22nd of March 2022 11:56:01 PM Brief History The first settlers of Cuba were the Guanahatabey, Ciboney and Taino people. Christopher Columbus was the first European to reach Cuba in 1492, and he claimed the land for Spain. In 1511, Diego Velasquez conquered Cuba and founded several settlements. Many of the native people died of […]
Brief History Latvia was first settled by Baltic tribes thousands of years ago. They mainly fished, hunted, and traded. In the 800s, Vikings took control of the region that is now Latvia. German crusaders came to Latvia at the end of the 12th century, and Latvians lost control of their homeland. Over the next hundreds […]
Brief History Humans were living in what is now Estonia beginning in 8500 BC, at the end of the last glacial period. Ancient Estonians worshipped spirits of nature. During the Middle Ages, Estonia became a battleground and was fought over by Denmark, Russia, Germany, Prussia, Sweden, and Poland. Estonia has been ruled by many different […]
22nd of March 2022 11:56:01 PM Brief History The first settlers of Cuba were the Guanahatabey, Ciboney and Taino people. Christopher Columbus was the first European to reach Cuba in 1492, and he claimed the land for Spain. In 1511, Diego Velasquez conquered Cuba and founded several settlements. Many of the native people died of […]
The Belarusian Government (Council of Ministers) is made up of the Prime Minister, his deputies and ministers. The Government of the Republic of Belarus is accountable to the President and its powers are determined by the Constitution. Under the Constitution, judicial power belongs to the court system. The Parliament known as the National Assembly acts […]
Officially called the Republic of Albania, the country’s early history dates to over 50,000 years, where traces of villages with people have been found through fossilised bones. In the middle ages, Albania was the part of the Roman Empire. The 12th and 13th centuries there was a takeover of the territory. After that, in around […]
China has earned pride of place among countries renowned for their rich cuisine. Chinese cuisine has transcended borders to reach every nook and corner of the world. It has left behind almost all international cuisines in the race for supremacy. Scenario is such that it is difficult to find a country in this world where […]
Brief History The area that is now called Equatorial Guinea was first inhabited by pygmies and other local tribes. The Fang and Bubi people migrated to the area during the 17th century. During the European colonization period, Spain took over land that included the area of Equatorial Guinea. Britain gained control of the main island, […]
Afghanistan is contrasting country in terms of its landscape. Large parts of the country are dry and flat, however other parts are mountainous. Afghanistan is a landlocked country surrounded by neighbouring countries Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Know more here in details
The history of Benin can be split into three categories: pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial. There isn’t any written history of pre-colonial Benin, but we do know that during the 900s the Edo people settled in the West African rainforests. These people grew a successful kingdom led by a wealthy leader called an Oba. During the […]
The culture of Barbados comes from a blend of West African and British cultures. Music and dance are both important in Barbados. The most popular styles of music are calypso, reggae, spouge, and soca, and often contain some elements of Indigenous styles. Now contemporary and world music are also popular. Children are exposed to dance […]
The culture of Bangladesh is rich and diverse and has evolved over centuries. Architecture, dance, literature, painting, and clothing are all important parts of the Bangladesh culture. Music is also an important part of the culture, and is divided into three groups: classical, modern, and folk. The press in Bangladesh is diverse and privately owned. […]
Being a landlocked country, Austria’s culture is greatly influenced by its neighbors. One major part of Austrian culture is music. Vienna has long been considered the music capital of Europe and is home to world-class music schools. Many famous composers, including Johan Strauss, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Joseph Haydn all lived and taught in Vienna. […]
The Bahamas has a distinct culture that has developed over generations. It is Influenced by a mix of primarily African, European, and American cultures. Music is a key part of Bahamian culture. The Bahamas has three indigenous forms of music and dance: Goombay, Rake ‘n’ scrape, and Junkanoo. The other Caribbean such as calypso, Trinidadian […]
