The ranking of the largest cities in Israel (in population) 1. Jerusalem, a religious and cultural capital 874,000 people live in Jerusalem, which became the new capital of the state of Israel a few years ago. But this city is above all a religious capital. It is indeed of major importance for the three monotheistic religions. Such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, a religious center of international scope which makes…
Ranking of the biggest cities in Mali
Top 10 largest cities in Mali (in population) Mali is one of the largest countries in Africa. It has an area of about 1.2 million km² and an estimated population of 22 million. 1. Bamako, the capital of Mali There are more than 3 million inhabitants in Bamako. This vast administrative and economic capital covers an area of 267 km². The largest city in Mali is 22 kilometers high and…
The Basilica of Superga, the most beautiful church in Turin
The Basilica of Superga, the most beautiful church in Turin The most beautiful church of Turin is located about ten kilometers from the city center. This so-called minor basilica is in fact a sumptuous monument that turns the heads of all its visitors. The basilica of Superga, an Italian treasure Located on a beautiful esplanade perched on top of a hill, Superga dominates a good part of Piedmont. Here the…
The list of countries where Russian is spoken
Until 1991 the Russian language was spoken throughout the USSR. Russian was the official language of the fifteen member states of the Soviet Union. Today, Russian has lost its influence in this part of the world, but it is still an unavoidable “Eurasian” language. What are the Russian-speaking countries? Russian is spoken by more than 280 million people. It is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world….
How to not fall in love with Icelandic horses?
Everything about the lovely Icelandic horses Horses would have been imported by the Vikings between the end of the ninth and the tenth century. And this is perhaps why we find mostly small horses. They were the only ones that could fit into the Viking ships without endangering the crew in case of bad weather. In any case, this breed of horse has adapted quite well to the Arctic climate…
The cold case of the Dyatlov Pass in Russia
The Dyatlov Pass affair takes place in 1959, during the Soviet period. Ten young Russians decide to set off from the small village of Vijai on a trek across the Urals to reach Mount Otorten (1234 meters). They are well equipped, well informed and above all they were all super trained and in very good shape. All of them are young students, which explains their impeccable physical condition. Russian universities…
The 10 largest stadiums in France
in memory of Jean Moineau, the first center forward in the history of the FC Nantes club The ranking of the biggest stadiums in France We might as well say it right away, the biggest stadiums in France are above all stadiums mainly dedicated to soccer. Here is the list of the biggest stadiums in France. 1. The Stade de France, Saint-Denis It was built in 1997 for the World…
The most beautiful views of Turin
Turin is a beautiful Italian city and is the capital of Piedmont, a remarkable Italian region that lies at the foot of the Alps. With its rugged terrain, this city lends itself wonderfully to photography and panoramic views. To help you on your journey we have prepared a guide to the most beautiful views of Turin. 1. The view from the Basilica of Superga The view from the Basilica of…
The Top 20 biggest cities in Italy
Italy’s largest cities Italy has a great variety of landscapes and cities. Northern Italy is usually contrasted with Southern Italy. One is more oriented toward industry and services, and the other (i.e. the South) is oriented towards agriculture and tourism. Here is an overview of the largest cities in Italy. Here are 20 of the biggest Italian cities to discover during a trip to Italy: 1. Rome, the eternal capital…