Oceania (Mission History) In terms of population, Oceania has over time received more foreign missionaries than any other continent; there are now only a few people in the Pacific who are not Christians. On many islands, competition between different mission societies resulted in local conflicts. Spanish Jesuits were the first to land on the Marianas… Read More »
Marshall Islands is an independent nation in Micronesia. With the capital city of Majuro, Marshall Islands 2020 population is estimated at 59,201 according to countryaah. Prior to the arrival of the Europeans in the 16th century, the Marshallese lived in small chiefdom, often in feud with one another. During the following centuries, the islands remained… Read More »
Micronesia is an independent nation in Micronesia. With the capital city of Palikir, Micronesia 2020 population is estimated at 112,640 according to countryaah. The first residents of the islands that are now part of the Micronesian Federation probably came from the southeast (possibly the Fiji area) about 4,000 years ago, but the data vary between… Read More »
Nauru is an independent nation in Micronesia. With the capital city of Yaren District, Nauru 2020 population is estimated at 10,835 according to countryaah. Almost nothing is known about Nauru’s early history. During the 19th century, the encounter with Europeans led to many residents dying of disease and fighting. Germany annexed Nauru in 1888 and… Read More »
New Zealand is an independent nation in Polynesia. With the capital city of Wellington, New Zealand 2020 population is estimated at 4,822,244 according to countryaah. Probably the Maoris from Polynesia in the Pacific came to New Zealand between the 800s and 1200s. The Europeans became known to the Europeans in 1642. In the 19th century,… Read More »
Fiji is an independent nation in Melanesia. With the capital city of Suva, Fiji 2020 population is estimated at 896,456 according to countryaah. The Fiji Islands have been inhabited for more than 3,000 years. In the 19th century, the islands began to be colonized by Britain, which recruited thousands of Indians as plantation workers. The… Read More »
Kiribati is an independent nation in Micronesia. With the capital city of Tarawa Atoll, Kiribati 2020 population is estimated at 119,460 according to countryaah. Kiribati has been populated for at least 3,000 years. In the 19th century, Europeans began to come in larger numbers. They did some trading and carried away islanders to work on… Read More »
Australia is an independent nation in Australasia. With the capital city of Canberra, Australia 2020 population is estimated at 25,499,895 according to countryaah. Australia has been populated for about 50,000 years. In the 17th century, European explorers “discovered” the continent and in the late 18th century the British began to use it as a penal… Read More »
FOLLOWING THE TRAIL OF THE GOLD RUSH It is in Australia there are still real hunters for luck. In a place called Fire Hills prospectors from all over the world are looking for new deposits of opals, and some of them are lucky. The spirit of the Klondike hovers over this scorched desert, where during… Read More »
The most remarkable feature of the Australian fauna is this: that most of the indigenous mammals are marsupials. Which, together with some archaic species of other animal classes, and some orders of plants, gave rise to the expression “land of living fossils” often used by naturalists to indicate this region. According to collegesanduniversitiesinusa, the indigenous… Read More »
Australia An island as big as a continent Australia is a vast island located between the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean, straddling the Tropic of Capricorn. A great variety of climates and natural environments, the originality of the flora and fauna, the peculiarities of the human presence make Australia a continent in itself, economically… Read More »
Some places I visited in Papua New Guinea during my trip: agats, jiwika, kurima, manokwari, wamena, pyramid and kimbim, rainer stalvik New Guinea, the world’s second largest island, has long been one of the earth’s least explored areas and has therefore attracted both researchers and explorers. Here they encountered harsh climatic conditions in the form… Read More »
Background According to HOWSMB.COM, the G-24 was founded in 1971 as an intergovernmental group for international monetary affairs and development. Goals Coordination of the position of the developing countries involved (own designation) at government level on aspects of financial policy and development, in particular on issues on the agenda of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)… Read More »
SPOTLIGHT : The 2020 Summit took place from November 21-22 as a virtual meeting chaired by Saudi Arabia. Expectations were high, but so were the problems. The next summit will take place in Rome at the end of October 2021. Background According to HEALTHKNOWING.COM, the G20 is an informal group of 19 individual states and… Read More »
Organizations in the Asia-Pacific Context The graphic gives an overview of the membership in important organizations in the Asia-Pacific region. The focus is on APEC with its 21 members (red frame). It includes not only East Asian and Pacific countries, but also countries in North America and Latin America. Europe is connected to this area,… Read More »
When the UN was founded, the threats to peace and security were seen primarily as military conflicts between states. Today, almost 70 years later, the concept of peace and security has gained a wider meaning. Civil wars and ethnic conflicts within states have become more common. Nor is it purely military conflicts that are considered… Read More »
With a combination of motorhome and rental car, you get the optimal experience – magical nature in the south, wilderness adventures in the outback, the world metropolis Sydney, Australian hospitality and beach breaks in Queensland. See history of Australia on Agooddir. The journey starts in Adelaide, where you can discover the city on your own… Read More »
Enjoy the freedom of your own motorhome along the east coast of Australia. During the trip, cozy towns, outback, legendary beaches, lots of hiking opportunities, the world’s oldest rainforest and fantastic snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef await. Learn more about Australia on smber. In your own luxury motorhome you can get to all corners of… Read More »
Experience magical Sydney, hike Uluru and Kings Canyon, learn to live nature like a real aborigine and relax on a tropical holiday island on the Great Barrier Reef. Check listofusnewspapers for see mass media in Australia. If you want to experience a lot in a short time, we have tailored a proposal where you can see… Read More »
Traveling by train is a very special way to experience a country. You do not have to sit behind the wheel and can instead lean back and enjoy watching the endless landscape pass by. On this trip you make no less than two legendary train journeys; The Indian Pacific which takes you from Sydney to Adelaide and… Read More »
Experience Melbourne’s cozy alleys, mythical Uluru, Sydney’s highlights and jungle experiences, beaches and swimming at Port Douglas – sit back and let us tailor Australia’s most and best experiences! Learn more about Australia on indexdotcom. Day 1: Departure from Scandinavia Departure with scheduled flights – we always book scheduled flights with all its benefits –… Read More »
Get off to a great start on your journey in New Zealand with this starter kit. We arrange the first two nights in a hostel, so that you get a good start on your journey in New Zealand listed on findjobdescriptions. Travel around New Zealand at your own pace. Whether you are traveling as a backpacker or… Read More »
Discover New Zealand with a bus pass in hand. Hop on and off the bus as you please and see the best of New Zealand as you meet new travel buddies for life. See hotels in New Zealand on ehotelat. This trip shows you the best of New Zealand – both the North Island and the… Read More »
With a Working Holiday visa, you can combine your trip to New Zealand with a work period. It is a fantastic opportunity to meet a lot of new people and have many exciting experiences. Learn more about New Zealand on ebizdir. New Zealand and Sweden have a collaboration that makes it possible for Swedish citizens to… Read More »
Make a road trip with the family in New Zealand in your own motorhome. Enjoy the freedom, the friendly people and the fantastic nature. On the way home you stay in beautiful Thailand for a nice and relaxed sun holiday. See map of New Zealand on directoryaah. This trip is a wonderful combination of adventure and relaxation. Both… Read More »
Take a road trip in the world’s most beautiful country, New Zealand and end with relaxation in paradisiacal French Polynesia. New Zealand great for a road trip. The nature is outstanding, the population very hospitable, the roads good and the distances affordable. You experience everything in a rented mini-camper but you have full freedom to drive exactly… Read More »
Rafting, glacier hiking, trekking, helicopter rides, sea kayaking – all this awaits you on this fantastic road trip. Along the way you stay in hostels and small cozy B & Bs – but the focus is on the experiences that are included! See history of New Zealand on Agooddir. The coolest experiences await! You will try rafting,… Read More »
New Zealand has a special location as the country stretches across several different climate belts. In the north you can experience completely subtropical temperatures, and it is green almost all year round. On the South Island you can instead experience some incredibly cold temperatures in the mountains. In addition, the weather is very changeable, and… Read More »