The Algarve (Portuguese pronunciation: [aɫˈɡaɾv(ɨ)], from Arabic: الغرب, trans. Al-Gharb, meaning “The West”) is the southernmost region of mainland Portugal. It has an area of 5,412 square kilometres (2,090 sq mi) with approximately 450,484[2] permanent inhabitants, and incorporates 16 municipalities.[3] The region coincides with the Faro District, and has as its administrative centre the city [...]
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The Carretera Austral (CH-7), formerly known as Carretera General Augusto Pinochet,[1][2] is the name given to Chile‘s Route 7. The highway runs about 1,240 kilometers (770 miles) fromPuerto Montt to Villa O’Higgins through rural Patagonia.[3] Carretera Austral provides road access to Chile’s Aisén Region and southern part of Los Lagos Region. These areas are sparsely populated and despite its length, Carretera Austral provides access to only [...]
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Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. It has a population of circa 800.000. The name of Amsterdam is derived from Amstelredamme which means a dam in the river Amstel. Amsterdam used to be a small fishing village but became a major port during the Dutch Golden Age. These days, Amsterdam is [...]
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