Mozambique: Africa's Secret Gem Fancy swimming with sharks in South Africa? Climbing
Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania? Tourism in Africa is big,
with millions of tourists flocking to 1) its natural
wonders every year. But there's one big exception to the
tourism boom - Mozambique. 2) beautiful southern
African country is one of the last unexplored tourist
destinations in the area.
There won't be crowds of tourists on its quiet white sand
beaches, or noisy hotels alongside its unspoiled coral
reefs. Instead, you'll find peace in simply stunning
surroundings. And luckily, nature is 3) makes
Mozambique so special. Volcanic rocks, mountains, light
blue seas; it has it all. From tropical fish to lions and
elephants, it also offers the very 4) of African wildlife.
There are amazing beaches for surfing, swimming with
dolphins and scuba diving, sports for camping and
beautiful old towns to explore. 5) the end of a long
day, why not take a relaxing sunset cruise above the
Limpopo River to unwind?
Although it can be difficult to 6) to, Mozambique is
well worth the effort. A quiet beauty spot under endless
African skies, if it isn't at the top of your travel
destinations, it should be!
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Maya is a Mesoamerican civilization known for its writing, art, architecture, mathematical and astronomical systems. The beginning of its formation is attributed to the pre-classical era (2000 BC - 250 AD), most of the Mayan cities reached their peak in the classical period (250-900 AD). By the time the conquistadors arrived, it was in deep decline. The Mayans built stone cities, many of which were abandoned long before the arrival of Europeans, others were inhabited after. The Mayan calendar was also used by other peoples of Central America. The hieroglyphic writing system was used, partially deciphered. Numerous inscriptions on the monuments have been preserved. They created an effective farming system, had deep knowledge in the field of astronomy. The descendants of the ancient Maya are not only the modern Maya peoples who preserved the language of their ancestors, but also part of the Hispanic population of the southern states of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras. Some Mayan cities are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List: Palenque, Chichen Itza, Uxmal in Mexico, Tikal and Quirigua in Guatemala, Copan in Honduras, Hoya de Seren in El Salvador.

The cultural history of this people is usually divided into three periods:

The first period (from antiquity to 317) is the time of the emergence of city-states, primitive slash farming, the manufacture of cotton fabrics, etc.

The second period (317-987) - the ancient kingdom, or the classical period - the time of the growth of cities (Palenque, Chichen Itza, Tulum) and at the same time the mysterious exodus of the population from them at the beginning of the 10th century.

The third period (987 - XVI century) - the new kingdom, or the post-classical period - the time of the arrival of the European conquistadors, the adoption of new laws, styles in life and art, the mixing of cultures, fratricidal wars, etc.

1. Bank of America, new York.

This is probably one of the greenest buildings in the world. The 54-story building was built to use natural daylight for as long as possible. There are also solar panels, rainwater collectors, and materials for the construction of the building itself are made from recycled waste from new York.

2. Crystal Island, Moscow.

This building should be home to 30,000 people. The project is sponsored by the Russian government. The building generates its own electricity from wind and solar power.

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