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ROMANIA THE LAND OF CHOICE … THE LAND OF OPPORTUNITIES …! THE LAND OF CHOICE … THE LAND OF OPPORTUNITIES …!

DESCRIPTION R omania is a country located in Southeastern and Central Europe, bordering on the Black Sea. Almost all of the Danube Delta is located within its territory. Romania shares a border with Hungary and Serbia to the west, Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova to the northeast, and Bulgaria to the south. In 2007, Romania joined the European Union. Romania has the 9th largest territory and the 7th largest population among the European Union member states. Since 2000, Romania has attracted increasing amounts of foreign investment, becoming the single largest investment destination in South-eastern and Central Europe. According to a 2006 World Bank report, Romania currently ranks 49th out of 175 economies in the ease of doing business. Additionally, the same study judged it to be the world's second-fastest economic reformer (after Georgia) in Due to its location, Romania is a major crossroad for International economic exchange in Europe. R omania is a country located in Southeastern and Central Europe, bordering on the Black Sea. Almost all of the Danube Delta is located within its territory. Romania shares a border with Hungary and Serbia to the west, Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova to the northeast, and Bulgaria to the south. In 2007, Romania joined the European Union. Romania has the 9th largest territory and the 7th largest population among the European Union member states. Since 2000, Romania has attracted increasing amounts of foreign investment, becoming the single largest investment destination in South-eastern and Central Europe. According to a 2006 World Bank report, Romania currently ranks 49th out of 175 economies in the ease of doing business. Additionally, the same study judged it to be the world's second-fastest economic reformer (after Georgia) in Due to its location, Romania is a major crossroad for International economic exchange in Europe.

NATIONALITIES Although nearly 90% of the romanian citizens are of Romanian nationality, there are also other ethnic groups that live in our country. The Hungarians make up 6.6% of the total population, the vast majority of them living in the historical region of Transylvania (Érdely). The historical background made it possible for the Hungarians to settle mostly in the Eastern part of Transylvania, where they still make up the majority of the inhabitants.

The next important minority population are the Germans. Most of them, just like the Hungarians, live in Transylvania (Siebenbürgen), only in the Western, Central and Southern part of this region. Although nowadays their number has decreased tenfold, the mayor of one of the most important cities from Romania – Sibiu/Hermannstadt is a native Saxon and he was recently proposed to assume the PMs office. The Germans from Romania have managed to attract a great deal of Austrian, German, Swiss but also French, Spanish and Italian investors. The next important minority population are the Germans. Most of them, just like the Hungarians, live in Transylvania (Siebenbürgen), only in the Western, Central and Southern part of this region. Although nowadays their number has decreased tenfold, the mayor of one of the most important cities from Romania – Sibiu/Hermannstadt is a native Saxon and he was recently proposed to assume the PMs office. The Germans from Romania have managed to attract a great deal of Austrian, German, Swiss but also French, Spanish and Italian investors. Another important minority, making up nearly 1.1% of the total population are the Rroma. Business opportunities with rromas are in the constructions sector as well as in the handmade artifacts industry. Another important minority, making up nearly 1.1% of the total population are the Rroma. Business opportunities with rromas are in the constructions sector as well as in the handmade artifacts industry. The Lipovans, a Russian speaking minority, constitute another important minority that lives in Romania. The geographical area where they can be found is the Danube Delta. The Lipovans, a Russian speaking minority, constitute another important minority that lives in Romania. The geographical area where they can be found is the Danube Delta. Greeks, Turks and Tatars also live in the South-Eastern part of Romania, while nationalities like the Serbs, Croats and Italians are mainly present in the Western part of the country, in the historical region of Banat. Greeks, Turks and Tatars also live in the South-Eastern part of Romania, while nationalities like the Serbs, Croats and Italians are mainly present in the Western part of the country, in the historical region of Banat.

CROATIA

POSITION Croatia is situated close to densely populated and industrially developed European countries. Many internationally important transport routes cross Croatia. The importance of the geographical position of the Republic of Croatia is also enhanced by the Adriatic Sea, the northernmost gulf of the Mediterranean which is the closest to the central part of the European continent. Croatia is situated close to densely populated and industrially developed European countries. Many internationally important transport routes cross Croatia. The importance of the geographical position of the Republic of Croatia is also enhanced by the Adriatic Sea, the northernmost gulf of the Mediterranean which is the closest to the central part of the European continent. Adriatic

Culture and religion Croatian traditions are based on Western society. Croats are proud of their culture and celebrate annually cultural, political, historical and religious event. It is common for Croatians to kiss on both cheeks as part of a greeting. There are different types of cuisines originating from various regions of Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. There is a strong correlation between religion, traditions and culture in the Croatian community, especially for the elderly The majority of Croats are of Roman Catholic faith, the minority being Islamic, Seventh Day Adventist, Jewish and Serbian Orthodox An important tradition of Catholic Croats is to abstain from meat every Friday, though custom is slowly diminishing. When a family member passes away, it is a custom for relatives to wear black clothing as a symbol of mourning. Mass, rosary beads and prayer books highlight the importance of faith in the Catholic Croat community. Croatian traditions are based on Western society. Croats are proud of their culture and celebrate annually cultural, political, historical and religious event. It is common for Croatians to kiss on both cheeks as part of a greeting. There are different types of cuisines originating from various regions of Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. There is a strong correlation between religion, traditions and culture in the Croatian community, especially for the elderly The majority of Croats are of Roman Catholic faith, the minority being Islamic, Seventh Day Adventist, Jewish and Serbian Orthodox An important tradition of Catholic Croats is to abstain from meat every Friday, though custom is slowly diminishing. When a family member passes away, it is a custom for relatives to wear black clothing as a symbol of mourning. Mass, rosary beads and prayer books highlight the importance of faith in the Catholic Croat community.

PECULIAR FACTS Much has been said about the beauty of Croatia. "Heaven on Earth" has been described in many books by artists, in paintings and countless photographs. "God wanted to crown his creation, so on the last day he created the Croatian Adriatic from his tears, the stars and sea breeze, wrote an author long ago about the splendor of this most beautiful and preserved ecological corner of the modern world. Long beaches, rocky mountains within reach of the sea, fervent summers, untouched nature and unique city monuments have turned the vacations of many travelers into an exceptionally beautiful dream. It is often said that most travelers by chance stumble across the Adriatic. Every other visit discovers more of the diversity, blessedness and hospitality of this land. It would seem that we are not objective to those who have not visited this jewel of the Mediterranean. The only way to prove our objectivity is through ones own experience of the sea with its thousands islands. Much has been said about the beauty of Croatia. "Heaven on Earth" has been described in many books by artists, in paintings and countless photographs. "God wanted to crown his creation, so on the last day he created the Croatian Adriatic from his tears, the stars and sea breeze, wrote an author long ago about the splendor of this most beautiful and preserved ecological corner of the modern world. Long beaches, rocky mountains within reach of the sea, fervent summers, untouched nature and unique city monuments have turned the vacations of many travelers into an exceptionally beautiful dream. It is often said that most travelers by chance stumble across the Adriatic. Every other visit discovers more of the diversity, blessedness and hospitality of this land. It would seem that we are not objective to those who have not visited this jewel of the Mediterranean. The only way to prove our objectivity is through ones own experience of the sea with its thousands islands.

NIGERIA

DESCRIPTION Nigeria is Africas most populous country and the 9th most populous country in the world with an estimated population of 140 million people. Nigeria is in West Africa, along the eastern coast of the Gulf of Guinea, and just north of the equator. It is bordered on the west by Benin, on the north by Niger and Chad, and on the east by Cameroon. Nigeria covers an area of 356,669 square miles (923,768 square kilometers), or about twice the size of California. Nigeria now consists of 36 states, the current capital is Abuja (also called Federal Capital Territory), which is not really a state, but takes portions of a few different states. Nigeria is Africas most populous country and the 9th most populous country in the world with an estimated population of 140 million people. Nigeria is in West Africa, along the eastern coast of the Gulf of Guinea, and just north of the equator. It is bordered on the west by Benin, on the north by Niger and Chad, and on the east by Cameroon. Nigeria covers an area of 356,669 square miles (923,768 square kilometers), or about twice the size of California. Nigeria now consists of 36 states, the current capital is Abuja (also called Federal Capital Territory), which is not really a state, but takes portions of a few different states.

CULTURE Nigeria culture people are friendly and are very welcoming by nature. There are three main ethnic groups in Nigeria the Hausa, Ibo and Yoruba. Although these three groups have their own languages, English is the official and main Language.

POLITICS Po litics of Nigeria take place in a framework of a federal presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President is both head of state and head of government, and of a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the two chambers of the legislature, the House of Representatives and the Senate. Together the two chambers make up the law-making body in Nigeria called the National Assembly. The highest judiciary arm of government in Nigeria is the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Nigeria also practices Baron de Montesquieu theory of the separation of powers. Po litics of Nigeria take place in a framework of a federal presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President is both head of state and head of government, and of a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the two chambers of the legislature, the House of Representatives and the Senate. Together the two chambers make up the law-making body in Nigeria called the National Assembly. The highest judiciary arm of government in Nigeria is the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Nigeria also practices Baron de Montesquieu theory of the separation of powers.