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	<title>The Beautiful White Elephant Country</title>
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		<title>Kenya &#8211; Reasons Why People Visit This Country</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kenya is a country situated in East Africa. This country gained her independence in 1963 from the British. Nairobi is the capital city and administration center. The land of Kenya covers an area of 582,650 square kilometers; 13,400 of this land is covered by water. There are various reasons why many people visit Kenya. To [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Kenya is a country situated in East Africa. This country gained her independence in 1963 from the British. Nairobi is the capital city and administration center. The land of Kenya covers an area of 582,650 square kilometers; 13,400 of this land is covered by water.</p>
<p>There are various reasons why many people visit Kenya. To begin with, this is one of the best country in Africa to see abundance wildlife in their natural habitat. If wildlife and nature is the key to your visit, you are guaranteed to see the big five(leopard, rhino, elephant, lion, buffalo) on land and the biggest on the Indian Ocean (whale). Apart from this, you will also see plenty of bird species, insect and other wildlife animals. The spectacular annual wildebeest migration and the pink flamingo birds in Lake Nakuru will be an experience of a lifetime.</p>
<p>Kenya has a tropical climate. The seasonal differences in temperatures are small, making the country a perfect choice especially for visitors escaping from cold weather. July to August are the coolest period and February to March are the hottest months. Naturally, Kenya is a beautiful country. There is a lot to see, explore and adventure. From Mount Kenya, which has permanent snow all year-round, the great Rift Valley basin, lakes and hot springs.</p>
<p>The wide open plains and Savannah, semi arid and forest land is home to various wildlife species. Mombasa at the coast line of the Indian Ocean, the white sandy beaches and the tropical sun is all what you need for your relaxation during your holiday. During your visit in this beautiful country, you will learn and enjoy the various cultures found in the region.</p>
<p>Kenya is a developing country where investors from all corners of the world are welcomed. Big towns such as Nairobi and Mombasa are ideal places to hold conference meetings without having any disturbance. There are big hotels with large, spacious and refrigerated rooms with all the requirements such as computers and furniture. There are also meals, entertainment and national parks where you can relax during your free time.</p>
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		<title>Discover the Top 10 Beautiful Beaches in Thailand</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thailand is known for the country&#8217;s amazing beaches. One can find all the things they need in a beach trip in this beautiful country. Here is a list of the top ten most beautiful beaches in Thailand: 1. White Sand Beach, Ko Chang &#8211; Ko Chang, also known as the &#8220;Elephant Island,&#8221; is the second [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thailand is known for the country&#8217;s amazing beaches. One can find all the things they need in a beach trip in this beautiful country. Here is a list of the top ten most beautiful beaches in Thailand:</p>
<p>1. White Sand Beach, Ko Chang &#8211; Ko Chang, also known as the &#8220;Elephant Island,&#8221; is the second largest island in Thailand and located around 180 miles east of Bangkok. Ko Chang&#8217;s white sand beaches contain a lot of other beaches which are considered the best beaches in Thailand.</p>
<p>2. Hat Sai Kaeo, Ko Sametalso &#8211; also called the &#8220;Diamond Beach&#8221; or the &#8220;Crystal Sand Beach&#8221;, is a very beautiful beach in Bangkok. Hat Sai Kaeo is about one-third of a mile long and is filled with plenty of activities to do such as swimming, jet skiing, windsurfing and riding with what the locals called banana boats which is a long, yellow inflated float that leap riders off if they did not hold on tightly enough; a really fun ride every visitor loves to try.</p>
<p>3. Ao Manao, Prachuap Khiri Khan &#8211; located around six miles from Myanmar&#8217;s border. Also called the &#8220;lemon Beach&#8221; the place was once a battleground for the Thais and the Japanese forces. Today it&#8217;s a quiet sanctuary, untouched by western tourists and one of Thailand&#8217;s secret treasures. Here, visitors can find many miles of striking white sand beaches, some of them formed momentarily by sandbars during low tides. This is also the place where the best seafood cuisines are served.</p>
<p>4. Pharanang Bay, Krabi &#8211; Krabi is famously known for its unusual rock climbing services for both beginners and professional climbers. The bay is reached via boat rides and takes almost 20 minutes from Ao Nang Beach. After reaching Ao Nang beach there would be another 15-minute walk on a zigzag sidewalk along the base of a sea cliff. The exciting ride to the place will bring everyone to the elegant Phranang Bay. Visitors can swim under the suspended limestone karsts, or climb through the small cliffs into the profound emerald green waters of the Andaman Sea. The beach is perfect place for families, swimmers, snorkels, and nature explorers.</p>
<p>5. Ao Nang Beach, Krabi &#8211; is one of the most admired beaches in Thailand; a well developed beach that offers street shopping, and top western and Thai restaurants, and with definitely charming and affordable commodities. There is one particular stretch of the beach on the southern most point of the place that is just really wonderful which are adored by many and it will just take a short walk in its south along Ao Nang beach.</p>
<p>6. Tonsai Bay, Ko Phi Phi &#8211; the well-known Ko Phi Phi is covered with two islands which are the &#8220;Don&#8221;;the larger island, and &#8220;Leh&#8221;; the smaller island located at the southern tip of Krabi town. It will take a two-hour ferry boat ride from Ao Nang beach to Tonsai and with just a very affordable fee. Tonsai bay or the Ao Tonsai is on the southern part of Ko Phi Phi Don. The beach is undeniably drop dead charming which one would surely love to see.</p>
<p>7. Noppharat Thara, Krabi &#8211; with just 400 Thai baht as entrance fee, one can enjoy the spectacular beauty of this national park. A perfect family beach, where one can sit below the shades of the coconut palm trees while eating picnics like the locals often do, or take a stroll during low tide seasons in the petty waters. Noppharat Thara is one mile in length and located west of Ao Nang in Krabi.</p>
<p>8. Tong Takien Bay, Ko Samui Island -located on the southeast part of Ko Samui, roughly veiled between Chaweng and Lamae, is an remote and secluded bay which is perfect place for swimming, snorkeling and kayaking. Some call it the &#8220;Silver Beach.&#8221; This beach is very much family-friendly, clean, and has some bungalow-style lodgings where visitors can stay for as low as 500 Thai baht in the low seasons.</p>
<p>9. Sairee Beach, Ko Tao &#8211; Ko Tao is a place tourists choose to go for a peaceful trip on the nearby Ko Phangan and Ko Samui. The beach can be reached by ferry rides, that will take about two to three hours from Chumphon Ko Tao. The place is an affordable, quiet, and remote area, which is ideal for people who loves reading and relaxing all day on the veranda of the jungle bungalows. Sairee Beach is the most well-known place in Ko Tao and offers services such as massage, drinks, and other types of foods and services.</p>
<p>10. Surin Beach, Phuket &#8211; Surin Beach located north of Patong and Kamala beaches in Phuket. Surin is an ideal beach destination for guests who like to be pampered. One can just lay back and relax as different kinds of Thai cuisine are being served every other minute. Visitors can have exceptional Thai cuisines, as well as beverages of every sort. Swimming is also perfect in Surin and the place have a freshwater hoses where one can wash off the salt water and sand when they are ready to go back home, for the place does not offer over night stays.</p>
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		<title>The Natural Beauty Of Bangladesh: One Of The Best Tourist Sites In The World</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you thought of a dream holiday where you see yourself on that very attractive magical coastline with very beautiful features like those in the fairy tales? Did you know that such features really exist on this very planet? Talking of wonderful eye-catching sites let us take a trip to the North Eastern part of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you thought of a dream holiday where you see yourself on that very attractive magical coastline with very beautiful features like those in the fairy tales? Did you know that such features really exist on this very planet?</p>
<p>Talking of wonderful eye-catching sites let us take a trip to the North Eastern part of south Asia and land safely in one of the most beautiful countries on the planet: Bangladesh. The country is surrounded by some of the most prominent geographical features studied worldwide. To the north of Bangladesh are the famous Himalayas while the bay of the Bengal borders her from the South. To her East is the hilly region of Tripura, India and Myanmar. Finally to her West lies the west Bengal. Together these features form a low lying plain in between that is the country in their midst; Bangladesh.</p>
<p>The plain between all these features has plenty of rivers flowing across it forming a nice natural beautiful pattern of rivers and streams network. Padma, Meghna, Kamafull and Brahmaputra are the major rivers in this very beautiful land.</p>
<p>History goes hand in hand with the Natural Beauty of Bangladesh. Talking of historical sites she has quite a number of rich archeological sites to offer. This includes the Paharpur, Maianamati, Sonargaon among many others.</p>
<p>It also has a historical mosques and monuments. The sixty Dome mosque built in the 15th century is the largest historical in Bangladesh as well as the words heritage is situated in Bagerhat. It is also upheld for an outstanding architectural value. However, the Shait Gombuj mosque is the most magnificent and the largest brick mosque surviving in the country.</p>
<p>Bangladesh is not just named a natural beauty for nothing this is a title that it has fought for through its great and eye catching extraordinary features. She happens to be the home to the world&#8217;s longest natural beach in the whole world. The land is mainly covered by plant cover as most of the people practice Agriculture.</p>
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		<title>Get Set For a Sri Lankan Holiday</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you an active holiday maker? Then, holidays in Sri Lanka will be the perfect place for a range of exciting activities and adventures. Sri Lanka has its discreet charm and natural beauty along with its exotic cultures, rich history and amazing beaches. Sri Lanka is known as a destination for mountain biking which will [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you an active holiday maker? Then, holidays in Sri Lanka will be the perfect place for a range of exciting activities and adventures. Sri Lanka has its discreet charm and natural beauty along with its exotic cultures, rich history and amazing beaches.</p>
<p>Sri Lanka is known as a destination for mountain biking which will take you through some of the must-see sites like tea plantations, jungles, green valleys and some of the remains of the ancient cities. While dashing down the rivers, you can view the natural wonders of the country through the exciting sport of white-water rafting. To experience the country&#8217;s natural beauty from the sky, you can go for hot air balloon rides. Moreover, you can go for diving and snorkelling beyond these beautiful beaches, were you can find dazzling coral reefs with brightly coloured fishes and some fascinating ship wrecks.</p>
<p>So, when you travel to Sri Lanka, know the culture and traditions to enjoy the real Sri Lankan cultural holiday. For this, you need to be a part of Srilankan culture and respect the tradition of Srilankans. They are known to be the hospitable people as they enjoy a unique lifestyle that touches art, entertainment and music. Thus, tourists are impressed with the festivities which hold them back to experience them once again.</p>
<p>Some tourist interest places in Colombo, the capital city includes:</p>
<p>Dehiwala Zoo<br />
Dutch Period Museum<br />
Fort Clock Tower<br />
Gangaramaya Temple<br />
Independence Hall<br />
Mt. Lavinia Beach</p>
<p>Prominent historical sites like Anuradhapura, Mihintale, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dambulla and Kandy have become the major tourist hub. Other highlights of tourists include Pinawela Elephant Orphanage and Temple of the Tooth, one of Sri Lanka&#8217;s holy shrines.</p>
<p>So, if you plan for a family holiday in Sri Lanka then, beach resort would be the best option. Many beach resorts are surrounded by stunning landscape and national parks, providing opportunities for activities like nature safaris, horse riding, canoeing, skiing, cycling and hiking. Easy accessibility of budget Sri Lanka hotels in the nearby zone of the beaches encourages tourism in these regions. These hotels provide excellent chance to indulge in various activities and relish the seafood along with world class basic amenities.</p>
<p>Some exotic beaches of Sri Lanka include:</p>
<p>Negombo<br />
Mount Lavinia<br />
Kalutara<br />
Beruwela<br />
Bentota<br />
Hikkaduwa<br />
Galle<br />
Arugam Bay</p>
<p>The extensive and diverse fauna and flora vegetation is a unique attraction for the global tourism as it treasures several rare species. The Sri Lankan government also has shown interest towards conserving and protecting the beautiful rare wildlife in the numerous national parks and sanctuaries. Tourists are in for a real treat as national parks provide all modern facilities to enjoy the holiday by arranging covered vehicles for visiting the reserves, accommodation in the form of bungalows and cheap hotels in Sri Lanka. Thus, tourism is the key influencing factor in Sri Lankan economy.</p>
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		<title>Thailand &#8211; A Trip to This Beautiful Oriental Country Is Worth Your Time and Money</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thailand is a land that has been blessed by nature. The country is constituted by 5 regions &#8211; central, south, east, north and northeast. 76 provinces make up these five regional zones. Each of the regions has their own charm and beauty. They follow their own distinct culture and traditions. As part of your Bangkok [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thailand is a land that has been blessed by nature. The country is constituted by 5 regions &#8211; central, south, east, north and northeast. 76 provinces make up these five regional zones. Each of the regions has their own charm and beauty. They follow their own distinct culture and traditions. As part of your Bangkok tour package, you can choose to tour any one of these regions so that you get to explore the land thoroughly. The northern regions of Thailand are rich in natural life with vast expanses of jungles. These dense forests house hill tribes who still follow their ancient style of life. A package Thailand comprising of the northern regions is a must for all nature lovers.</p>
<p>As you travel down south, the central region presents a contrast from the thick forests of the north. The central region is agriculture based and are largely responsible for the name bestowed to Thailand &#8211; the Rice Bowl of Asia. On your Bangkok tour package, you can take a trip into the countryside and watch the lush green expanses of rice fields swaying in the breeze. The sight is definitely breathtaking.</p>
<p>South is replete with stunning beaches, which have made Thailand one of the best beach holiday resorts in the world. Tourists flock to beaches in Phuket, take a trip to Pattaya and visit Samui for unmatched beach holidays. Every beach offers a different experience and are great for partying or for lounging on the white and golden sands.</p>
<p>Thailand is special for a number of reasons and if you want to experience its charm to the fullest, you need to include some offbeat places in your Bangkok tour package. Also, include visits to local shops instead of malls and branded showrooms that are spread all over the city. Being one of the major metropolitans of the world, Bangkok is endowed with the best of all worlds. However, a little into the less commercialized places can be well worth your money.</p>
<p>Shopping can be a very unique experience in Thailand, be it on a trip to Pattaya, Bangkok or far down south Phuket. You can look for some authentic Thai made articles. Typical ones are Pearl oyster baskets, a huge range of articles made from coconut shells such as bird cages and goldfish baskets and myriad kinds of pottery. A package Thailand in incomplete if you do not take time out to shop for exotoc stuff that you will find no where else in the world. Elephant statues made of various materials is a specialty of Thailand. The mother and child sets are especially cute and beautiful. You can also shop for some exotic Thai clothes that are unique.</p>
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		<title>Things to See on a Luxury Safari in Tanzania</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Choosing Tanzania for your Luxury Safari Tanzania is the largest country in east Africa and is one of the best places to enjoy a luxury safari. The country boasts a large number of remote and unpopulated reserves with the greatest variety of scenery and wildlife than anywhere else in Africa. Tanzania has an amazing combination [...]]]></description>
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<p>Tanzania is the largest country in east Africa and is one of the best places to enjoy a luxury safari. The country boasts a large number of remote and unpopulated reserves with the greatest variety of scenery and wildlife than anywhere else in Africa. Tanzania has an amazing combination of sights including The Serengeti, Mount Kilimanjaro, the Rift Valley, the Ngorongoro Crater and Zanzibar. It is also the home to the greatest wildlife show on the planet &#8211; the Great Wildebeest Migration. If you&#8217;d like to witness this fantastic event, your tour operator can arrange for you to do so on a luxury safari. Many people travelling to Tanzania choose to finish their safari experience on the spice island of Zanzibar. Steeped in history and culture, Zanzibar has beautiful white sandy beaches and warm turquoise waters as well as a number of water activities including scuba diving, snorkelling, sailing and kayaking.</p>
<p>Experience the Great Migration in the Serengeti</p>
<p>You&#8217;ve probably heard of it hundreds of times, seen it on the television and in films, but seeing it for yourself is magic. Covering 30,000 square kilometres of Northern Tanzania, the Serengeti is one the most enchanting places you will see on a luxury safari in Tanzania. The vast Serengeti plains open up a variety of habitats to lion, elephant, giraffe, cheetah, leopard, antelope and hippo. If you are considering a safari vacation to Tanzania, the best time to go is during the Great Wildebeest Migration. In November each year, over two million zebra, wildebeest and gazelle invade the Serengeti to feed on the short grass plains. Just after their calves are born in March, they then take an epic 1000 mile journey from the southern Serengeti plains into the Masai Mara, Kenya before returning southwards back to the Serengeti. There are many fascinating ways from which you can enjoy the migration including open game drives, on horseback, elephant back or even from a hot air balloon!</p>
<p>Seeing Mount Kilimanjaro on a Luxury Safari in Tanzania</p>
<p>Situated 200 miles south of the equator in northern Tanzania and close to the Kenya border you&#8217;ll find The Mount Kilimanjaro National Park. A visit here can be arranged on your luxury safari, especially if you are the thrill seeking type. Officially opening in 1977, the park is dominated by one of Africa&#8217;s most iconic landmarks &#8211; Mount Kilimanjaro. Africa&#8217;s highest mountain at 19,341 ft. attracts around 25,000 people each year who attempt to climb it. Climbing this majestic mountain is a wonderful experience, welcoming some incredible views of Africa. It is however a very challenging experience so a high level of determination and stamina is vital. The mountain is made up of three peaks; Kibo, Mawenzi and Shira. Kibo is dormant and could technically still erupt at some point. The last volcanic activity however occurred 200 years ago. The foot slopes open up to montane forests where leopard, elephant, antelope and buffalo can all be seen. There are 140 species of mammal in the park and over 160 species of birdlife. It is also the habitat of three primate species, the blue monkey, the black and white colobus and bushbaby. The best time of year to take a luxury safari in Tanzania is in December when the weather is warm and the skies are clear, giving you magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro.</p>
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		<title>Nigeria&#8217;s Hand-To-Mouth Economy</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to the Christian Bible, when God created Adam and Eve, presumably the first parents of all humankind, he put them in a beautiful garden of abundance, but when they sinned through the agency of the devil in the guise of a serpent, God condemned them and their descendants on end to a life of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to the Christian Bible, when God created Adam and Eve, presumably the first parents of all humankind, he put them in a beautiful garden of abundance, but when they sinned through the agency of the devil in the guise of a serpent, God condemned them and their descendants on end to a life of labour thus: &#8220;All your life you will sweat to produce food until your dying day.&#8221; The same message was re-echoed in the book of Psalms: &#8220;By the labour of your hands you shall eat.&#8221; In the Epistles, Saint Paul told his listeners unequivocally: &#8220;He who does not work, let him not eat.&#8221; Thereafter, many generations of people in diverse cultures of the world, Nigeria inclusive, have continued to extol the virtue of hard work, especially in the area of exploiting the abundant riches of the earth through cultivating the land &#8211; agriculture.</p>
<p>Nigeria, no doubt, is an agriculturally-endowed nation. Leading economic historians of the last and the present century, Nigerian as well as expatriate, agree that agriculture was the mainstay of the traditional economies of the various peoples of Nigeria in the pre-colonial and colonial periods. Up to the early 1970s, agriculture accounted for well over eighty percent of Nigeria&#8217;s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the major value of the country&#8217;s exports.</p>
<p>Then came the oil boom, and rather than build up the agricultural sector with the zillions of petro-dollars accruing from the oil sector and transform Nigeria once and for all into a food-sufficient economy, the government of the day frittered away that chance and instead actively encouraged the Nigerian populace to abandon agriculture and rely one hundred percent on crude oil. Nigeria thus became a mono-product economy. Petroleum became the pivot around which the country&#8217;s economy revolved such that any quake in that sector had adverse negative effects on the whole economy. The then military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, overwhelmed by the huge sums rolling into the government coffers from crude oil, was reputed to have said that Nigeria&#8217;s problem was not money but how to spend it, and so he embarked on extravagant spending on white elephant projects which had little or no positive demonstration effect on the economy.</p>
<p>After Gowon, succeeding governments seemed to have realized the mistakes of the past and so made efforts (even if half-hearted) aimed at redirecting Nigerians to the farms by initiating certain agricultural programmes such as the River Basin Development Programme (RBDP), Operation Feed the Nation (OFN), Green Revolution (GR), the Directorate for Food, Roads and Rural Infrastructure (DFRRI), the Better Life for Rural Dwellers Programme (BLRDP), among others. Specifically, OFN was launched against the background of alarming decline in agricultural production, galloping food prices, increasing food import bills, and accelerating flight of youth from the rural to the urban areas. Unfortunately, it yielded no positive result except that the huge sums mapped out for it ended in private pockets. Its successor, Green Revolution, was also an abysmal failure and created greater problems than it came to solve.</p>
<p>In order to solve the problems created by GR, the government in power embarked on unprecedented importation of rice, wheat, and other food items through a Presidential Task Force. Overnight, Nigeria, which used to export food to other countries, became one of the world&#8217;s greatest importers of food items, and consumer goods topped the list on Nigeria&#8217;s import records. That situation has continued to worsen with the passage of time. A recent report from US Wheat Associates Inc., a trade group for the world&#8217;s largest exporter of wheat, says that Nigeria will soon displace Japan as the biggest buyer of United States&#8217; wheat. According to the report, &#8220;The markets that are really growing are located in Africa. Nigeria&#8217;s per capita income is growing and Nigerians are consuming more food and they are looking for more Western-style food products&#8221;.</p>
<p>Some twenty years ago, a programme was initiated to make Nigeria grow wheat in order to cut down on the excess revenue spent on wheat importation. Again, during his tenure as Nigeria&#8217;s president, Olusegun Obasanjo tried the same thing with cassava, with the aim to make cassava flour a major component of Nigeria&#8217;s bread and thereby reduce the country&#8217;s reliance on imported wheat. But like other programmes before them, these initiatives died almost at the moment of conception. Today, Nigeria spends over 50 percent of its income on food, according to Dr. Vincent Akinyosoye, Statistician-General of the Federation and Head of the National Bureau of Statistics.</p>
<p>The abandonment of agriculture had negative spread effects. As more and more young people continued to acquire higher education certificates and degrees, they increasingly saw themselves as people who had no business with agriculture. The rural-urban drift, which began in the early days of colonial rule, continued irreversibly until the rural villages were denuded of their major work force. Today, there is severe hunger in the land, and many Nigerians live from hand to mouth. Food scarcity continues to intensify by the day as the price of available food continues to sky-rocket. It has gone so bad the average Nigerian worker spends about eighty percent of his monthly earnings on food. The idea of three square meals has long been dumped in many Nigerian families.</p>
<p>It is partly for this reason of hunger that nothing else seems to work in the country. Much of the effort an average Nigerian makes daily is channelled towards filling his empty stomach first. His primary problem is food, and until he gets it, he cannot think of any other thing. Of course, it is only when a man has filled his stomach and is not worried about where the next meal will come from that he can think of how to move his nation forward.</p>
<p>This situation raises some serious questions: Why has Nigeria continued to import the bulk of its food items fifty years after independence? Have all the farmlands in Nigeria disappeared? Are the lands no longer fertile? Are there no crops to plant? Or are Nigerians too lazy to cultivate the land? Is it the government or the people that should take the blame? Where exactly does the problem lie? What is the possible way forward? Honest answers to these critical questions may help Nigeria to trace its way back and avert imminent food crisis. It is indeed regrettable that Nigeria, with its superabundant human and material wealth, still grapples with the fundamental problem of providing food for its citizens when all its peers are constantly breaking new grounds in science and technology.</p>
<p>While I was in Makurdi, Benue State, during the one year compulsory national youth service, I was highly impressed that virtually everybody I met, particularly students, talked about their farms, and some actually took time to go to the village to cultivate and tend their farms. But whether that is still the practice today is a subject for further research. A lot may have changed considering that children of today feel ashamed to say that their parents are farmers, not talk about they themselves. Farming has come to be regarded as an occupation for paupers and never-do-wells, and young people in the cities who think that they have become wealthy discourage their parents in the villages from engaging in farm work because they feel their parents, having given birth to wealthy children, have become too big to be called farmers.</p>
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		<title>Tiger Tours in India &#8211; Three Leading Destinations to Visit</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[India is a vast country in Asia. It is one of the most desired tourist destinations South Asia appealing to tourists from all over the world. The country is very popular for its rich flora and fauna in addition to its cultural diversities, heritage monuments, forts &#38; palaces, religious monuments, historical sites, beautiful hill stations, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>India is a vast country in Asia. It is one of the most desired tourist destinations South Asia appealing to tourists from all over the world. The country is very popular for its rich flora and fauna in addition to its cultural diversities, heritage monuments, forts &amp; palaces, religious monuments, historical sites, beautiful hill stations, beautiful beaches, scenic &amp; placid backwaters, etc. It is home to exotic wildlife depicting rich flora and fauna in its various wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, nature sanctuaries, tiger reserves, biosphere reserves, forest reserves, bird sanctuaries, etc. When you will be in India you will have opportunity to visit some world famous wildlife parks known for diverse flora &amp; fauna. You will have a great deal with wealthy wildlife of India. One of the most popular attractions of Indian wildlife is tigers &#8211; royal Bengal tigers.</p>
<p>There are many tiger reserves in the country where wildlife enthusiasts can plan for tiger tours. Jeep Safari and Elephant Safari are excellent ways to chasing tigers in various tiger reserves of India. You will have also opportunity to see sensational activities of majestic tigers with other wild animals. You will also have opportunity to enjoy fantastic beauty of nature and know about various species of vegetations. In this article, I am briefing about three leading wildlife destination of India you will love to visit on your tiger tours in India.</p>
<p>Ranthambhore &#8211; It is one of the finest and largest national parks in India with diverse flora and fauna including avifauna and reptiles. It is located near Sawai Madhopur town in Rajasthan, India. As the park is known for diverse flora and fauna but the key attractions of the park are its tigers. It has rich population of royal Bengal tigers. You will have a golden opportunity to see the sensational activities of tigers and other wild animals in their nature habitat. You can visit the majestic Bengal tigers even during the day time, if you are lucky. For the best experience of jungle expedition in the forest of Ranthambhore, you must enjoy Elephant Safari or Jeep Safari. Wildlife found in the park is tigers, panthers, wild boars, leopards, jungle cats, wolves, deer, reptiles and birds. Ranthambhore Fort, Jogi Mahal and ancient Banyan Tree are also of tourist attractions.</p>
<p>Bandhavgarh &#8211; Sited in Umaria District of Madhya Pradesh, it is known national park in India known for tigers along with other wild animals. It draws a big number of adventure &amp; wildlife enthusiasts through out the entire globe. Wildlife found at Bandhavgarh are tigers, barking deer, spotted deer, leopards, panthers, bears, wild boards, wolves, foxes, langurs, reptiles and birds. Bandhavgarh was once the abode to white tigers. Enjoy jeep safari or elephant safari to best experience of wildlife expedition and tiger tours in India.</p>
<p>Sunderbans &#8211; Sited in the state of West Bengal, it is a leading Indian national park. It draws a great number of wildlife &amp; adventure admirers through out the entire globe. It is abode to surplus 400 tigers. Tigers found in Sunderbans are good swimmers. Above and beyond tigers, the Sunderbans is also recognized for other wild animals and crocodiles and turtles. If you are interested in India tiger tours beyond doubt, then Sunderbans is a just right goal which will never fail to amaze you, I am sure.</p>
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		<title>The Development of Tourism in Equatorial Guinea</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Equatorial Guinea is a small country in the Western part of Africa. It makes up for its relatively small size with its rich vegetation and the beautiful picturesque scenery that is abundant across this amazing country. The tropical forests and snow capped mountains add to the beauty of the place. It attracts tourists from all [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Equatorial Guinea is a small country in the Western part of Africa. It makes up for its relatively small size with its rich vegetation and the beautiful picturesque scenery that is abundant across this amazing country.</p>
<p>The tropical forests and snow capped mountains add to the beauty of the place. It attracts tourists from all corners of the world to this country full of culture and breathtaking scenery.</p>
<p>The capital city is Malabo, which is in the Bioko Island, overlooking the gigantic volcano referred as Pico Malabo Volcano. It is a Spanish colonial town, that is filled with lively friendly people, and lovely flora and fauna, each coexisting in harmony.</p>
<p>The neighboring town of Luba, is about an hour&#8217;s drive away. It has some of the world&#8217;s best white beaches and sights that will take your breath away. Bata, the main town in this area has some of the best beaches in this side of the world. Mbini is a must see destination with tourists amazed by its beauty.</p>
<p>The Bioko islands are filled with hills and mountains that are becoming more and more popular with tourists. Many come here looking for adventure and find that the challenge of climbing and exploring these mountains is unlike any other experience in the world.</p>
<p>There are plenty of hiking trails, which are led by guides who are familiar with the tropical forests and the rough terrain around the area. If you are lucky enough to get a permit from the government you are able to get up close to the Pico Malabo volcano.</p>
<p>Monte Alen national park is a national preserve that is a well kept secret in Equatorial Guinea. It consists of nearly 1400 square kilometers of stunning scenery, with an abundance of wildlife and natural habitation.</p>
<p>Visitors can walk along the trail within the national park, spot the evasive Gorillas or maybe the crocodiles lurking about in the ponds. There are also varied species of African elephant, lions and other wildlife. Since the place is like a desert, it could gets very hot and so it is advisable to carry enough water and be prepared for long walks.</p>
<p>Ureca is another popular tourist destination. This is where the turtles come on to the shore to lay their eggs. Though there aren&#8217;t many cottages or canopies for visitors to lounge in, it does have a few guest houses where tourists can spend a day or two, hiking in the jungles nearby or just soaking in the sun.</p>
<p>Unlike other beaches around the world, the sand here is pristine white, and so smooth, that it will flow through your hands like silk.</p>
<p>If you drive down a few hundred kilometers you will reach the beautiful gulf of Guinea. It stretches all the way to the Pacific Ocean and so one gets to witness not just one but two oceans coming together.</p>
<p>It is little wonder that Equatorial Guinea is growing in popularity each year as a tourist destination. It is a beautiful unspoilt country that leaves a lasting impression on those tourists lucky enough to have visited it.</p>
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		<title>Thailand, The Land of Smiles</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Kingdom of Thailand is a country in Southeast Asia. Thailand borders Laos and Cambodia to the east, the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia to the south, and the Andaman Sea and Myanmar to the west. Vietnam is a close neighbor of Thailand. Thailand means &#8220;Free Land&#8221;. Thailand was known as Siam until 1939. Thailand [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Kingdom of Thailand is a country in Southeast Asia. Thailand borders Laos and Cambodia to the east, the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia to the south, and the Andaman Sea and Myanmar to the west. Vietnam is a close neighbor of Thailand. Thailand means &#8220;Free Land&#8221;.</p>
<p>Thailand was known as Siam until 1939. Thailand is also known as the land of white elephants. The White Elephant have always been important symbol of royal power in Thailand.</p>
<p>Thailand is also dubbed as &#8220;the Land of Smiles&#8221; after the perceived gentleness of its inhabitants. Thailand is truly the &#8220;Land of Smiles&#8221;. A smile seems to be a continuous part of life in Thailand.</p>
<p>Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Udon and Ubon are the main cities of Thailand. Patong, Karon beach in Phuket, Pattaya, Khao Lak, chiang mai and Sukhothai Historical Park are famous places in thailand.</p>
<p>Bangkok is the capital as well as the largest city of Thailand. Chiang Mai and the northern Thailand region are part of the infamous Golden Triangle. The Golden Triangle is the term used for the meeting point of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. Chiang Mai is located on the serene Mai Ping River in a beautiful mountain valley. Chiang Mai is a modern city surrounding the ancient walled &amp; moated city.</p>
<p>Thailand is one of the hottest sex tourism destinations of the world. Tourism is one of the corner stones of Thai economy.</p>
<p>The flights to thailand are available from all over the globe. Bangkok International Airport, Suvarnabhumi Airport, Chiang Mai International Airport, Chiang Rai International Airport, Phuket International Airport are the major airports in Thailand.</p>
<p>Bangkok International Airport, also known, as Don Muang International Airport or Don Mueang is an airport in Bangkok, Thailand. It&#8217;s an important hub of Asia and the hub of Thai Airways International and it serves the most air traffic in Thailand.</p>
<p>Suvarnabhumi Airport, also New Bangkok International Airport or Second Bangkok International Airport is the new international airport of bangkok, Thailand. The airport is located in Racha Thewa in the Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan province, some 25 kilometers east of Bangkok.</p>
<p>Chiang Mai International Airport is the major gateway to the north of Thailand. Air Asia, Air Mandalay, Angel Airlines, Bangkok Airways, Lao Aviation, LTU International, Malaysia Airlines, Mandarin Airlines, Nok Air, PB Air, Phuket Air, Silkair and Thai Airways International serve Chiang Mai International Airport.</p>
<p>Chiang Rai International Airport is located in Chiang Rai in the north of Thailand. It is located about 8 kilometers from the city center. The airlines that serve the airport include Thai Airways International, Angel Airlines, Air Asia and One-Two-GO.</p>
<p>The Phuket International Airport, the airport in phuket, Thailand, is served by Air Asia, Air China, Asiana Airlines, Bangkok Airways, China Airlines, Bal Air, Britannia Airways, Britannia (Sweden), Condor Flugdienst, Far Eastern Air, Finnair, Dragonair, Lauda Air, LTU, Malaysia Airlines, Nova Airlines, Phuket Air, Premi Air, Silkair, Thai Airways International, Tiger Airways, Trans Asia Airways and Uni Airways.</p>
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