Saturday, October 6, 2012

PTC - PAID TO CLICK WEBSITE REVIEW


PTC - PAID TO CLICK WEBSITE REVIEW


Neobux - SAFE

Neobux is a free and internationally available service in 2 languages, English and Portuguese. The service enables advertisers to get their ads viewed by possible clients - the Neobux paid clickers and ad viewers. Members can earn by clicking and viewing the ads for a specific amount of time and then get credited for it. Income that is effortless and gained from the comforts of your own home.

PTC Investigations, a website where Paid to Click sites are investigated and reviewed, ranks it among their elite PTC websites. Here are some of the notable comments from PTC Investigations on why Neobux is on their elite list:

1. Neobux has been online for over 2 years from March 2008 until now.
2. Neobux has directly paid PTC Investigations and many others.
3. Neobux has a forum page where users can find support, updates and share information, especially proof of payments.
4. Neobux payments are instant, absolutely no waiting time.
5. Neobux is equipped with a secondary password for added security.
6. Neobux is open for all worldwide.

Web of Trust (WOT), a user-based safe surfing tool, rates Neobux under their WOT's Reputation Scorecard at 2003 out of 20000 listed sites as per the sites last update on 04/25/2010. Neobux also had a large majority of comments indicating a good customer experience and that it is a good site.
WOT's Reputation rating for Neobux:
Trustworthiness 89
Vendor reliability 89
Privacy 90
Child Safety 88

IM Report Card, also another review site, gave Neobux a B+ grade. They indicated that Neobux has a good reputation and paid on time.

Norman PTC paid to click rates Neobux similarly. Norman PTC paid to click's seal of approval comes from a proof of payment from a Neobux upline.



NEOBUX.COM/NeoDev, Lda. contact details:
Senhora da Hora, Senhora da Hora 4461-901 PT

Friday, October 5, 2012

What is PTC - Paid To Click?


What is PTC - Paid To Click?


This business model is all about gaining traffic for advertisers through home based users trying to earn a few cents. The advertiser gets traffic, getting through the front door and possibly closing a sale. The PTC intermediary website gets paid for getting the traffic for the advertiser and the home based clicker earns their share. In a nutshell advertisers place ads, PTC websites get home based users to click on ads, advertisers get traffic and you get a few cents for it.
This is the short version, it really is more than this, variations with complexities that require an IQ of 200 to understand them are common but don't despair all you need to know is if you click it money will come.
Though not without pitfalls, the risks are small because it does not cost money. As with all ventures watch your step and learn more at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paid_To_Click
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/06_40/b4003001.htm?chan=rss_topStories_ssi_5
http://www.forbes.com/2006/03/09/google-click-fraud-0309markets06.html

ALERTPAY


ALERTPAY


AlertPay is an online payment service provider founded to facilitate payments between individuals and online businesses. AlertPay functions as an intermediary service enabling users to send and receive money electronically via the internet.

AlertPay Inc. was founded in August 2004 by Firoz and Ferhan Patel with only 6 employees. Today, AlertPay now has over sixty employees and more than three million members in over 190 countries. It supports 21 currencies and offers localized banking in 46 countries. The company's Headquarters is at 5200 De La Savane, Suite 220 Montreal, Quebec, H4P-2M8 Canada.

Keep up with the latest from AlertPay by going to http://blog.alertpay.com/ orhttp://www.facebook.com/alertpay.

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Cruciferous Vegetables


Cruciferous Vegetables


Who has ever heard of "Cruciferous Vegetables"? I certainly haven't before writing this article. I might've just been one of the few people who has remained clueless about this family of very special vegetables, until I did some Googling that is. I fired up my PC, typed in my keywords "Cruciferous Vegetables" and, lo and behold, its the cabbage or mustard family of vegetables. Whodathunkit Cruciferous Vegetables, I eat 'em everyday. Here are some of the common cultivars or varieties of these Cruciferous Vegetables or Vegetables of the family Brassicaceae, you might've just had a bite or two of these wonderful veggies yourself: horseradish, land cress, ethiopian mustard, kale, collard greens, Chinese broccoli (kai-lan), cabbage, brussels sprout, kohlrabi, broccoli, broccoflower, broccoli romanesco, cauliflower, wild broccoli, bok choy, komatsuna, mizuna,Rapini (broccoli rabe), flowering cabbage, chinese cabbage, napa cabbage, turnip root; greens, rutabaga, siberian kale, canola/rapeseed, wrapped heart mustard cabbage, mustard seeds, brown; greens, mustard seeds (white), mustard seeds (black), tatsoi, arugula (rocket), garden cress, watercress, radish, daikon, and wasabi, just to name a few - haha. Just what is it though that makes these veggies so amazing, aside from the vitamins, minerals, and fiber, they contain powerful cancer fighting substances called glucosinolates. Sulforaphane, a glucosinolate compound found in Cruciferous Vegetables, is characterized differently by many people to be a sharp, spicy or bitter taste. Sulforaphane is just one of the phytochemicals found in Cruciferous Vegetables. Indole-3-Carbinol is also another compound found in abundance in Cruciferous Vegetables. Whatever they contain, they are delicious and without me knowing it, I was actually doing my body some good by eating Cruciferous Vegetables. Try them yourself, if you haven't yet that is.

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

My Take on Gestational Diabetes

My Take on Gestational Diabetes


My wife and I were not so fortunate to have our first baby so when our second came along we were 10 times more focused on the pregnancy, well at least I was and my wife was twice as cautious as before.
During the course of the pregnancy she developed Gestational Diabetes (gestational diabetes mellitus, GDM). She was advised to take insulin by a local doctor who was very well regarded by the medical community to be one of the best if not the best in the region. I refused to acknowledge his recommendations and I went ahead and made my own research.
In a nutshell, I found out that the body's production of insulin and the body's need for glucose is at an imbalance.
I theorized that through close monitoring of sugar levels in the blood along with proper management of food intake and exercise, one could eliminate the need for insulin shots.
The plan was to first acquire a glucose meter or glucometer. It is a critical piece of equipment to enable one to manage one’s food intake and exercise program.
There is a general framework for the program but since it changes by the moment one needs to adjust and take action immediately. It consisted of a sugar level check, then allocating an appropriate calorie meal and doing some activity to help the body burn the sugar gradually. The steps may be done 4-7 times a day depending on the situation. Simply put, we do not allow the body to process sugar at a single time preventing the body from those nasty sugar spikes after meals.
It does take a bit of getting used to and maybe it is best suited for those who do not have work or if you are a stay at home mom. Maybe this might not be appropriate for other situations but it worked for my wife. The essence of it though is the management of sugar levels. It may be tweaked to set it for the kind of lifestyle you have.

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

ClickBank - How Somebody Starting Off Could Start To Pick Product Properly


ClickBank - How Somebody Starting Off Could Start To Pick Product Properly


This is my spin on ClickBank's Mr. Beau Blackwell's article Six Steps To Finding A Great Product To Promote.

1.Niche - Selecting the right niche requires a lot of thought. In the selection of the right product, you need to consider personal preferences, experiences, expertise, skills, hobbies, passions, etc. Consider it a profile of who you are as well, "you are what your niches are". You must select products that are close to home or what you know about. It makes it easier for you to market products.
2.Target Market - After identifying a segment of the marketplace or niche that you are most familiar with, you now need to know who's buying and what are they buying from that niche. Here you need to employ a bit of consumer psychology but it needs not be that complicated as well, after all, you are part of this niche. Please also keep in mind that every niche is different. Some are broad with a ton of consumers and competitors and some are narrow with very few buyers and few competitors. These must be considered as well, for you to find the best niches you are to compete in for sales.
3.Product - Having made a thorough analysis of the niche and the market for that niche, you now can start choosing a product to promote from the ClickBank products. "Gravity" is the term used by ClickBank to measure how well a product is doing. 100+ gravity equals more sales prospects and more competitors, 30+ and up are quality products worth your time and effort, <30 spells difficulty but some of these may turn out to be money makers.
4.More, more, more.... - It would be best if the niche chosen would have more than one product associated with it. This would mean you could better compete, in a niche with 1 high selling product, competition would be through the roof and you would have a difficult time getting a foothold. From a point of view of multiple products, presenting a choice creates an avenue for them to choose the best product they prefer. If you don't get them with one you still have others they might be interested to choose from.
5.More bucks for your bang - Concentrate your efforts to the high paying products, after all, you got into this for the money right. High percentage commissions even on low dollar valued products are good. Low percentage commissions are reserved for the high dollar value products. It is recommended to go for commission rates of 65% and up. It is recommended that on high commission products, paying on average about $18 per sale, must be taken advantage.
6.Their Pitch - Study the chosen products' sales page very well, not all products sell themselves the same. Careful consideration must be made, a better pitched product may mean more money for you.

The short version choose a market segment or niche you know, a niche where you know the customer and their needs, a niche associated with products that sell well and pay handsomely, and products that sell themselves better than the others.

Monday, October 1, 2012

What is ClickBank?


What is ClickBank?

ClickBank is an online marketplace where vendors sell their wares and where resellers are enabled to promote these products to earn commissions. It operates under the company named Click Sales Inc. a subsidiary of Keynetics, Inc. both headed by Mr. Bradley J. Wiskirchen , C.E.O. The Better Business Bureau BBB rates it a B+ company giving it a reasonable degree of credibility.

Fast Facts
URL http://www.clickbank.com
Business Start Date 7/1/1997
Business Type INTERNET SHOPPING SERVICES
Parent Company  Keynetics, Inc
Business Address 917 Lusk St., Suite 200 Boise, ID 83706
Phone Number (208) 345-4245, (208) 342-3934, (208) 489-3300
Key executives:
Mr. Brad Wiskirchen
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Executive Officer of Keynetics Inc
Mr. Monty Sooter
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Dush Ramachandran
Vice President of Sales & Business Development
Ms. Jennifer Johannsen
Vice President of Operations

Got stuff to sell? Become a vendor now!!!

Saturday, September 29, 2012

List Building a Subscriber Base

List Building a Subscriber Base


As one engaged in newbie marketing you are expected to a degree to accomplish this task, you are to collect and compile a subscriber base. This list building task is to help you in promotional activities and generally create credibility for your website. The is email right, we referred to it as the key for reason. with just a list of emails you have the power to build a community and have them gather on your site. You can use this list to widen your reach get more connections through their connections. There may even be a point where you can create a brand for you and the site. You can then use the list to market and create brand recognition.

There are techniques to getting the list building done, a common way is to make a squeeze page as they call it and give the reader or visitor an offer of free stuff in exchange for their precious contact information and email address. the squeeze page is also referred to sometimes as a landing page or an opt in page. The squeeze page is normally a summary or a glimpse of what your main site is all about.

There are also other ways of gathering this information, for example the emails are publicly available online. Hard work and perseverance will pay off if you take this road. A lot of searching and copying and pasting will have to be made. What you can also do is acquire the services of a professional researcher and data entry person, you may even do cold calling or again hire somebody to do it for you.  You can also buy it, if that is what you decide. Just get some list building done to get subscribers coming to the site.

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Guaranteed Mobile Phone Contract

Guaranteed Mobile Phone Contract


For individuals wanting to have a mobile phone contract but have bad credit ratings, it can be a challenging to look for a company who can assist them in their mobile phone plans.
There are several options that are still available for people who would like to have an inexpensive mobile phone contract. T-Mobile for instance, is a popular choice for online phone provider companies. People with poor credit ratings have been able to acquire a mobile phone through these online phone plan providers. T-mobile is one of the top mobile phone networks and even offers the most recent models of mobile phones in the market. Other highly regarded phone network companies that are affiliated with online mobile phone providers are Orange and Vodafone. You can get great deals with these online providers even though you have bad credit.
Get affordable mobile phones by signing up with online phone providers who can help you get terrific deals. These companies understand how difficult it is to get approved for a mobile phone contract when you have bad credit ratings. They not only take the time to assist you by providing useful and updated information regarding the requirements you need to be approved for a mobile phone. They also give recommend top mobile phone networks that you can work with directly to get good mobile phone plans.
They are familiar with how bad credit can affect consumers in applying for mobile phone contracts. They explain that some mobile phone providers who charge for the first few services on your new mobile phone when you get approved despite your bad credit.
Another option to consider is trying to apply for credit with your credit card or debit card. However, in this manner you run the risk of affecting your credit rating if you get turned down. Another way you can get a mobile phone contract with major networks is to ask somebody to apply for the mobile phone contract on your behalf. You can simply use your own bank account with direct debit for paying the mobile phone bill.
For more mobile phone contract solutions for people with bad credit, take the time to peruse online phone providers that specialize in providing services for your concerns.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Bad Credit Contract Phones

Bad Credit Contract Phones


Not being able to pay your mobile phone bills places you in a bad position when it comes to your credit scores. There will be tough consequences for not being able to keep your credit histories in check.  Mobile companies do a background credit check before they do approve your application for a new mobile phone and phone contract. Fortunately, there are companies that have a more relaxed attitude towards poor to bad credit ratings. Although not openly stated, several mobile companies are open to taking a risk on a would be applicant who has had poor or bad credit in the past. Chances of getting a phone application approved are good but it would still be a case to case basis, some do get through others do not. Guarantees are difficult, but there are a few tips on how to increase your chances of getting the phone and phone contract you want.
It is suggested that you go directly to the mobile phone company’s website but that is not always the case other companies would be better targeted by going to 3rd party providers. This just means that some providers prefer to take on the risk themselves while some prefer to pass on the risk to their 3rd party affiliates. Another important piece of advice is to make smart choices when selecting your chosen phone in relation to your credit situation. If your credit is very low, like mineshaft low, you might consider going for a simple phone with a cheap phone contract or if it happens to be on the edge, poor but not enough to pass, a mid-priced phone with a low cost phone contract might do the trick. Try to stay away from recently released phone model contracts unless they fit just right for your credit situation. Research your options, a few suggested companies are Vodafone, Orange, O2,  3 Mobile and T-Mobile.

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Country Introductions

Country Introductions




Algeria
The People's Democratic Republic of Algeria lies on the Mediterranean in Northwest Africa. Algeria is the largest country in the Mediterranean. The Algerian Sahara region extends south from the Saharan Atlas for 1,500 kilometers and is one of the popular destinations in Algeria. Algiers, nicknamed “Algiers the White” due to the lustrous white structures one sees from the sea, is the location of one of its more important districts, the Casbah. Casbah, comes from the word qasba meaning citadel, it rises to about 400 feet above the sea. In the late 19th century, “Casbah” made its way into the English Lexicon from the French language.

Argentina
The Argentine Republic, located in the Southern part of South America, is the second largest country in the South American region. Covered in diverse landscapes from the northern tropical climates to the cold southern tundras. A portion of the Iguaçu Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage site, can be found in the north-eastern part of the country. Buenos Aires (Fair Winds or Good Air) is the capital and largest city of Argentina. Buenos Aires, a politically autonomous city, has under the Capital Federal law recognized legal civil partnerships, giving rise to the one of the largest homosexual populations in South America.

Armenia
The Republic of Armenia, situated in Southwestern Asia, is widely considered to be the first christian country. Constant reminders of this fact is evidenced by the numerous monasteries found all across this beautiful country. The very hospitable people of this landlocked nation live in highland continental conditions with hot summers and cold winters. In the capital and largest city Yerevan, among the oldest continuously-inhabited cities in the globe, one can see much of the city bearing a color theme, pink. In the Soviet years of reconstruction using pink stones for building brought upon the name “Pink City”.

Australia
The Commonwealth of Australia, the world's smallest continent, sits in the middle of two great oceans, the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean. It is renowned all over the world for its many natural wonders, one of a kind mix of flora and fauna and modern population centers in the eastern and southeastern coasts. Canberra, the capital and largest inland city of Australia, is an entirely purpose-built city. It was designed by Walter Burley Griffin, who won the international design competition held by Australia back in 1911. Canberra’s name comes from the Aboriginal word Kamberra meaning ‘meeting place’.

Austria
The Republic of Austria, a country smaller than the US state of Maine is a country with 75% mountainous terrain and only 25% low lying regions. It shares a title with Switzerland as the winter sports capital of Europe. A distinction from of its neighbor Switzerland having grand ski resorts, Austria's resorts pride themselves for being more cozy locations to do winter sports activity. Vienna (German: Wien), the capital and largest city of Austria, ranked first among over 100 countries studied for the quality of life of its population. It is also a city designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Azerbaijan
The Republic of Azerbaijan, largely populated by about 93.4% Muslims, is a mountainous country located in Southwestern Asia. Azerbaijani or Azeri is spoken by about 90.3% of the inhabitants with Russian at 3%, Armenian at 2% and others. Azerbaijan's climate has eight of the eleven Earth climate patterns listed in the Köppen climate classification but is simply classed as dry, semiarid steppe. Baku, the capital and the largest city of Azerbaijan, is the home of the largest port in all of Azerbaijan and in the Caucasus region. Baku is the birthplace of the famous chess champion Garry Kasparov.

Belarus
The Republic of Belarus, a country covered with over a third by forest, is located in Eastern Europe, east of Poland. Belarusian and Russian are the two official languages the reason being due to the large Belarusian population of about 81.2% and the Russian ethnic group of about 11.4%. Minsk, the capital and largest city in Belarus, is the major cultural centre of Belarus, with 11 theatres, 16 museums, 20 cinemas and 139 libraries. A Soviet astronomer by the name of Nikolai Stepanovich Chernykh had named a minor planet after the city, 3012 Minsk, discovered in 1979.

Belgium

The Kingdom of Belgium, the seat of both the European Union and NATO, is a country located in western Europe. Belgium has been a long time participant in the international community and is a member of the three Benelux (Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg) countries. This constitutional monarchy is like a hub in western Europe with the City of Brussels in close proximity to most of western Europe's capitals to about 1,000 km. There are three official languages, Dutch, French and German. The climate is temperate, with mild winters and cool summers.

Brazil
The Federative Republic of Brazil, the only Portuguese-speaking nation in the Americas, is located in Eastern South America. Brazil being the largest country in South America and having a Portuguese national identity, sets
it apart from the other Spanish-speaking nations in the region. One aspect of the national culture that is world famous is their reverence and fervor for the sport of soccer. Evidenced by Brazil being the host nation of the 2014 FIFA World Cup along with Brasília, the capital city, being one of the host cities of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The climate is mostly tropical but temperate in south.

Bulgaria
The Republic of Bulgaria, a key strategic location to land routes from Europe to the Middle East and Asia, is located in the Balkan region in southeastern Europe on the Black Sea. The official language is Bulgarian, spoken by about 84.5% of the population. The language is quite difficult so at least remember da is yes and ne is no. Keep in mind as well that Bulgarians nod for no and shake their heads for yes. Sofia, the capital and largest city of Bulgaria, is home to the Boyana Church, a UNESCO world heritage site, located in the fringes of the city in the Boyana area.

Canada
Canada, a country occupying most of northern North America, is the second largest country in the world and the largest in North America. Canada, comes from a St. Lawrence Iroquoian word “kanata” that means "village" or "settlement". Canucks have 4 cultural influences British, French, American and the “First Nations” people along with the immigrant populations giving them their own unique multicultural blend. English and French are the two official languages. Ottawa, the capital of Canada, is bilingual with most of the city speaking both English and French. The city was picked by Queen Victoria's to be the capital of the country in 1857.

Chile
The Republic of Chile, holding strategic sea lanes between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, is located in southern South America sandwiched between the mountains of the Andes and the Pacific Ocean. The Chilean official language is Spanish but other languages include Mapudungun, Quechua, Rapa Nui, German and English. Santiago is Chile's capital and largest city. It is one of the few locations in the world where one can, because of proximity, gain access to both winter sports and summer activities in the same day, via the Andes and the long coastline on the South Pacific Ocean.

China
The People's Republic of China, the country with the world's largest population, is located in Eastern Asia. The Chinese use Standard Mandarin as the official language which is based on the Putonghua dialect. Because of its vastness and location, the climate is extremely diverse ranging from tropical in the south to subarctic in the north. The capital Beijing is only second in terms of size but it is the seat of Chinese culture, politics and education. The city is a magnificent blend of the old and the new, from the old Forbidden City to the new stadiums of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games.

Colombia
The Republic of Colombia, located in northwestern South America, is the only South American country with coastlines on both the Caribbean Sea and North Pacific Ocean. This South American nation was named after Christopher Columbus and even though he never visited any part of the territory now held by Columbia, on his 4th voyage, he set foot on what was then Colombian land, “Panama”. Columbians enjoy a tropical climate along the coast and eastern plains and cooler temperatures in the highlands. The capital city of Columbia is Bogotá, a busy mix of the old and the new with many modern buildings mixed in with the old structures.

Czech Republic
The Czech Republic, a Central European nation with a temperate climate, is the country in Europe where one can find a strategically located traditional military corridor called the Moravian Gate. The inhabitants of the Czech Republic or Czechia are called Czechs or Czechians and they speak the official language Czech. In the heart of Prague, the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic, lies its beautiful historic center listed among the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Prague was nicknamed "city of a hundred spires" back in the early 19th century but nowadays, the city may have over 500.

Denmark
Denmark, a country located in the Scandinavian region in Northern Europe, is a one of the three members of the Kingdom of Denmark along with the Faroe Islands and Greenland. Denmark has long exercised its authority over the Danish straits, a strategic location in relation to the Baltic Sea. This constitutional monarchy's reigning monarch is her Majesty Queen Margrethe Alexandrine Þórhildur Ingrid. Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II resides in Copenhagen, the capital and largest city of Denmark, at the Amalienborg Royal Palace. The city has been classed as one of the most livable and environment friendly cities in Northern Europe.

Ecuador
The Republic of Ecuador, located in Northwestern South America, is the country where one can find the highest active volcano in the world, Cotopaxi in the Andes. Ecuadorians enjoy a tropical climate along coast with cooler temperatures inland at higher elevations and tropical conditions in the Amazonian jungle lowlands. San Francisco de Quito or simply Quito, a World Heritage Site declared by UNESCO in the 70s, is the capital city of Ecuador. Ecuador is one of the 12 countries that lie on the equator and in the central square of Quito one can find “the middle of the world” or the general whereabouts of the equatorial line.

Egypt
The Arab Republic of Egypt, with supreme authority over the Sinai Peninsula and the Suez Canal, is located in north-eastern Africa. The Egyptian desert climate with hot, dry summers and moderate winters may be a factor in the preservation of some of the world's most famous monuments such as the pyramid of Giza and the Great Sphinx. The Giza Pyramids are in the capital city of Egypt, Cairo. Cairo, nicknamed "Madeenet el alf Midhana," or "the city of a thousand minarets", is the largest city in Egypt, Africa and the Arab World. Ibn Tulun is the oldest mosque in Cairo, its minaret is often described to be simple yet beautiful.

Estonia
The Republic of Estonia, a member of the European Union since 2004, is a northern European country in the northernmost region of the Baltic who broke away peacefully from the Soviet Union in 1991. The Estonian climate is temperate with warm summers and severe winters. The Estonian language is closely related and resembles that of the Finnish language. On the coast of northern Estonia, just south of Helsinki on the Gulf of Finland, lies its capital and largest city Tallinn. Tallinn is a modern city showcasing the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site Toompea.

Finland
The Republic of Finland, member of the European Union since 1995, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. The Finns or the Finnish people have 2 official languages Finnish and Swedish. Finland was once a part of Sweden and to this day 5.6% are Swede by ethnicity, a part of the reason for the second official language. Helsinki, nicknamed the "Daughter of the Baltic", is the northernmost capital on the European continent and the largest city in Finland. One of the Unesco World Heritage sites in Helsinki is the Fortress of Suomenlinna also known as the "Gibraltar of the North".

France
The French Republic, a country in western Europe, is the largest country in terms of geographic size in the European Union. It was given the nickname “the hexagon” due to its territorial shape. France, a founding member of the European Union and the United Nations, has always been a major player in the world. Paris, nicknamed "La Ville-Lumière" or in english "The City of Light”, is the capital and largest city of France. The Eiffel Tower, a monument renowned worldwide, was designed by Alexandre Gustave Eiffel. It sits on the Champs de Mars in Paris.

Georgia

Georgia, a mountainous country in the Caucasus region in Southwestern Asia, is currently a member of the United Nations and wants to become a member of NATO and the European Union. There are 2 major languages used in Georgia, Georgian and Russian. The climate is warm and pleasant with a Mediterranean-like quality on Black Sea coast. Tbilisi, the capital and the largest city of Georgia, is a multicultural mix of various ethnic groups consisting of about 83.8% Georgian, 6.5% Azeri, 5.7% Armenian, 1.5% Russian and the remaining 2.5% belong to other ethnic groups.

Germany
The Federal Republic of Germany is the largest central European nation and the largest exporter in the world as well. One of the world famous exports of Germans are automobiles, known for their precision engineering and manufacturing. A testament perhaps to their love of cars, they built the Autobahn, a road designed for high-speed traffic flow. Over 5,000 km of roads crisscross Berlin, the capital and largest city of Germany, however the city has one of the lowest car ownership ratios, about 3 out of 10. This fact may be due to the widespread bike lane system and the high bike ownership ratio, about 7 out of 10.

Greece
The Hellenic Republic, regarded to be the birthplace of western civilization, is located in southeastern Europe on the Balkan peninsula. The Greek language is spoken by about 99% of the population and has been in use for over 4000 years. The climate is temperate with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. Athens, the capital and largest city in Greece, hosted the Olympics twice, 1896 and 2004. The oldest square in the city is the Omonoia square, a tourist haven of sorts, jam packed with hotels, restaurants and a focal point for massive public celebrations.

Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, with more than 200 islands, is located in Eastern Asia. Formerly occupied by the United Kingdom, Hong Kong was given to China with certain conditions. China will not impose the socialist economic policies of the mainland, Hong Kong will experience a high degree of autonomy but not on matters of defense/foreign relations and this goes on for 50 years from 1997. Hong Kong is certainly a concrete jungle in its populous centers but nature is also not so far away. The most magnificent view of the concrete jungle skyline of Hong Kong may be from Kowloon.

Hungary
The Republic of Hungary, a central European nation northwest of Romania, joined the European Union in 2004 and holds important strategic areas between the western part of Europe, the Balkans and the Mediterranean. The climate is temperate with cold, cloudy, humid winters and warm summers. Budapest, the capital of the nation, is a diverse destination in central Europe. It offers many different things for the many different people that visit, whether for nature, art, culture or just its bustling nightlife, one could surely find a number of ways to enjoy this charming city.

India
The Republic of India is located in Southern Asia between Burma and Pakistan. Bordered by the Arabian sea and the Bay of Bengal in the Indian subcontinent, it dominates the region because of its size. India, ranked number one with the highest population in the democratic world, is also considered to be the second in terms of worldwide population. The climate is tropical monsoon in the southern region and temperate in northern part. New Delhi, the capital city of India, was designed by a legendary British architect named Edwin Landseer Lutyens with wide boulevards and a touch of nature to boot.

Ireland
The Republic of Ireland, a major part comprising of about five-sixths of the island of Ireland, lies in western Europe to the west of Great Britain in the North Atlantic Ocean. The climate of the island is temperate maritime modified by the North Atlantic Current. It has mild winters, cool summers, humid and is overcast about half the time. Dublin, the country's capital and largest city, was ranked by the GaWC as part of the top 25 “global cities” in the world. The Dublin region is flocked by a quarter of Ireland's population with many living in its suburbs. The city center is quaint and because it is small, one can choose to walk.

Israel

The State of Israel, located between Egypt and Lebanon, is a Middle Eastern country bordering the Mediterranean Sea. It is said to be the only Jewish nation in the world with 76.4% of its population of about 7,233,701 belonging to the Jewish ethnic group. It has a temperate climate with hot and dry conditions in the southern and eastern desert areas. Jerusalem, the country's capital and largest city, The only city in the Middle east regarded as a “Holy City” by three major religions namely; Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Among the oldest cities in the globe, one is surrounded by the remnants of the past.

Italy
The Italian Republic, a southern European country, is located in the Italian Peninsula or Apennine Peninsula. It is easily recognizable on a map because it is shaped like a boot. Its borders extend into the central Mediterranean Sea, to the northeast of Tunisia. The climate is largely Mediterranean but Alpine in the far north and it is hot and dry in south. Rome, one of the oldest cities in the world, is the capital and largest city in Italy. Nicknamed “the eternal city, it continues on as a crossroads in southern Europe. Rome is also the birthplace of the Catholic church, evidenced by the presence of the Vatican.

Japan
Japan, with a strategic location in northeast Asia, is an eastern Asian island chain nation located between the North Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan to the east of the Korean Peninsula. Japan, often referred to as “the land of the rising sun”, is an archipelago composed of 6,852 islands. The climate is tropical in south and cool temperate in north. Tokyo, the capital and largest city in Japan, is considered to be one of the most livable cities in the world. A city of both tradition and modernization, with many visions of the foregone eras and the futuristic modern world intertwined.

Saudi Arabia

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the cradle of Islam and the location of Islam's two holiest shrines in Mecca and Medina. This Arab nation lies in the Middle East dominating the Arab Peninsula. Saudi Arabia's long coastlines on the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea enables it to have an edge on shipping via the Persian Gulf and the Suez Canal. The climate is harsh with dry desert conditions and great temperature extremes. This garden in the desert called Riyadh is the capital and largest city in the kingdom. It is a very conservative city and courtesy for the rules set steers one away from trouble and inconvenience.

Kuwait
The State of Kuwait, a Middle Eastern country bordering the Persian Gulf, holds a strategic area at head of Persian Gulf. In the League of Arab States or the Arab League, it is considered to be the most developed among its members. Because of its enormous oil reserves and huge exports of petroleum, it has grown to be one of the richest nations in the world. The country has a dry desert climate with intensely hot summers and short, cool winters. The capital and the largest city in the country of Kuwait is named Kuwait as well. This country's wealth can be easily seen in the numerous skyscrapers in the city of Kuwait.

Latvia
The Republic of Latvia is an eastern European nation bordering the Baltic Sea that lies between Estonia and Lithuania. The origins of Latvia come from the Latgalians one of four eastern Baltic tribes, forming the ethnic core of the Latvians. The country broke away from the former Soviet Union and transformed itself as a country with one of the highest economic growth rates in eastern Europe. The country has a maritime climate with wet moderate winters. In the country's capital and largest city, Riga, the city center was cited by UNESCO as a world heritage site for having exceptional architecture.

Lithuania
The Republic of Lithuania is located in eastern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea and lies between Latvia and Russia. The first of the former Soviet republics to declare its independence, it restructured its economy and integrated itself into western European institutions like NATO and the EU and is now one of the growing economies in the European Union. Vilnius, the capital and largest city of Lithuania, was named by the European Union as the European Capital of Culture. A title of honor it will hold for a period of a year together with Linz.

Luxembourg

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, a grand duchy since 1815, is located in western Europe, sandwiched by France and Germany. The only Grand Duchy in the world, Luxembourg, was one of the founders of the European Economic Community, a precursor to the European Union. The country has a modified continental climate with mild winters and cool summers. Luxembourg's capital and largest city bears the same name, though in English it is officially Luxembourg City. Luxembourg is one of the wealthiest cities in the world having evolved into a banking center.

Malaysia
Malaysia, located in southeastern Asia, is a peninsula bordering Thailand and the northern part of the island of Borneo. The country holds a strategic area along the Strait of Malacca and the southern South China Sea. The economy was transformed and has been recognized as an industrialized nation in Asia. The climate is tropical with several monsoons annually. Kuala Lumpur, often referred to as KL by many travelers, is home to the Petronas Twin Towers. These magnificent structures once held the record for the tallest buildings made but has been surpassed, though tall twins in architecture is certainly a feat in itself.

Malta
The Republic of Malta, a southern European nation and a member of the European Union, lies in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily. It became a freight transshipment point, a financial center, and a tourist destination, since the mid 80's. It adopted the Euro currency in 2008. Its Mediterranean climate has mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers. Valletta, named after Jean Parisot de la Valette, a man who defeated the invading Ottomans in 1523. The grand architecture is a one of a kind sight to see. It was honored by UNESCO as a World Heritage site in 1980.

Mexico
The United Mexican States is found in Middle America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. It lies between Belize and the United States with borders to the North Pacific Ocean. It holds a strategic site on the southern border of the United States. It is believed to be the corn cradle of world, one of the globe's major grain crops. The climate varies from tropical to desert conditions. The country's capital and largest city, Mexico city, attained the title of being a global city in 2008. Its economy rivals the major economies of the world and has proven itself to be a powerful player in global economics.

Monaco
The Principality of Monaco is a western European sovereign city-state with borders to the Mediterranean Sea on the southern coast of France. Almost all of the areas of this second-smallest state in the world is urban. It is a major tourist destination well known for its many casinos, scenery, tourist facilities and many other recreational centers. The Mediterranean climate comes with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. Monaco city though not the largest city in the city-state, is the old city and capital of this small state. It is also known as the rock of Monaco. It is also the site of the palace.

Morocco
The Kingdom of Morocco, a northern African nation with borders in the North Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea lies between Algeria and the western Sahara. It has authority over a strategic location along Strait of Gibraltar. The reigning monarch is King Mohammed VI. The climate is Mediterranean though becomes more extreme in the interior. The capital city Rabat is home to many industries and because of this is also the place of large commuter towns. The city also has a unique spin on public transportation with its blue colored petit taxis.

Netherlands
The Kingdom of the Netherlands, a western European nation, has borders to the North Sea and bordered on opposite sides by Belgium and Germany. Its location at the openings of three major European rivers, the Rhine, the Maas or Meuse, and the Schelde give it a strategic edge in the region. It is an industrialized nation and it is also big in the agricultural industry. The climate is a temperate marine with cool summers and mild winters. Amsterdam, the capital and the largest city in the Netherlands, has over a hundred kilometers of canals. It is often referred to as the Venice of the north.

New Zealand

New Zealand is an island country of Oceania in the South Pacific Ocean to the southeast of Australia with two main islands the north and the south. The majority of the people in New Zealand are ethnically European and the local Maori people are a minority. The one of a kind blend of cultures and the isolation of the country may be a factor in the country's progressive views on the human aspects of life. The region has a temperate climate with sharp regional contrasts. Wellington, named in honor of Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington, is singled out as the southernmost national capital in the world.

Norway
The Kingdom of Norway can be found in northern Europe bordering the North Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. The nation holds a strategic location adjacent to sea lanes and air routes in the North Atlantic. The climate is temperate along coast, gets colder in the interior with increased precipitation and colder summers, it is notably rainy all year-round on west coast. It is one of the wealthiest nations due to its oil and gas deposits, it has one of the most extensive welfare systems in the world. Oslo, the capital and the largest city in Norway, is considered to be one of if not the most expensive cities in the globe.

Panama
The Republic of Panama, a Central American country has borders with both the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean. Holds a strategic land bridge connecting North and South America and controls the Panama Canal linking the North Atlantic Ocean via the Caribbean Sea with the North Pacific Ocean. It has a tropical maritime climate with hot, humid, cloudy conditions. Panama, a city with the same name as the country, is the capital and largest city. It has a modern feel to it with a dense skyline. It has been chosen by the retirement community as one of the best places to live in.

Peru
The Republic of Peru, a western South American nation with borders to the South Pacific Ocean, lies between Chile and Ecuador. It shares control of Lago Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake, with Bolivia. The climate varies from tropical in east to dry desert in west and temperate to frigid in the Andes. The country's capital and largest city is Lima, “the city of kings” as it was called back in the Spanish era. About a third of the entire population of the country reside in the Lima region. It is home to the Historic Center of Peru and it has been cited by UNESCO as a World Heritage site.

Philippines
The Republic of the Philippines is located in Southeastern Asia. It is an archipelago made up of 7,107 islands. It lies between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea. Its close proximity in relation to many of Southeast Asia's main water bodies like the South China Sea, Philippine Sea, Sulu Sea, Celebes Sea, and Luzon Strait gives it an advantage over other nations in the region. The country has a tropical marine climate and is regularly visited by monsoons. The City of Manila or simply Manila is home to one of the most beautiful bays in the world, Manila Bay, where views of the sunset are breathtaking.

Poland
The Republic of Poland, a member of NATO since 1999 and the European Union since 2004, is located in Central Europe to the east of Germany. Poland's evolution to a democratic, market-oriented country is almost realized and is actively engaged with Euro-Atlantic affairs, a turn of events largely influenced by the economic “shock therapy” back in the early 90's. Warsaw, the capital and largest Polish city, was given the name “phoenix city” because right after it was flattened in WWII the Poles valiantly resurrected the city from the ashes. The Historic Center of Warsaw has been a World Heritage site since 1980.

Portugal
The Portuguese Republic is a southwestern European nation bordering the North Atlantic Ocean to the west of Spain. Portugal is a founding member of NATO and joined the EU in 1986. The western sea approaches to the Strait of Gibraltar are advantageously occupied by the Azores and the Madeira Islands. It has a maritime temperate climate with cool, rainy conditions in the north and warmer, drier conditions in the south. The capital and largest city in Portugal is Lisbon. It is home to one of the most powerful economies of the Lisbon region, boasting of a GDP over a third of the entire nation.

Qatar

The State of Qatar is a Middle Eastern peninsula bordering the Persian Gulf and Saudi Arabia holding a strategic location in the central Persian Gulf in close proximity to major petroleum deposits. Because of the country's oil and natural gas revenues, the nation was able to rank in the top 5 of the countries with the highest GDPs per capita. The arid to mild climate has pleasant winters but very hot, humid summers. Its capital and largest city is Doha. It is in this region where an overwhelming number of people are drawn together, a large majority being non-native residents and the Qatari's themselves becoming the minority.

Romania
Romania is located in southeastern Europe with borders in the Black Sea lying between Bulgaria and Ukraine. It holds the most easily traversable route by land between the Balkans, Moldova, and Ukraine. The country became a member NATO in 2004 and the EU in 2007. The climate is temperate with cold, cloudy winters frequented by snowy, foggy conditions and sunny summers with frequent showers and thunderstorms. Bucharest, the capital and largest city, was given the name “little Paris of the east”. It is also the wealthiest among the country's cities.

Russia
The Russian Federation lies in Northern Asia with borders to the Arctic Ocean in between the European continent and the North Pacific Ocean. It is the largest country in the world in terms of size but in terms of the major sea lanes of the world it is in a disadvantageous position. It may be the biggest in terms of area but unfortunately much of the country lacks good soils and climates for agriculture. Moscow, the capital and largest city in the federation, is the place where the largest number of billionaires can be found. It is a powerful economic center billed as one of the most expensive cities.

Singapore

The Republic of Singapore located in southeastern Asia, it sits between Malaysia and Indonesia. Singapore got its name from "Singa Pura" or "Lion City" sometime during the 11th century. It is a focal point for Southeast Asian sea routes and its prosperity relied mainly on the Singapore River where the famous Merlion stands at its gate. Today it is one of the most progressive southeast Asian nation with one of the busiest ports. The capital of the country is the City of Singapore, it has a skyline rivaling most major cities in the world. It melds nature and the human concrete jungle wonderfully and is one of the cleanest countries in the world.

Slovakia
The Slovak Republic, a central European nation south of Poland, was once part of Czechoslovakia although, the Slovaks and Czechs peacefully separated and had their own independent states. Slovakia became a member of both NATO and the EU in 2004.The temperate climate of the country has cool summers and cold, cloudy, humid winters. The country is dominated by rugged mountains with many scenic lakes and valleys. Bratislava, the capital and largest city in the nation, has many medieval towers, grand palaces and modern architecture. One of the most well known is the Bratislava Castle.

Slovenia
The Republic of Slovenia is in central Europe in the eastern Alps bordering the Adriatic Sea. It lies between Austria and Croatia. Although it is a small country, this eastern Alpine country controls some of Europe's major transit routes. Slovenia joined both NATO and the EU in the spring of 2004. The country has a Mediterranean climate on the coast and a continental climate in the plateaus and valleys to the east with mild to hot summers and cold winters. The country's capital and largest city is Ljubljana, where the Ljubljana Castle is located dominating the city center on top of a hill.

South Africa
The Republic of South Africa, with 10 other official names, is located in Southern Africa. It sits at the southern tip of the continent of Africa. The country has numerous ethnic groups, hence the 11 official names for the country and the 11 official languages used. The climate is semiarid and subtropical along east coast with lots of sunny days and cool nights. Unlike many nations South Africans have three capital cities, Pretoria, Bloemfontein and Cape Town. That said, Pretoria is recognized to be the de facto national capital formerly named Pretoria Philadelphia (‘Pretoria of brotherly love’).

Spain

The Kingdom of Spain, a southwestern European country, borders the Bay of Biscay in the Mediterranean Sea, the North Atlantic Ocean and the Pyrenees Mountains to the southwest of France. Strategicly located along the approaches of the Strait of Gibraltar. Spain also controls a number of territories in northern Morocco including the enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla. The country has a temperate climate with clear, hot summers in interior but more moderate and cloudy along coast. Madrid, the capital and largest city in the country, is a major financial powerhouse and home to 3 of the of the largest companies in the world.

Sweden

The Kingdom of Sweden is a northern European nation found between Finland and Norway. It has a strategic location along the Danish Straits that link the Baltic and North Seas. Sweden is an icon of neutrality, remaining neutral in world war I and world war II and in almost 2 centuries the Swedish people have managed to maintain this stance. The climate is temperate in the south and subarctic in the north with cold, cloudy winters and cool, partly cloudy summers. In the capital and largest city Stockholm, one can see Drottingholm Palace, home to the Swedish Monarch, King Carl XVI Gustaf.

Switzerland
Swiss Confederation, founded in 1291, has evolved to the Switzerland that we know now. It is located in central Europe, to east of France and to the north of Italy. It is also a symbol of neutrality having never engaged in the 2 world wars that have ensued. Reluctant of joining the UN, it finally became a member in 2002, remaining to its commitment of neutrality. The temperate climate in the nation varies with altitude with cold, cloudy, rainy/snowy winters and cool to warm, cloudy, humid summers having occasional showers. Bern or Berne is the capital of the nation with its city center cited as a UNESCO world heritage site.

Taiwan
The Republic of China, commonly known as Taiwan and also known under the name Formosa or “beautiful island, is country with its status still in a process of change. Today there are nations who recognize it and there are those who do not but due to the Peoples Republic of China it has, instead of gaining recognition it is slowly loosing ground. The Taiwanese though enjoy a Maritime subtropical climate. In the capital and largest city Taipei, where the Taipei 101 can be found, is one of the global cities of the world engaged in the technology and manufacturing sectors.

Thailand
The Kingdom of Thailand, located in southeastern Asia, has borders on the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. It was established in the mid-14th century and until 1939 it was referred to as Siam. It controls the only land route from Asia to Malaysia and Singapore. The economic growth of the nation is largely due to its export and tourism industry. Bangkok, where many industries are headquartered, is the capital and largest city. It has gained the title of global city, composed not only of native Thais but also other ethnic groups making it quite cosmopolitan as well.

Turkey
The Republic of Turkey lies in two continents, southeastern Europe and southwestern Asia. It holds a strategic location in the Turkish Straits linking the Black and Aegean Seas. It became a member of NATO in 1956 and is working on being a member of the EU. In the far eastern portion of the country lies Mount Ararat, the legendary landing place of Noah's ark. The climate is temperate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, though harsher in the interior. Ankara is the city's capital, where the seat of government is located and all foreign embassies are found.

Ukraine
Ukraine, bordering the Black Sea, is located in eastern Europe. The country holds a strategic position at the crossroads between Europe and Asia. It is the second-largest country in Europe. Though it is not one of the best economies in Europe it is gaining ground in the information technology sector. It has a temperate continental climate. Kiev, the capital and the largest city in the country, is considered to be the cultural center of Eastern Europe. It is the center of the eastern orthodox church and the site of Saint Sophia Cathedral cited by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

United States

The United States of America, a northern American country bordering both the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Pacific Ocean with Canada to the north and Mexico to the south. Ranked 3rd in the world, both in terms of area and population. It has both the highest (Mt. McKinley) and the lowest point (Death Valley) in the continent. The climate is mostly temperate but tropical in Hawaii and Florida, arctic in Alaska, semiarid in the great plains west of the Mississippi River, and arid in the Great Basin of the southwest. Washington, D.C. is the capital of the USA as written under Article One of the United States Constitution.

United Kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a Western European nation, the territory comprising the UK include the northern one-sixth of the island of Ireland. The country lies near vital North Atlantic sea lanes and is only 35 km from France. They are linked together by a tunnel under the English Channel. It was the first ever country to become industrialized. London, the capital and largest city, is the country's financial core with several business institutions listed in the FTSE choosing to make London their home. The Tower of London and Palace of Westminster are just 2 of the World Heritage sites of the city.

Uruguay
The Oriental Republic of Uruguay is located in southern South America with borders on the South Atlantic Ocean. The country's terrain is mostly grassland, perfect for cattle. In league with the developed nations in the South American region, it is also one of the most progressive and forward thinking countries in the world. Evidenced by its almost non existent corruption, liberties on labor, same sex unions and one of the highest quality of life in the globe. Montevideo, the capital and largest city, was the host of the first FIFA world cup held in the year 1930.

Venezuela
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, one of three countries that emerged from Gran Colombia in 1830, is located in northern South America with borders on the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. Major sea and air routes linking North and South America are transited in the country. The world's highest waterfall is Angel Falls, it is in the Guiana Highlands. It has a tropical climate with hot, humid conditions but more moderate in highlands. Caracas, the capital and largest city, is the site of the Universidad Central de Venezuela a UNESCO monument.

Vietnam
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam, alongside China, Laos, and Cambodia, is located in southeastern Asia. The country extends to about 1,650 km from north to south and at the country's narrowest point it is only about 50 km across. It been largely agricultural but is steadily growing in the technology sector. The climate is tropical in the south and monsoonal in north with a hot, rainy season from May to September and a warm, dry season from October to March. The capital of the country is Hanoi, struggling but steadily moving forward by a stream of foreign trade.

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