About Peter I House Museum Emperor Peter I (1672-1725) expanded the borders of the Russian Empire in the course of the Northern War and managed to annex the whole Estonian territory by the year 1710. Therefore the protection of the new border areas became the priority of the ruler and he paid a lot of attention to the reconstruction of ports in Tallinn and Paldiski and visited Tallinn several times. Together with the site of the would-be palace, a summer estate and a 17th-century cottage that had belonged to town councillor von Drenteln were purchased for the emperor's use in 1713. The small cottage was enlarged with a wing and the outcome
• It is composed of four countries: Scotland Northern Ireland England Wales • Queen of The United Kingdom Elizabeth II Symbols • Flag • National animal(s) Lion Bulldog Symbols • National Personification Britannia • Coat of Arms Symbols • Anthem „God Save the Queen“ "Queen" is replaced with "King" in the lyrics whenever the monarch is male England • Capital is London • Population about 53 million • Territory covers 130 439 km2 England Scotland • Capital is Edinburgh • Population about 5 million • Territory covers about 78 387 km2 Scotland Wales • Capital is Cardiff • Population 3 million • Territory covers 20 779 km2 Wales Northern Ireland • Capital is Belfast • Population 1,8 million • Territory covers 13 824 km2 Northern Ireland Culture • „Cultural superpower“ • Christian religious • Christmas and Easter are national public holidays
The great sheep-farms, called sheep-stations are found in many parts of the country. Today there are about fifteen million people in Australia, most of them are of British origin. There are now only 40000 full aborigines in the country. The Commonwealth of Australia is a self-governing federal state. Formally the head of the state is the King or Queen of England represented by the Governor-General. The Commonwealth of Australia consists of six states and two territories: the Federal Capital Territory and the Northern Territory. The Capital Territory is the land around the Federal Capital, Canberra. Australia has a parliament in each state and the Federal Parliament of the Commonwealth at Canberra. The Federal Parliament consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The federal government of the country is headed by the Prime Minister, usually the leader of the party which has the majority. What is Australia Famous for? Australia is famous for their beaches
For over three centuries Western Europe was raided by the Vikings. The Vikings who had settled down in England had mixed with the Anglo-Saxons. They lived under the rule of the English kings. In the 9th century a territory in northern France was conquered by another branch of the Vikings. That territory was called Normandy. They took over the French coustoms,traditions and language. The Normans lived under the rule of their own duke. By the 11th century the dukes of Normandy had become very powerful. Altought the kinf of France was their lord, they were very independent. William was the Duke of Normandy when the English king Edwar died. William had promised him that he'll be the next king. But there was another relative , Harold, who wanted to be king too. William wanted to start a war
Bermuda Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level Bermuda (officially, the Bermuda Islands or the Somers Isles) is a British overseas territory in the North Atlantic Ocean Located off the east coast of the United States, it is situated around 1,770 kilometres northeast of Miami, Florida, and 1,350 kilometres south of Halifax , Nova Scotia, Canada. The nearest landmass is Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, about 1,030 kilometres west-northwest. It is the oldest and most populous remaining British overseas territory, settled by England a century before the Acts of Union created the United Kingdom of Great Britain
sixth largest country in the world. It's also the oldest some of the rocks are more than 3,000 million years old. Australia is often called `Down Under', because it lies in the Southern Hemisphere. As a result, its seasons are the opposite of ours. Australia, Tasmania and a number of smaller islands form the Commonwealth of Australia. Because of the country's great size, the climate in Australia ranges from tropical regions of the Northern Territory to the cool temperate conditions in the southeast and Tasmania, where it often snows in winter. In the north, half the year is `wet' and half is `dry'. From November to April heavy rain fills the rivers and makes enormous lakes where thousands of birds come for the summer. From May to October it is often sunny and dry for weeks, and it is a popular place for winter holidays in the sun. In the hot, flat centre of Australia, there is an area called the `outback'. It covers more than
Nobody can win a war. Historically people have always been at war. Everyone had their own reason for a war. One thought, that getting of the worldwide power is the goal of his life, another wanted to get more money, territory or even some kind of revenge. Bur war brings with it human's deaths, innocent victims, hunger, illnesses, violence, distractions etc. Is this worth fighting? On the one hand, there are some people who are able to kill houndreds of innocent victims to make his goal realized, because he has a power and he is allowed to do everything he wants. In addition to that, sometimes people use a war just to justify their revenge, they just use the
awakening. No special stage was built for the performers in the first song festivals. The first Song Stage was building in in 1923, witch was designed by Karl Burman and it was located on the same spot as the tribune of the current Kadrioru Stadium. Steps of the Song Stage were curved wings and it constitute background for the choirs. The first Song Stage hold 12 000 singers. Tallinn Song Festival Grounds became the location for Song Festivals since 1928. The territory of the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds and the surrounding area was in private ownership. At first it belongs from Johann Burchard Bellawary. The Song Stage for 15 000 singers was built at its current location, on the territory between Narva and Pirita roads, in 1928 for the 9th Song Festival. The stage was again designed by Karl Burman and it was similar to previous stage. After the war it became increasinly obvious that the Song Festival Grounds are too small to accommodate all singers.
Government system constitutional monarchy and federal parliamentary diplomacy POLITICAL SYSTEM Constitutional monarchy Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, head of state Governor General appointed by the monarch Parliamentary democracy Similar parliamentary system to other Commonwealth realms Federation "One Dominion under the name of Canada" with the Constitution Act of 1867 GEOGRAPHY Located in North America, north of USA Territory - 9,984,670 km2 World's second largest country CLIMATE Due to large territory, climate varies in greatly ECONOMY One of world's wealthiest nations 1,406,000 GDP 9th in the world About ¾ of Canadians employed in service industry Unusually high importance of primary sector Logging and oil industry two of Canada's most important One of world's most important agricultural suppliers World leader in many natural resources Gold, nickel, aluminum, lead, zinc, uranium
Estonia, Hiiumaa & School Ken Pähn Kärdla Gymnasium 11th grade Estonia Officialy the republic of Estonia Territory: 45 000 sq km Population: 1,3 million Capital: Tallinn 15 counties Language:Estonian Estonian Flag Coat of Arms Blue the blue sky above the native land. Black - the attachment to our black soil. White - hard work and purity. National emblems Barn swallow Corn flower National emblems limestone Estonia President: Toomas Hendrik European Union since 2004
in the different colonies. This is the national anthem of Australia. Australia's national emblems Floral - Sturt's Desert Rose Colours - Black, white, and ochre Bird - Wedge-tailed Eagle Animal - Red Kangaroo Australia's states and territories Australia has six states: New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia. Two major mainland territories: the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory Australia's largest cities Sydney, Melbourn, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, Brisbane, Canberra(capital of Australia) Australia's politics The federal government is separated into three branches: The legislature: the bicameral Parliament, comprising the Queen (represented by the Governor-General), the Senate, and the House of Representatives; The executive: the Federal Executive Council, in practice
The history of Scotland begins around 10,000 years ago, when humans first began to inhabit what is now Scotland after the end of the Devensian glaciation, the last ice age. Of the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age civilization that existed in the territory, many artifacts remain, but few written records were left behind. The recorded history of Scotland begins with the arrival of the Roman Empire in Britain, when the Romans occupied what is now broadly England, Wales and the Scottish Lowlands, administering it as a Roman province called Britannia. To the north was territory not governed by the Romans -- Caledonia, by name. Its people were the Picts. From a classical historical viewpoint Scotland seemed a peripheral country, slow to gain advances
summer while we have winter, and the other way round. Sometimes Australia is called the island continent. There is a good reason why. It is an island. It is 1800 miles from the mainland of Asia and almost half way round the world from Europe. More than 6000 miles of ocean separate it from the America. Australia is the world's smallest, flattest and driest continent. It is also the oldest some of the rocks are more than 3,000 million years old. It is the 6th largest country. Its territory is 7 700 000 km2. Australia is an island continent, washed by the South Pacific Ocean, The Australia Sea, the Timor Sea, the Indian Ocean, the Southern Ocean and the Tasman Sea. As a result, its seasons are the opposite of ours. Australia consists of six states, two major mainland territories, and other minor territories. The states are New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia
It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles. With a population of about 60.0 million people in mid-2009, it is the third most populous island in the world, after Java and Honsh. Great Britain is surrounded by over 1,000 smaller islands and islets. The island of Ireland lies to its west. Politically, Great Britain may also refer to the island itself together with a number of surrounding islands which comprise the territory of England, Scotland and Wales. All of the island is territory of the sovereign state of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and most of the United Kingdom's territory is in Great Britain. Most of England, Scotland, and Wales are on the island of Great Britain, as are their respective capital cities: London, Edinburgh, and Cardiff. The Kingdom of Great Britain resulted from the political union of the kingdoms of England and
State and Politics Covernor is James Dutton The chief minister is Fabio Picardo since 2011 The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II Fabio Picardo James Dutton State and politics The British Government, however, is responsible for defence and external affairs but Gibraltar has full internal self-government. Gibraltar is represented in the European Union, having been the only British Overseas Territory to have joined the European Economic Community. Nation The gibraltarians (also called Llanitos,Spanish:) are a Nation from the British overseas and territory of Gibraltar Population is 32 194 Flag Capital city Gibraltar The flag was regularised in 1982 Thank you for watching and listening! Used websides https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibraltar#Sport https://www.expatfocus.com/expatriate-gibraltar-food-drink https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibraltar https://en.wikipedia
This is one-fifth of the total number of sheep in the world. Dingers are wild dogs of the outback, believed to have been brought to Australia by the Aboriginats tohusand of years ago. They are expert hunters. In the hot climate of north Australia, most houses are built with verandas which provide shade. The country is divided into six self-governing states and two territories. These are Queensland , South Australia, New south Wales, Victoria, Western Australia , Tasmania, Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory. The largest is sydney with a population of nearly 3.5 million. Australia has more than 800 species of birds, including the Emu, Kookaburra and budgeriar. There are many different kinds of marsupials. Some, like the Kangaroo and Wallaby, have pouches which open at the top. Australia is lovated in the southern hemisphere. Australia is a continent , a country and an island at the same time.Money is basic unit and its Australian dollar. Symbols are Kangaroo and Emu
founder of Jeet Kune Do A statue of Bruce Lee on the Avenue of Stars, a tribute to the city's martial arts Culture Sports in Hong Kong are a significant part of its culture. Football, basketball, swimming, badminton, table tennis, cycling and running have the most participants and spectators In 2009, Hong Kong successfully organised the V East Asian Games and was the biggest sporting event ever held in the territory Table Tennis Big Buddha Tian Tan Buddha, also known as the Big Buddha, is a large bronze statue of a Buddha Amoghasiddhi, completed in 1993, and located at Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, in Hong Kong Top three facts 1. With a population of 7 million people but land area of only 1,108 km, Hong Kong is the 4th most densely populated territory in the world 2. Hong Kong is home to a highly developed network of
Colonel Johan Laidoner (since January 1919 Major General) who became Commander-in-Chief on December 23, 1918 was the coordinator and soul of these efforts. By January 5, 1919 14,000 additional men had been mobilized. Estonian forces could now set to counterattack and on the first birthday of the Estonian Republic (February 24, 1919) General Laidoner could report to the Parliament that the enemy had successfully been driven out of Estonian territory. Though the Red Army was continuously supplemented it could not stop the Estonian armed forces. On counterattack the Estonian army took 6,000 prisoners of war and more than 40 cannons. The successful offensive also greatly helped Estonia's neighbors Latvia and Lithuania. On May 12, 1919 the Estonian army went on a decisive offensive and conquered Pskov on May 25. The ostentatious attack of the Red Army towards the West had failed and Soviet Russia was forced into defensive warfare.
Today tigers are facing extinction but there are also some National Parks where they are protected. There is a National Park in the heart of India where a female tiger is trying to raise a family. She has got three little cubs. They are only nine weeks old and need mother's milk and protection. She is a successful mother because she knows how to take care of her cubs. The male tiger doesn't help her to raise the cubs. Male tigers also don't like being followed and they fight for their territory in order to mate several females. In fact male tigers are a huge danger to young cubs and one of their main enemies. Females also fight for territory but they do it so as to have more food. Mother tiger can track her cubs by scent. She gives her offspring killing lessons in a form of games because playing is a crucial part of survival. Cubs also grow fast and they need regular food. Raising cubs is very demanding. There is also a tiger police in this National Park
Today the investment attractiveness of Russia is very high. In addition to the dynamic pace of development of the economy, Russia offers to foreign investors increasing every year the market of goods and services to consumer and business. Most often, this together with the high rate of return on invested capital is a crucial factor in the decision to enter the Russian market. One possible way to full implementation of business activities on the territory of the Russian Federation - is the creation of a legal entity. An enterprise with foreign capital - is created on the territory of the Russian business- organization whose founders are foreign citizens or organizations. Russian legislation provides for the establishment of enterprises in Russia as a 100-percent foreign ownership and joint - with the participation of Russian and foreign shareholders.
Queensland QLD 4,2 milj Brisbane Queensland Western AUS. WA 2,1 milj Perth Lääne-AUS. Southern AUS. SA 1,5 milj Adelaide Lõuna-AUS. Tasmania TAS 0,5 milj Hobart Tasmaania Australian Capital ACT 0,4 milj Canberra Austraalia pealinna Territory* territoorium Northern Territory* NT 0,2 milj Darwin Põhjaterritoorium Austraalias on vähem kui 3 inimest ruutkilomeetrile. Nagu on näha- Austraalia keskosa on peaaegu inimtühi, sest seal on kuum ja kuiv kliima ehk kõrb. Inimesed elavad pigem vee ääres, kus on elamiseks sobiv kliima. Inimesed lähevad enamjaolt elama suurtesse linnadesse, mis on tekkinud varasemalt vee lähestikku.
San Francisco San Francisco, officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the leading financial and cultural of stateof California and it's located in the far-west of USA. The earliest archaeological evidence of human habitation of the territory of the city of San Francisco dates to 3000 BC. The Yelamu group of the Ohlone people resided in several small villages when a Spanish exploration party, led by Don Gaspar de Portolà arrived on November 2, 1769, the first documented European visit to San Francisco Bay. Upon independence from Spain in 1821, the area became part of Mexico. Under Mexican rule, the mission system gradually ended and its lands began to be privatized. In 1835, Englishman
Museum (established in 1957). The museum is divided into sections that show typical village architecture (old farmhouses and outbuildings) of certain areas. Districts The City of Tallinn is divided into City Districts. Tallinn consists of 8 different districts. Haabersti. The heart of the district is the residential area consisting of the big panel houses of Väike-Õismäe, which were mostly established in the seventies. The territory of Haabersti is 18,6 km². Kesklinn. It consists of the historical Old City and the surrounding suburbs with wooden buildings erected in the end of the last and the beginning of the present century. The territory of Kesklinn is 28,0 km². Kristiine. The main part of the buildings in this district consists of 2-storeyed apartment houses built in the twenties and the thirties and modest single family houses built in the fifties. The territory of Kristiine is 9,4 km². Lasnamäe
when the Christians control Jerusalem. For almost 200 years. Nine crusades! 1 Crusade st 2 Crusade nd (1096-1099) (1145-1149) Urban II called a Launched in 1147. council Was a complete Thousands of warriors failure. attacked Muslims and Christians took no Jews to gain the land new territory. for Christians. 3rd Crusade (1189-1192) o Richard I, Philip II, Frederick Barbarossa set out. o Along the way Frederick drowned. o Phillip went back home. o Richard won several victories but couldn't retake Jerusalem. o The English had to give up and head home. o Richard was taken prisoner . Richard Lionheart (1157-1199) Richard was a king of England son of Henry II 4 Crusade th
Ferret Compilator: MariaEva Maasik Introduction Domesticated mammal Sexually dimorphic prederators Males substantially larger Typically brown,black,white or mixed fur Avarage length 20 inches Weigh 1.54 pounds Lifespan 710 years Hunting rabbits, pets Behavior Crepuscular (1418, dawn and dusk) Social groups Marking territory Scared> emanate a smell Weasel war dance (not agressive,clucking noise) Upset> hissing noise Diet Obligate carnivores Small prey Uses of ferrets Pets Experimental animal model
Height: Male 56 - 61 cm Female 53 - 58 cm, This breed has a double coat. THE EAST SIBERIAN LAIKA Slaid: one of the principle hunting dogs of the Taiga region Ise räägid: This native Russian hunting breed is one of the principle hunting dogs of the Taiga region as well as mountain areas in Central and East Siberia. Slaid: origin Ise räägid: The East Siberian Laika originated from dogs sampled in the Baikal Lake region, Irkutsk Province, Evenki National Territory, the Amur River basin and Maritime Territory. Slaid: BEHAVIOUR AND TEMPERAMENT Ise räägid: Steady, balanced temperament. A vigorous dog with a very well developed sense of scent and detection of game and a pronounced passion for hunting, especially larger prey. Very independent when hunting. Friendly, kind and trustful towards people. Slaid: Utilization Ise räägid: The East Siberian Laika is a hunting dog with a strong natural instinct to hunt big and small game
in a state, e.g. in Kosowa?, others are not recognized, even de facto states are not recognized sometimes. Self-determination means that nation has the right to freely exercise their culture and language) 3. Sovereign equality and independence of all States (all countries are equal in front of law, since the collapse of the colonial system) 4. Non-interference in the domestic affairs of States (all countries can decide what to do on their territory, others cannot dictate this, but sometimes it can contradict with the 7 th principle) 5. The prohibition of the threat or use of force 6. Peaceful settlement of international disputes 7. Universal respect for, and observance of, human rights and fundamental freedoms for all (environmental norms Lege ferenda norm which is in the process of establishment) To use war as a legal object to resolve conflict, there has to be either self-defence or the
1.Official name of the country The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and comprises England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland as well as various other territories and protectorates 4.Size of the territory, population Area: 50,351 sq mi (130,410 sq km). Population : By mid-2007, this was estimated to have grown to 60,975,000. 3444890325 km Englands an area of around 13 million hectares. 8.Main religions Generally, the top five religions are Christianity, Islam, Hindu, Buddhism and Judaism. However if you are looking religious statistics, you'll often see that 'NonReligious' and 'Atheist' appear higher than Buddhism and Judaism, despite obviously not being a religion.
vahel Austraalia ja Okeaania maailmajaos, Austraalia mandril. Austraalial pole maismaapiire st naabrid on mere taga. Lähimad naabrid on Indoneesia, Ida- Timor ja Paapua Uus-Guinea põhjas. Uus-Meremaa asub Austraaliast kagus. Lisaks kuuluvad Austraaliale mõned ülemereterritooriumid: Norfolk Island, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands ning asustamata alad: Ashmore ja Cartier Islands, Coral Sea Islands, Heard Island, McDonald Islands ja Australian Antarctic Territory. Austraalia koosneb kuuest osariigist ja kahest territooriumist: New South Wales (Uus-Lõuna-Wales) Victoria (Victoria) Queensland (Queensland) Western Australia (Lääne-Austraalia) Southern Australia (Lõuna-Austraalia) Tasmania (Tasmaania) Australian Capital Territory (Austraalia Pealinnaterritoorium) Northern Territory (Põhjaterritoorium) Pealinn on Canberra, mille koordinaadid on 35° 18' lõuna pikkust ja 149° 08` ida laiust
Ø Launch pad in Kourou, French Guiana I) Responsibilities for outer space activities 1) Outer Space Treaty (Treaty on principles governing the activities of states in the exploration and use of outer space, including the moon and other celestial bodies) Who are the launching states? Luxembourg state who is funding the launch - state to which the satellite belongs France - state who is launching the satellite - state whose territory is used to launch (French Guiana) - state whose facilities are used to launch (Ariane V) Who should be liable for damages caused by the outer space objects? France and Luxembourg are both responsible for any damages caused by their space objects Exemple : Accident involving 3 states Case 1 : Luxtra collides with a German satellite If the damage took place in the outer space, Germany could ask for
It is situated in the northwest extremity of the North American continent, with Canada to the east, the Arctic Ocean to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, with Russia further west across the Bering Strait. Alaska is the least densely populated state of the U.S. 2 Alaska was purchased from Russia on March 30, 1867, for $7.2 million at approximately two cents per acre. The land went through several administrative changes before becoming an organized territory on May 11, 1912, and the 49th state of the U.S. on January 3, 1959. The name "Alaska" was already introduced in the Russian colonial period, when it was used only for the peninsula and is derived from the Aleut alaxsxaq, meaning "the mainland" or more literally, "the object towards which the action of the sea is directed". It is also known as Alyeska, the "great land", an Aleut word derived from the same root. Geography
in search of their own home range. The Mountain Lion is capable stalk-and-ambush predator; the cougar pursues a wide variety of prey. Primary food sources include ungulates such as deer and bighorn sheep, but it hunts species as small as insects and rodents The Cougar prefers habitats with dense underbrush and rocky areas for stalking, but it can live in open areas. The cougar is territorial and persists at low population densities. Individual territory sizes depend on terrain, vegetation, and abundance of prey. A single male lion may require up to 175 square miles of territory for its home range. They prefer wild areas frequented by deer. One lion will consume about one deer per week. A lion will cover the remains of its prey and return to the kill to feed until the meat begins to turn. If you find a lion kill, don't hang around the area. The animal may still be nearby. An adult can weigh up to 200 pounds
Australia Australia is the smallest continent in the world. It is 7.6 million square kilometres big. It is often called the island continent because it is rather small for a continent and very big for an island. There are only five countries bigger than Australia in the World. There are five states in the mainland. Tasmania is also considered as a state so there are six states. The Northern Territory and Canberra are also independent but they are not states. Canberra is the capital of Australia and it is situated between Sydney and Melbourne because both of these cities wanted to be the capital. The population is about 19 million people and growing. New South Wales is the most populated state and Victoria is the most densely populated state. The national language is English. It is English because British settlers came to live in Australia in
My ideal house My ideal house name is Manor. It locates in Spain. There are very large territory. There are a lot of buildings. My house overall look is antique. The garden is very beautiful. There are a lot of fountains. Everywhere are trees. Walk on the gravel. In the garden are barn, garage, cote, hovel and hippodrome. The house is roomy. There are a lot of rooms. Rooms: kitchen, bed rooms, children rooms, bathrooms, big sauna, living room and toilets. Enriches the house gym, swimming pool, smoking room, cabinets and veranda. In the kitchen are a lot of chefs
Introduction Estonia, officially the Republic of Estonia (Estonian: Eesti or Eesti Vabariik) is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by Finland across the Gulf of Finland, to the west by Sweden across the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia (343 km), and to the east by the Russian Federation (338,6 km). The territory of Estonia covers 45,227 km² and is influenced by a temperate seasonal climate. The Estonians are a Finnic people closely related to the Finns, with the Estonian language sharing many similarities to Finnish. The modern name of Estonia is thought to originate from the Roman historian Tacitus, who in his book Germania (ca. AD 98) described a people called the Aestii. Similarly, ancient Scandinavian sagas refer to a land called Eistland, close to the German term Estland for the country.
Along the coast, bays and inlets provide excellent harbours for fishing fleets. The Appalachian mountain range extends from Alabama in the southern United States through the Atlantic Provinces, creating rolling hills indented by river valleys. The Appalachian Mountains in this region are old, rounded mountains. Valleys in the region, are important farming areas producing fruit, vegetables, and dairy products. The North includes the Yukon Territory and the Northwest territories, along with all of Canada's Arctic islands. Much of the North is treeless tundra. In the summer months, there is no darkness; the sun never sets. In winter it is so cold that the earth is frozen for most of the year and never thaws more than half a metre from the surface. Only simple plants called lichens grow on the northernmost islands. The North is home to indigenous peoples, and to a great variety of wildlife including caribou and polar bears.
Capital - Quebec City Largest city Montreal Official language French Population 7, 6 mln Emblems Coat of arms Flag Motto "Je Me Souviens" Flower blue flag iris Bird snowy owl Mineral asbestos Tree yellow birch Quebec's National Holiday 24 June Geography Situated in eastern part of Canada Highest point Mont D'lberville Largest river the St. Lawrence River Canadian Shield 90% of the territory Appalachian Mountains History First inhabitants were the indigenous people First French explorer Jacques Cartier 1534 First it was called New France In 16. 17. century population grew massively The Seven Year's War in 1756-1763, New France was renamed the Province of Quebec Act of Union in 1840 Economy The St. Lawrence River Valley is a agricultural region The nothern coniferous forests, lakes and rivers have many resources
Kuressaare Marita-Mary Taaler Saku Gümnaasium, 7b Kuressaare • Kuressaare is a town and a municipality on Saaremaa island in Estonia. It is te capital of Saare County and the westernmost town in Estonia. • The city, located at the Livonia Bay, has territory of about 15 sq.km and a population of about 15 000. • The city is situated on the coast of the Gulf of Riga. Kuressaare Kuressaare castle • Saaremaa Museum is one of the oldest (founded in 1865) and biggest museums in Estonia and is visited by 70-80 thousand people every year. • At the heart of the museum is an episcopal castle built during the 14th and 15th. Kuressaare castle History
Nunavut Tom Kaldre Nunavut is the newest and largest territory in Canada. The capital of Nunavut is Iqaluit. The fifth largest country subdivision in the world. Nunavut's license plates are shaped like polar bears. Iqaluit Muutke teksti laade Teine tase Kolmas tase Neljas tase Viies tase Nunavut is both most least populous and the largest area in Canada. It has population only about 31,906 and it has the lowest average annual temperature in Canada.
Mobile-ID, and casts a ballot SKYPE Telecommunications application software product At the end of 2010, there were over 660 million worldwide users First released in August 2003 In September 2005, eBay acquired Skype Microsoft bought Skype in May 2011 FORESTRY Forests cover about 50% of the territory Institution dealing with forestry-related research is the Estonian University of Life Sciences This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-S USED MATERIAL https://e-estonia.com/solutions/e-governance/i-voting/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skype https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forestry_in_Estonia THANKS FOR PAYING ATTENTION!
sliding doors, ramps for launching the planes and the floors had no wood cover). These seaplane hangars are unique shell concrete structures, which demonstrate engineering 20 years ahead of its time. The Post-War Years On January 24th, 1945, the secret decision No 010 of the ESSR National Economy Council granted the military a 14.2 ha premises in the area located on Küti and Noole streets. From then on until the end of the 1980s, the whole territory was under the control of the Baltic Shipping Administration and other Soviet military contingents. In addition, the roadstead fleet was based at the harbour. For decades the area remained closed off for regular citizens. In 1951 a new pier No 36A was constructed on the former piers No 36 and 37 which were built during the time of hangar construction for the purpose of shielding the water area from north winds. In 1962, Professor Heinrich Laul of the Tallinn Polytechnic Institute published,
Military roads or limes often marked the border, with forts and signal towers spread along them and it was not until the reign of Domitian that the first solid frontier was constructed, in Germania Superior, using a simple fence. Hadrian expanded on this idea, redesigning the German border by ordering a continuous timber palisade supported by forts behind it. Although such defences would not have held back any concerted invasion effort, they did physically mark the edge of Roman territory and went some way to providing a degree of control over who crossed the border and where. Hadrian reduced Roman military presence in the territory of the Brigantes and concentrated on building a more solid linear fortification to the north of them. This was intended to replace the Stanegate road which is generally thought to have served as the limes (the boundary of the Roman Empire) until then.
One year later estonia was occupied by Soviet occupation. Then in the same year there was a World War 2 and there was a german Occupation. But in 1945 there was a Soviet occupation again. In 1991 on the 20th of August we got our independents back. In 1992 Estonian kroons were put in use. In 1994 last Russian troops leave Estonia in 2004 Estonia joined European Union. Tallinn is the capital of Estonia. It is situated on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. The territory of Tallinn is 182,4 square kilometers. 46 % of the Tallinns territory has been built up. Parks and forests cover 31% and water-bodies 8% of the land. In Russia Tallinn was called Koluvan. In Scandinavia it was known as Lindanise. The Germans called in Reval and that name was in use until 1917. Estonians themselves called it Tallinn. Tallinn is a very old town, and numerous of legends were connected with it. They spoke about Old Toomas keeping watch on the top of the tower of town hall
Canberra Canberra Canberra is the capital city of Australia. With a population of over 340,000, it is Australia's largest inland city. The city is located at the northern end of the Australian Capital Territory. Capital The site of Canberra was selected for the location of the nation's capital in 1908 as a compromise between rivals Sydney and Melbourne, Australia's two largest city. Geography Canberra covers an area of 805.6 square kilometres and is located near the Brindabella Ranges approximately 150 kilometres inland from Australia's east coast. The highest point is Mount Majura at 888 metres. Climate Canberra experiences hot, quite dry summers,
Pros and Cons of School Uniforms To start with, school uniforms have many good sides for students, however, uniforms also have bad sides which are particulary involved with financial problems. In the first place, school uniforms help to prevent violence in school territory, for example uniforms can prevent gangs from forming on campus and identify intruders in the school yard. Secondly, school uniforms increase a sense of belonging and school pride. It encourages discipline, lessens economic and social barriers between students. Besides that there is no need to spend money on trendy clothes. Thirdly, school uniforms make students a target for bullies from other schools. In addition to that, uniforms give students no freedom of expression.
Many people know Australia as the land down under because it is the only continent except for Antarctica that is all on the southern hemisphere. Its name means ,,Southland". The official name of the country is the Commonwealth of Australia. It's capital is Canberra. Australia is the sixth largest country in the world but the smallest continent. Australia has 6 states and 2 territories (New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, Queensland, Western Australia , South Australia, The Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory). The Australian people are culturally the same as the Anglo Americans. There also live aborigines. Aborigines are the ancestors of the people. Like the US and Canada, Australia was an English speaking colony of Great Britain. Today Australia is a modern developed country with a diversified economy. Australia is an island continent of 7.7 million square kilometres, which makes it a little smaller than the USA.
Estonia is a state in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia (343 km), and to the east by Lake Peipus and Russia (338.6 km). Across the Baltic Sea lies Sweden in the west and Finland in the north. The territory of Estonia covers 45,227 km2 (17,462 sq mi), and is influenced by a humid continental climate. The Estonians are a Finnic people, and the official language, Estonian, is a Finno-Ugric language closely related to Finnish, and distantly to Hungarian and to the Sami languages. Estonia is a democratic parliamentary republic divided into fifteen counties, with its capital and largest city being Tallinn. Estonia's population of 1.3 million makes it one of the least-populous
Estonia Estonia, officially the Republic of Estonia, is a state in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia, and to the east by Lake Peipus and Russia. Across the Baltic Sea lies Sweden in the west and Finland in the north. The territory of Estonia covers 45,227 km 2, and is influenced by a humid continental climate. The Estonians are a Finnic people, and the official language, Estonian, is a Finno-Ugric language closely related to Finnish, and distantly to Hungarian and to the Sami languages. The population of Estonia is 1.5 million. Of this number 62 per cent are Estonians. The geography of the land is surprisingly varied. Islands make up 9,2 per cent of Estonian’s total
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At 3.79 million square miles and with over 312 million people, the United States is the third or fourth largest country by total area and the third largest by both land area and population. The president of USA is Barack Obama and the vice president is Joe Biden. The U.S. economy is the world's largest national economy. America was first discovered in 1492 by Christopher Columbus. Probably the most important thing in U.S history is the Declaration of Independence in the year 1776. U.S territory was occupied first by the Native Americans since prehistoric times and later also by European colonists. Yellowstone National Park established by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1872. Yellowstone is a national park located primarily in the U.S. state of Wyoming, although it also extends into Montana and Idaho
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