AN EXCITING TOURIST DESTINATION Serbia as an exciting tourist destination generously offers countless reasons for you to visit and return for more exploration, over and over again. We are especially proud of Serbia’s interesting nature and its picturesque terrain By Her Excellency Ms. Aleksandra Joksimovic, Ambassador of Serbia to the United Kingdom Serbia has mountain peaks, both steep and mild, that entice you to conquer them. Reaching the top will reward you with the magnificent views to enjoy from numerous lookouts. River flows, meanders that they create, framed by rocks that h
THE MOST MUSICAL COUNTRY IN THE WORLD This August Jamaica celebrates 179 years of Emancipation from slavery, a most significant milestone which coincides with the arrival of the first Indians to our island. We also commemorate 60 years of Independence as well as 60 years of uninterrupted diplomatic relations with India. There is much to reflect on in our shared history and indeed much to be grateful for. It is a tremendous honour as Jamaica’s first resident High Commissioner to India to greet you on this occasion. Please allow me to share with you a small snippet of my country as we move
5 REASONS TO VISIT MOLDOVA AND TO BE SURPRISED BY IT After an exhausting period of global pandemic, all of us deserve enjoying the moments of relaxation, and the Republic of Moldova is ready to offer a perfect recipe which includes a diversity of authentic tourist attractions and easy adventure. In Moldova, fruits and vegetables have a particular taste, wines contain a bouquet of flavors of more than 50 sorts of grape, and won 956 medals at 32 international profile competitions in 2020 By Her Excellency Mrs. Angela Ponomariov, Ambassador of Moldova to the United Kingdom Hiking throug
Great Land of Gold Already recognized as one of the great kingdoms in Bilad el-Sudan by the ninth century, modern Ghana is considered one of the more stable countries in West Africa since its transition to multi-party democracy in 1992. Formerly known as the Gold Coast, it is still famous for gold & cocoa. More recently oil forms the cornerstone of Ghana’s economy and has helped fuel an economic boom. By Her Excellency Samata Gifty Bukari, Consul-General to the UAE, Republic of Ghana The vision of Ghana under the able leadership of HE President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo is to
Land of Values & Intellect A Paleolithic culture around 30,000 BC constitutes the first known habitation of the Japanese archipelago. Often called the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan has always shown the world way forward be it technology, showing respect to others, or living in harmony. Today, it is the world’s third-largest economy by nominal GDP and the world’s fourth-largest economy by purchasing power parity. It is also the world’s fourth-largest exporter and fourth-largest importer, and is considered a great power. By His Excellency Dr. Akima Umezawa, Consul-General to the
Acclaimed for its Strength & Spirit Ranking high on the Human Development Index (66th), Social Progress Index (47th) as well as the Global Peace Index (56th), Serbia is known for several wonderful things. Just for an idea, Miroslav’s Gospel, written in 1180, is the oldest Serbian manuscript that entered in the register of UNESCO. In addition, 18 Roman emperors were born on the territory of the modern-day Serbia. And of course, Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, physicist, and futurist who is best known for his contributions to the
Spreading Happiness Worldwide Known as one of the most beautiful countries on earth naturally – due to its fjords, mountains, a vibrant culture and the midnight sun – Norway (of course its people) has also consistently shown light to the rest of the world as one of the happiest and safest places on Earth. It believes in “all men’s rights”, and is home to one of the most modern societies and urban & rural living places. Its hundred and thousands of lakes, the world’s longest tunnel, its more than 240,000 islands and a coastline of more than 64,000 miles are just incidental.
Making Significant Progress This region’s history dates back to antiquity, beginning with the kingdom of Paeonia, and since then it has fought quite a number of battles before the modern territory of Macedonia came under the Serbian rule following the Balkan Wars of 1912 and 1913. Making rapid and significant progress, since its peaceful secession in 1991 from Yugoslavia, Macedonia is today a member of the UN and of the Council of Europe, has applied for NATO membership, and has emerged strongly as an open, market-based economy. By His Excellency Sasho Tashevski, Ambassador of the Rep
Home to Advanced Civilizations Pre-Columbian Mexico dates to about 8,000 BC, is identified as one of seven cradles of civilization, and was home to many advanced Mesoamerican civilizations, such as the Olmec, Toltec, Teotihuacan, Zapotec, Maya, and Aztec before first contact with Europeans. With the promulgation of the 1917 Constitution and the emergence of the country’s current political system, it has advanced quickly to become the eighth most visited country in the world, and is poised to become the world’s fifth or seventh largest economy by 2050 By Her Excellency Francisca E. M
Rich Ancient Heritage Bulgaria is known for its organized prehistoric cultures that began developing on the current Bulgarian lands as early as the Neolithic period. However, human activity in the lands of modern Bulgaria can be traced back to even Paleolithic period. Its ancient history has seen various famous clans and tribes: Thracians, Greeks, Persians, Celts, Romans, Goths, Alans and Huns. With beautiful topographical features such as the Danubian Plain, the Balkan Mountains, the Thracian Plain, the Rhodope Mountains, the highest point of the Balkan peninsula, Musala, and relaxing Bla