Monthly Archives: November 2008

At the height of the British Colonial occupation, Belize was previously referred to as the British Honduras. At its independence on September 21, 1981, the name was changed to Belize but retained the earlier version of the flag of British … Continue reading →

At the height of the British Colonial occupation, Belize was previously referred to as the British Honduras. At its independence on September 21, 1981, the name was changed to Belize but retained the earlier version of the flag of British … Continue reading →

How often do you drink coffee? In most instances, one cup to start your day in the morning, then coffee break at ten, another cup right after lunch, then one more cup at three, then probably a steaming hot coffee … Continue reading →

When visiting Syria for the first time, it is a must that one visit Palmyra, one of the most preserved historical site. Palmyra or the “City of Palms” is an ancient city and once viewed as the “Bridge of the … Continue reading →

After the British pulled out of this barren and arid coastal region in 1971, the seven sheikdoms left behind on the Arabian Peninsula coalesce to form the United Arab Emirates. The seven are Abu Dhabi, now the seat of the … Continue reading →

The present day Muscat is the capital of Oman, a rich Middle Eastern country that lies along the trade routes of the Persian Gulf. During the late 18th century, the Sultanate of Muscat entered into a series of friendship treaties … Continue reading →

The concept used in the design of the National Flag of Qatar resembles that of Bahrain, although the color is entirely different and the serrated edges contain nine points. The Qatar flag is purple and with a broader white serrated … Continue reading →

The concept used in the design of the National Flag of Qatar resembles that of Bahrain, although the color is entirely different and the serrated edges contain nine points. The Qatar flag is purple and with a broader white serrated … Continue reading →

Cedrus libani, the green cedar or the cedar of Lebanon, is immortalized in the Bible, as it is mentioned several times particularly in the building of God’s Temple. For example Psalms 92:12 states “the righteous flourish like the palm tree, … Continue reading →

Cedrus libani, the green cedar or the cedar of Lebanon, is immortalized in the Bible, as it is mentioned several times particularly in the building of God’s Temple. For example Psalms 92:12 states “the righteous flourish like the palm tree, … Continue reading →