Australia is a country located in Australasia. With the capital city of Canberra, Australia has a population of 25,499,895 based on a recent census from COUNTRYAAH. Civil coalitions led the country during the 1950s and 1960s. In the early 1970s, the Social Democratic Labor took over. Thereafter, the government continued to switch between the blocks. A good economic development enabled the bourgeois coalition government under Liberal leader John Howard to…
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Fiji is a country located in Melanesia. With the capital city of Suva, Fiji has a population of 896,456 based on a recent census from COUNTRYAAH. Since Fiji became an independent state in 1970, the country’s politics have been marked by contradictions between the Fijian indigenous people and the descendants of the Indians who came to the islands as plantation workers during the early colonial era. The conflicts have since…
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Kiribati is a country located in Micronesia. With the capital city of Tarawa Atoll, Kiribati has a population of 119,460 based on a recent census from COUNTRYAAH. Kiribati became independent from the UK in 1979 and Ieremia Tabai became the country’s first president. He was re-elected several times and sat on the post until 1991, when former Vice President Teatao Teannaki took over. Teannaki was replaced in 1994 by Teburoro…
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Marshall Islands is a country located in Micronesia. With the capital city of Majuro, Marshall Islands has a population of 59,201 based on a recent census from COUNTRYAAH. The Marshall Islands were managed from the end of World War II until 1986 (formally 1990) by the United States under UN supervision. Between 1946 and 1958, the Americans conducted a variety of nuclear weapons tests in the air over the islands…
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Micronesia is a country located in Micronesia. With the capital city of Palikir, Micronesia has a population of 112,640 based on a recent census from COUNTRYAAH. During World War II, fierce fighting was fought in the archipelago of the Carolinians, which includes the Micronesian Federation, between the United States and Japan. When the United States conquered the islands from Japan, which has managed the area since 1920, at the end…
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Nauru is a country located in Micronesia. With the capital city of Yaren District, Nauru has a population of 10,835 based on a recent census from COUNTRYAAH. After World War II, Australia was given the UN mission to manage Nauru. When the phosphate was running out, the Naurs were offered to move to Australia, but they chose independence which was proclaimed in 1968. During the 1970s and 1980s, the economy…
Read MoreNew Zealand Modern History
New Zealand is a country located in Polynesia. With the capital city of Wellington, New Zealand has a population of 4,822,244 based on a recent census from COUNTRYAAH. New Zealand gained full independence from the colonial power of Britain in 1947. The bourgeois Nationalist Party then had power with some interruptions for short-term Social Democratic Labor governments. Following a reform of the electoral system, the position of the small parties…
Read MoreAustralia & Oceania Banks
Australia is a young country, but it already occupies a prominent place in the economic and social world. The territory of this country occupies an area of 7,713,364 km 2, slightly smaller than the Brazilian. Currently, around 21.2 million residents live in Australia, a very restricted number due to the country’s extensive territory, resulting in a population density of approximately 2.7 residents per square kilometer. The Australian population has a…
Read MoreEntertainment and Attractions in Sydney, Australia
The most photographed attraction in Sydney and all of Australia is the Opera House on the shores of Sydney Harbor. Despite the name, rock and house sounds more often under its quaint roof than opera arias. Opposite across the bay is the Harbor Bridge – the largest single-span arch bridge in the world, which the Australians familiarly call the “Hanger”. By paying 250 AUD, you can walk along the narrow…
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Canberra (Australia) According to SIMPLYYELLOWPAGES, Canberra is the capital city. However, unlike European capitals, its capital status was predetermined even before construction began, and the place was chosen on the principle of equidistance from the two main contenders for the title of Australia’s main city – Sydney and Melbourne. Therefore, everything necessary for a city that has the status of a capital was designed in advance and implemented in 1927.…
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Wellington (New Zealand) According to SIMPLYYELLOWPAGES, Wellington has been the capital of New Zealand since 1865. It is located in the very south of the North Island and is the oldest city in the country. Its main attractions are the most beautiful panorama of the city, which is best viewed from Mount Victoria. From here you have a view of Lambton Bay, where the port is located, giving Wellington a…
Read MoreWhat to See in Koror (Palau)
According to SIMPLYYELLOWPAGES, the city of Koror is located on the island of Koror. Until 2006, Koror was the capital of Palau. Now it is the main economic center of the country and its largest city, about 70% of the population of the Republic of Palau lives here. Koror has many hotels, restaurants and souvenir shops. In the city, it is worth visiting the National Museum of Palau , which…
Read MoreWhat to See in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea)
According to SIMPLYYELLOWPAGES, Port Moresby is the capital of Papua New Guinea. The city is administratively divided into a separate district, which includes the capital itself and small suburban villages. Port Moresby is located in the southeastern part of the island of New Guinea on the eastern shore of the Gulf of Papua. In 1873, a small colonial settlement was founded on this site by Captain John Moresby. A little…
Read MoreWhat to See in Nuku’alofa (Tonga)
According to SIMPLYYELLOWPAGES, Nuku’alofa is the economic and administrative center of the Kingdom of Tonga. The city is located in the northern part of the coral island of Tongatapu on a small isthmus that separates the Fangaut lagoon from the sea. The main attraction of Nuku’alofa is the residence of the ruling family of the kingdom – the Royal Palace. The palace was built in New Zealand and was moved…
Read MoreWhat to See in Palikir (Micronesia)
According to SIMPLYYELLOWPAGES, Palikir is the capital of the Federated States of Micronesia. The city is located in the state of Pohnpei on the largest island of the country – the island of Pohnpei (area 334 sq. km). The state also includes more than 20 islands and atolls. Palikir is where the government sits and most government offices are located. 8 km from the city of Palikir is the administrative…
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Suva, Viti Levu island (Fiji) According to SIMPLYYELLOWPAGES, Suva is the capital of Fiji. The city is located on the southeast coast of Viti Levu (the largest island in the archipelago) on a small peninsula. Half of the country’s urban population lives here. It became the capital in 1882. There are about 80 parks in Suva, among which the main attraction of the city is Sorston Botanical Gardens. Almost all…
Read MoreVanuatu Healthcare and Money
Health care Vaccinations Vaccination needed receipt required Eat Drink 3 – malaria 2 – Typhoid & Polio 1 – cholera no yellow fever no Overview Basic medical care is guaranteed. Basic hospitals exist in Port Vila on Efate Island and in Luganville on Espiritu Santo. For more difficult medical treatments, we recommend leaving for Australia or New Zealand. In any case, travelers should ensure that they have sufficient insurance cover…
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Health care Vaccinations Vaccination needed receipt required Eat Drink 2 – malaria no – Typhoid & Polio 1 – cholera no yellow fever no Overview Visitors should bring an antiseptic ointment, as even small wounds can fester quickly. There is a hospital on Funafuti. It is recommended to take out travel health insurance and travel repatriation insurance. Check findjobdescriptions for more information. Notes vaccinations [1] Typhoid can occur, poliomyelitis cannot. Typhoid…
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Health care Vaccinations Vaccination needed receipt required Eat Drink 3 – malaria no – Typhoid & Polio 2 – cholera no yellow fever 1 Overview Medical care in Tonga, especially in rural areas, does not meet European standards. There are medical centers in larger places like Nuku’alofa, Ha’apai and Vava’u. The emergency number is 911. Travel health insurance and travel repatriation insurance are recommended. Check findjobdescriptions for more information. Notes vaccinations…
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Health care Vaccinations Vaccination needed receipt required Eat Drink 4 – malaria 3 – yellow fever 1 cholera no Typhoid & Polio 2 – Overview The medical care on the Solomon Islands is only rudimentary, in rural areas it is usually not available. There are eight hospitals, the largest being the Central Hospital in Honiara. Church missions serve as medical supply stations on the more distant islands. The closest modern…
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Health care Vaccinations Vaccination needed receipt required yellow fever 1 cholera no Eat Drink 3 – malaria no – Typhoid & Polio 2 – Overview Treatments are provided at Apia’s main hospital, there are also more than 30 other health centers, private practices and dentists. Taking out travel health insurance and travel repatriation insurance is strongly recommended. An individual first-aid kit should be taken with you and protected according to…
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Health care Vaccinations Vaccination needed receipt required cholera 1 yellow fever 2 Eat Drink 3 – malaria 4 – Typhoid & Polio Yes 5 Overview The medical care is far below the European level with often inadequate equipment and hygiene. There is often a lack of European-trained English/French-speaking doctors. In the event of an acute illness / accident, the following hospitals can be visited in Port Moresby: – General Hospital,…
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Health care Overview Palau has two private and one public hospital. It is recommended to take out travel health insurance and travel repatriation insurance. Notes vaccinations For more information see Health in the main entry Pacific Islands of Micronesia. Other risks Dengue fever, which is transmitted by mosquito bites, occurs nationwide. An effective insect repellent is recommended. Hepatitis A and hepatitis B occur. A hepatitis A vaccination is generally recommended.…
Read MoreNorthern Mariana Islands Healthcare and Money
Health care Overview Medical care is good. It is recommended to take out travel health insurance and travel repatriation insurance. Notes vaccinations For more information see Health in the main entry Pacific Islands of Micronesia. Other risks Hepatitis A and hepatitis B occur. A hepatitis A vaccination is generally recommended. Vaccination against hepatitis B should be given during longer stays and close contact with the local population, as well as…
Read MoreNiue Healthcare and Money
Health care Vaccinations Vaccination needed receipt required yellow fever 1 malaria no – Eat Drink 2 – cholera no Typhoid & Polio Yes – Overview Medical and dental care is provided by Lord Liverpool Hospital, which has a 24-hour emergency service and three other health centres. There is also a hospital in the south of Alofi. It is recommended to take out travel health insurance and travel repatriation insurance. Notes…
Read MoreNew Zealand Healthcare and Money
Health care Vaccinations Vaccination needed receipt required Eat Drink 1 – malaria no – typhus no – cholera no yellow fever no Overview Healthcare in New Zealand is good. Medical and dental treatments are chargeable for foreign visitors. It is recommended to bring urgently needed medication with you. It should be noted that in the case of medicines containing narcotics, the corresponding prescriptions or original packaging must be carried with…
Read MoreNew Caledonia Healthcare and Money
Health care Vaccinations Vaccination needed receipt required yellow fever 1 cholera no Typhoid & Polio 2 – malaria no – Eat Drink 3 – Overview The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is valid for nationals of EU and EFTA countries. The treatment takes place upon presentation of the EHIC. This regulates care and reimbursement of costs in the event of illness for EU and EFTA citizens. The EHIC does not…
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Health care Vaccinations Vaccination needed receipt required malaria no – Typhoid & Polio Yes – cholera no yellow fever 1 Eat Drink 2 – Overview The medical facilities on Nauru are sufficient for everyday health problems. If a hospital stay or a transfer to Australia is necessary, costs of several thousand euros can be incurred. Doctors and hospitals often require immediate cash payment for medical services. It is strongly advisable…
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Health care Overview There are good state hospitals in the larger towns on all islands. The dental care is also good. It is recommended to take out travel health insurance and travel repatriation insurance. For more information see Health in the main entry Pacific Islands of Micronesia. Check ebizdir for more information. Money Currency Huge stone coins (rai) are still used on Yap, but not for ordinary transactions. The US dollar…
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Health care Overview The two public hospitals are on Majuro and Ebeye. A medical center is also available on Kwajalein. There are pharmacies on most islands. It is recommended to take out travel health insurance and travel repatriation insurance. Check ebizdir for more information. Notes vaccinations For more information see Health in the main entry Pacific Islands of Micronesia. Other risks Dengue fever, which is transmitted by mosquito bites, occurs nationwide.…
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