Official Name: Hellenic Republic
Capital: Athens
Total Area: 131,957 sq km 50,949 sq mi
Population: 10,722,816 (2008 estimate)
Population growth rate: 0.15 percent (2008 estimate)
Population density: 82 persons per sq km (2008 estimate) 212 persons per sq mi (2008 estimate)
Largest cities, with population: Athens, 3,215,000 (2003 estimate)
Ethnic groups Greek: 98 percent; others 2%
Languages: Greek (official), Turkish, English, French
Religious Affiliations: Greek Orthodox, 94 percent
Muslim: 3 percent
Nonreligious: 2 percent
Others: 1
The Currency: euro
Literacy rate Total: 97.7 percent (2005 estimate)
Local time: GMT +2 hours.
Economy Gross domestic product (GDP, in U.S. $): $308.4 billion (2006)
Political situation in Greece: It is a democracy and enjoys the member of the EU since January 1981
Friday, December 26
Thursday, December 11
Kerala - the Green Paradise
Craze for Sun & Sand? Just make your way in the golden sands of the flawless beaches of Kerala to feel the pulse of the coastal life. Keral, the fastest emerging tourist destination in Asia is dotted with lush green rolling lands, and stretches of rejuvenating fragrance of tea and coffee plantations. Kerala hosts some of the pristine hill stations and the best wildlife sanctuaries or national parks of the country. It makes inevitable visit to global travelers within its luxuriant elongated paddy fields, coconut trees and splendorous span of backwaters and lakes.
Let yourselves shed away within the tranquil vicinity of backwater islet, care your body and soul to 'Ayurveda' - the blessed facts of life. Just go for a backwater cruise on a houseboat with palm tasseled land on either ground and fell many faces of the backwater life of Kerala. Expand your rendezvous with this amazing geographical majesty named Kerala and experience its rich heritage in case of culture and tradition. Kerala is rich with some popular cuisines which enhance your gastronomy skills or give a break to your taste buds. Here the travelers are given ample value of money and times spend in Kerala, which presents some of the finest getaways when it comes to diversity.
When we talk about tourism in Kerala, breathtakingly beautiful sun-kissed beaches will instantly wrap in our mind. Kerala Beaches are the extreme travelers halt in India and also in abroad. Kerala beaches are accountable in making romantic ambience for the honeymooners. Board on Kerala Honeymoon Tour and feel romantic after falling in love with your spouse. Hold the hand of your beloved and walk alongside the lovely beaches of Kerala is the best part of your uncovering of the state. Landmark monuments, palaces, forts, memorials, and places of worship have loaded the cultural mosaic of Kerala.
Kerala Backwaters are an incredible part of the state comprises of its mesmerizing blend of lagoons, canals, lakes, and rivers. Exploration of Kerala backwaters is incomplete without residing on its houseboats. Embark on Kerala Houseboat or Kettuvallam and sail over the Kerala Backwater while enjoying spectacular views are some unforgettable experience for which every traveler longs for. Kumarakom, Kollam, Kozhikode are some eminent backwater destinations that plays a dominant role in case of Kerala Tour.
Thousand of visitors make their way to Kerala for enjoying its highly sophisticated Ayurveda and Spa. This God’s own country- Kerala is synonymous to Ayurveda in India. Ayurveda in Kerala includes diet, herbal remedies, excise, massage, yoga, aromas and meditation in an equal proportion. Today Ayurveda in Kerala is at its boom and highly grabbing global traveler’s attention towards its way. A number of Ayurvedic Treatment & Massage Centers are festooned Kerala to a greater extend. Embark on Kerala Ayurveda Tour and get refreshed and revitalized in the attractive Ayurveda Package of Green Paradise.
Let yourselves shed away within the tranquil vicinity of backwater islet, care your body and soul to 'Ayurveda' - the blessed facts of life. Just go for a backwater cruise on a houseboat with palm tasseled land on either ground and fell many faces of the backwater life of Kerala. Expand your rendezvous with this amazing geographical majesty named Kerala and experience its rich heritage in case of culture and tradition. Kerala is rich with some popular cuisines which enhance your gastronomy skills or give a break to your taste buds. Here the travelers are given ample value of money and times spend in Kerala, which presents some of the finest getaways when it comes to diversity.
When we talk about tourism in Kerala, breathtakingly beautiful sun-kissed beaches will instantly wrap in our mind. Kerala Beaches are the extreme travelers halt in India and also in abroad. Kerala beaches are accountable in making romantic ambience for the honeymooners. Board on Kerala Honeymoon Tour and feel romantic after falling in love with your spouse. Hold the hand of your beloved and walk alongside the lovely beaches of Kerala is the best part of your uncovering of the state. Landmark monuments, palaces, forts, memorials, and places of worship have loaded the cultural mosaic of Kerala.
Kerala Backwaters are an incredible part of the state comprises of its mesmerizing blend of lagoons, canals, lakes, and rivers. Exploration of Kerala backwaters is incomplete without residing on its houseboats. Embark on Kerala Houseboat or Kettuvallam and sail over the Kerala Backwater while enjoying spectacular views are some unforgettable experience for which every traveler longs for. Kumarakom, Kollam, Kozhikode are some eminent backwater destinations that plays a dominant role in case of Kerala Tour.
Thousand of visitors make their way to Kerala for enjoying its highly sophisticated Ayurveda and Spa. This God’s own country- Kerala is synonymous to Ayurveda in India. Ayurveda in Kerala includes diet, herbal remedies, excise, massage, yoga, aromas and meditation in an equal proportion. Today Ayurveda in Kerala is at its boom and highly grabbing global traveler’s attention towards its way. A number of Ayurvedic Treatment & Massage Centers are festooned Kerala to a greater extend. Embark on Kerala Ayurveda Tour and get refreshed and revitalized in the attractive Ayurveda Package of Green Paradise.
Wednesday, January 23
Hyderabad - The Pearl City
The two famous cities of Andhra Pradesh Hyderabad and Secunderabad are known as twin cities of India.During the glorious era of the Nizams, pearls of various types were showered on the subjects by their patrons. Similarly, the kings received choice pearls as 'nazranas' or gifts, especially the Asif Jahis and the Qutub Shahis - The two dynasties that permanently set the pearl on Indian ornamental history.
The main shopping areas in Huderabad are Abids, Basheerbagh, Nampally and Sultan Bazar and MG Road, Rashtrapati Road in Secunderbad. The markets around Charminar are famous for bangles and pearls. Hyderabad is synonymous with pearls. Cultured pearls studded in gold and silver jewellery of exquisite design are a specialty of hyderabad jewellery. Pearls come in many shapes and of particular interest is the ‘rice-pearl’ – a tiny variety. The precious "Basra"- a pearl unmatched in lustre, colour and price and is available in selected stores. Pearls are sold in strings or raw by weight.
Hyderabad is also known as the city of pearls. The pearl market is situated near Charminar. Ornaments made with Rice Pearls can be bought from Char Kaman or the General Bazaar Market.People form everywhere flock here to possess a few of these pearls. Strange that there is no sea anywhere near the city. Yet it has become almost synonymous with quality pearls.
Jewelers in the pearl markets of Hyderabad have for centuries combined pearls with the glitter of gold, the richness of rubies and the ecstasy of emeralds. It is indeed amazing and heartwarming to see traditional designs still surviving the march of history in the narrow alleys of the Old City today.
The areas surrounding Charminar like 'Char kaman' and 'Mitti-ka-sher' are famous for antique kundan and enamel jewellery, temple sarees, old bidri and silver, crystal and pearls. "Darushafa" is famous for the tissue-thin silver leaf that decorates Indian sweetmeats, and bidri ware. The appliquéd patchwork skirts, bags and belts, set with sparkling mirror and tiny beads of the Banjara gypsies; Nirmal lacquer ware, ornate brass from Pembarthi, Kondapalli carved toys, leather puppets and Warangal carpets combine to make Hyderabad, truly a shopper's paradise.
The pearl markets of the city also offer unlimited varieties of chokers and lockets. The last few decades have witnessed a gradual influence of western designs on the Hyderabadi pearl market. However, the City of Pearls has retained it's luster.
The main shopping areas in Huderabad are Abids, Basheerbagh, Nampally and Sultan Bazar and MG Road, Rashtrapati Road in Secunderbad. The markets around Charminar are famous for bangles and pearls. Hyderabad is synonymous with pearls. Cultured pearls studded in gold and silver jewellery of exquisite design are a specialty of hyderabad jewellery. Pearls come in many shapes and of particular interest is the ‘rice-pearl’ – a tiny variety. The precious "Basra"- a pearl unmatched in lustre, colour and price and is available in selected stores. Pearls are sold in strings or raw by weight.
Hyderabad is also known as the city of pearls. The pearl market is situated near Charminar. Ornaments made with Rice Pearls can be bought from Char Kaman or the General Bazaar Market.People form everywhere flock here to possess a few of these pearls. Strange that there is no sea anywhere near the city. Yet it has become almost synonymous with quality pearls.
Jewelers in the pearl markets of Hyderabad have for centuries combined pearls with the glitter of gold, the richness of rubies and the ecstasy of emeralds. It is indeed amazing and heartwarming to see traditional designs still surviving the march of history in the narrow alleys of the Old City today.
The areas surrounding Charminar like 'Char kaman' and 'Mitti-ka-sher' are famous for antique kundan and enamel jewellery, temple sarees, old bidri and silver, crystal and pearls. "Darushafa" is famous for the tissue-thin silver leaf that decorates Indian sweetmeats, and bidri ware. The appliquéd patchwork skirts, bags and belts, set with sparkling mirror and tiny beads of the Banjara gypsies; Nirmal lacquer ware, ornate brass from Pembarthi, Kondapalli carved toys, leather puppets and Warangal carpets combine to make Hyderabad, truly a shopper's paradise.
The pearl markets of the city also offer unlimited varieties of chokers and lockets. The last few decades have witnessed a gradual influence of western designs on the Hyderabadi pearl market. However, the City of Pearls has retained it's luster.
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