Thursday, February 18, 2016

Comoros- Landmark 1

Moheli Marine Park

One of the many popular places to visit in Comoros is the Moheli Marine Park. It was the first protected area in Comoros, and surrounds nearly half the coastal waters off the island of Moheli. The marine park has clear blue waters and a beautiful coral reef that is home to a large range of different fish. The land area of the park is a series of parallel finger islands on the south side of Moheli. The islands are rocky cliffs covered in thick jungle.

Wildlife in Belgium

Belgium is very diverse place in terms of wild life. It has many different kinds and types of animals. It is home to many mammals including, voles, mice, the European hare, hedgehogs, the water shrew, the pygmy shrew, four kinds of bats, the beluga, the wildcat, stoats, and Roe Dear. Most of these animals have protection programs and are at no risk but some of the whales are vulnerable. All in all the animals are in good shape in Belgium.

French Music

French music is very interesting and diverse. During the 19th and early 20th century, French composers played a huge role in the development of Romantic music. Romantic music was based on nature, and the exploration of unusual and strange sounds. Most of the sounds were based on nature. Edith Piaf was a very accomplished pop singer in the early 20th century. France was also a very important factor in the development of house music. Some big French DJs are David Guetta, and Daft Punk.

Wildlife on the Ivory Coast

The Ivory Coast is a rain forest region giving way for many types of wildlife. The majority of the wildlife consists of primates such as the Diana monkey, the Mona monkey, and the olive colobus. There are also animals such as the even-toed ulungate. Crocodiles, pythons, and chameleon are types of dangerous reptiles and amphibians that reside in the Ivory Coast, making life occasionally difficult for the natives of the country. As of 2002 at least 482 species consisting of only mammals and birds were recorded throughout the country.

Swiss Skiing


Skiing is the most popular sport in Switzerland.  Nearly everyone skis, due to the amount of mountains, and the large amounts of snowfall.  Switzerland has continuously had one of the strongest alpine skiing  teams in the world, because all children grow up skiing ad it comes so naturally to them.

Democratic Republic of the Congo- Economy

The currency of The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the Congolese franc. The different money that they have are the 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 centimes (coins/cents), 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 5000, 10,000, 20,000 francs. This is different from the American 10¢25¢, 50c,  $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 bills. The country's overall economy is not very good, with One American Dollar being worth the same amount as 928.27 Colognese Francs.
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Haiti

Haiti's Bassin Zim is a waterfall located 8 kilometers from the city of Hinche. It has many coves and caves. The falls lead into four main coves: Candelabra, Wells, Bassin Zim, and Arc-en-ciel.  Many contain ancient art pieces from the Taino Indians.  The only difficult part of visiting this scenic destination is that the journey downward is very cumbersome.

Monaco-Ville (continued)

Monaco-Ville lies on one side of Monaco on the top of a headland overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. It is also called "Monaco City" or, "The Rock". There you can find things such as, the Saint Nicholas Cathedral, the Monte Carlo Casino, and the Oceanographic Museum. One of the most visited sites on this is the "Prince's Palace of Monaco". It draws many tourists longing to look over the beautiful water of the Mediterranean Sea.

Monaco in General (continued)

Monaco is a beautiful country with a very rich history, especially with their royal family. For 26 years of her life the actress Grace Kelly was married to Rainier III, Prince Of Monaco, making her the princess. Sadly, in 1982, Grace Kelly died. Monaco is known for some things such as its famous tennis tournament the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters tennis, and for attracting many celebrity visitors because of its natural beauty. Monaco has always been a wonderful tourist attraction and will forever be thought of for its wonderful view over the ocean and gorgeous land.

Cote D'Ivoire: Food (continued)

Ivorian cuisine...
There are lots of different types of foods throughout Cote D'Ivoire. It may seem like just a nutrition source, but it can also serve as an important focal point in celebrations. for example, the Yam Festival, which is basically Thanksgiving in Cote D'Ivoire. The Ivorians eat baked yams (a root/tuber/staple) that serves as their turkey. This shows how similar yet different Cote D'Ivoire and America are.

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Côté D'ivoire: Food

Côté D'Ivoire has very diverse food. Côté D'Ivoire's food is also known as Ivorian food. The Ivory Coast's main staples are roots and tubers (like roots: potatoes, ginger, etc.) The people of the Ivory Coast make a lot of their every day foods out of their staples. It is simple, since the plants are grown there all year long. Aussi, roots and tubers are very versatile.
Here are some common foods made out of Côte Divoire's staples, fruits, meats, and vegetables... Alloco is sliced, fried plantain, which is eaten not only there, but in other places all over the world (specifically the South American area.) Attiéké is grated cassava that is made into something very similar to couscous. In addition, there is something referred to by locals as poulet bicyclette. It is cooked Guinea fowl (a bird) that is very popular throughout the region. These three dishes that I mentioned are very common among the street markets making it an important part of residents' diets.

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