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Brazil is world champion - not only several times in football, but also in terms of the offer for tourists. The traveler has really spoiled for choice.

Let’s start with the forest Marajó island at the mouth of the Rio Amazonas and Rio Tocantins. Here are the visitors on their trips into the forest a magnificent insight into the unique flora and fauna. In addition to giant catfish and cichlid species, there is the dreaded piranha. There are also on the island, thousands of birds such as Herons, toucans, birds of prey and cuckoo species, as well as crocodiles, monkeys, tapirs, turtles, and even travel Panther.

The Ilha do Mosqueiro hosts a very special natural phenomenon. Marajó the wind blows so strongly about the Rio Mosqueiro that can create waves up to a height of 5m. It is the only river in the whole world who has such waves. A particularly attractive place for surfers.

Ideal destination for underwater sports is the Parque Nacional Marinho. In its clear waters you can see 40 meters wide and observed 230 species of fish, 15 coral species and 5 species of sharks. Another highlight is the Baía dos Golfjinhos, the “Dolphin Bay”. It must be entered but not for swimming, but the Mirante dos Golfinhos, a vantage point from which one can see every morning frisk hundreds of dolphins. Another attraction are the giant sea turtles “Tartarugas. Since time immemorial, the island serves as a breeding ground.

The Parque Nacional Marinho dos Abrolhos, Brazil’s first marine park, is an El Dorado for underwater enthusiasts. Here one must not even be a professional diving, as some are located between the islands, only 6m deep waters, which can be explored easily with diving goggles, snorkel and flippers. The huge coral reefs, the world’s only exist here, and 160 registered species of silver perch on parrot fish to moray eels and green turtles to rob the same breath. A special feature of the region are the groups of rare humpback whales that come from July to November from the Antarctic to the warmer waters of Bahia, to mate and give birth to their young. An unforgettable spectacle.

The most famous Brazilian National Park is the Parque Nacional Jaú in the Amazon. Here live many of the typical South American wildlife such as jaguars, crocodiles, the tapir and the manatee. With a little luck you will see the rare red Amazonian dolphin. Take one of the rivers with a canoe upstream, with an obligatory stop in the middle of the jungle, to buy Indian handicrafts and admire nature.

The mystic city of Brazil is the Parque Nacional Sete Cidades. What is special is the fantastic rock formations of sandstone, which is estimated in some cases look like giant man-made sculptures and their age at 190 million years.

A must for anyone who comes for the first time to Brazil, are the waterfalls of Iguaçu, which are in the same National Park, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. 275 waterfalls thundering down a 3 km wide abyss and thus produce an everlasting rainbow decorated spray. In the center of the memorable scene is the Devil’s Throat, a body plummet to the 14 waterfalls with a deafening roar and dense fog, the 90-meter high cliffs. A small bridge leads to the lower escarpment of the waterfalls.

In the National Aparados da Serra is the fantastic Itaimbezinho narrow canyon, whose walls 600-700 m high slope. Another attraction is the 30 km long and 900 m deep canyon of the escarpment da Fortaleza.

In the mid-west of Brazil near the border with Bolivia lies the vast flood plain Pantanal, where a huge diversity of species there. Here, crocodiles, tapirs, wild pigs, anteaters, deer, jaguars and hundreds of tropical bird species and countless forest plants. Various tours are for example offered in Campo Grande.

Who needs according to the nature of the city, which comes in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo’s expense. Both cities fill their own fat guide. But even small towns in Brazil have a lot to offer.

Florianópolis is divided between the mainland and island of the same name. This is with about 50 beaches and a fascinating landscape a coveted destination for tourists, Brazilians and Argentines. There are also often from August to November, the opportunity to participate in Whale Watch tours on the Atlantic Ocean.

Center of the joy of living in Brazil’s Fortaleza. Its population is predominantly of Indians maintained, Portuguese and immigrants from drought-stricken areas, which are Sertanejo traditions and the cultural mix is reflected in the cuisine, architecture. In Fortaleza, there is hardly a beach without forró dance music with catchy sounds, where dancing, singing, drinking and laughing a lot is. At the Praia da Iracema played out the nightlife of Fortaleza, with discos, music bars, restaurants and night clubs.

Olinda, “the Beautiful” is one, with its narrow cobbled streets, colorful houses and many artists’ studios from 1982 to the “cultural heritage of mankind”. While the widespread nature of their magical fragrances of flowers and trees, stretches of bells from the more than 20 churches and about 11 bands, whose bells orchestra takes 6 clock in the afternoon killed the whole town. An unforgettable spectacle.

Salvador de Bahia is Brazil’s city of secrets, City of Saints and the Seismozentrum Afro-Brazilian lifestyle. Here are the roots of African ancestors to life. In a unique cuisine, full of religious fervor and festivities in the largest street carnival in the world, which can not even run the Rio rank.

Itacaré is known by its breathtaking sunset, cruising sailboats and tradition of Capoeira as a center. The beaches are paradise, surrounded by tall coconut trees and surrounded by endless green waters. Itacaré is also an ideal spot for surfers, here there are perfect waves and enchanted bays and tropical vegetation filled.

Is a perfect day to complete the Brazil Travelers with a delicious caipirinha. The cocktails are available at every corner.

Russia is a multiethnic state in which the Russians with more than 80 percent have the largest share. In the autonomous republics, territories and counties to live Khanty, Mansi, Evenki, Nenets, Permyak Koryak and Chukchi Dolgans. With only 500 people Enzen form the smallest ethnic group. They settle in the southern Siberian region of Krasnoyarsk.

The extreme western point of Russia lies on the border with Poland, not far from Kaliningrad (Königsberg). The easternmost point on the mainland is located at Cape Deschnjew on the Chukchi Peninsula. Nearly 10 000 km measures the distance between the coasts of the Baltic Sea and the Chukchi Sea in the Far East. The territory of the country stretches across eleven time zones. Dawning of the morning in the west, bends to the east already the day. The northernmost point is located behind the Arctic Circle at the Cape Chelyuskin in Siberia, the southernmost point is the region of Vladivostok on the Sea of Japan.

Russia borders in 14 neighboring countries: Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, China and North Korea. The smaller part of Russia lies in Europe and is bordered to the east of the Urals, the larger part lies in Asia and includes Siberia and the Far East this book.

How far Russia and America apart? Barely 85 km - the Bering Strait - to separate the Russian mainland from the coast of Alaska. Even 140 years ago, the Russian government gave to the North American continent. It was not until 1867 Alaska was sold for a tip of 7.3 million U.S. dollars to the U.S.

Russia joins Europe and Asia. Alexander von Humboldt coined the term Eurasia. About 3 million streams and small rivers cross the country, 200 of them are longer than 500 km. Some flow slowly through the lowlands, such as the Ob, others, such as the Angara, the only outlet of Lake Baikal to develop tremendous strength. The Russian of them all is called the Volga, loving ‘mother’, and flows into the Caspian Sea and is a giant among European rivers. With its numerous tributaries, the Volga is also one of the main thoroughfares of Russia.

What could better illustrate the size of the country as a glance at the wide range of natural areas? Under the blazing sun of the Tuvan Subtropics - on the Mongolian border - a fig tree bear fruit. A harsh wind blows at the Cape Chelyuskin even in summer ice at the coast. Since there are regions in which there is nine months long winter, and others that bloom in January, when the violets.

Russia is divided into four climatic zones. In the far north polar and subpolar climate, followed by two zones, which are characterized by cold or temperate continental climate. But in the deep south - the Black Sea coast around - it is subtropical. Present themselves as varied vegetation zones.

There one also finds ginseng, and in the Volga Delta, the lotus blooms. The wooded taiga stretches across the country. Here, spruces, pines, larches grow birches. In temperate regions, align themselves with oak, hornbeam, ash, elm and linden trees. Russia, which means Forest: Half the world’s forest resources are on Russian soil. An alpine mountain flora you meet in the Caucasus and the Urals.

The species diversity of animal life is great: including walrus, seal, polar bear, arctic fox, brown bear, wolf, lynx, sable, mink, moose, deer, wild boar, tiger, leopard, antelope, hyena, wild sheep, ibex, red wolf. In the inland waters and seas have been detected more than 1500 species, of which over 250 are important for fishing.

Of the seasons dictate a particular summer and winter. Spring is short and is powerful, much faster than in Central Europe. While snow and ice melt still breaking violently out the green on the bushes and trees. The thermometer climbs rapidly and soon reached summer values.

The summer is warm, even hot and humid in mid-latitudes often - and in short, little more than three months long. But he allows nature to flourish luxuriantly. It is true that even the beautiful autumn days, but above all he is gray and gloomy. The mood is expressed most emotional, the man is melancholy: It is time Soviet censors. Only when the first snow crunching under your feet when high in the noon, the sun in the sky, returns to normality back into people’s lives.

The vastness of the country, with their huge natural contrasts, the sometimes dark history have shaped the people. Dealing with the nature, size and diversity, with despotism and freedom takes effect on their emotions, their attitude, their character. The term of the Russian soul, the various, often separating properties are summarized.

The Russian said, the writer Anton Chekhov (1860-1904), lived “in happy memories …, but less” in the present. It seems to him to be any day, but the past and future: This is “the most important national characteristic” of the Russians. Even for an expert on the Russian soul as Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-81), who has plumbed the human ups and downs in his novels, the Russian man is a phenomenon: “We give ourselves a mystery, and we are filled with longing, we torture ourselves with the resolution of the puzzle. “The diplomat, writer and translator Fyodor Tyutchev (1803-73) is quoted as saying:” The understanding is Russia does not understand. It can not be measured with a yardstick. There is something quite peculiar. You just have to believe in Russia. “

Every tourist should make Russia his experiences. One thing to be proud after all: the hospitality. A private invitation can be safely assumed. The Russians develop an incredible creativity when it comes to receiving guests with dignity.

Located on the north bank of the River Tagus, the charm of Lisbon is in its strong links with the past, renovated palaces, magnificent churches and an impressive castle mirror the city’s rich cultural heritage. Lisbon’s eclectic mix of neighborhoods, culture and architecture distinguish this unique capital of other European capitals and make it a truly fascinating and comprehensive city to visit.

The city of Lisbon set on seven hills, as the legend tells, with its cobble stoned pavements and narrow streets full of Art Nouveau cafés promises a lot to discover: The center, the Baixa, located around Rossio, Praça do Comércio, located on the hill around St. George’s Castle, and Mouraria Alfama, Lisbon’s most traditional quarters with their typical streets, Bairro Alto and Madragoa, located on the Tagus River, Belem offer an unforgettable experience of the city’s past on the present.

Lisbon also hosts a large number of remarkable museums of ancient and modern art, some Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, National Museum of Contemporary Art, the National Coach Museum, and Carmo Archaeological Museum. However, Lisbon isn’t all culture and history, Bairro Alto is the center of nightlife with various restaurants and bars where melancholic traditional Portuguese music, Fado, can also be heard.

When tired of sightseeing, shopping in Lisbon will all your tiredness away! The largest mall in the Iberian Peninsula, Centro Commercial Colombo, offers countless options. For those who prefer shopping in local markets, there is a fascinating flea market at the Campo de Santa Clara.

The best way to discover Lisbon is to get lost in the narrow streets and up and down roads! Every narrow street will tell a different story and every story will reach your heart easily. Day and night, feel Lisbon! Lisbon Live!