Saudi Arabia is the richest oil country in the world and is among the driest and hottest places on the planet. The country is spiritual center of the Arab world and the birthplace of Islam. Here in 540th in the city of Medina was born the prophet Mohammed. In Saudi Arabia, everything begins and ends with religion. It is extremely strong woven into the lifestyle and laws. The population of Saudi Arabia follows one of the most stringent aspects of Islam called Wahhabism.

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Very often we are filled with awe watching the impressive relief forms of our planet. Billions of years in which the relentlessly forces of nature are dug various shapes on the face of the planet Earth, however, are nothing compared with what would be found if you can look beneath the surface of the World Ocean. Huge volcanic ridges, underwater mountains, canyons and valleys could overshadow with their size all that one can find on the mainland itself.

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In the southwestern part of Turkey near the Mediterranean coast you will find a small but charming resort town called Oludeniz. The settlement has a magnificent holiday atmosphere and the streets are full of foreign visitors from early spring to late autumn. At each step before your eyes appear small souvenir shops, restaurants and cafes. Restaurant workers with countless artistic gestures and pleasantries try to attract you for a drink or a delicious lunch among an authentic Turkish - Mediterranean atmosphere. The town is a veritable oasis. Beautiful and not very large hotels and charming villas with swimming pools are located among exotic Mediterranean vegetation. Most often you will see palm and olive trees. Beautiful bushes laden with scarlet red flowers are not uncommon, especially around hotels.

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Principality of Andorra is a small but very beautiful European country, located at 42.30°N and 1.31°E. It is located in mountainous area between France and Spain. Occupies an area of 467,63 square kilometers, making it among the smallest countries on the continent and the world. Andorra is one of the oldest European countries. It was established in 819th, but it is supposed that the country has existed since 803rd.

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Albania is one of the least known countries in Europe and the Mediterranean. These lands can boast a rich historical past. They were part of the Roman Empire, Byzantium, Bulgaria, Serbia and the Ottoman Empire. During World War II Albania was occupied by Italy and in the following decades, this area felt the strong influence of the USSR. All these factors have turned Albania into a diverse and colorful country that itself is a reflection of the history and everyday life in Eastern Europe and especially the Balkan Peninsula. Today, Albania is among the countries with the highest level of literacy on the continent, and graduates are about 25% of the total population. At the expense of its cultural and historical heritage, however, today Albania is still suffering from low living standards, high unemployment and corruption.

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