The offshore island of Ad Bojana features several scenic beaches as well. Minarets rising from mosques in this largely Muslim city add to Ulcinj’s unique appeal, and a stroll along the seaside promenade to enjoy a tasty kebab or rich cup of coffee is just one of the experiences that makes...
Mecca was to the south of most early Muslim civilizations, and south-up maps were designed so that viewers would look up to see Mecca. Medieval Christian maps had east at the top, as they believed the Garden of Eden was in the east. The only early maps that had north at the top ...
Even before the auspicious sighting of Halley’s Comet in 1066 ushered in a new era in the High Middle Ages, the world was undergoing a period of transformation. In December of 1065, King Ferdinand the Great’s death led to the partition of his Spanish kingdom into three parts. And, ...
The third largest ethnic group in Sri Lanka are the Moors, who make up 9% of the population and are predominantly Muslim. A number of smaller ethnic groups exist in Sri Lanka, however. For example, those who are descendant from European settlers in Sri Lanka make up the Burgher ethnic ...
And what the Romans and Greeks started, was continued in the Middle Ages by Muslim scholars. Throughout history, Muslim travelers are known for their insights they documented about the Earth. Also, they followed Ptolemy’s philosophy and methods so that they establish the circumference of Earth....
A changing world is a map game Created by Chris Mapping It's 2016. The world is in turmoil. The Syrian Civil War kills lots of people and forces even more to leave their homes thus creating a refugee crisis in Europe. Meanwhile, the Zika virus is spreadi
North Americans, Europeans, and Chinese people all eat pigs, but China’s enormous population and the relatively low cost of pork make it the clear leader in global pork production. Meanwhile, Latin America and Africa seem broadly pig-averse, as is (of course) the Muslim world. The lack ...
Muslim friendly locations and information can be shared through SNS (Facebook, Twitter, LINE, etc) to share information. [Halal searching and halal pin function] ■ It can find a location with halal and search a route to get there by using the GPS locater of the map. ■ Tap on “Halal...
Over time, the Abbasid Caliphate gradually weakened and parts of it were taken over by other Muslim states. In the 11th and 12th centuries, Iran was ruled by Persianized (culturally Persian) dynasties of Turkic origin. In 1219, the country was conquered by Mongols, who later converted to Is...
1837, as the 26th state of the Union and the fourth to be carved from the Northwest Territory, Michigan has become a mainspring in the economic life of the United States; the name of its largest city, Detroit, has become a byword throughout the world for the American automotive industry....