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Istanbuls Transportation System
Monday, 03 December 2007
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By DaveAsmar

  Istanbul is the most populated and the richest city in Turkey with a population of approximately 13 million people which makes it also one of the largest cities in Europe and Asia minor. The city borders reach both Asia and Europe and that makes it the only city that is located on two continents. Istanbul was the capital to Byzantine Empire until it was conquered by Ottomans in 1453. This date is considered in modern history to be the end of Middle Ages. The modern day Istanbul is very different than how it used to be like and witnessed a lot of changes and challenges since the end of the Ottoman Empire during the beginning of 20th Century. Because of its convenient location, Istanbul throughout centuries has never lost its important status as a port of commerce and a cultural and business center. As Turkey's economy has recently started to emerge again in the last few decades, Istanbul has again started showing changes of going back to its glamorous days. Istanbul is 1 of the nine candidates for the upcoming 2012 Olympics and it
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10 Tips To Ski In Baqueira
Monday, 03 December 2007
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By Marc Lluch

  Baqueira is located in the Catalan Pyrenees in Spain and it is one of the most popular ski regions in the world. Located at 330km from Barcelona and 180km from Toulose, this location offers skiing services for both inexperienced and experienced skiers. Here you will find the best snow in terms of quality but also quantity in all Spain. We give you 10 tips to enjoy your skiing in Baqueira.

1. Baqueira Beret is the largest winter resort in all Spain but also one of the largest resorts in the Pyrenees, with over 104km of marked skiing slopes and 7km of cross-country ski. The Baqueira resort has a height of 4,920 feet; the top lift is 8,230 feet and the vertical descent of 3,280 feet.

2. Considering that the Spanish national ski team enjoys coming here as well as the Spanish Royal Family, you have the guarantee that your stay here will be both relaxing and entertaining at the same time.

3. Beret area is the most recommendable for beginners and lunch time.

4. Vielha is the main city in
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