These Hawaiian Islands have been inhabited for centuries before the first ships sailed across the Pacific. Hawaiian Islands have been shrouded in mystery since their history had been passed along vocally for centuries. Hawaiian culture hasn’t changed drastically ever since they inhabited the islands, until European and American explorers discovered the islands. This pair interested me the most because both nations have two completely different identities, but the Hawaiian Islands later become part of the United States. These nations have completely different history, religion, clothing, culture, and many more.…
Spreading along the east and gulf coast of the United States of America are unique geologic formations known as barrier islands. Not only are these landforms neat to visit, but also they have the important role of protecting the coastline by reducing the effects storm winds and waves can have. Barrier Islands, like Assateague Island, can form in different ways, but all are constantly undergoing changes from various factors. The focus of this paper will be how barrier islands form and move, these islands’ importance, and the vulnerability of Assateague Island. First, a simple definition provided in the Merriam- Webster dictionary of a barrier island is “a long broad sandy island lying parallel to a shore that is built up by the action of waves,…
What was the idea of the New South and how successful was it? Cheyenne (Varner) Richardson The New South was a reconstruction to get the South back on its feet, economically speaking. Much of the area had been damaged in the war, down to whole cities being wiped out.…
The United States Virgin Islands consist of the main islands of St.Croix, St.John, and St.Thomas, and many other surrounding minor islands. The total land area of the territory is 133 square miles. The USVI’s capital is Charlotte Amalie on the island of St.Thomas. Until well into the 20th century, sugarcane and, to a lesser extent, cotton provided the main economic base. The harbor at St.Thomas also generated some income.…
5 Things you may not know about Maui. 1. The beautiful island of Maui is named after the legendary Polynesian Demi God Maui. The myth has it that Maui snared the sun to slow the days down and hooked the bottom of the ocean with his fishing hook, tricking his brothers into thinking he had an enormous fish but instead pulling up the Hawaiian islands. Mauis magical fish hook is represented by the popular fish hook necklace worn by many around the islands.…
If I could live anywhere in the world and I had no family I would live in the Madagascar Rainforest. Every morning you would wake up to beautiful sunrise beaming off the water and gleaming through the mountains. The birds would be flying about chirping and the animals would be roaming looking for food. You can walk around the forest for days and you would never find the end. Through the trees you can see the blazing sunlight trying to break the layers upon layers of trees.…
Once, I got there I would get on a plane to Nairobi, Africa and there I would take an air Kenya flight to Antananarivo. After a whole day of traveling, I would check myself into a hotel in Antananarivo. To travel to all the different places each day, I will take a bus from this…
My grandparents grew up in Hawaii and they moved to America in 1938. I remember them telling me that they met in Hawaii and that Hawaii will always be their home. Whenever I go to Mimi (grandma) and Yaya’s (grandpa) house Mimi would show me pictures about the way she lived and Yaya loves telling me stories about how their people lived in Hawaii. Did you know the volcano was made in 1762 and didn’t erupt until 1874. Mimi told me that my father was born in Hawaii but he only lived there for 6 years.…
Zimbabwe is an African country located in southern Africa, just north of South Africa. The country is a republic, similar to the United States, this means that the people can vote for a leader, and everyone’s voice is heard. However, in Zimbabwe, that is not the case. Right now the president is a man named Robert Mugabe, he is 93 years old, and has been the leader of Zimbabwe since 1980. At first he was prime minister, and then in 1987 he became president, but the amount of power he had stayed the same.…
The fifth largest island in the world, Madagascar, is located off the east coast of Africa. Madagascar is made up of many ecosystems which include: tropical dry forests, deserts, plateaus, and rain forests. One of the most important ecosystems in Madagascar are the forests. In these forests, lies hundreds of animal species, including endangered and unique mammals such as lemurs and thousands of plant species that grow throughout the island. The forests of Madagascar are some of the most endangered habitats in the biosphere due to human interactions with the environment.…
Madagascar: Halloween Traditions and Culture Halloween hasn’t always been known as a festive holiday for silly costumes and sweet treats. Two thousand years ago, the first of November signified the beginning of winter for the ancient Celts of Europe. On that day, they celebrated a festival called Samhain during which they “gathered to sacrifice animals, fruits, and vegetables” and “lit bonfires in honor of the dead, to aid them on their journey, and to keep them away from the living” (Santino). Later, with the influence of Christian missionaries who attempted but failed to convert and completely remove the Celtic beliefs of the supernatural and the deities, a new holiday came into being, a holiday known as All Saints Day or All Hallows Day.…
Most kids dream to inherit tangibles. The truth is, I too would like to inherit a nest egg. Instead my parents bestowed upon me the intangibles to last a lifetime; hard work, compassion, selflessness and civility. I live in the tropics, on the island of St. Thomas. My parents emigrated from the island of Dominica in search of better economic possibilities.…
The Capital of Madagascar The capital city of Madagascar is Antananarivo or Tanarive in French. Antananarivo is the largest city in Madagascar. The city is located in the central highlands of Madagascar, has a surface area of about 33.4 miles square and is 4,199 feet above sea level. Antananarivo was built on the summit of three hill ranges that connect to form a Y.…
I’ve been visiting this adventurous island as a kid from just my earliest memories. In my time being here the place as well as myself has evolved, but the fun has always been there for me. There’s no doubt about it that I’ve spent some of the best summers of my life in wildwood. As a child I used to spend the majority of the summer on the island or at least visit for a week or two. My aunt has always owned a beach house in Cape May which wasn’t far from Wildwood at all.…
I have a pretty good winter vocation in this year, because I have do many interesting things .At the beginning of my winter vocation , I went to LongXiang Bridge, which is providing newest clothing for young people . That day was a very nice day. We enjoy shopping and eating out with our friends.…