If you have always dreamed of becoming president of a nation or ruling a kingdom, this could be your chance. There are several places in the world that are claimed by no one, as well as regions that are under title dispute but recognized as independent nations by many other countries. Bi...
How many continents in the world? At the top of Africa’s highest peak, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania Antarctica Number Of Countries: 0 How many countries are there in Antarctica is a pretty simple question to answer because there are none! 7 countries do lay claim to certain parts of the continent...
How many continents in the world? At the top of Africa’s highest peak, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania Antarctica Number Of Countries: 0 How many countries are there in Antarctica is a pretty simple question to answer because there are none! 7 countries do lay claim to certain parts of the continent...
Abkhazia,Northern Cyprus, and Western Sahara'sSahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. All of these are claimed by other countries, but aren't actually controlled by them - or at least parts of them aren't. The number of UN members who recognize them varies, from just one forNorthern Cyprustoabout...
Additionally, there are six countries that have obtained partial recognition from UN member states. These are Taiwan, Western Sahara, Kosovo, South Ossetia, Abkhazia, and Northern Cyprus. These territories are claimed by other countries but are not controlled by them. Depending on the type of map...
While many work “informally” without declaring income for taxes, those in formal work often have taxes automatically deducted from their pay cheques, but rarely claim benefits for fear of discovery. Social security paid by employers on behalf of such migrants, but never claimed by them...
A click-and-pick Antarctica packing list with links to specific products that have been personally tested by Atlas & Boots A friend of mine recently asked what three things make me happiest, as part of her research for her forthcoming book. I named family and nature which are fairly standard...
If the global average temperature rises 4 ℃, then the Arctic and Antarctic temperatures will rise 16 ℃, then the Arctic and Antarctica can also see the trees. Do you think, what time will the world be? In fact, the culprit that led to these disasters is our humanity. According to the...
Kristin has solo traveled the world for over four years, covering every continent (except for Antarctica, but it’s on her list). There’s almost nothing she won’t try and almost nowhere she won’t explore. You can find more of her musings atBe My Travel Museor onInstagramandFacebook...
While some countries began planning for a global pandemic, others dragged their feet. By the end of March, COVID-19 had reached nearly every corner of the world, sparing only the continent of Antarctica. But how are countries responding to COVID-19, and what are countries doing to ...