Nicosia is located along the Pedieos River in the central-northern part of the island, bordered by the Kyrenia Mountains stretching across the northern coast to the north, and facing the lush green Troodos Mountains to the southwest. Covering an area of 50.5 square kilometers with a population of over 230,000, it is the only inland city in the country and the capital of the Republic of Cyprus...
Attraction Introduction Limassol is located on the southern coast of Cyprus, by the Akrotiri Sea, boasting picturesque scenery and is the island's second-largest city. Today, Limassol is a modern coastal city, known primarily for its long-famed wine and grape products, with the island’s two largest wineries situated here…
Aphrodite's Rock is located in Paphos, a coastal city in Cyprus, about 25 kilometers from the city center. It is a sea stack formed by erosion and is believed to be the birthplace of Aphrodite (Venus), the goddess of love and beauty, making it a world-famous tourist destination. The shores of Paphos are battered by waves, with steep cliffs...
Kykkos Monastery is located in a small village in the Nicosia District of Cyprus and is one of the most famous monasteries in the country. Its history dates back to the 11th century when it was built by Alexios I Komnenos, making it an ancient site. The monastery sits atop a cliff at an altitude of 1,318 meters in the northwestern part of the Troodos Mountains in Cyprus...
The Troodos Mountains are located in the Nicosia and Larnaca districts of Cyprus, forming the largest mountain range in the country. Mount Olympus, the highest peak, stands at an elevation of 1,952 meters. The range features multiple ski slopes and is the most renowned skiing destination in Cyprus. The Troodos Mountains are not just a mountain range but also a place rich in...
Located in the center of Nicosia, Makarios Avenue is Cyprus' premier and most bustling commercial street, a must-visit destination for shopping enthusiasts. Stretching 2 kilometers in length, the avenue is named after Cyprus' first President, Makarios III. The biggest...
The Cyprus Museum of Natural History is located in the suburbs of Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus. It is a museum of European standard that primarily showcases the development of Cyprus's natural history and is the largest natural history museum in the country. The museum houses a collection of over 2,500 items, covering zoology, botany, …
Attraction Introduction The complex is vast, but structurally it is a combination of several very regular geometric forms—cylinders and rectangular blocks. The rectangular blocks feature large triangular voids cut out, through which the interior walls and square windows can be seen. The cylinders are solidly enclosed, airtight and dense, resembling large grain storage silos. The entire building’s…
Attraction Introduction A river in northwestern Bangladesh. It originates from the Zemu Glacier on Kanchenjunga Peak in the Himalayas, flows through Sikkim and India, and joins the Jamuna River near Chilmari after entering Bangladesh. The Teesta River Dam project built in the Barind region can irrigate 12,000 hectares of land. Features Approximately...
Attraction Introduction Also translated as "Karnaphuli River." A river in southeastern Bangladesh. It originates from the Arakan Mountains of Myanmar, flows southward and southwestward through the Chittagong Hill Tracts, and empties into the Bay of Bengal 16 kilometers south of Chittagong. It is 270 kilometers long. The average flow rate at the river mouth is 4,560 m²/s. Features include numerous canyons and perilous…
Introduction The third-largest city in Bangladesh and one of its five major river ports. Located south of Dhaka on the right bank of the Shitalakshya River. Population: 196,000 (1981). The industrial zone merges with Dhaka to form the country’s largest industrial hub. The vast majority of Bangladesh's jute is exported from here. It also has temples built in the 12th century...
The Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. It is located in the eastern part of Khulna Division, Bangladesh, approximately 135 kilometers southwest of the capital Dhaka. Covering an area of 18 square kilometers, it consists of more than 50 religious and secular structures. The site is home to numerous religious buildings, with the Sixty Dome Mosque and others being especially renowned.
Sundarbans National Park (The Sundarbans) was inscribed as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site in 1997. In Bengali, Sundarbans means "beautiful forest" or "the most beautiful forest." The park is one of the largest mangrove forests in the world, covering an area of 140,000…
The Buddhist Vihara ruins of Paharpur are located in the northeastern corner of the Naogaon District at 25°02′ North latitude and 88°59′ East longitude, and were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. Also known as the Great Monastery (Somapura Mahavira), the Paharpur Buddhist Vihara ruins...
Attraction Introduction The Music Fountain at the China-Bangladesh Friendship Conference Center is a foreign aid project of the Chinese government, constructed by Dade Company and completed in July 2001. The fountain features over 20 types of water displays, with its unique and novel curved water curtains that are graceful and dynamic. Bathed in colorful lights, the International Conference Center appears even more magnificent, becoming a…
Attraction Introduction Also translated as "Karnaphuli Reservoir." The largest reservoir in Bangladesh. Located in the village of Kaptai on the upper reaches of the Karnaphuli River in the southeastern part of the country. Completed in 1962. It covers an area of 658 square kilometers, with a dam 640 meters long and 40 meters high, a spillway 227 meters long, capable of irrigating 400,000 hectares of land, and has a power generation capacity of 12...
Attraction Introduction A port city in southeastern Bangladesh, it is the capital of Chittagong Division and District. Located on the right bank of the lower Karnaphuli River, 16 kilometers from the river mouth. It is the largest port city in the country. Population: 1.388 million (1981). It has modern loading and unloading equipment. Seagoing vessels can enter the port via the Karnaphuli River, with a navigable channel 198–…
Located on the northern bank of the Buriganga River in the Ganges Delta, Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh, the provincial capital of Dhaka Division, and the largest city in the country, as well as one of the major cities in South Asia. It serves as the political, cultural, and economic hub of Bangladesh and is one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. Dhaka boasts a rich history...
The construction of the National Parliament House began in 1961 and was completed on January 28, 1982. It was built by the then government of Pakistan with the intention of creating a permanent federal legislative body to govern East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) and West Pakistan (now Pakistan). On February 15, 1982...
Bangladesh's full name is the People's Republic of Bangladesh. It was originally part of Pakistan, known as East Pakistan. The armed conflict between East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) and West Pakistan (now Pakistan) from March 26 to December 16, 1971, along with the Indo-Pakistani War of the same year, is collectively referred to as the...