India (Hindi: भारत Bhārat; see also other Indian languages), officially the Republic of India (Hindi: भारत गणराज्य Bhārat Gaṇarājya), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh largest country by geographical area, the second most populous country and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the west, and the Bay of Bengal on the east, India has a coastline of 7,517 kilometers (4,671 mi). It borders Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north-east; and Bangladesh and Burma to the east. India is in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and Indonesia in the Indian Ocean.

Home to the Indus Valley Civilization and a region of historic trade routes and vast empires, the Indian subcontinent was identified with its commercial and cultural wealth for much of its long history. Four major world religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism originated here, while Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam arrived in the first millennium CE and shaped the region’s diverse culture.

China lies mainly in the northern temperate zone under the influence of monsoon. From September and October to March and April next year monsoon blow from Siberia and the Mongolia Plateau into China and decrease in force as it goes southward, causing dry and cold winter in the country and a temperature difference of 40 degree centigrade between the north and south.

The temperature in China in the winter is 5 to 18 degree centigrade lower than that in other countries on the same latitude in winter. Monsoon blows into China from the ocean in summer, bringing with them warm and wet currents, thus rain. Great differences in climate are found from region to region owing to China’s extensive territory and complex topography.

The northern part of Heilongjiang Province in northeast China has no summer, Hainan Island has a long summer but no winter; the Huaihe River valley features four distinct seasons; the western part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is covered by snow all year round; the southern part of the Yunan-Guizhou Plateau is spring-like all the year; and the northwestern inland region sees a great drop of temperature in the day. Annual precipitation also varies greatly from region to region; it is as high as 1,500 millimeters along the southeastern coast. Decreasing landward, it is less than 50 millimeters in northwest China.

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Jamaica is the largest English-speaking island in the Caribbean and the third largest in the region, a multi-faceted mosaic of international customs and traditions. Blue mountains spill onto verdant plains, shimmering sands and turquoise seas, while rich history and culture provide a plethora of ideas, images and untold stories.

Thumping, infectious and passionate sounds are the trademarks of Reggae, Jamaica’s most internationally recognized music and the heartbeat of its people. The cuisine is as diverse as the people, as unique as the island.

The Caribbean is a large region located in the Americas. It consists of the Caribbean Sea, its islands such as Barbados and the surrounding coasts. Caribbean’s climate varies from one place to another but basically ranges between tropical and subtropical.

Everyone that visits the islands of Caribbean has the opportunity to enjoy the large amount of beaches, the amazing views, the main sights of each island and the many tourist amenities. The visitors of course will find a large variety of accommodations, restaurants, bars and shopping districts. It is an ideal destination for everyone looking for unforgettable vacations.

The Emirate of Fujairah covers 1,150 km² (440 sq mi), or about 1.5% of the area of the U.A.E. Its population is around 130,000 inhabitants. Only the Emirate of Umm al-Quwain has fewer occupants.

Fujairah is the only Emirate of the U.A.E. that is almost totally mountainous. All the other Emirates, like Dubai and Abu Dhabi are located on the west coast, and are largely covered by desert. Therefore, Fujairah boasts a higher than average yearly rainfall, allowing farmers in the region to produce one meaningful crop every year.

The weather is seasonal, although it is warm for most of the year. The months of October to March are generally regarded as the coolest, with daytime temperatures averaging around 25 °C (77 °F) and rarely venturing above 30 °C (86 °F) with temperatures climbing to over 40 °C (104 °F) degrees in the summer.

The Istrian Riviera is characterized by miles of beautiful tree-lined coastline alongside the clear Adriatic Sea. The area is famous for its traditional Italian influenced cuisine and architectural Venetian buildings, churches and bell towers. The main towns of the Istrian Riviera are Porec, Rovinj and Pula, all of which still show the strong Roman influence on the region, with the 1st century amphitheatre at Pula, the basilica in Porec and the Venice of Istria in Rovinj.

The area is full of nightlife with a lively Mediterannean atmosphere and many sports facilities to accommodate any activity. With so much to do, the magnificent beaches and beautiful inland, Istria makes an unavoidable tourist destination.

A region on the eastern coast of the Adriatic sea, spreading between the island of Brac northwest and the counties of Zadar, Sibenic, Biograd, Makarska, Omis and Trogir. Because of the way sea currents and winds flow, the climate of the area is warm most of the year. The Dalmatian Riviera also includes an immense number of coves, islands and channels.

This makes it an attractive place. Thanks to its position in the most indented part of the Croatian Adriatic coast, the area provides excellent opportunities for nautical tourism and boating as one of few parts of the Mediterranean. There is also a large number of marinas, national parks, rivers and beautiful sandy beaches. There are two accommodating airports in the region Zadar and Trogir .The area provides also a variety of sightseeing’s and tourist attractions.

Venice is the capital of the region of Veneto in Italy. This really wonderful city is said to be the most beautiful in the world. The city stretches across numerous small islands in the marshy Venetian Lagoon along the Adriatic Sea in northeast Italy.

Venice is a very important centre of commerce where the visitors have the great opportunity to enjoy its great main attractions, the Saint. Mark’s square and also find a large variety of hotels and restaurants. Venice has its own airport which is near the town centre.

Palermo is a province of Sicily, which is an autonomous region of Italy and the largest island of the Mediterranean. Sicily is well known for its art, architecture, history, culture and cuisine. Palermo is situated on the north coast of Sicily and offers a wide variety of panoramas and scenarios.

There are eighty two towns within the province and thus has many significant sites. Amongst these are historical and cultural buildings and monuments, religious buildings, theatres and many more places to experience and enjoy. It is a phenomenal unique place which is guaranteed not to disappoint any of its visitors.

Catania is a province of Sicily, which is an autonomous region of Italy and the largest island of the Mediterranean. Sicily is well known for its art, architecture, history, culture and cuisine. Catania is situated on the eastern coast of Sicily.

The province consists of fifty-eight cities and totals and area of 3552 square kilometres. It is most renowned for its neighbouring Mount Etna, Europe’s highest and still active volcano. There are also many historical and cultural sites, cathedrals, theatres, parks and museums that are definitely worth seeing. A very unique part of Catania is its devotion to its patron Sant’Agata, which is celebrated every February 3rd by a procession of “Candelore”. There are many places of interest within the province, all of which are definitely worth seeing.