the Greeks, the Romans, the Arabs, the Turks and the British. They all have left their distinctive legacies and modern Egypt is an amalgam of these legacies, the influences of Islam and the 20th century, which brought modern styles and habits, as well as independence. Egypt is a country of great contrasts as well. Bedouins live in goatskin tents and farmers till the earth with the simple tools of their ancestors, while modern office buildings of steel, stone and glass tower over the center of Cairo, the country's capital and largest metropolis. In Cairo one can visit the National Museum, which holds the countless treasures that were discovered in the great pyramids, as well as in other temples and ruins. Cairo is a somewhat chaotic city and the traffic problems are amazing. The best time to visit Egypt is between half-April to mid-May, when temperatures hover around a bearable 25°C (78°F). During the summer temperatures can soar up to 50°C (122°F) and in the winter it can be just too chilly. Egypt is a marvelous place with countless monuments, temples and other ancient sights. Activities that are available range from scuba diving in the Red Sea, to camel trips through the Sahara Desert and cruises on the Nile River. A trip to Egypt is an unforgettable experience and one you will most likely repeat. ![]() Click on the images to learn more about this interesting destination. A map of Egypt will open full-screen. Just click on towns and places you want to know more about. Next week: Latvia
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