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Dubai Tour

2009-10-25T07:16:00.000-07:00

- 3 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS

Itinerary Schedule
Home to sky scrapers, sand dunes and stunning shopping!
Uncover the dual face of the city.
Explore the new Dubai with its gleaming malls, luxury hotels and a thriving nightlife.
Then head towards the old quarter that gives you a window into the past with perfume souks, minarets and wind catchers.Sample the multi ethnic cuisine, go sightseeing, catch a performance by world famous DJs - Dubai will always have your hands full.

Hong Kong tour

2009-10-25T07:13:00.000-07:00

- 3 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS

Itinerary Schedule

Sample the distinctive natural beauty of Hong Kong, which offers a stylish trip featuring vibrant markets, stunning countryside, ancient heritage and a captivating culture. Add to this the fun of rubbing shoulders with the lovable and enchanting characters of Disney in the magical kingdom of Hong Kong Disneyland! From traditional architecture to tiny picturesque villages, let one of our Southeast Asia Travel Specialists plan your holiday to one of the most enthralling country of the region!

Thailand tour

2009-10-24T12:31:00.000-07:00

- 4NIGHTS / 5DAYS
Send Query Itinerary Schedule
Day 1 Bangkok - Pattaya On arrival at Bangkok, departure to Pattaya. Enjoy Spectacular Alcazar show in the evening.Day 2 Coral Island - Pattaya Enjoy Speed Boat Ride, Parasailing, Coral formations by Glass Bottom Boat and Swimming in the crystal clear blue waters of Pattaya.Day 3 Pattaya - Bangkok - City Tour Arrive at Bangkok. City tour includes the world's largest Buddha- 'Golden Buddha' also called Wat Traimit, followed by Wat Pho-a Principle Buddha, Reclining Buddha inside the Vihara Hall.Day 4 Safari World ExcursionFull day fun and excitement at Safari World, visit Marine Park, enjoy Orang Utan Boxing show, Sea Lion show, Bird show, Dolphin show and Spy War show. Explore wildlife like Giraffes, Zebras, Tigers, Lions and many more at Safari Park. Free time for shopping at Indra Square.Note: Show schedule is subject to change without prior announcement.Day 5 Departure from BangkokBoard the flight for your home town. Tour concludes.

Australian Language

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Sack: To dismiss from a job.
Salvo: Member of the Salvation Army.
Sandgroper: Resident of Western Australia; sand-burrowing desert insect.
Scallops: Fried potato cakes (Queensland and New South Wales), shellfish (elsewhere).
Scheme: System or method (no negative connotation).
School: Group of drinkers, each of whom buys a round.
Schooner: Large beer glass (New South Wales, South Australia).
Screamer: Noisy drunk.
Scrub: Can be the same as the bush or it can mean areas in the country without many trees.
Sea wasp: Deadly box jellyfish.
Sealed road: Surfaced road.
See you in the soup: See you around.
Semitrailer: Articulated truck.
Septic: Disparaging term for an American ('septic tank' rhymes with 'Yank').
Session: Lengthy period of heavy drinking.
Sheila: Female or woman.
Shellacking: Complete defeat.
She'll be right!: Everything will be fine!
Shivoo: Rowdy party (archaic).
Shonky: Unreliable.
Shoot Through: To leave or disappear in a hurry.
Shout: Pay for someone else, particularly a round of drinks.
Shove off!: Go away!
Shirty: To get upset or angry.
Sickie: Day off work ill, or malingering.
Silk shirt on a pig: Something wasted.
Sink the boot: Go in hard.
Skint: Broke.
Skite: To boast.
Slab: 24 cans (tinnies) of beer, shrink-wrapped as a unit.
Slog: Hard work.
Smoko: Smoke or tea break.
Snag: Sausage.
Sport: More general way to refer to someone rather than a mate.
Spunky: Good-looking, attractive as in 'what a spunk'.
Square off: Apologise and make reparations.
Square up: Prepare to fight (as in boxing).
Squatter: Large landowner who originally occupied land as a tenant of the government.
Squattocracy: Australian 'old money' folk, who made their fortunes by being first on the scene and grabbing the land.
Station: Large farm or ranch.
Sticky beak: Nosy person.
Stinger: Deadly box jellyfish.
Strewth!: It's the truth! An exclamation, often of surprise.
Strides: Daks, trousers.
Strine: Australian slang ('Australian' spoken in strine).
Stubby: 375 ml bottle of beer.
Sunbake: Sunbathe.
Surfy: Surfing fanatic.
Swag: Canvas-covered bedroll used in the outback.
Swagman: Vagabond, rural tramp.
Swimmers: Swimming costume (Queensland, Victoria).

Take away food: Take-out food.
Tall poppies: Achievers, often a disparaging term.
Tariff: Rate.
Taswegian: Resident of Tasmania (patterned after 'Norwegian').
Tea: evening meal.
Technicolour yawn: Vomit.
Tee up: Organise or arrange.
Telly: The television.
Thingo: Thing, whatchamacallit, whomajigger, hooza meebob, doo velacki, thingamajig.
This arvo: This afternoon.
Thongs: Rubber sandals, flip-flops
Tinny: Can of beer. Also a small aluminium fishing dinghy (Northern Territory).
Togs: Swimming costume (Queensland, Victoria).
Too right!: Absolutely!
Top End: Northern part of the Northern Territory.
Top Ender: Resident of the Northern Territory.
Trucky: Truck driver.
True blue: Dinkum.
Tucker: Food. Australian schools call their canteens a 'tuckshop'.
Twit: Fool or idiot.
Two-pot screamer: Someone who can't hold his liquor.
Two-up: Traditional Australian heads/tails gambling game, played with 2 coins.
Tyre: Australian and British spelling of 'tire'.

Underdaks: Underwear.
Uni: University.
Up a gumtree: In a quandary.
Up north: New South Wales and Queensland, according to someone in Victoria.
Ute: Utility truck or vehicle.

Vee-dub: Volkswagon car.
Vegemite: Popular vegetable extract used as sandwich spread.
Velvet: Highly profitable or advantageous.

Waffle: Nonsense.
Wag: To skip school or work.
Walkabout: Lengthy walk away from it all.
Wallaby track, on the: To wander from place to place in search of work (archaic).
Waltz Matilda: To carry a swag.
Weatherboard: Wooden house.
Wet, the: Rainy season in northern Australia.
West Island: Australia, to a New Zealander.
Wharfie: Dockworker.
Whinge: Complain and carry on unnecessarily.
Whomajigger: Term for person or thing whose actual name one can't remember.
Willy-nilly: Small dust twister. Also, without thought.
Wobbly: Disturbing, unpredictable behaviour, as in 'throw a wobbly'.
Woomera: Stick used by Aborigines to throw spears.
Wowser: Spoilsport or puritan.

XXXX: Fourex, a favorite brand of Queensland beer.

Yabbie: Small freshwater crayfish.
Yahoo: Noisy and unruly person.
Yahooing: Boisterous behaviour.
Yakka, yakker: Hard work, an Aboriginal term
Yank: American.
Yankee shout: A round of drinks in which everyone pays his own. Yank tank: An American car.
Yobbo: Uncouth, aggressive person.
Yonks: Ages, a long time.
Youse: Plural of you (by the grammatically challenged).

Zebra crossing: Broad-striped pedestrian roadway crossing.
Zed: Australian and British pronunciation of 'Z'.
Zeds: Pertaining to sleep (zzz).

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Australian Language

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Kafuffle: Argument.
Kanga or kangaroo: Shoe.
Keen as mustard: Enthusiastic.
Kelpie: Sheep dog or cattle dog.
Kerb: Alternative Australian and British spelling of 'curb'.
Kerbside quiche: Vomit.
Kick: To share or join in.
Kick-in: to provide your share. The pot (kitty) is called the 'kick'.
Kip: Sleep or nap.
Kiwi: New Zealander.
Knackers: Testicles (also love spuds, nuts, nads).
Knock: To criticise.
Knocker: One who criticises.
Kombi: Multi-purpose van-like vehicle, often modified so the back seats were folded down to get a mattress in the back.
Koori: Aborigine (mostly south of the Murray River).

Lair: Layabout, hooligan.
Lairise: To behave in a vulgar, flamboyant manner.
Lamb-brained: Stupid.
Lamington: Sponge cake cut into squares, covered in chocolate and coconut.
Larrikin: Ruffian or hoodlum.
Lay-by: To put a deposit on an article so a shop will hold it.
Licensed: Legally permitted to sell alcoholic drinks.
Like a bandicoot on a burnt ridge: Lonely and vulnerable.
Liquid laugh: Vomit.
Lob: Arrive.
Lollies: Candy or sweets.
Lolly: Money.
Loo: Lavatory or toilet.
Lot: The whole thing.
Lurk: Scheme (no negative connotation).

Ma Stater: Resident of New South Wales.
Mad: Crazy (seldom means anger).
Mallee: Remote bushland of Victoria.
Manchester: Household linen.
Mate: This usually means a friend but it can be used to talk about or to anyone - even a total stranger.
Matey with: Familiar or friendly with.
Matilda: The belongings of a swagman, wrapped in a blanket or bedroll.
Middy: 285 ml beer glass (New South Wales).
Milk bar: Corner general store.
Milko: Milkman.
Mob: Group of person or things (not necessarily unruly).
Mozzie: Mosquito.
Mug: Either a fool or your face.

Naff: Ridiculous, useless.
Nana: Banana.
Nark: Spoilsport.
Narked: Annoyed.
Neddies: Horses.
Never-never: Desert region far away in the outback.
Nick: To steal.
Nick out: Go somewhere for short period of time.
Nit: Fool or idiot.
No hoper: Hopeless case.
No shortage of oscar: To be flush with money.
No worries!: Everything will be fine!
Noise off: Speak loudly.
North Island: Mainland Australia, according to someone in Tasmania.
Northern summer: Summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
Nulla-nulla: Wooden club used by Aborigines.
Num-nums: Tasty food.

Ocker: Uncultivated or boorish Australian.
Off-sider: Assistant or partner.
Oil: Information.
On a good lurk: To have a good job.
OS: Overseas.
Outback: The bush, or uncivilised uninhabited region.
Oy!: An ocker's call; hey!
Owyergoin: How are you going? Often used with 'G'day' and 'Mate'.
OYO: On your own (flat or apartment).
Oz: Australia, as in Oz-tralia.

Australia Language

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Packed out: Filled to capacity.
Packet: Large some of money, an envelope.
Paddock: Field or meadow.
Pally: On friendly terms with.
Paper yabber: Letter.
Parcel: Package.
Pastoralist: Large-scale grazier.
Pavement pizza: Vomit.
Pavlova: Traditional Australian meringue and cream dessert, names after Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova.
Pearler: Excellent.
Perve: To gaze with lust, purview.
Pester: Annoy or bother someone.
Petrol: Gasoline.
Piffle: Nonsense.
Pinch: To arrest.
Pineapple, rough end of: Stick, sharp end of; misfortune.
Piss: Alcohol, usually beer.
Piss turn, **** up: Boozy party.
Piss weak: No good, gutless.
Pissed: Drunk.
Pissed off: Annoyed.
Pivot on: Consider.
Plant the foot (to the floorboards): Drive fast.
Plonk: Cheap wine (contemptuous contraction of 'vin blanc').
Poddy dodger: Cattle rustler. Poddy calves are milk-fed but not by a cow.
Poker machine, pokies: Slot machine or fruit machine but with playing card pips. Found in clubs mainly in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.
Pom or Pommy: English person.
Poofter: Homosexual.
Possie: Position.
Postie: Postman.
Pot: 285 ml glass of beer (Victoria and Queensland).
Prang: Accident or crash.
Proprietary (Pty.): Company (Co.).
Pub: Any hotel. A favourite meeting place of many Australians.
Push: Group or gang of people, such as shearers.
Putt-putt: Any small vehicle.

Q: Thank you (mumbled).
QANTAS: Acronym for Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Service.
Quack: Doctor, especially if not very good.
Quick smart: In a hurry.
Quids: A lot of money.

Rainbow sneeze: Vomit.
Rapt: Delighted, enraptured.
Ratbag: Someone who does not behave properly.
Raw Prawn: A lie or a con job.
Razoo: Fictitious coin, as 'I haven't a brass razoo'.
Reckon!: You bet! Absolutely!
Rego: Registration, as in car rego.
Ridgy-didge: Original, genuine.
Ringer: Fast sheep shearer.
Ripper: Good.
Road train: Multi-trailered semi truck. Legal only in Northern Territory.
Roo: Kangaroo.
Roo bar: Metal rod on front of vehicles to protect against kangaroo strikes.
Root: Have sexual intercourse.
Rooted: Tired.
Ropable: Very ill-tempered or angry.
RS: Lousy (rat shit).
Rubbish: To tease, as in 'to rubbish'.
Rug up: Dress for warmth.

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Australian Language

2009-10-22T08:27:00.000-07:00

Earbash: Non-stop talk.
Eastern states: The rest of Australia, according to someone in Western Australia.
Enzedder: New Zealander.
Esky: Large insulated box for keeping beer etc. cold, (short for Eskimo box).
Evo: Evening.

Fair crack of the whip!: Fair go!
Fair dinkum: Genuine or honest.
Fair go: Give some a chance or an opportunity to do something.
Financial: To be flush with cash.
FJ: Most revered Holden car.
Flake: Shark meat, used in fish and chips.
Flaming: All-purpose intensifying adjective.
Flat out: As fast as possible.
Floater: Meat pie floating in pea soup, viewed by Australians either as a great delicacy or as a great emetic.
Flog: Sell; steal.
Fossick: To hunt for gemstones.
From arsehole to breakfast: All over the place.
Furphy: A rumour or a false story.

Galah: Noisy parrot, thus noisy idiot.
Game: Brave.
Gander: Have a look.
Gaol: Australian and British variant spelling of 'jail'.
Garbo: Garbage collector.
G'day: A greeting. It is the Aussie way of saying good day.
Gibber or gibby: Aboriginal word for stony desert.
Give it away: Give up.
Going 'troppo': Going tropical; laid-back and fun-loving; insane.
Good oil: Accurate information.
Good possie: Advantageous position.
Good on ya!: Well done!
Grazier: Large-scale sheep or cattle farmer.
Grizzle: To complain.
Grog: General term for alcohol.
Grouse: Very good, unreal.
Gum Sucker: Resident of Victoria.
Gumtree: Eucalyptus.
Gutzer: Some plans don't work out or to have an accident (to come a gutzer).

Hire: To rent, as 'to hire a car'.
His nibs: The boss.
Homestead: Residance of a station (ranch or farm) owner or manager.
Hooley: Wild party.
Hoon: Idiot, hooligan, yahoo.
Hooly-Dooly: An expression of surprise.
Hotel: Sometimes means only a pub.
How are ya?: Standard greeting.
HQ: Second most revered Holden car.
Hump: To carry.

Icy-pole: Frozen lolly water or ice cream on a stick.
Identity: Celebrity.
In full feather: In fine health.
In yer boot!: An expression of disagreement (archaic).
It's a goer: Something that will definitely occur.

Jack-in-the-box: Person who can't sit still.
Jackaroo or Jillaroo: Trainee on a cattle station (ranch or farm).
Jingoes!: Exclamation of wonder.
Jocks: Men's or boys' underpants.
Joe Bloggs: The average citizen.
Joey: Baby kangaroo, still in the pouch.
Journo: Journalist.
Jumbuck: Sheep.
Jumped-up: Full of self-importance; arrogant.

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Australian Language

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Caaarn!: Traditional rallying cry at football games (contraction of 'Come on!').
Camp oven: Large, cast-iron pot with a lid, for cooking on an open fire.
Captain Cook: To have a look.
Cask: Wine box.
Chiko roll: Australian junk food.
Chook: Chicken.
Chuck: Chuck has a few meanings. It can mean to throw or to put in.
Chuck a U-ey: Make a U-turn.
Chunder: Vomit, drive the porcelain bus, kerbside quiche, pavement pizza, liquid laugh, rainbow sneeze, technicolour yawn.
Cleanskin: Unbranded cattle.
Clobber: Clothes; to hit.
Cobber: Mate (archaic).
Cocky: Small-scale farmer.
Come good: Turn out all right.
Compo: Compensation, such as workers' compensation.
Conk: To hit someone (archaic).
Cooee: Bush greeting.
Coolabah: Type of box eucalyptus tree.
Corroboree: Aboriginal meeting, with ceremonial dancing.
Corroboree is also a ballet by Australian composer John Antill (1904-1986).
Counter meal, countery: Pub meal.
Cow: Also means anything that is difficult.
Cow cocky: Small-scale cattle farmer.
Cozzie: Swimming costume (New South Wales).
Crook: Ill, badly made, substandard.
Crow Eater: Resident of South Australia.
Cut lunch: Sandwiches.

Dag, daggy: Dirty lump of wool at the back end of a sheep, also an affectionate or mildly abusive term for a socially inept person.
Daks: Trousers.
Damper: Bush loaf made from flour and water cooked in a camp oven.
Dead horse: Tomato sauce.
Deli: Delicatessen. Milk bar in South Australia and Western Australia.
Dijeridu: Cylindrical musical instrument played usually by Aboriginal men.
Dill: Idiot.
Dillybag: Small bag to carry things.
Dinkie die: The whole truth.
Dinkum, fair dinkum: Genuine or honest.
Divvy van: Police divisional van.
Do your nana: Lose your rag, spit the dummy, lose your temper.
Dob In: To tell (an authority) on someone.
Donk: Car or boat engine.
Don't come the raw prawn: Don't try to fool me.
Down south: The rest of Australia, according to someone north of Brisbane, Queensland.
Drive the porcelain bus: Vomit.
Dry, the: Dry season in the north.
Drongo: Worthless or stupid person.
Duco: Car paint.
Dunny: Outdoor lavatory.
Dunny budgies: Blow flies.
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Australian Language

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Blowies: Blow flies.
Bludge: Not doing anything or getting things from others.
Bludger: Lazy person.
Blue: A fight.
Bluey: A swag; or the nickname of someone with red hair.
Bonzer: Great, ripper.
Boomer: Very large; a particularly large male kangaroo.
Boomerang: Curved flat wooden instrument used by Aborigines for hunting. If your boomerang returns, it means you MISSED!
Booze: Alcohol, usually beer.
Booze bus: Police van used for random breath testing for alcohol.
Bottle shop: Liquor shop.
Buckley's: No chance at all.
Bug (Moreton Bay bug): Small crab.
Bullamanka: Imaginary place even beyond back of Bourke, way beyond the black stump.
Bull dust: Fine and sometimes deep dust on outback roads. And a polite version of bullshit. Bunyip: Mythical bush spirit, mainly associated with rivers, with an overtone of cuteness.
Burl: Have a try, as in 'give it a burl'.
Bush: Somewhere in the country or away from the city. Go bush means go back to the land. Bushbash: Force one's way through pathless bush.
Bushranger: Outlaw, analogous to the outlaws of the American Wild West (some goodies, some baddies).
Bush tucker: Native foods, usually in the outback.
Butcher's: To look. Rhyming slang from 'butcher's hook'.
BYO: Bring Your Own (booze to a restaurant, meat to a barbecue, etc.)

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Languages

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Most obvious in Australian speech are the 'I' sound for 'A' and 'Ah' for 'R'. These can best be illustrated with examples of pronunciations such as 'egg nishner' = 'air conditioner', 'G'dye, myte' = 'Good day, mate', 'Strine' = 'Australian', or 'Wyne chevva cold share' = 'Why don't you have a cold shower.' (American English has some similar examples, as in the phrase 'Jeet jet?' = 'Did you eat yet?') In general, the differences in Australian English are more amusing than irritating, despite the occasional confusion that may result. Give it a burl!

Act: Pretending to be something you're not.

Aggro: Aggressive.

Alf: Stupid person. Amber or Amber

fluid: Beer.

Apple Eater: Resident of Tasmania.

Arvo: Afternoon.

Aussie (pronounced 'Ozzie'): Australian.

Avagoyermug: Traditional rallying call, often heard at cricket matches (contraction of 'Have a go, you mug!')

Award wage: Minimum pay rate.

Back of beyond: Far away in the outback.

Back of Bourke: The middle of nowhere.

Bag: Lady who is not particularly pleasant.

Bail out: Leave.

Bail up: Hold up, rob, earbash.

Banana Bender: Resident of Queensland.

Barbie (Barbecue): Like a cook out. Many people get together for a 'Barbie' in the warmer months. They are usually BYO (Bring your own) meat and drinks.

Barney: Fight or scuffle.

Barrack: To cheer on a team at a sporting event. *******: General form of address which can mean practically anything from highest praise ('a good *******') to worst insult ('a rotten *******'). When in doubt, don't use it. Bathers: Swimming costume (Victoria and South Australia).

Battler: Hard trier, struggler.

Beaut, beauty, bewdie: Very good. Excellent.

Belt up!: Shut up!

Berko: Angry.

Bible basher: Minister, or any proselytising Christian.

Bickie: Dollar.

Big mobs: Large amount, heaps.

Bikies: Motorcyclists.

Billabong: Water hole in a dry riverbed, or more correctly an ox-bow bend cut off in the dry season by receding waters.

Billy: Used for making tea in, usually over a campfire. The best billies are the old ones, which make better tea.

Bitumen: Surfaced road.

Black Stump: Out towards the horizon. A long way away.

Block: Block has a few meanings but the more Aussie one is your head.

Bloke: Person, usually a male.

Bloody: All-purpose intensifying adjective.

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Universities in Australia

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Australian Catholic University
Australian Correspondence Schools
Australian Defence Force Academy
Australian Lutheran College
Australian Maritime College
Australian National University
Avondale College
Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education
Blue Mountains Hotel School
Bond University
Central Queensland University
Charles Darwin University
Charles Sturt University
Curtin University of Technology
Deakin University
Edith Cowan University
Flinders University of South Australia
Griffith University
Holmes Institute
Institute Of Technology, Australia
International College of Tourism and Hotel Management
James Cook University of North Queensland
La Trobe University
Macquarie University
Marcus Oldham College
Monash University
Murdoch University
Queensland University of Technology
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Southern Cross University
Swinburne University of Technology
University of Adelaide
University of Ballarat
University of Canberra
University of Melbourne
University of Newcastle
University of New England
University of New South Wales
University of Notre Dame Australia
University of Queensland
University of South Australia
University of Southern Queensland
University of Sydney
University of Tasmania
University of Technology Sydney
University of the Sunshine Coast
University of Western Australia
University of Western Sydney
University of Wollongong
Victoria University

Universities in Italy

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1. Abdus Salam international centre for theoretical physics 2. Basilicata University Potenza 3. Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome 4. Catholic University of the Sacred Heart 5. Dutch University Institute for Art History (DUIA) 6. European School of Economics 7. European University Institute 8. Fondazione Sacro Cuore 9. Free International University of Social Studies 10. Free University Institute "Carlo Cattaneo" 11. Free University "Maria Santissima Assunta" 12. Free University of Bozen 13. Higher School of University and Advanced Studies Pisa 14. International Higher School for Advanced Studies Trieste 15. Istituto Universitario di Studi Superiori 16. John Cabot University 17. Johns Hopkins University, SAIS Bologna Center 18. Link Campus University of Malta 19. NABA - Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, Milan 20. Polytechnic Institute of Bari 21. Polytechnic Institute of Milan 22. Polytechnic Institute of Turin 23. Pontifica Università Gregoriana 24. Pontificia Università Lateranense 25. Pontificia Università S. Tommaso 26. Pontificio Ateneo Antonianum 27. Pontificio Istituto Orientale 28. School of Education Pisa 29. Second University of Naples 30. Third University of Rome 31. Università Bocconi 32. Università Pontificia Salesiana 33. University Institute of Architecture Venice 34. University Institute of Modern Languages 35. University Institute of Naval Studies 36. University Institute of Oriental Studies 37. University Institute of Teacher Training "Suor Orsola Benincasa" 38. University of Ancona 39. University of Aquila 40. University of Bari 41. University of Bergamo 42. University of Bologna 43. University of Brescia 44. University of Cagliari 45. University of Calabria 46. University of Camerino 47. University of Cassino 48. University of Catania 49. University of Chieti 50. University of Commerce Luigi Bocconi 51. University of Ferrara 52. University of Florence 53. University of Foggia 54. University of Gastronomic Sciences 55. University of Genoa 56. University of Insubria 57. University of Italian Studies for Foreigners of Perugia 58. University of Italian Studies for Foreigners of Siena 59. University of Lecce 60. University of Macerata 61. University of Messina 62. University of Milan 63. University of Milan - Bicocca 64. University of Modena 65. University of Molise 66. University of Naples Federico II 67. University of Padua 68. University of Palermo 69. University of Parma 70. University of Pavia 71. University of Perugia 72. University of Pisa 73. University of Reggio Calabria 74. University of Roma "La Sapienza" 75. University of Roma "Tor Vergata" 76. University of Salerno 77. University of Sannio 78. University of Sassari 79. University of Siena 80. University of Teramo 81. University of Trento 82. University of Trieste 83. University of Turin 84. University of Udine 85. University of Urbino 86. University of Venice 87. University of Verona 88. Viterbo State University 89. Yorker International University, Milano

Universities in Italy

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Work permits-qualifications

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Qualifications : The foreign-national concerned must posses the relevant qualifications, skills or experience that are required for the employment. Work Permit Fees The fees for a Work Permit, which must be paid by the applicant, are as follows: New - €500 - Period up to 6 months New - €1,000 - Period from 6 months to 2 years Renewal - €1,500 - Period up to 3 years Unlimited - No Fee - Renewed indefinitely (after 5 years) If you are a foreign national who fulfills all of the above criteria, but you are already working in Ireland with an existing work Permit . You can continue to work under your existing permit - but at renewal , the new arrangements will apply. Changing Employer If this is your first work permit in Ireland then (apart from in exceptional circumstances) you are normally expected to stay with your initial employer for a period of 12 months, but then you may move employer provided that a new application for a work permit is made and that a labour market needs test has been undertaken. Can my Spouse and Dependants work? Yes once they are legally resident in the State on the basis of being your Spouse or Dependant they are free to seek employment and to apply for a Spousal/Dependant work permit.Useful Address: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Room 105, Davitt House, 65a Adelaide Road, Dublin 2 (telephone 6313308 or 6313333); Ineligible Job Categories for Work Permits All Clerical and Administrative Positions All General Operatives/Labourers All Operator and Production All retail sales vacancies and sales representatives, All drivers (excluding HGV) Nursery / Crèche Workers , Child Minders / Nannys All 'Hotel Tourism and Catering' except chefs Bookbinder, Bricklayer, Cabinet Maker, Carpenter / Joiner , Carton Maker, Fitter - Construction Plant, Electrician, Instrumentation Craftsperson ,Tiler - Floor / Wall, Mechanic - Heavy Vehicles, Instrumentation Craftsperson Metal Fabricator, Mechanic - Motor, Painter And Decorator, Plumber, Printer. Engineer - Refrigeration Sheet Metal Worker , Tool Maker, Vehicle Body Repairer, Machinist – Wood, Plasterers and Welders

Work permits

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Work Permits can be granted for some occupations wth a salary of €30,000 or more where Green Card Permits are not available and, in very limited circumstances, in the salary range below €30,000. A Work Permit is an employment permit issued to an employee, which permits them to work in Ireland for an employer - but only in the occupation specified on the permit. Work Permits are valid for an initial period of two years and can then be renewed for a further three years. After five years, the work permit can be renewed indefinitely.
Either the employee or the employer can apply for a Work Permit.
Occupations - There are two categories of application based on salary level.
(i) Firstly, where the annual salary (excluding bonuses) on offer is €30,000 or more the Work Permit can be considered for occupations other than those which are contrary to the public interest.
(ii) Secondly, Work Permits will only be considered for a very limited number of occupations below an annual salary of €30,000.Notwithstanding the above, work permits will not be considered for any of the job categories specified on the ineligible list for work permits shown below.

Labour Market Needs Test : A vacancy, in respect of which an application for a work permit is being made, must be advertised with the FÁS/EURES employment network and additionally in local and national newspapers, for three days, to ensure that, in the first instance a national of the EEA or Switzerland, or in the second instance a national of Bulgaria or Romania, cannot be found to fill the vacancy. Evidence that this has been done must be included with the application.

Student visa eligibility

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Visa Eligibility
In Ireland, immigration for candidates wishing to apply for an Irish student visa requires that the following criteria be met.
A letter of acceptance must be provided demonstrating that an applicant has been offered a place on a full time course of study at a recognised Irish educational institution. The course must involve at least fifteen hours of study per week.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate evidence of enough funds to support themselves and any dependents joining them in the country.
It must be shown that the course fees have been paid in full.
Private medical insurance must be arranged and documentary evidence of this must be provided.
It must be the candidate's demonstrable intention to return to their own country at the end of their period of study.
In addition, although English is described in the Irish constitution as the second official language, the first being Irish Gaelic, it is nonetheless spoken far more widely and is the primary language in which tuition will be given.
As a result, candidates applying for an Irish study visa must be able to show proficiency in the English language to a sufficient degree to allow them to successfully pursue the course.
Working
Successful applicants in possession of an Irish study permit are permitted to work in Ireland part time in order to supplement their income. Students may work part-time up to a maximum of 20 hours per week.

Additional Information

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Additional Information - The Graduate Scheme:
In Ireland, student visas are accompanied by the Graduate Scheme, which allows those candidates who successfully obtain a degree form a tertiary educational institution in Ireland to extend their stay by an additional six months.
Applicants may approach the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service to obtain this extended grant of which the crucial benefit is the ability to seek and undertake employment.
If a candidate successfully finds an appropriate position, they may be able to apply to live and work in Ireland under an Irish work permit or by applying for an Irish Green Card.

Ireland Visa Information

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Ireland Visa Information States whose citizens require a transit visa to enter IrelandAfghanistan GhanaAlbania IranBulgaria IraqCuba LebanonDemocratic Republic Of Congo MoldovaEthiopia NigeriaEritrea RomaniaFederal Republic of Yugoslavia SomaliaSerbia and Montenegro Sri LankaZimbabwe
States whose citizens do not require an Irish visaAndorra Guatemala NicaraguaAntigua & Barbuda Guyana NorwayArgentina Honduras Panama PolandAustralia Hong Kong PortugalBahamas Hungary Saint Kitts & NevisBarbados Iceland Saint LuciaBelgium Israel Saint Vincent & the GrenadinesBelize Italy San MarinoBolivia Japan SeychellesBotswana Kiribati SingaporeBrazil Latvia Slovak RepublicBrunei Lesotho SloveniaCanada Liechtenstein Solomon IslandsChile Lithuania South AfricaCosta Rica Luxembourg South KoreaCroatia Macao SpainCyprus SwazilandCzech Republic Malawi SwedenDenmark Malaysia SwitzerlandDominica Maldives TongaEstonia Malta TrinidadFiji Mauritius United States of AmericaFinland Mexico United Kingdom & ColoniesFrance Monaco UruguayGermany Nauru VanuatuGreece Netherlands Vatican CityGrenada New Zealand VenezuelaWestern Samoa

ireland Student Visa

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ireland Student Visa
Applying for an Irish student visa allows a foreign national the opportunity to immigrate to Ireland on a temporary basis in order to undertake a course of study in the country.
Studying in Ireland is an increasingly popular option for undergraduates across the world; Ireland offers a long history of excellence in learning with nine universities, fourteen institutes of technology and a host of other educational establishments.
Immigration to Ireland has grown significantly in recent years due in part to a comparatively liberal immigration policy coupled with the high quality of life which can be obtained in the country.

Visa Benefits
In Ireland, study visas allow their holders to live and work in Ireland for as long as they need to complete their course.
In Ireland, visas of this kind are issued as either a "C visa" for those applicants whose courses will last less than three months or "D visas" for those who wish to study in Ireland for longer than three months.
Whilst in Ireland, study visa status is not in its own right a route to permanent settlement in Ireland, the Graduate Programme will in some circumstance enable students to switch to an Irish work visa.
This may, in time, lead to the opportunity to apply for permanent residence and naturalisation as an Irish citizen.
Ireland also permits foreign nationals studying in the country to undertake a limited amount of work in order to help support themselves and any dependents.

Religion

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.About 94% of the people of Ireland are Roman Catholics, and less than 4% are Protestants. Protestant groups include the Church of Ireland (Anglican) and the Presbyterian and Methodist denominations. Freedom of worship is guaranteed by the constitution. Almost all the people speak English, and about one-fourth also speak Irish, a Gaelic language that is the traditional tongue of Ireland. Irish is spoken as the vernacular by a relatively small number of people, however, mostly in areas of the west. The constitution provides for both Irish and English as official languages

Education

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rish influence on Western education began 14 centuries ago. From the 6th to the 8th century, when western Europe was largely illiterate, nearly 1000 Irish missionaries traveled to England and the Continent to teach Christianity. During the early Middle Ages, Irish missionaries founded monasteries that achieved extensive cultural influence; the monastery at Sankt Gallen (Saint Gall), Switzerland, is especially famous for its contributions to education and literature. Classical studies flowered in ancient Ireland. Distinctive also at the time were the bardic schools of writers and other learned men who traveled from town to town, teaching their arts to students. The bardic schools, an important part of Irish education, were suppressed in the 16th century by Henry VIII, king of England. University education in Ireland began with the founding of the University of Dublin, or Trinity College, in 1592. The National University of Ireland, established in 1908 in Dublin, has constituent university colleges in Cork, Dublin, and Galway; another leading college is Saint Patrick's College (1795), in Maynooth, affiliated with the National University. The Irish language has been taught in all government-subsidized schools since 1922, but fewer than 10,000 pupils speak it as their first language. Ireland has a free public school system, with attendance compulsory for all children between 6 and 15 years of age. In the late 1980s some 574,000 pupils were enrolled annually in about 3440 elementary schools. Secondary schools, primarily operated by religious orders and largely subsidized by the state, numbered nearly 600, with an annual enrollment of approximately 234,000. Yearly enrollment at universities and colleges totaled about 59,500. Ireland also has several state-subsidized training colleges, various technical colleges in the larger communities, and a network of winter classes that provide agricultural instruction for rural inhabitants.

Geography

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Ireland, Republic of (Gaelic Éire), republic comprising about five-sixths of the island of Ireland. the country consists of the provinces of Leinster, Munster, and Connaught (Connacht) and part of the province of Ulster. the rest of Ulster, which occupies the northeastern part of the island, constitutes Northern Ireland, a constituent part of Great Britain. the republic has a total area of 70,283 sq km (27,136 sq mi).

How to fix wet cell phones.

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Question :How to fix wet cell phones ?

Answer : Immediately remove the phone from the water surface.if the water is salty ,rinse it again in fresh water (as salt tends to get crystallized inside
Then remove the battery at once and as it save the power circuits if they are not attached to the pwoer source when it is wet.
Remove your sim card along with the battery too.
Then quickly shake the phone so that water drops are removed and wipe it clean both inside and outside with a tissue ,you need to be sure whether you have covered all the areas where the water is present.Use a vaccum hose from a distance ,it will draw out any moisture from areas you cant reach.DO not use a dryer or use the vaccum hose close to the mobile as it might damage the phone
Then remove the phone and let it sit on a paper tissue.
No moisture should appear on the towel after 4-6 hours. If it does, you need to repeat the same process .After 24 hrs test it with the battery, If that doesn't work, try it with the charger. If it works with a charger, you just need a new battery.
If all else fails, take the phone to the manufacturer and tell them what happened. They will know anyways because there are indicators inside the cell phone that tell when the phone has been wet. The manufacturer should be able to fix the phone for a fee.

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Question: My handset shows full signal but goes straight to answerphone - Why?

Answer : There are a few popular reasons why this happens

a)the handset might be running on an old version software or might have a software problem so it needs to be upgraded with the latest version avaliable on the manufacturer's website

b)Another reason being that of the signals ,the network provider might be having some issues with the signals.it may also be for the reason that during peak times the network might be busy .So there is nothing to worry about in such case.

Random messages being sent from my mobile

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Question: My Bluetooth handset keeps sending out text messages every now and then without my knowledge or even wihtout me touching my mobile.what has happened to my mobile

Answer: Well i can be pretty sure that you handset has been affected with virus.there many virus to name but the reason for getting it could be only your carelessness without checking who is sending messages,you might have accepted them.
To remove this virus go to the inbox or sentbox where the virus message is and delete it.then go to the settings and reset the mobile settings .and also format your memory card before you reset the settings.it is not covered in the warranty of the handset so you need to have it done by paying a little amount.
In order to avoid such problems ensure not to accept unknown messages.

Blue jacking ? what is dat ?

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Question: I have heard of Bluetooth but What is Blue-Jacking?

Answer: Usually people using mobile phones which have bluetooth tend to forget or switch it on automatically and there is a possiblity that unknown people send out random pictures or messages (generally containing a virus) to random phones.
Without knowing where the message is sent from ,If you accept it there is then the chance that this message you receive will add a virus onto your handset.
So kindly do not accept Bluetooth messages from any unknown sources to avoid receiving unwanted virus's. It is also advisable to 'hide your handsets visibility' always so that other devices do not see your handset. This option can be usually found under 'Bluetooth' in your main menu settings of your mobile handset.

Battery problem

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Q: My battery does not last very long! and sometimes it powers down automatically during conversations - Is the battery faulty?

Answers: It could be that your battery is faulty, or that there is a fault with the handset that is causing the battery to power down faster than normal.it is to test the battery and perform a check on the handset to diagnose the problem by a technician. To have the battery tested and/or the phone repaired please pop into one of the service centres
Note : If you are using Nokia handset they offer a 6-month warranty on all batteries if they are proven to be faulty and are accompanied by a proof of purchase. other manufacturers have different warranties.

Keypad

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Question : My keypad does not work, or is very slow- How can I fix this?

Answer: The problem may well be the keymat, which usually gets torn or loses its hardness.you can buy new ones at an extremely cheap prices.

If it is not the keymat it may well be a worn or faulty UI Module. it can be repaieed too..at any manufacturer's service centre or local mobile repairs.

Hearing problem

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Qusetion : I cannot hear people when I am talking to them on the phone or People cannot hear me when I talk to them on my handset!

Answer (a): You phone might have got a faulty ear speaker which makes the voice lower or you may not hear them at all.You need to get a replacement of the speaker and the phone would work fine .If you still have a warranty you could get itt for free.

Answer (b): Your phone sounds like the microphone in your handset is faulty, and this is the reason that people cannot hear you. You need to replace the microphone and the phone will then work fine. This will be a free repair if the handset is under warranty.

Signal Problem

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Question : My phone keeps losing signal and/or dropping calls!

Answer: there are many possibilities why you keep losing your signals or sudden drop of your calls.
- The network providers might have a coverage problem in that particular area .In any case you could call the network provider to make sure whether the problem is theirs or of your handset.
- There might be a software problem in your handset.Maybe you are using an old versions and it needs to be upgraded .
- there might be an antenna problem if your using a handset with an antenna problem ,it can be replaced with a new one.
- there could be a tuning issue with your handset.

Problem with MMS or WAP

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Question 1:
I cannot receive picture messages or access WAP! ? Why ? Is my phone is a old model ?

Answer :The Handset cannot send or receive pictures messages and WAP cannot be activated until the phone has been configured to the network and the settings are activated.to do this either you need to go to the manufacturer’s service center or you can contact your network provider by calling the customer care and requesting them to send you the settings. They will send you the settings via service message.

Language

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English
Italian
bye
Ciao (chow)
Does anyone here speak English?
C'e qualcuno che parla englese qui? (chay kwal-koon-oh kay par-la eng-lay-say kwee)
Don't do that
Non farlo (non far-low)
Excellent
Ottimo (Oh-tee-mow)
Excuse Me (interupting to ask a question)
Scusate (Skoo-sah-tay)
Excuse Me (walking through a crouded place)
Mi Scusi (me skoo-see)
Goodbye
Arrividerci or Arrividerla
Hello
Ciao (chow)
Hi
Salve (sal-vey)
How are you?
Come sta? (kom-eh sta)
I don't know
Non lo so
I'm from…
Sono di (so-noh dee)
I'm Sorry
Mi dispiace (me dis-pea-ah-chay)
My Name is…
Mi Chiamo… (me key-ah-mow)
Please
Per favore (pair fah-vor-eh)
Please speak more slowly.
Per favore, parli piu lentamente. (pair fah-vor-eh, par-lee p-yoo lent-a-men-tay)
Please write it down.
Lo scriva, per favore. (low skree-vuh pair fah-vor-eh)
Pleased to meet you
Piacere di conoscerla (pee-a-cher-ay dee kono-share-la)
Thank you
Grazie (Gra-tzee-ah)
That's fine
Va bene (vah ben-ee)
What's your name?
Come si chiama? (kom-eh see key-ah-muh)
Where is the restroom?
Dove il banyo (doh-veh ill ban-yo)

Language

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Italian Culture

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Italian Society & Culture

Italian Family Values

. The family is the centre of the social structure and provides a stabilizing influence for its members.
. In the north, generally only the nuclear family lives together; while in the south, the extended family often resides together in one house.
. The family provides both emotional and financial support to its members.

Italian Style

. Appearances matter in Italy.
. The way you dress can indicate your social status, your family's background, and your education level.
. First impressions are lasting impressions in Italy.
. The concept of 'bella figura' or good image is important to Italians.
. They unconsciously assess another person's age and social standing in the first few seconds of meeting them, often before any words are exchanged.
. Clothes are important to Italians.
. They are extremely fashion conscious and judge people on their appearance.
. You will be judged on your clothes, shoes, accessories and the way you carry yourself.
. Bella figura is more than dressing well. It extends to the aura your project too - i.e. confidence, style, demeanour, etc.

Catholicism

. The primary religion in Italy is Roman Catholic.
. There are more Catholic churches per capita in Italy than in any other country.
. Although church attendance is relatively low, the influence of the church is still high.
. Many office buildings will have a cross or a religious statue in the lobby.
. Each day of the year has at least one patron saint associated with it.
. Children are named for a particular saint and celebrate their saint's day as if it were their own birthday.
. Each trade and profession has a patron saint.
. The church promulgates hierarchy, which can be seen in all Italian relationships.
. They respect and defer to those who are older, those who have achieved a level of business success, and those who come from well-connected families

Italian Culture

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Languages of italy

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Official language(s)

officially recognized
Sardinian, Friulian (Rhaeto-Romance), Occitan, Albanian, Franco-Provençal, Slovene, Ladin, Griko, Alguerese (Catalan), Molise Slavic dialect (Croatian)
Main immigrant language(s)
Romanian, Maghrebi Arabic, Albanian
Main foreign language(s)
English (25%)Spanish (17%)French (14%)
Common keyboard layout(s)
Italian QWERTY

Languages of italy

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Working in Italy

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Finding a job in Italy isn’t easy, especially as foreigner. The most important qualification for working in Italy is the ability to speak Italian. Once you've overcome this hurdle, you should establish whether your trade or professional qualifications and experience are recognised in Italy. If you aren’t experienced, Italian employers expect studies to be in a relevant subject and to have included work experience. Technology Employment.The most job openings are in the technology industry and computer. You can use online methods to find employment in these industries. They are looking for specialized skills, experience and qualifications. Fluency in the Italian language will be to your advantage. They don't pay as high as in other countries but living costs are lower than in most other places. A technical diploma or Master's degree is required for information technology jobs. Fashion industry Jobs.Milan is the capital of fashion and it has the most work opportunities. Take your dresses and designs with and make sure you have a list of references and good qualifications. Fashion is a growing industry in Italy and if your work is good, fluency in the Italian language will not be required. Art Restoration Careers.It is a very specialized field, but if you have obtained a related diploma or degree, you can enroll in the "Oro e Colore" training program. After completion, you may want to visit antique shops and art galleries to find jobs or browse the newspapers. Engineering Employment.There is a severe shortage of product design and electrical engineers in the northern part of the country, although they also employ foreign mechanical engineers. The minimum qualification is diploma in engineering or Bachelor's degree. Other types of jobs.The tourism industry is always looking for English speaking persons with good tourism qualifications. If you plan to find a job in the financial sector, then you should get in contact with the Italian Chamber of Business as well as online sources. Teaching English is the most popular profession for those looking for quick and easy employment in Italy. The work is open to everyone and offers a relaxed lifestyle. But because the pay is generally low, teaching English is tending to become the option of the rich.

Working in Italy

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Education in Italy

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Studying Italian is a wonderful adventure. It will plunge you into a world of art, music, innovative techonology, fashion and much more. It will enhance your career opportunities in this new age of globalisation and communication revolution. Nowdays the world is interconnected and Italian companies operate the world over. The ability to speak Italian will be surely a great advantage in this competitive on-line global market. With Italian you could increase the chances to find work in many exciting fields:
trade and commerce: Italy is one of the most industrialised country in the world and a major European trading country for Australia. There are an increasing presence of Italian companies in Australia and Italy is becoming an important gateway for Australian companies inEurope.
design: Italian design is renowned and appreciated all over the world: industrial , automobile, domestic, object and furniture design.
journalism: to become a foreign correspondant or to work in the Italo-Australian media.
hospitality industry: reciprical tourism between Australia and Italy is increasing. This is creating increasing opportunities for bilingual speakers.
fashion: Italy is the world leader in various aspects of fashion: clothing, shoes, leather goods.
jewellery: increasing number of Australian jewellery designers make Italy an inevitable destination in their professional development.
arts: Italiy has an incomparable heritage in the arts: music, paitings, sculpture, architecture and cinema. Access to these is greatly enhance with the knowledge of Italian.

Education in Italy

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Italy

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Italy, slightly larger than Arizona, is a long peninsula shaped like a boot, surrounded on the west by the Tyrrhenian Sea and on the east by the Adriatic. It is bounded by France, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia to the north. The Apennine Mountains form the peninsula's backbone; the Alps form its northern boundary. The largest of its many northern lakes is Garda (143 sq mi; 370 sq km); the Po, its principal river, flows from the Alps on Italy's western border and crosses the Lombard plain to the Adriatic Sea. Several islands form part of Italy; the largest are Sicily (9,926 sq mi; 25,708 sq km) and Sardinia (9,301 sq mi; 24,090 sq km).

Facts and Figures

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President: Giorgio Napolitano (2006)
Prime Minister: Silvio Berlusconi (2008)
Land area: 113,521 sq mi (294,019 sq km); total area: 116,305 sq mi (301,230 sq km)
Population (2009 est.): 58,126,212 (growth rate: 0.0%); birth rate: 8.1/1000; infant mortality rate: 5.5/1000; life expectancy: 80.2; density per sq km: 197

capital and largest city: Rome, 3,550,900 (metro. area), 2,455,600 (city proper)
Other large cities: Milan, 1,180,700; Naples, 991,700; Turin, 856,000; Palermo, 651,500; Genoa, 602,500; Bologna, 369,300; Florence, 351,600; Bari, 311,900; Catania, 305,900; Venice, 265,700
Monetary unit: Euro (formerly lira)

Italy

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Facts and Figures

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obtaining Swiss nationality

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I am of Swiss ancestry. How can I claim Swiss citizenship?
If you had Swiss citizenship at birth in addition to a foreign nationality, you must register your desire to keep this citizenship before you are 22. If you have missed this deadline, you may apply to have your Swiss citizenship restored, but must do this within 10 years.
To recover Swiss citizenship, you must prove a close connection with Switzerland.

Can I pass my Swiss citizenship on to my children?
Children with one Swiss parent are automatically born Swiss if the parents are married. They are also automatically Swiss if their mother is Swiss, even if she is not married to the father.
Since January 1st 2006, the child of a Swiss father who is not married to the mother can become Swiss if the father recognises him/her before the age of majority, or if a paternity suit has been recognised.
In other cases the child may make an application for naturalisation up until his/her 22nd birthday. It is necessary to prove close ties with Switzerland, including lengthy periods of residence.
After the age of 22, he/she is treated no differently from any other foreigner applying for naturalisation.

Am I eligible for Swiss nationality?
If you have been resident in Switzerland for 12 years you may apply for naturalisation. Years spent in Switzerland between the ages of 10 and 20 count as double.
Foreigners married to Swiss citizens can apply for facilitated naturalisation. You must have been in a stable marriage for at least three years, and have lived in Switzerland for a total of five years. The last 12 months must have been spent entirely in Switzerland. Like all applicants, foreign spouses must show that they are well integrated into the Swiss way of life.
The initial application is examined by the Federal Office for Migration, but both the canton and commune of residence have their own requirements. The fee payable also varies according to the place of residence.

The final decision is taken by the commune in which you are resident. In some places this decision is taken by a panel, in others by a popular vote of all citizens of the commune.

studying in Switzerland

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How can I study in Switzerland?
If you plan to study in Switzerland, you will need to know the details of all the Swiss institutions of higher learning to decide where to apply.
Don't forget that English is not one of Switzerland's national languages, so only a restricted number of courses are taught in it. If you don't speak German, French or Italian, you should be sure to ask about the language of instruction.
If you want to study at a private college, you should check its credentials before paying any money. If in doubt, enquire at your local Swiss emabssy or consulate.
You are not allowed to finance your studies through work, although you can normally work to earn extra money. There are restrictions on the number of hours you are allowed to do this; the precise rules depend on the canton.

How can my children study in Switzerland?
There are a number of private schools in Switzerland. The umbrella organisation has all the details on its website.
If you are taking up residence in Switzerland, your children can attend their local public (state) school.

working in Switzerland

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How can I find a job in Switzerland?
Before planning to work in Switzerland, please look at the section "How can I immigrate to Switzerland?" There are strict regulations about work permits.
Do not forget that English is not one of the Swiss national languages. Depending on your profession, you may find it extremely difficult to perform your job if you do not speak (at least) one of the Swiss languages. In the German speaking parts of the country, you may find it more or less essential to know not only High German but also Swiss German.

What are salaries and conditions like?
It is impossible to give precise salary levels, but the links below will give you some idea of what you may expect.
Remember that salaries in Geneva and Zurich are likely to be higher than in most other places in Switzerland.
Remember too that the cost of living in Switzerland is high

What's the best time of year to visit Switzerland?

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Switzerland offers a wide variety of things to do and see, whatever the season. Summer lasts roughly from June until September, and offers the most pleasant climate for outdoor activities.If you visit during the spring (April to May) or the autumn (September to October), you're likely to find fewer tourists and special deals in hotels and resorts.Winter sports venues begin operating in late November and close down when the snow begins to melt in spring.The website of the Swiss tourist organisation provides an idea of average temperatures. However, the weather can vary considerably from year to year. Furthermore, because of the mountains Switzerland is a country of micro-climates: in particular the weather can be quite different north and south of the Alps.

living in Switzerland

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How can I immigrate to Switzerland?
The rules on immigration are very strict. Your nationality is important: citizens of the 15 pre-2004 EU member states and of EFTA countries face fewer restrictions than citizens from the rest of the world.It is almost impossible for non-EU nationals to find work in Switzerland: they need to be highly qualified and able to perform a job that no Swiss person can do. Without a job arranged in advance, you cannot take up residence.

How can I buy property - real estate - in Switzerland?
The purchase of real estate in Switzerland by foreigners is strictly regulated. Non-residents can buy vacation properties in tourist areas. EU citizens who are Swiss residents can buy without restriction, while other foreign residents can buy one property for their own use. Special restrictions apply for the purchase of large areas of land.
The Federal Office of Justice has issued official guidelines for foreigners wishing to purchase real estate.
The details of the purchase process vary from canton to canton.
You can find property advertisements on swissinfo's swisslinks.

How can I open a bank account in Switzerland?
The Swiss Bankers' Association has an FAQ on opening a bank account.Its site also contains more general information about banks, including an overall introduction to the subject.There are many private organisations which will help you open an account; the best way to find them is probably by looking in google. You will probably find some useful information on their pages even if you do not use their services.

How can I find legal advice?
Your first port of call could be an advice bureau: these are known by different names in different cantons: "Rechtsauskunftsstelle" "Permanence Avocats" "Permanence juridique" etc. In Basel contact the "Advokatenkammer Basel - Kontaktstelle", and for Ticino you may call the "Ordine degli avvocati" in Chiasso. You can find the addresses on the site of the Swiss Bar Association.
The Bar Association also provides a search service to help you find a lawyer specialising in the area you need.
Swiss notaries also have their own umbrella site.

visiting Switzerland

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Do I need a visa?
This depends on your nationality and the purpose of your visit. An overview of visa provisions is available on the web, as is a downloadable visa form in several world languages.
A Schengen visa is not valid for Switzerland. No date for the coming into force of the Schengen treaty has yet been set, but it is unlikely to occur before the autumn of 2008.
Please note that you should submit your visa application to the embassy or consulate covering your place of residence. It may be turned down if you submit it elsewhere.

Transportation

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travel round Switzerland?
Public transport is well-known for its reliability. The train and regional bus services are timetabled to provide the best possible connections with each other.
The Swiss Federal Railways have an excellent on-line timetable which covers not only trains, but also buses and boats. It also has details of deals available for foreign visitors to Switzerland, which will almost certainly save you a lot of money.
If you plan to travel by car, there is an efficient motorway network. You will need a "vignette": a sticker which must be fixed to the windscreen of your car. It costs 40 francs, and is valid from January to January. You can buy this before you arrive from a Swiss tourist office or from many motoring organisations. Otherwise they are sold at the border, in post offices and service stations.
Please note that if you are driving in winter, using winter tyres is highly recommended for insurance reasons. For some roads you will even need chains. Many of the passes are closed for several months because of snow.
If you want to cycle, there is a clearly marked network of cycle tracks for standard bicycles and for mountain bikes.
You should obtain a bicycle insurance sticker (vignette), which you can buy for about five francs at a post office, railway station etc. This is not obligatory for foreign cyclists making occasional visits, but it is highly recommended.

business in Switzerland

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The site of the Business Network Switzerland, Osec contains information and a long link list for anyone interested in doing business with Switzerland.
Osec also undertakes to answer relevant queries.
A number of Swiss embassies have Swiss Business Hubs attached to them. The addresses of these hubs is included on the Osec site.
The Economy section of the Swisslinks on the swissinfo site contains further links about all aspects of the Swiss economy.

Swiss Geography

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The geography of Switzerland is notable for its great diversity. Switzerland’s three main geographical regions are the Jura, Plateau and the Alps.
The geography of Switzerland means that the climate varies greatly from one region to another. Depending on the area and the time of year, Switzerland experiences conditions reminiscent both of Siberia and of the Mediterranean.
Even the major towns of their own distinctive character.
Building land is in short supply, but planning regulations aim to preserve the appearance of towns and villages.

Education in Switzerland

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Switzerland prides itself on its high standard of publicly-funded education. As a country with few natural resources, its prosperity depends to a large extent on its brain power. Most people continue studying after the years of compulsory education, and many take further courses throughout their lives. At the same time, the education system has to deal with new challenges in the face of changes in society and the world.
The Swiss education system

Second-graders on their way to school© Christian Helme
Switzerland has a largely decentralised education system. Most decisions on the running of primary and secondary schools are taken at cantonal level. It is also the cantons which provide the bulk of the financing.
Switzerland does not have a federal minister of education. Nevertheless, some organisational aspects of the education system apply across the country. These include the duration of the school year, and the number of years of compulsory schooling.
In other areas the cantons, and even the communes, have traditionally enjoyed a large degree of autonomy.
Each canton has its own head of education, all of whom together make up the Swiss Conference of Cantonal Ministers of Education (EDK in German). The EDK plays an important role in discussing and coordinating education policy, and in stressing certain key values.

Swiss Culture

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Switzerland is in the highly unusual situation of being the home of three of Europe's major languages, but apart from Rumanstch - spoken by only 0.5% of the population - it has no written language of its own. Whichever language group they belong to, the different Swiss communities have linguistic and cultural ties with one of their larger neighbours. It's easier for someone from Geneva to speak to a Parisian than to a fellow Swiss from Bern, or for a native of Ticino to read Milan's Corriere della Sera than the Neue Zürcher Zeitung.
The language communities eat different things and have different traditions and customs. Even their shared history only goes back about two centuries. Before the Napoleonic invasion of 1798, some of the cantons even ruled other parts of Switzerland. The inhabitants of what is now Canton Vaud, for example, were the subjects of Bern, and did not enjoy the same rights as the Bernese.
The Swiss themselves are sometimes puzzled about what they have in common apart from their passport, what it is that makes them Swiss. The Swiss say they are held together by the desire to stay united. The general attitude is summed up in the formula "unity, but not uniformity."

religion

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Religious landscape
Membership of Christian churches has shrunk in recent years. In a wideranging poll of Swiss attitudes taken in 2000, only 16% of Swiss people said religion was "very important" to them, far below their families, their jobs, sport or culture. Another survey published the same year showed the number of regular church goers had dropped by 10% in 10 years. Among Catholics, 38.5% said they did not go to church, while among Protestants the figure was 50.7%. Only 71% of the total of those asked said they believed in God at all. The demand for church baptisms, weddings and funerals has fallen sharply in the last 30 years. The 2000 census showed that the Roman Catholic and the mainstream Protestant church (the Reformed-Evangelical) had lost in both absolute terms (the number of members) and in relative terms (their share of the total population.)
On the other hand, the smaller offshoots of these two churches were proportionately the same as before. The free evangelical churches accounted for 2.2% of the population; the Christian Catholic church made up 0.2%.
The Jewish community also remained more or less unchanged. Recent immigration has brought members of other faiths to Switzerland, in particular Islam and Orthodox Christianity.
Even if the churches are no longer relevant in many people's lives, both Roman Catholicism and Protestantism have played a key role in shaping modern Switzerland and the way in which Swiss people see themselves

Languages

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Language

Switzerland has four national languages, but they vary greatly in the number of speakers.
German
German is by far the most widely spoken language in Switzerland: 17 of the 26 cantons are monolingual in German.
French
French is spoken in the western part of the country, the "Suisse Romande." Four cantons are French-speaking: Geneva, Jura, Neuchâtel and Vaud. Three cantons are bilingual: in Bern, Fribourg and Valais both French and German are spoken.
Italian
Italian is spoken in Ticino and four southern valleys of Canton Graubünden.
Rhaeto-Rumantsch (Rumantsch)
Rumantsch is spoken in the only trilingual canton, Graubünden. The other two languages spoken there are German and Italian. Rumantsch, like Italian and French, is a language with Latin roots. It is spoken by just 0.5% of the total Swiss population.
Other languages
The many foreigners resident in Switzerland have brought with them their own languages, which taken as a whole now outnumber both Rumantsch and Italian. The 2000 census showed that speakers of Serbian/Croatian were the largest foreign language group, with 1.4% of the population. English was the main language for 1%
Source: Federal Statistical Office 2002

The people of Switzerland

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The people of Switzerland
Switzerland has a population of about 7.6 million. Foreigners account for around 21% of the resident population. The average age is increasing, as people live longer and have fewer children. Lifestyles are changing as the Swiss adapt to new demands.
Religious belief has declined in recent years, but the religious landscape has diversified.
Switzerland has four unevenly distributed languages and a wealth of dialects.

Who requires a visa?

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If you are NOT an EU or UK national you will need a Student visa which has to be applied for at the Swiss Embassy. All citizens of all the EU countries can enter Switzerland without a visa for tourist purposes. But Identity cards for Bulgaria and Romania are not accepted.If you have a passport of one of the following countries, you do NOT need a visa for visit not exceeding 90 days in Switzerland:Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Andorra, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Dominica, El Salvador, Fiji, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Kiribati, Korea, Macao, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, St.Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, Solomon Islands, Suriman, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, United States of America, Uruguay, Vatican, Venezuela.Nationals holding a valid authorisation to live in EU or EFTA states, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Canada or the USA might not require a Swiss visa. Please check with the Swiss Embassy or Consulate responsible for your place or residence.Nationals of the following countries can travel to Switzerland without a visa if they hold a passport valid for three months after leaving Switzerland, endorsed with a multi-entry Schengen visa, valid for all Schengen states:Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan (Republic of China, Ordinary passport only), Thailand, United Arab Emirates

Afrikaans

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Simple phrases and their meanings in afrikaansPhrases used in greeting people

Hello - Hallo Good morning - Goeiemôre
Good afternoon - Goeiemiddag
Good evening - Goeienaand
Good day (sir/madam/ladies and gentlemen/Jan) - Goeiedag meneer/mevrou/dames en here/Jan) How are you? - Hoe gaan dit met jou? (More respectful: Hoe gaan dit met u?
I am fine. - Dit gaan goed met my.Fine,
thank you. - Goed dankie.
Goodbye - Totsiens
Nice to meet you. - Aangename kennis.
Good luck - Voorspoed
Have a safe journey. - Veilige reis.

Expressing your opinion or Expressions in Afrikaans
Yes - ja
no - nee
please - asseblief
thank you - dankie
help - help
danger - gevaar
emergency - noodgeval
excuse me - verskoon my
I am sorry. - Ek is jammer.
I love you. - Ek is lief vir jou.

phrases which are more of Questions ,sentences and answers
Do you accept (credit cards/traveler's cheques)? - Aanvaar u (kredietkaarte/reisigerstjeks)?
How much is this? - Hoeveel kos dit?
I want ... - Ek wil ... hê.
I'm looking for ... - Ek is opsoek na ...
What are you doing? - Wat doen jy?
What is that? - Wat is dit daardie?
What is the time? - Hoe laat is dit?
What is this? - Wat is dit?
Where are you going? - Waarheen gaan jy?
Where is ...? - Waar is ...?

Description of Places :
bank - bank
doctor - dokter
dentist - tandarts
garage - motorhawe
hotel - hotel
pharmacy - apteek
police station - polisiestasie
post office - poskantoor
railway station - spoorwegstasie
restaurant - restourant
toilets - toilette
winkel - shop

Here you will come to know on how to speak Numbers in Afrikaans
1 - one - een
2 - two - twee
3 - three - drie
4 - four - vier
5 - five - vyf
6 - six - ses
7 - seven - sewe
8 - eight - agt
9 - nine - nege
10 - ten - tien
11 - eleven - elf
12 - twelve - twaalf
13 - thirteen - dertien
14 - fourteen - veertien
15 - fifteen - vyftien
20 - twenty - twintig
21 - twenty one - een en twintig
22 - twenty two - twee en twintig
50 - fifty - vyftig
100 - hundred -honderd
1000 - thousand - duisend

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ISIZULU
General Words and Phrases
Greeting
Hello - Sawubona (First person singular) / Sanibona (First person plural)
How are you? - Unjani?
I am well. - Ngisaphila.
I am fine, thank you. - Ngisaphila ngiyabonga.
Goodbye - Hamba kahle (go well) / Sala kahle (stay well)
Good luck - Ngikufisela inhlanhla
Have a safe journey. - Ube nohambo oluhle.

Expressions
yes - yebo
no - cha
please - ngiyakucela
thank you - ngiyabonga
help - siza
danger - ingozi
emergency - kuyaphuthuma
Excuse me - Uxolo
I am sorry. - Ngiyaxolisa.
I love you. - Ngiyakuthanda.

Questions / sentences
Do you accept (credit cards/traveler's cheques)? - Uyawamukela (amakhredithi khadi/amasheke ezivakashi)?
How much is this? - Kuyimalini lokhu?
I want ... - Ngifuna ...
What are you doing? - Wenzani?
What is the time? - Yisikhathisini manje?

Where are you going? - Uyaphi?

Numbers
1 - one - kunye
2 - two - kubili
3 - three - kuthathu
4 - four - kune
5 - five - kuhlanu
6 - six - yisithupa
7 - seven - yisikhombisa
8 - eight - yisishiyagalombili
9 - nine - yisishiyagalolunye
10 - ten - yishumi
11 - eleven - yishumi nanye
12 - twelve - yishumi nambili
13 - thirteen - yishumi nantathu
14 - fourteen - yishumi nane
15 - fifteen - yishumi nesihlanu
20 - twenty - amashumi amabili
21 - twenty one - amashumi amabili nanye
22 - twenty two - amashumi amabili nambili
50 - fifty - amashumi amahlanu
100 - hundred - ikhulu
1000 - thousand - inkulungwane
Computers and Internet terms computer - ikhompiyutha
e-mail - i-imeyili
Internet - i-intanethi
website - i-webhusayithi
source:salanguages.com

Visa required byb whom-Tourist

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Tourists:
Foreign citizens travelling to Brazil as tourists, participants in conferences, seminars, artistic or sports events (provided no payment is involved) must have a ‘Tourist Visa’.

- When travelling to Brazil on tourism, citizens of the following countries are exempted
from a visa:
Andorra
Argentina
Austria
Bahamas
Barbados
Belgium
Bolivia
Bulgaria
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Ecuador
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Macau
Malaysia
Monaco
Morocco
Namibia
the Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Romania
San Marino
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea
Sovereign Order of Malta (citizens of Malta must have a visa)
Spain
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
Trinidad & Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
United Kingdom
Uruguay
Vatican and Venezuela.
- First entry into Brazil must be no later than 90 days after the visa is issued.
- It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure the application is lodged accordingly.
- Length of stay in Brazil
- first granted period: up to 90 days
- extensions (once in Brazil): up to another 90 days, making up a maximum of six months in any twelve-month period.
- At least 2 weeks before expiration of the first granted period, tourists may apply for a single extension of up to 90 additional days.
- Paid or unpaid employment of tourists in Brazil is strictly prohibited.
- An Embarkation/Desembarkation card, provided to all visitors by the Brazilian Immigration authorities (DPMAF), must be filled in and signed appropriately and submitted to authorities upon arrival and when leaving Brazil.

Universities in brazil

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81. Universidade Estadual de Campinas 82. Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana 83. Universidade Estadual de Londrina 84. Universidade Estadual de Maringá 85. Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros 86. Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa 87. Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz 88. Universidade Estadual do Ceará 89. Universidade Estadual do Maranhão 90. Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense 91. Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná 92. Universidade Estadual do Piauí 93. Universidade Estadual do Vale do Acaraú 94. Universidade Estadual Paulista 95. Universidade Estadual Sudoeste da Bahia 96. Universidade Federal da Bahia 97. Universidade Federal da Paraíba 98. Universidade Federal de Alagoas 99. Universidade Federal de Campina Grande 100. Universidade Federal de Goiás 101. Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora 102. Universidade Federal de Lavras 103. Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso 104. Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul 105. Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais 106. Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto 107. Universidade Federal de Pelotas 108. Universidade Federal de Pernambuco 109. Universidade Federal de Rondônia 110. Universidade Federal de Roraima 111. Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina 112. Universidade Federal de Santa Maria 113. Universidade Federal de São Carlos 114. Universidade Federal de São Paulo 115. Universidade Federal de Sergipe 116. Universidade Federal de Uberlândia 117. Universidade Federal de Viçosa 118. Universidade Federal do ABC 119. Universidade Federal do Acre 120. Universidade Federal do Amapá 121. Universidade Federal do Ceará 122. Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo 123. Universidade Federal do Maranhão 124. Universidade Federal do Pará 125. Universidade Federal do Paraná 126. Universidade Federal do Piauí 127. Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro 128. Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte 129. Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul 130. Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco 131. Universidade Federal Fluminense 132. Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco 133. Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro 134. Universidade Gama Filho 135. Universidade Ibirapuera 136. Universidade Luterana do Brasil 137. Universidade Mackenzie 138. Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba 139. Universidade Metropolitana de Santos 140. Universidade para o Desenvolvimento do Alto Vale do Itajaí 141. Universidade Paulista 142. Universidade Potiguar 143. Universidade Regional de Blumenau 144. Universidade Regional do Cariri 145. Universidade Regional do Noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul 146. Universidade Regional Integrada do Alto Uruguai e das Missões 147. Universidade Salgado de Oliveira 148. Universidade Salvador 149. Universidade Santa Cecília dos Bandeirantes 150. Universidade Santa Úrsula 151. Universidade São Francisco 152. Universidade São Judas Tadeu 153. Universidade São Marcos 154. Universidade Tiradentes 155. Universidade Vale do Paraiba 156. Universidade Vale do Rio Doce 157. Universidade Vale do Rio dos Sinos 158. Universidade Veiga de Almeida

Universities in Brazil

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Centro Regional Universitário de Espiríto Santo do Pinhal Centro Universitário Barao de Maua Centro Universitário Claretiano Centro Universitário de Araraquara Centro Universitário de João Pessoa Centro Universitário Monte Serrat Centro Universitário Newton Paiva Centro Universitário Plinio Leite Centro Universitário Senac EMESCAM - Escola Superior de Ciências da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Vitória FAAP - Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado Faculdade Integradas do Ceará Faculdade Italo Brasileira Faculdades Integradas Curitiba Faculdades Integradas do Brasil - UNIBRASIL Faculdades Integradas Toledo
17. Faculdades Integradas UPIS
18. FAE Business School - Faculdade de Administração e Economia 19. Fundação Educacional de Ituverava 20. Instituto Nacional de Matemática Pura e Aplicada - IMPA 21. Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica 22. Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas 23. Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais 24. Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo 25. Pontificia Universidade Católica do Paraná 26. Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro 27. Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul 28. Universidade Bandeirante de São Paulo 29. Universidade Braz Cubas 30. Universidade Camilo Castelo Branco 31. Universidade Candido Mendes 32. Universidade Castelo Branco 33. Universidade Católica de Brasília 34. Universidade Católica de Goiás 35. Universidade Católica de Pelotas 36. Universidade Católica de Pernambuco 37. Universidade Católica de Petrópolis 38. Universidade Católica de Salvador 39. Universidade Católica de Santos 40. Universidade Católica Dom Bosco 41. Universidade Cidade de São Paulo 42. Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul 43. Universidade da Amazônia 44. Universidade da Região da Campanha 45. Universidade de Alfenas 46. Universidade de Brasília 47. Universidade de Caxias do Sul 48. Universidade de Cruz Alta 49. Universidade de Fortaleza 50. Universidade de Franca 51. Universidade de Guarulhos 52. Universidade de Itaúna 53. Universidade de Marília 54. Universidade de Mogi das Cruzes 55. Universidade de Nova Iguaçu 56. Universidade de Passo Fundo 57. Universidade de Pernambuco 58. Universidade de Ribeirão Preto 59. Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul 60. Universidade de Santo Amaro 61. Universidade de São Paulo 62. Universidade de Taubaté 63. Universidade de Tocantins 64. Universidade de Uberaba 65. Universidade do Amazonas 66. Universidade do Estado da Bahia 67. Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina 68. Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro 69. Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte 70. Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense 71. Universidade do Grande Rio 72. Universidade do Oeste de Santa Catarina 73. Universidade do Oeste Paulista 74. Universidade do Rio de Janeiro 75. Universidade do Rio Grande 76. Universidade do Sagrado Coração 77. Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina 78. Universidade do Vale do Itajaí 79. Universidade Estácio de Sá 80. Universidade Estadual da Paraíba

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Portugese

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Popular Phrase Translation - English to Portuguese

Phrases

Do you have…? Voce tem…?
Do you speak English? Voce fala Ingles?
How much does it cost? Quanto custa isto?
How do you say this in Portuguese? Como se diz isso em Portugues?
I would like to change $100.00 Eu gostaia de trocar cem dolares
I don’t speak Portuguese Eu nao fao Portugues
I do not understand Eu nao entendo
I want… Eu quero
I don’t want… Eu nao quero
I would like Eu gostoria
Say again please Repita, por favor
Say again slower Fale mais devagar, por favor
Where is… Onde e…?
What is the time…? Que horas sao?
What is the dollar exchange rate? Qual e a cotacaodo dolar?
Where can I change money? Onde posso trocar dineiro?

Words

Excuse me Desculpe-me
Good morning Bom dia
Good afternoon Boa tarde
Good evening Boa noite
Good bye Tchau, adeus
Hello Ola, Oi
I Eu
No Nao
Please Por favor
Thank you Obrigado/Obrigada
They Eles/elas
We Nos
Yes Sim
You’re welcome De nada
You (singular) Voce
You (plural) Voces

Greetings

How are you? Como vai? Tudo bem?
My name is… Meu nome e…
Nice to meet you Prazer em conhece-lo/la
What is your name? Como voce chama?

Getting There

Bank Banco
Beach Praia
Church Igreja
Down Para baixo
Far Longe
Hospital Hospital
Left Esquerda
Museum Muse
Near Perto
Pharmacy Farmacia
Police Station Delegacia de policia
Post Office Onde e o correio?
Restaurant Restaurante
Restrooms Banheiro
Right Direita
Straight Ahead Em frente
Street Rua
Store Loja
Swimming pool Piscina

Accommodations

Bathroom Banheiro
Bedroom Quarto
Double bed Cama de Casal
Hotel Hotel
Keys Chaves
Shower Chuveiro
Are there rooms available? Ha quartos disponiveis?
Can I take a look at the room? Posso dar uma olhada no quarto?
I have a reservation at this hotel Eu tenho uma reserva neste hotel
Is breakfast included? O café da manha esta incluso?
I would like to pay the bill Eu gostaria de pagar a conta
Wake up call at 6:00 a.m. Voce pode me acordar as seis horas.

Dining Out

Beef Bife
Beer (bottled) Cerveja
Beer (draft) Chopp
Bread Pao
Breakfast Café da manja
Chair Cadeira
Check/Bill Conta
Coffee Café
Dessert Sobremesa
Dinner Jantar
Fish Peixe
Fork Garfo
Fruit Frutas
Glass Copo
Ice cream Sorvete
Juice Suco
Knife Faca
Lunch Almoco
Medium Ao ponto
Menu Cardapio
Milk Leite
Napkin Guardanapo
Pepper Pimenta
Plate Prato
Pork Porco
Potato Batata
Rare Mal-passado
Salad Salada
Salt Sal
Sparkling Agua com gas
Spoon Colher
Table Mesa
Tea Cha
Vegetable Legumes
Waiter Garcom
Water Stil agua sem gas
Well done Bem passado
Check please A conta por favor
Cheers! Tim-tim! Saude!
Reservation for two Eu fiz uma reserva para duas pessoa
Smoking/non smoking Fumante/nao fumante
Table near the window Quer uma mesa pertoda janela
What do you recommend? O que voce recomenda?
What is on special today? Qual e o prato do dia?

Airplane Aviao
Airport Aeroporto
Arrival Chegada
Bus Omnibus
Bus station Rodoaviaria
Bus stop Ponto de omnibus
Car Carro
Departure Partida
Parking Estacionamento
Rent a car Alugar um carro
Subway Metro
Subway station Estacao de Metro
Taxi Taxi
Taxi stand Ponto de taxi
Train Estacao Ferroviaria
How long is the trip? Quantas horas sao de viagem?
I would like a round trip ticket to… Eu gostaria de uma passagem de ida para…
I would like a one way ticket to… Eu gostaria de uma passagem so de…
What is the gate number Qual o numero do portao de embarq?
What time does the bus/plane leave? Que horas sai o omnibus/aviao?

Retail

Cheap Barato
Closed Fechado
Coins Moedas
Credit Card Cartao de credito
Expensive Caro
Money Dinheiro
Open Aberto
Postcard Cartao Posto
Receipt Recibo
Stamps Selos
Tax Taxa
Do you accept credit cards? Voce aceita cartao de credito?
How much is it? Quanto custa?

By The Numbers

0 Zero
1 Um
2 Dois
3 Tres
4 Quarto
5 Cinco
6 Seis
7 Sete
8 Oito
9 Nove
10 Dez
11 Onse
12 Doze
13 Treze
14 Quatorze
15 Quinze
16 Desesseis
17 Dezessete
18 Dezoito
19 Dezenove
20 Vinte
30 Trinta
40 Quarenta
50 Cinquenta
60 Sessenta
70 Setenta
80 Oitenta
90 Noventa
100 Cem
1,000 Mil

Day and Time

Day Dia
Week Semana
Month Mes
Year Ano
Monday Segunda-feira
Tuesday Terca-deira
Wednesday Quarta-feira
Thursday Quinta-feira
Friday Sexta-feira
Saturday Sabado
Sunday Domingo

Universities in South Africa

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1. Cape Peninsula University of Technology 2. Central University of Technology, Free State 3. Durban Institute of Technology 4. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University 5. Rhodes University 6. Tshwane University of Technology 7. University of Cape Town 8. University of Fort Hare 9. University of Johannesburg 10. University of KwaZulu-Natal 11. University of Limpopo 12. University of North West 13. University of Pretoria 14. University of South Africa 15. University of Stellenbosch 16. University of the Free State 17. University of the Western Cape 18. University of Venda 19. University of Witwatersrand 20. University of Zululand 21. Vaal University of Technology 22. Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science

Transportation in South Africa

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Transportation by Air:
List of major airlines providing transportation by air through the country
South African Airways:
It the country's first national carrier and has services all the major destinations of South Africa like Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, East London, Pietermaritzburg, Sun City and also to many destinations on the world map.
The airline also connects South Africa with the rest of Africa and the world. It offers economy, business and first class cabins.

South African Airlink :
The airline has services locally between Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, George, Upington, Kimberley, East London, Mthatha, Margate, Pietermaritzburg etc.. and destinations in Africa such as Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique.

South African Express:
The airline flies between Johannesburg, Cape Town, East London, George, Richards Bay, Hoedspruit, Bloemfontein, Kimberley and Nelspruit - as well as into the countries of Botswana, Namibia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Accommodations are in economy, business and first class.

British AirwaysBA :
It has two-way services from Johannesburg to Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth, and between Cape Town and Durban. Flights are in economy, premier economy, business/club and first class segments.

Nationwide Air :
It is a local carrier with services between Johannesburg and Durban, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, George and Mpumalanga. Kulula.comAnother local carrier which Offers low-cost, single-class flights between Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, George, Port Elizabeth, East London and Nelspruit.
1time :
this carrier Offers low-cost, single-class flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, East London and George, and from those cities back to Johannesburg.

Traveling by Train to South Africa :
South Africa is connected by rail with Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe.

Local Transport in South Africa:
Minibus
Taxis are one of the most important means of transportation in the country. Minibus taxis in strict sense are not taxis. Rather, they are small-scale bus services with very infrequent services.
There are also metered taxis available but they are very infrequent and can be contacted over phone.
Bus and suburban rail networks are available in all the main cities of the country.

Durban has one of the best transportation facilities in the country. Here traditional bus services are in tough competition with minibuses and combi-taxis.

Bus operators such as Greyhound and Translux also have intercity express services.

Education in South Africa

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Education in South Africa.

Education system in South Africa is currently undergoing a tremendous transformation.
The main challenge for the present government of Jacob Zuma is to provide quality and competitive education to the people of the country .
Even the smallest institutions of education in the country have changed their policies in order to suit the competitive environment.
The technology institutions or technikons in the country are growing in numbers and are providing quality education for more than a million students presently.
There are nearly 21 public universities, 15 technikons and several number of colleges who have setup their own council and report to them instead of the government

A number of universities in the country are implementing cutting edge research education and are becoming known to the education world.
Private institutions are growing in great numbers than before and are competiting among themselves to provide Quality and better education compared to the already established govt institutions.
Education has become one of the main issue or priority for the present government and about 20% of the budget is being dedicated to the educational system in South africa.It also plans to setup research and development institutes from private and govt bodies
Things are getting better and better day by day in the education sector.

Any institution no matter what their size or the quality of education is , they are surely bringing rich diversity in the feild of education.

Fast Facts about South Africa

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Capital:
Cape Town (Legislative)
Pretoria (Administrative)
Largest City: Johannesburg
Area: 1,221,037 sq km
Official Languages:
Afrikaans, English, Zulu, Xhosa, Swati, Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Northern Sotho, Tsonga, Tswana,
President: Jacob Zuma
Population: 4.7million plus(as per 2005 est)
Currency: Rand (ZAR)
Calling Code: +27

Climate

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Climate of south africa

Climatic conditions differ widely from one region to another.
While the desert of Kalahari near Namibia you tend to experience extreme climatic conditions, the areas bordering Mozambique experience sub tropical climate.
The deep interiors witness hottest temperatures. The Western coast of the country has moderate climate.
Precipitation occurs mainly during the months of summer.
However, the western coast witnesses rains during the winter season.

Mid-winter temperatures in Sutherland, said to be the coldest place in South Africa, can go as low as –15 degree Celsius

Staying options in South Africa

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Staying options in South Africa

Students coming for higher education or people who are coming to work in South Africa have a wide number of options available for accommodation.

There are private rented houses and student accommodations available throughout the country. Landlords and letting agents also advertise regularly in newspapers for accommodations.

There are houses ,apartments and flats available at affordable rates depending on certain areas. International flat-sharing agencies also provide information on available accommodation and discussing them can be prudent.

Accommodation charges are different in different places and depend greatly on the place one is going to avail.

South africa

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South Africa has rapidly emerged as one of the most preferred higher education destinations globally. Rapidly rising number of foreign students in the country but tresses this point.

The post-apartheid future of the country appears to be promising and the government in the country is doing its bit to redesign the entire educational landscape.

The objective is to provide a better, more efficient educational infrastructure.
The country provides a vibrant mix of modern and traditional cultures amidst the confluence of first world infrastructure and third world developmental challenges.

These aspects make South Africa an enviable destination for higher studies and research. Students have wide range of choices to choose from.

The universities in the country operate a full and balanced semester system. The higher education in the country is witnessing tremendous changes as education is being considered a part of the African Renaissance.

In fact, a remarkable development in recent times has been in the private education sector.
A number of institutions from the US, the UK and Australia have set up their bases in the country. These institutions are providing quality education and are an important reason why students increasingly prefer South Africa for higher education.

FAQ

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What is the cost of a visa?
Varies; depending on nationality.
How long is the visa valid for?

Student visas: Up to 1 year

Tourist visas: A tourist can stay in Brazil for a maximum of six months in any twelve-month period. He must first have obtained a visa for 90 days.
Once in Brazil, he may apply for a single extension of up to 90 additional days. At the end of the extended stay, the tourist must leave the country, and may only return to Brazil as a tourist after another six months have elapsed.
Other information:
Is a holder of a ‘Student Visa’ allowed to work in Brazil?
Holders of ‘Student Visas’ are not allowed to work in Brazil.

Is a holder of a ‘Student Visa’ allowed to stay in Brazil after the end of his/her course?
No. When a student finishes his/her course, he/she has to exit the country no later than the visa expiry date. The former student may re-enter the country as a tourist, provided that he/she has obtained a tourist visa (if applicable), and depending on Brazilian Immigration at the port of entry.

Is a ‘Business Visa’ the same as a ‘Work Visa’?
No. A ‘Work Visa’ requires the approval of the Brazilian Ministry of Employment. The procedure has to be initiated by the prospective employer in Brazil. Once approval is given, the relevant authorization is relayed to a Brazilian Consulate in the applicant’s country of residence, which will then issue the visa.A ‘Business visa’ is only granted to applicants wishing to do business in Brazil and not to applicants seeking employment in Brazil.

If offered employment after arriving in Brazil, can a tourist apply for a work permit without having to leave the country?
No. Tourists are not allowed to change their visa status while in the country. Prospective employers must apply for a work permit on behalf of the tourist they wish to employ; if the permit is granted, the tourist will have to leave Brazil and return to his country of residence, where his ‘Work visa” will be issued by a Brazilian Consulate.

Can I have my visa extended while in Brazil?
Most Brazilian visas are extendable, and if they are the extension may be obtained while in Brazil. Extensions are granted by the Brazilian Federal Police (DPF). The DPF has offices in the capital city of each state. Applications for extension must be made no more than one month and no less than two weeks before the visa expires. Please bear in mind that approval of a request for a visa extension is entirely at the discretion of the Brazilian Federal Police.

Visa required by whom

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Who requires a visa?
Students:
Foreign citizens travelling to Brazil to attend study courses
– including theological and technical studies
– must have a ‘Student Visa’.
- Citizens of :

Austria

Finland

France

Iceland

Italy

The Philippines

Poland

Spain

United Kingdom

are not required to have a ‘Student Visa’ when travelling to Brazil, provided that they are not University or College students and that their stay does not exceed 90 days.
- Applicants must lodge their application in person.
- First entry into Brazil must be within 90 days from the date the visa is issued.
- It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure the application is lodged accordingly
- Within 30 days of arrival in Brazil, bearers of a ‘Student Visa’ must register with the Brazilian Immigration authorities (DPMAF) and submit the second copy of the visa application form, which will have been stamped and returned to them by the Consulate General.
- Length of stay in Brazil is up to one year, extendable, at the discretion of the Brazilian Federal Police.
- An Embarkation/Desembarkation card, provided to all visitors by the Brazilian Immigration authorities (DPMAF), must be filled in and signed appropriately and submitted to authorities upon arrival and when leaving Brazil.

Documents required

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What documents will be required?
Student Visas:-
-Applicant’s passport, valid for no less than 6 months (Soiled, damaged or defaced passports will not be accepted)
- Two visa application forms, duly filled and signed by the applicant
- Two passport-size photographs
- A letter from the educational institution in Brazil, confirming acceptance of the student and indicating the length of the course, number of hours per lesson and number of lessons per week. -The signature on that letter must be legalised by a Notary (Tabelião) in Brazil.
- For applicants of 18 years of age or above:
Certificate of Prosecution/Conviction History (Section 21, Data Protection Act 1998, Subject Access, Person Record).
- Proof of means of support during the applicant’s stay in Brazil.
- Bearers of this type of visa are not allowed to work.
- Certificate of vaccination, where necessary
- Receipt of payment of the consular fee

Tourist Visas:- Applicant’s passport, valid for no less than 6 months (Soiled, damaged or defaced passports will not be accepted)- Duly filled and signed visa application form - One passport-size photograph - Originals and one complete set of photocopies of: return or onward ticket or proof of means of support during the applicant’s stay in Brazil (recent bank and credit card statements, pay slips, are accepted as proof). - Certificate of vaccination, where necessary - For applicants participating in conferences, seminars, artistic or sports events, a letter from the organisers. - Receipt of payment of the consular fee Time required to issue visa:- When applied for in person: up to 3 working days- When applied for by a third party: up to 10 working days- For more than 10 visas: up to 10 working days- When submission to the Brazilian Ministry of External Affairs is required: up to 8 weeks- Additional time for processing by postNote: The Consulate General does not provide express services.Do not commit yourself to travel plans until you know when your visa will be issued. Do not leave your application to the last minute: in times of heavy workload, the processing time may be extended.
General conditions are subject to change without prior notice and will be posted on the immigration website of brazil.the link to the immigration will be posted soon.

Brazil visas-continued..

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Once arriving in Brazil, tourists will be asked to present the customs form filled out by you during your flight.
The “Accompanied Baggage Declaration” or DBA (Declaracao de Bagagem) must be made at the “Goods to Declare” desk
If you possess any of the following: -
Animals, plants, seeds, foodstuffs and medication subject to health inspection, weapons and ammunition.
- Other goods when the visitor wants to get proof of their admittance into Brazil.
- Goods subject to the regime of temporary importation when their listing on the DBA is required (example, goods worth over U.S. $3,000).
- Goods not considered by Brazilian law as baggage (such as goods brought for commercial or industrial purposes).
- Valuables (cash, checks, travelers checks) worth over R$10,000 or equivalent in foreign currency.
Usually vaccinations against Yellow Fever are not required when traveling to Brazil but there are some exceptions and some recommendations.
For persons arriving from or having passed thru the following countries, within three months, a Yellow Fever International Immunization Certificate will be required. These certificates take 10 days to become effective and are valid for 10 years.
- Angola, Benin, Bolivia, Burkina, Cameroon, Columbia, Congo, Ecuador, Guyana, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Peru, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Venezuela and Zaire. It is recommended however that all travelers anticipating the visitation to the following states in Brazil be vaccinated. - Acre, Amazonas, Amapa, Distrito Federal, Goias, Maranho, Mato Grasso do Sul, Para, Rondonia and Tocantins. Once returning to the U.S. visitors must be in compliance with U.S. Customs. Residents may bring home U.S.$400.00 worth of foreign goods duty free.

Source : brazil travel vacation

Brazil Visas

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Brazil Visas (and entry requirements)
As a foreign national entering Brazil you will be required to possess a valid passport (minimum six months validity from date of arrival).
Citizens of Chile, Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay are exempted from this requirement if entering by land.

As an American citizen you will be also required to obtain a Visa. In addition to the passport and obtaining a visa, other requirements will include a filled out copy of a visa application form provided by the Consulate, a recent passport-type photograph, a round trip ticket to Brazil or an itinerary print-out from a carrier or travel agent, attesting acquisition of the ticket, with flight or vessel identification and dates of departure to and from.

Citizens of other countries should check with their Brazilian Consulate for entry requirements. Typically citizens of other South American countries and Western Europe do not need one. Keep in mind there are different kinds of Visas, the most popular being the tourist and business. If you’re traveling for some other purpose, (example, educational, research or other) check with your Consulate prior to application. Keep in mind that it is unlawful to engage in business or professional activities in Brazil on a tourist visa.

Tourists visas are normally issued for a period of 90 days and are subject to consular fees, except that Brazil/U.S., Brazil/Mexico and Brazil/Canada governmental agreements allow U.S. and Canadian passport holders to be granted tourist visas for periods of up to five years. Stays, however are limited to a maximum of 90 days per entry, and to a yearly total of 180 days, including any 90-day extension obtained in Brazil. A previous Brazil/U.S. agreement exempts U.S. passport holders of consular fees for tourists visas. There are, notwithstanding, processing and handling fees.

Additional circumstances such as those below may also make it imperative that a consultation with the Consulate General be arranged prior to travel.

- An American citizen bearing a non-American passport.
- Persons under the age of 18 must be authorized to travel by both parents or by a legal guardian.
- Children born outside Brazil of Brazilian parent(s).
- Children born in Brazil of non-Brazilian parent(s).
- Brazilian citizens who acquired another nationality.

Brazil

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Brazil is an amazing country ,it is said to be almost half of South America and is roughly the size of the USA excluding Alaska.Mostly brazil remains covered by the Amazon ,the wild forests which is still unexplored .
The Amazon is said to have an estimated 15,000 species there,and many more which are uniddentified until now.

Actually the world's second most populous city with 17 million people is in brazil ,São Paulo , many of them are immigrants or descendents of immigrants.

It is said that Brazilian culture is a mix of different influences formed from the original inhabitants, the Portuguese, the Africans, the settlers from Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Brazil in every aspect like music ,dance,food, art and religion embraces the various traditions that have been told or followed in the history and it has developed very effectively.

Brazilians are very famous around the world for football.Many players like Ronaldo and ronaldinho are the face of brazil football and also international stars.
more updates coming up...

where is brazil ?

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Geography ::Brazil
Location: Eastern South America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean

Area:
total: 8,514,877 sq km
country comparison to the world: 11
land: 8,459,417 sq km
water: 55,460 sq km
note: includes Arquipelago de Fernando de Noronha, Atol das Rocas, Ilha da Trindade, Ilhas Martin Vaz, and Penedos de Sao Pedro e Sao Paulo

Area - comparative:

slightly smaller than the US

conventional long form: Federative Republic of Brazil
conventional short form: Brazil
local long form: Republica Federativa do Brasil
local short form: Brasil

Telephones - main lines in use:

41.141 million (2008)
country comparison to the world: 7

Telephones - mobile cellular:

150.641 million (2008)
country comparison to the world: 6

Internet country code:

.br

Internet hosts:

9.573 million (2008)
country comparison to the world: 10

Internet users:

50 million (2007)
country comparison to the world: 6

Universities in Spain

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Universities in Spain

1. Barcelona Graduate School of Economics
2. Bircham International University
3. Centro Universitario Villanueva
4. IE University
5. Iniciativa Universidad del Atlantico
6. International University of Southern Europe
7. La Salle Universities - International Programmes
8. Mondragon Univertsitatea
9. Schiller International University, Madrid
10. Universidad Abierta Interactiva
11. Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio
12. Universidad Antonio de Nebrija
13. Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
14. Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU
15. Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
16. Universidad Católica de Ávila
17. Universidad Católica de Valencia
18. Universidad Católica San Antonio
19. Universidad Complutense de Madrid
20. Universidad de Alcalá de Henares
21. Universidad de Alicante
22. Universidad de Almería
23. Universidad de Burgos
24. Universidad de Cádiz
25. Universidad de Cantabria
26. Universidad de Castilla La Mancha
27. Universidad de Córdoba
28. Universidad de Deusto
29. Universidad de Extremadura
30. Universidad de Gerona
31. Universidad de Granada
32. Universidad de Huelva
33. Universidad de Jaén
34. Universidad de La Coruña
35. Universidad de La Laguna
36. Universidad de La Rioja
37. Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
38. Universidad de León
39. Universidad del País Vasco
40. Universidad de Málaga
41. Universidad de Murcia
42. Universidad de Navarra
43. Universidad de Oviedo
44. Universidad de Salamanca
45. Universidad de San Pablo CEU
46. Universidad de Santiago de Compostela
47. Universidad de Sevilla
48. Universidad de Valencia
49. Universidad de Valladolid
50. Universidad de Vigo
51. Universidad de Zaragoza
52. Universidad Europea de Madrid
53. Universidad Internacional de Andalucía
54. Universidad Internacional de Andalucía, Sede Antonio Machado de Baeza
55. Universidad Internacional de Andalucía, Sede La Rábida
56. Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo
57. Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche
58. Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia
59. Universidad Pablo de Olavide
60. Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena
61. Universidad Politécnica de Cataluna
62. Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
63. Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
64. Universidad Pontificia Comillas
65. Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca
66. Universidad Pública de Navarra
67. Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
68. Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona
69. Universitat de Barcelona
70. Universitat de les Illes Balears
71. Universitat de Lleida
72. Universitat de Vic
73. Universitat Jaume I de Castellón
74. Universitat Oberta de Catalunya
75. Universitat Pompeu Fabra
76. Universitat Rámon Llull
77. Universitat Rovira I Virgili Tarragona

Scholarships/ Loans

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Scholarships/ Loans
Financinf you education requires a lot of planning .its requires a lot of preparation ,analysing your budget and looking out for scholarships that suits you.
There are about 152 scholarships to name and more ….(a list of scholarships available will be posted in the later pages.)
There are many loans available ,it depends on what country you are from and hopw much your loacl bank offers your loans on intrests rates.
In fact UK is considered to the gateway for europe due to the addition of the english channel and there are low cost airliners which are easier to access to Europe than ever.You can reach most countries in Europe within few hours or by direct flights.
It has been easier for students to travel to Italy,Rome,Milan,Venice .it would copst you only between 10 -100 pounds and less than a few hrs depending on when you book your travel and where you want to go.
You would come to know about it in the upcoming posts which will give you an idea on travelling …watch out for this space….
UK is considered to be multicultural as it consists of many Cultures with many religions and faiths that are represented insome way.It is always open to new traditions and cultures which is a great advantagefor students who are away from home but always are intouch with their traditions.You could find places of worship in Uk very easily.

Types of Visa

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UK Visa Types including visitor visas, unmarried partner, spouse student and much more

A-Z of UK visa types:
Adopted Children - This page explains what the Immigration Rules say about adopted children coming to join their parents or a parent who is settled in the United Kingdom.Children - This page explains what the Immigration Rules say about children coming to join their parents or a parent who is settled in the United KingdomCivil Partnership - This page explains what the new legal relationship which can be registered by two people of the same sex and give the couples legal recognition for their relationship.EEA/EU nationals - This page explains how nationals of the European Economic Area (EEA nationals) and members of their family can enter, live in and work in the United Kingdom.Family visitors - This page is for people who want a visa to visit a family member in the UK.Inter - country adoption - This page explains what the Immigration Rules say about adopted children coming to join their parents or a parent who is settled in the United Kingdom.Relatives - This page explains what the Immigration Rules say about relatives (other than husbands, wives and children under 18) coming to the United Kingdom to join someone who is settled here.Returning residents - This page explains what the Immigration Rules say about people who return to live in the United Kingdom.Sponsoring visitors - This page explains what the Immigration Rules say about how you can sponsor a visitor and what you can do to support the application.Spouses + partners - This page explains what the Immigration Rules say about husbands, wives, fiancés or fiancées coming to the United Kingdom with, or to join someone who is settled here.Students - This page explains what the Immigration Rules say about students.UK ancesty - This page explains what the Immigration Rules say about Commonwealth citizens with a grandparent who was born in the United Kingdom and Islands (the Islands include the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man). Unmarried partners - This page explains what the Immigration Rules say about unmarried partners coming to the United Kingdom with or to join someone who is settled here.Visitors - This page explains what the Immigration Rules say about visitors, people coming to the United Kingdom for medical treatment and visitors on their way to another country.

Source: ukresident

Reasons why you should study in UK

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Reasons why you should study in UK

The qualifications from UK higher educational institutions are recognised to be the best in the world and are of high quality .Their standard of excellence is formed by the famous and old universities like Oxford and Cambridge which are carried or followed by many institutions and collegs throughout the UK.Once you have a qualification from any university that meets the standards of education ,you have very important line in your resume and it would turn out to be a selling point of your future career.

Education Costs are Lower ,Compared to USA the tution fees in Uk is 2 or 3 times lesser than the annual fees charged by the institutions in USA.You could save a lot of money as most of the courses are of less period compared to 4yr bachelors programs in other countries .You would be doing 3yrs of bachelors programmes in UK by saving time and fees at the same time with the same or equal standard qualifications.
Working Opportunities in UK
Any international studying in the UK is allowed to work for 20hrs a week during their college term and fulltime when the college term is over.But it is always advisable to check up with the college advisor before you start looking for jobs.As sometimes due to negligence or less information you could be violating the visa regualtions .You need to have proper knowledge about the rules and regulations before you take up a job ,as there is always a constant change in the visa rules.None of the universities could promise you that by working you get earn enough money to support your course fees in UK.So planning on education with your money from part-time jobs is not advisable.it is always better to have an employment setup through people you know or through the consultant that you know.Atleast you should have enough money to support your first year of the course before you come to UK.

As I have told before the visa rules and regulations change from time to time ,you need to keep track of them by checking out the Visa and Immigration pages of UK.

Info about UK

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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (which is usually shortened to just the UK or United Kingdom) is a political union made of up of four countries, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. England, Scotland and Wales share the island of Great Britain, which lies just off the northwest coast of continental Europe. The fourth country, Northern Ireland, is a portion of another island, which is split between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, an independent country, in the south. The UK also has overseas territories such as Bermuda and Gibraltar. The union of Great Britain and Northern Island is the latest that has occured over the last 300 years. Originally Scotland and England were two entirely separate countries with their own monarchs and political systems, and Wales fell under the control of England and was known as a principality. Over the years, various acts of union have taken place that have brought England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland together, and Ireland was later to gain independence in 1922 leaving the current split we see today. The British Empire was once a world force, with territory as far flung as India, Canada, South America and Africa. Although colonial days are far gone and there has been a steady decline in the British Empire and the UK's influence around the world, the UK is still a major political and economic force, with membership in the G8 and an economy that is the fifth largest in the world and second largest in Europe. The UK’s colonial history also means that it has been subject to a multitude of international influences and influxes of people, helping to create the multi-cultural society that exists today. If you would like more information on the history and background of the UK, please visit the Wikipedia UK pages.

Why Study in the UK

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Why Study in the UK
The UK has grown to become one of the top destinations to study around the world. With traditions of excellence dating back hundreds of years, high class institutions at every corner and much more flexibility than many other countries, the United Kingdom has much to offer international students that other English-speaking countries cannot offer.But what makes the United Kingdom stand out? Why should you come to the UK as a destination to further your international education?Growing Destination International students have always been an important presence in the UK, and the numbers have been growing steadily. With over 330,000 international students during the 2005/2006 school year, the UK is the second most popular destination for international students, behind the US. The UK has worked hard to capitalize on the growing demand for English-language instruction and the post-9/11 visa hurdles in the US. The top ten countries sending students to the UK are:
China 50,755
India 19,205
Greece 17,675
Republic of Ireland 16,790
USA 14,755
Germany 13,265
France 12,455
Malaysia 11,450
Nigeria 9,605
Hong Kong 9,445
For more demographic and statistical information about international students in the UK, visit the UK Council for International Student Affairs.

Documents required for a Student Visa:3

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Documents you must submit in order to apply for a Student Visa:

Additional Requirements & Application procedure & timeline
Applicants must submit originals and copies of the above mentioned documents. If your documents are accepted to process the visa they will not be returned.
Applications for this type of visa will neither be accepted more than four months in advance nor less than 7 weeks before the departure date.The passport must be left in our office so we can process your visa.
It takes a minimum of 7 weeks to process this type of visa.During this time no telephone consultations will be taken by this office regarding your visa status.
If granted your visa will allow you to study in Spain for the requested period of time, as specified on the visa sticker, (“del….al….”). Keep in mind the date format in Europe: Day, Month and Year.If your stay in Spain is for a period longer than 180 days you will have to request, within one month of your arrival in Spain, an authorization for the completion of your studies as well as the proper student ID card from the Police Department in Spain ("Policia Nacional").
This visa will allow you for transit in the Schengen countries to and from Spain up to a maximum of 5 days (total).
Source :http://www.mae.es/

Documents required for a Student Visa:2

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Proofs of financial means during your stay.

Provide one of the following:
· 1. Letter from the University or School in Spain or in the USA assuming full financial responsibility during your stay (this is often included into the acceptance letter).
· 2. Proof of financial aid or scholarship for at least $1,000 per month for room and board.
· 3. Notarized letter from your parents or legal guardians assuming full financial responsibility for at least $1,000 per month for room and board. Suggested wording: “I hereby certify that I'm the (father/mother/other) of (...), will support him/her with a monthly allowance of at least $1,000 while he/she is in Spain and that I'm financially responsible for any emergency that may arise".
· 4. Personal bank account statements showing at least $1,000 per month of stay.
· "Money-Order" to pay the non-refundable visa fee of $100 for US citizens or $79.20* for the other nationalities payable to the Consulate of Spain * For Russia, Ukrania, Macedonia, (ARYM), Montenegro, Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Albania, and Moldavia the fee is $46.20 (no personal checks or cash accepted).
· Self-addressed and Pre-Paid US "Express-Mail" envelope from the USPS if you wish to have your passport retuned by mail. Any other type of courier of messenger service is not accepted. Tracking of mailed items is the sole responsibility of the applicant.
· Evidence of your migratory status in the USA (Only for non US citizens): Provide your "Alien Registration Card" or “US Visa with I-20/IAP-66”(except B1-B2).
· Certificate of Absence of Police Records (Only for stays of more than 180 days) issued by the Police Department from the city/cities where you have resided more than six months in the past five years. This Certificate must bear the "Apostille of The Hague Convention" (Contact the Secretary of State of the issuing state). If the Certificate is issued outside the USA it must be duly legalized by the corresponding Consulate of Spain.
· Medical Certificate (for periods longer than 180 days): Doctor's statement on a doctor or medical center letterhead, indicating that the student has been examined and found in good physical and mental health to travel to study abroad and is free of contagious diseases.
· Notarized authorization letter to travel and study abroad from the parents or custodians (only if the applicant is under 18 years of age).

Visas

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This type of visa allows you to study or do research work in Spain for periods exceeding 3 months.
U.S. citizens do not need a visa to study in Spain for less than 90 days.
This visa must be obtained for studies under 3 months by all nationals that are not EU citizens or they are from the countries that require visas to travel to the Schengen countries (see Anexo 1 ICC ).
You must apply at the appropiate Consulate General of Spain according with your permanent residency or study address. Check the Consulate listing and area of jurisdiction.
The application must be submitted in person by you or through an authorized representative (it must have a notarized authorization).
Applications by mail are not accepted. Applications are accepted on a first come first serve basis. Due to the overwhelming demand for student visas at certain times of the year, it is recommended that you arrive at our office before 9:00 AM.
By submitting your student visa application you can also apply for the visa for your spouse and children under 18 years of age.
The visa will be affixed to your passport before you depart the United States and it must be presented at your point of entry into the Schengen countries.

Documents required for Student Visa

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Documents you must submit in order to apply for a Student Visa:
· 2 Schengen Application forms dully filled out and signed.
· Passport. The passport must be valid for the intended period of your stay in Spain with at least one blank page to affix the visa. Also provide either of the following: US drivers license, US State ID card, current student ID.
· 2 recent photos passport size with a white background. Staple one photo on each of the application forms.
· Letter of acceptance as a full time student from Spain's University/School or US program indicating: name, address and registration number of the school with Spain's Department of Education; (Ministerio de Educación de España) full payment of tuition, duration of the program, subjects of the study and hours of study per week which must be no less than 20.
· Health Insurance (original form): International insurance coverage for health/accident with a minimum coverage equal to €30,000 during the planning period of stay in Spain (or its equivalency in dollars).

Study for a University degree in Spain

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Studying for a University degree
All undergraduate studies (no matter if they have 1 or 2 cycles) will change into one only cycle. These degrees will have between 180 and 240 credits, divided up into 3 or 4 years. These degrees will enable students to develop a professional career.
Only 2 types of graduate studies will remain: Master’s Degree and Doctorates.
Masters will become official and they will be more specific, focused on research or advanced professional training. Official Masters will have 60 or 120 ECTS credits (one or two years) and students will need to have their official undergraduate degree. It is important to note that not all masters will have to be official.
Doctorate studies will be the top of academic achievement and students will have to prepare a Doctoral thesis. Students will be required to have passed at least 300 credits between undergraduate and graduate studies. These studies will train professionals in advanced research techniques. The training will imply courses, seminars, research papers, and research skills development. Doctoral thesis will have to be original research works that contribute to the progress of that scientific field.

Studying in Spain

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Higher education in Spain has its origins in the Middle Ages. The University of Salamanca, founded in 1218, is the first University established in Spain. Obviously, history has changed the way the system has worked, and the current system derives from the French model of the 19th century. However, Spanish Universities have recently gone through important changes that have led to a self-governing and decentralized system. In addition, the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) is forcing Spanish universities to converge into one common system compatible with all European Universities.
The educational policy is controlled by the Ministry of Education together with the departments of higher education in the universities. Within this framework, the Consejo de Universidades outlines the requirements to create new universities, centers and institutes. In addition, it helps regulating advanced graduate studies.Within the higher education level, Spain has public and private Universities. Universities are organized in Schools (Facultades), and within each School there are different Departments, which specialize in a specific part of the corresponding science. Currently, the Spanish university system comprises 49 public universities, 14 private ones, and 4 Catholic Church universities.
Regarding its content, the Spanish university system displays an equilibrium between scientific disciplines included in the social sciences and humanities (History, Economics, Literature, Philosophy, etc.), and the pure sciences (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc). Likewise, within the different Universities we may find scientific disciplines specifically applied to the society. An adequate equilibrium between theory and practice is carefully achieved in disciplines like Architecture, Medicine or Law.
Also, it is becoming very common to see Universities that offer a higher university degree which interlaces academic contents from several scientific disciplines (economics and law, business and Tourism, Languages and Marketing etc). This option generates professionals with a very high level of training, who are very sought after by national and international companies.

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Public transportation

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Public transportation
Spain has one of the finest systems of public transportation.
Bus:
All the large Spanish cities have a modern urban bus system servicing routes that connect different parts of the city. There is a good information system that provides travelers with information about the different routes. Travelers are often provided with free bus schedules at certain destinations along the bus route. Many cities run a bus line at night, though more limited, which operates all night and which accesses main points of the city. These night busses pass less frequently and the routes serviced are more limited than those of the day busses. The night busses are dubbed búhos, "owls".
The Metro:
Some cities, especially Madrid, operate one of the most outstanding and modern metro systems in all of Europe. Travelers can also obtain free metro plans that provide information about the routes serviced. The metro is a popular and ideal alternative to the traffic on the streets above.

Cercanías Regional Train:
This is a high-quality train service that operates routes that connect bigger cities with smaller ones. Travelers may obtain free plans that provide schedule and line information. The train terminals usually directly coincide with a metro or bus stop.

Taxi:
Spanish citizens depend on a modern taxi service system. All taxis adhere to an official standard rate charged to passengers. These official rates also designate supplementary fares for passenger luggage, special destinations, etc. If so requested by the passenger, taxi drivers are obligated to provide a receipt that specifies the billed elements of the service, as well as noting the points of pick-up and destination. Some cities have a monthly transport pass and/or a travel pass (10 trips) which can be used for the metro, the bus, the Cercanías regional train, or any combination thereof. It is usually more economical to use these passes, which are sold only in specific locations, depending on the city.

Business Hours

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Business Hours
In general, business hours for most stores throughout the country start at 10:00 in the morning until 2:00 in the afternoon, Monday to Saturday. The afternoon schedule is normally from 5:00 to 8:00. Department stores have an uninterrupted schedule, and most boutiques and department stores are typically open the first Sunday of every month. Restaurants are open from 1:00 until 4:00 for lunch, and from 8:00 to 11:00 for dinner. In smaller restaurants, as well as in bars and cafés, it is possible to get something at any hour.
Banks are open from 8:30 in the morning until 2:30 in the afternoon, Monday to Friday. From October to April, banks are also open on Saturdays from 9:00 in the morning until 1:00 in the afternoon.
The majority of public services, including civil centers and health clinics, are open from 9:00 in the morning until 2:00 in the afternoon from Monday to Friday.

Living a day in Spain or daily life

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Living a day in Spain or daily life:
The Spanish food is very healthy and hearty too.
Normally for Breakfast : it consists of coffee filled cup with milk or hot chocolate, and a pastry or toast with butter and jam, or with olive oil. Freshly-squeezed orange juice is a staple of a Spanish breakfast. The rest of the afternoon people prefer to have coffee until lunch hour.
For them Lunch is the most important meal of the day ,during 1:30 and 4:00 in the afternoon. Lunch consisting of an appetizer, an entrée, and a dessert, with many options from which to choose. Bread and beverage are usually included in the price. The food is lighter or heavier depending on the season and on the region, but in any case, they provide adequate sustenance for the remaining hours ahead, which, contrary to popular belief, are not spent in a post-meal nap.
Dinner. Dinner is not as important in Spain as it is considered a minor meal. The dinner hour is between 9:30 and 11:00 at night and in many cases, especially during the summer and on the weekends, dinner usually consists of bite-sized portions of food, called tapas or raciones, which are small fare but supply enough energy.

Living in Spain

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Living in Spain
The climate of spain is sunny through out the year , but has four seasons which are distinct depending on the geographical locations of spain. The climate differences vary mostly or change wioth out notice.
Summer. The temperatures vary between 25 and 35 C or 77 and 95 F.but is always advisable to have some thick dressing during the night time
Autumn. the temperature is rather irregular. some days may be cloudy and a little chillier, but typically sunny. raincoats become part of the dressing along with a sweater Temperatures vary between 15 and 19 C or 59 and 66 F but in coastal areas, the temperatures are more stable.
Winter. Although Spain is far away from extremely cold regions, the winters are cold and it snows in some areas including the mountains,, perfect for those winter sports enthusiast.Temperatures range between 2 and 15 degrees C and 35 or 59 degrees F.
Spring. The temperature fluctuates during this season. Sometimes it rains and it can be cold, but if the sun comes out, it is time to enjoy more pleasant temperatures. During this season you will need both winter and summer clothing. Temperatures vary between 10 and 21 C or 50 and 70 F.

Currency and Exchange Rate

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Currency and Exchange Rate:

This is what is always on our mind ,would I be able to send money ,if yes how much I can send what would be the ideal time to send and many more questions that linger in our mind.
Spain is part of the European union which means that alongwith Spain , France, Germany, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Belgium, Luxemburg, Holland, Austria, and Finland also share a sigle currency which makes it easier for you to spend in the rest of the above given countries without any worries which is fondly called Free Movement.
Carrying Travellers cheques can be exchanged in banks easily but other than bank you need go through a lot of offices so be prepared if you dnt want to exchange them other than in banks.
It is not advisable to use credits cards during your trip to spain since they involve very high bank fees per transaction.Like in any other Visa, American Express, Master card , and Diner’s Club cards are accepted in most commercial establishments.
And also major cities have private exchange offices which change cash and, also some exchange traveller’s checks too though they charge commissions on them.

Languages

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Officially there are four main languages depending on their regional area other than English.

Spainish is one of the most official languages in 21 countries in the world and close four hundred million people around the world speak Spanish i.e., 100 times than the actual population of spain.
Many international organisations who use languages to their business purposes use Spanish too.

Spanish Fact Sheet

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Spanish Fact Sheet:

Spain happened to the powerful empire of the seasduring the 16th and 17th centuries .Due to the industrial revolutions France, german and english went ahead became more powerful in economic and political power.
Though it had remained neutral during the world wars ,the civil war during 1936-1939 the country suffered a lot .the death of spainish dictator Francisco Franco in 1975,and spain joining EU in 1986 gave spain a chance to be more dynamic in Economy and a global champion of freedom.
The Iberian peninsula was ruled by independent kingdoms until the Muslim occupation during the 8th Century AD for nearly 700years.
The country full name is Kingdom of Spain and its surface are is about 504,784 square Kms. Madrid is the capital of spain .
There are about 17 religious communities in spain, but 94% are catholic .Spain is governed by the parliament.
· Spain has an estimated population of 4 million plus according to a report till july 2007.

Getting Around in Australia

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Getting Around
Whether you a living in the city or suburb, there are many optiions to see australia in a different prespective. Australia transportation system in terms of buses is pretty extensive .if you are living in suburbs ,you will notice that buses don’t run very often and you need alternative arrangement.But if you are planning to go on longer routes ,you may want to use the train services and airway system to go around. If you are located in a major city, a train/ tram system may be available to use offering, cheap and quick service to areas you wish to visit. For example Sydney has an extensive subway system that is cheap and easy to use.

Taxis
Taxis can be extremely expensive for students, and are good for longer journeys that are either too far for walking or by bicycle, or if there is no bus or subway system where you want to go. Always remember to check your driver has a valid ID card which should be displayed (if not ask to see it) and make sure the meter is running. Never enter a taxi where the driver has asked for a set fee! Generally you do not need to tip taxi drivers in Australia.PlanesDue to the size of Australia, flying may be the only option to travel the country. Australia has two major national airlines, of which the most famous is Qantas, and many more regional networks that will be able to fly to around the country.