On November 14, 1975 Spain gave up its rule of the former colony of Western Sahara. Only a few months later, on February 27, 1976 Saharan Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) was found by the Polisario Front. To a large extent the country known as Western Sahara is dependent and controlled by Morocco. Despite its long struggle and striving to gain independence, Western Sahara is suffering because of its status. Many countries from all around the world admitted Western Sahara as a sovereign and independent country, but there are also many other states which never though about this possibility. Because of this reason the political situation of Western Sahara is especialy complicated. According to the UN, the country is considered a non-autonomous territory under the control of Morocco.

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The Turks and Caicos is an island country situated in the extreme southeast of the Bahama archipelago. It occupies an area of only 430 square kilometers and consists of over 300 islands, 8 of which are larger and populated. The islands have limestone origin and insignificant elevation. The highest point of the islands is Blue Hills with an altitude of only 49 meters. The islands are located southeast of Florida and together with the Bahamas are not considered part of the Caribbean. However, when it comes to culture and history, the islands should always be considered a part of the Caribbean. The Turks and Caicos Islands are divided into two groups (as the name indicates). The Caicos Islands have much larger territory. They include West Caicos, Providenciales, North Caicos, Middle Caicos, South Caicos and East Caicos. The largest in the Turks Islands are Grand Turks and Salt Cay. The Turks Islands are separated from the Caicos Islands through the strait of Caicos. The Turks and Caicos Islands have the status of British Overseas Territory and Queen Elizabeth II is Head of State.

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Sparsely populated and predominantly occupied by deserts, West Africa is probably the least well known tourist region of the continent. Senegal is located between dry and barren deserts and fertile savannah, covered with tropical vegetation. Here you can see Africa in a way you've always imagined it. The amazing wildlife of this small Atlantic state leaves breathless the thirst for adventure travelers and provides excellent opportunities for an active vacation amidst the wilderness.

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Lapland is a historical, geographical and ethnic region that covers the northern parts of mainland Europe. It falls entirely within the boundaries of Scandinavia. Lapland covers parts of the territory of 4 countries - Sweden, Norway, Finland and Russia. The largest part of Lapland falls within the borders of Sweden, but Finland has always been considered a center of this region.

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The United Arab Emirates is one of the richest countries on the planet. It is famous as the most attractive tourist destination in the Arab world due to its spectacular architecture, huge investments in a variety of tourist attractions, warm climate and mostly open and tolerant attitude of local residents towards foreigners. The UAE are the most modern and exciting country in Southwest Asia, which intelligently invests its oil revenues in promising and progressive sectors of the economy.

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