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Introduction to Estonia – Part 5
History The first ethnic Estonians settled in the forests of the Baltic shore around 5000 years ago, but there was little interaction between the r
Introduction to Estonia – Part 6
History – continued; The 19th century largely past by for Estonia and it remained peaceful with the Baltic German barons and landowners continuing
Introduction to Estonia – Part 7
Government, Politics and the Economy Estonia' s history has given it little preparation for good government. However, the country has managed to m
Introduction to Estonia – Part 8
Political Parties Since independence, Estonia has been a multi-party democracy with a vengeance. No single party has been able to command an uncha
Introduction to Estonia – Part 9
The Hanseatic League During the previous articles, I have mentioned the Hanseatic League without any explanation. As it features heavily in many of
Is upgrading your seats on the flight worth it?
Flights are one of the largest outlays you will need to factor in when wanting to holiday in Florida. For most the flight is part of the holiday exper
Islands with a Difference - Part 3
CHRISTMAS ISLAND, AUSTRALIA This a relatively small island at around 135 sq km with a population around 3,000. This is best described as a Tropica
Islands with a Difference - Part 4
AZORES, PORTUGAL This group of islands has a total area of around 2, 400 sq km and within this it has a population of about 250, 00. It is an arch
Islands with a Difference - Part 5
SAMOSIR, INDONESIA This interesting island within an island is only 630 sq km but has a population of around 120, 000 people. Unlike the other
Islands with a Difference - Part 6
LAMU, KENYA The population of about 20, 000 lives in just 80 sq km. Recently times have been hard for Lamu. Unrest in the region provoked gover
Islands with a Difference - Part 7
CAPE VERDE This is an Atlantic archipelago but with a Portuguese twist. It has an overall area of about 4, 000 sq km onto which it has a populatio
Islands with a Difference - Part 8
BUCCANEER ARCHIPELAGO, AUSTRALIA They are only 50 sq km in size and have a population of exactly zero. This is the West Coast alternative to Q
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