Shandong

Although Victoria, also known to we Aussies as "Vic," is our nation's most densely populated state, it is the smallest in size by comparison. Vic's proximity and exposure to various marvels of geophysical splendor makes it a paradise for those who relish the great outdoors and this state's rich resources. With the Bass Strait and Tasmania to the south, New South Wales to its north, the Tas Sea to the east and with South Australia to its west, Victoria extends to Aussies a wide range of natural…

I could have spent a week hiking in Cinque Terre, but my plans to travel the Mediterranean got changed because of an unforeseen circumstance. Today, I finally got around to spending a day in Cinque Terre. And it was one very hectic day. Cinque Terre or Five Lands as the name implies, consists of five villages hidden in tiny coves along the craggy stretch of the Liguria coastline: Portovenere, Riomaggiore, Vernazza, Manarola and Monterosso Al Mare. Because of very high cliffs and rugged terrain,…

Balgowlah Heights Summary Balgowlah Heights is a Northern Beaches Sydney suburb that wasn’t developed until the 1960s. It is conveniently located about 11 kilometres from Sydney’s central business district, making it perfect for commuting to the city without living in it. Access to the Manly fast ferry and Sydney public transport allows locals to get back and forth to work and to other suburbs. Because of the location of Balgowlah Heights, some of the residents live in homes that give them a…

Do you have a favorite place? I know I have a favorite place it is SeaWorld because people are so joyful there and it is a really pleasant place to go to if you need to go on a vacation this spring break or this summer. Now I will be talking about their activities there what you could do there when you go there you want to. I would also talk about the appearance like how it looks and more. Mostly but not least I will be talking about their food like what they eat in Florida or do they eat the…

"The city flourished initially, and rather modesty, as a tourist center and retirement colony…" Beverley & Houston (Page 20). The perfect thing about Tokyo and Miami is something that I can't compare, it's the cultural and ethnic diversity. The fact that we can find people from every part of the world, from Spain to Venezuela. It is important to be objective about the thing that makes the life qualities better when we compare them both. Each of the cities has their differences for the good and…

Portugal is a southern European country on the Iberian Peninsula, bordering Spain. Its location on the Atlantic Ocean has influenced many aspects of its culture: salt cod and grilled sardines are national dishes, the Algarve's beaches are a major destination and much of the nation’s., when Portugal had a powerful maritime empire. Lisbon, is the capital of Portugal, is one of Europe's most beautiful and cosmopolitan cities. Cosmopolitan means a familiar with and at ease in many different…

My assigned state is Mongolia, which is a developing country. Its bordering countries are rather large: Russia, and China. The capital city of Mongolia is “Ulaanbaatar”. It is located near a river (Herlen Gol). I believe that cities such as Khentii, Erdenet, and Khovsgol are placed near rivers in order to have a water source that can be used for fishing, hydroelectricity, and as a resource to water crops in order to prevent them from dying. The western part of Mongolia is covered with mountains…

Food is central to human life; to think of food is to think of sustenance. It maintains individuals as a live being, for without it our body would no longer to perform the processes necessary for survival. The word ‘food’ itself conjures platonic images due to the fact that it is essential. The term cuisine, however, provides a much more intimate stance on food. When one thinks of food as it relates to cuisine, the train of thought naturally digresses to the food associated with countries, and…

join other Western powers. Spence claims that the thought process of aligning with France and Britain was the economic benefits for China. Spence explains,” that if the Germans were defeated, then strategically important German concession areas in Shandong could be reclaimed by China.” The result would be that China could stimulate economic and politically recovery from the small concessionary gains that it would obtain in a winning war…

Confucian culture has a long history. As the representative of Confucian culture, the hometown of Confucius is located in Qufu city , Shandong Province. Qufu is famous for three holes, they are respectively the Mansion, Temple, Cemetery of Confucius. Which are used to commemorate Confucius. Three holes are famous for its rich cultural accumulation, long history, grand scale, rich cultural collection and artistic value. Confucius was one of the world's greatest philosophers, who was the founder…