Monday, January 2, 2012

Small Country Of Interest To Visit

Not only the big countries who deserves to be a world tourist center, in even small countries you can get the experience that is no less interesting. Here are seven small states that:

1. Vatican

The Vatican is the smallest country in the World. However, the Vatican has become an independent and sovereign state like any other big countries. Only the state is synonymous with the Roman Catholic hierarchy that is headed by the supreme holder of the sovereignty of Pope Benedict XVI. The Vatican is the number one tourist attraction of the City of Rome. And is part of every tour package in addition to visits to other places like Colosseum, City Square, the pyramids of Rome and other places are no less historical value. The Vatican not only has a long history and splendor of this history still alive today and unused.

2. Monaco

Monaco city chic and neat has its own charm. Casino de Monte-Carlo in the heart of this city a world class attraction for tourists. Old casino building since 1863 is very interesting from the Belle Epoque style architecture with luxurious interiors such as painting, decoration arranged beautifully, and this place is often the location of the filming of the world's box office. Besides the casino, Monaco also has other tourist attractions. Especially if it was not the palace, home to Prince Rainier III, the palace guard change ceremony which took place each morning around 11:55, enough to attract tourists and locals alike. For those who want to see the court enough to pay 6 Euros.
Because of its location on the seafront, Monaco also has a museum that is the mainstay of Oceanographic Museum. Here there are different kinds of fish, fish bones skeleton specimens up. Another attraction not to be missed is Le Jardin Exotique filled with cactus plants of South America as well as other rare plants.

3. Nauru

Not the uniqueness of cultural or natural beauty made famous Nauru. Small country which only has a population of about 10 thousand inhabitants is the talk of the world because its population is characteristic of body fat. Based on the record of the World Health Organization or WHO, about 95 percent of citizens in the Pacific Ocean region was suffering from obesity. State-shaped island is located right on the southern Pacific Ocean. Some tourist places of interest here is the undulating white sand beaches, coral reefs on the beach (edge of the reef), house walled shells, the cemetery around the coast, and others associated with the 'sea tour'. Nauru is a former colony of the German Empire, also known as Pleasant Island of the South Pacific. Nauru People collect rain water during rainy season between November and February because they are very limited fresh water. The most popular sport in this country is Australian rules football.

4. Saint Kitts and Nevis


Saint Kitts and Nevis is located in the Caribbean islands, where the location is often called the West Indies or the West Indies. So called because when Christopher Columbus landed there in 1492, he believed he had reached the Indies (in Asia). Nevis or Saint Kitts and Nevis, including the group of countries that have the smallest area in the world (approximately 300 square kilometers). The country is famous throughout the world of postage-stamps are beautiful. Number of attractions that appeal to tourists, among others, the old buildings of Saint George Church, a high wall of 'the friendly Isle' Saint Kitts, a large monument at the Basseterre, as well as beauty beaches and amazing marine.

5. Seychelles

One more wealth unparalleled natural beauty and should be explored is the Seychelles archipelago consists of 115 islands. Located about thousands of miles from the coast of eastern Africa, in the middle of the Indian Ocean. The three largest islands are Mahe, Praslin and La Digue. The main factor is the main attraction of this island is the location is remote and far from the crowds. Almost the entire flora and fauna in the Seychelles can not be found anywhere else besides here. Conditions of blue-green waters and beautiful beaches make the sea like a carpet Seychelles pearl necklace. The wealth of rock type appears to be visible at sea. The water is calm and clear and a beautiful coral stone, to create comfort for the dive. On the island of Praslin, there is a forest named Vallee de Mai which is recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage. Several species of rare birds such as the Seychelles Bulbul Black Parrot tires can be found here.

6. Marshall Islands

Marshall Islands is located in the Central Pacific, stretching from the southeast to the northwest along approximately 1290 kilometers. This archipelago consists of two rows of atolls and coral islands. Both lines are separated about 200 kilometers from one another. The number of islands and coral surface water more than 1,200 pieces, with a land area only 180 sq km of the total 466,000 sq km area of the islands. Kwajalein Atoll is the largest and main island of Jaluit which has a good harbor. Capital of this archipelago is Darrit-Uliga-Dalap (Dud) located on the island of Majuro. Marshall Islands is one of the best places for divers to see the wreck. Among the most famous wreck is the former warship like the USS Saratoga and the Nagato Japan.

7. San Marino

Republic of San Marino is the fifth smallest country in the world and surrounded by Italy precisely in the north bordering the province of Rimini, Emilia-Romagna region and in the southern province of Pesaro and Urbino, region Marche. San Marino is an enclave in Italy, bordering the region of Emilia-Romagna and Marche. Topography is dominated by the Apennine Mountains. The highest point in this country is Mount Titano, is situated at an altitude of 749 meters above sea level. San Marino is the third smallest state in Europe after Vatican City and Monaco. San Marino has no level ground, 100% of this country lies in the mountains.

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