The European Space Agency or ESA is an international organization of eighteen member states devoted to the study of space. Established in May 1975, it is headquartered in Paris and has a total staff of more than 2,000 at the moment. Of these nearly half are from the United Kingdom. The other countries contributing to …
Looking across the pond at France, it’s hard not to be seduced by the French countryside. A country rich in culture, beauty and charm, France seems like a picture perfect place to visit. And yet, as you travel to France, you may notice something missing. Something that for years, has been a standard feature of …
The economic model of Korea is built around heavy dependence on exports of oil and natural gas, and agriculture has been the primary stay of the national economy for over a decade. While agriculture makes up only a small portion of the overall economy, the services sectors dominate the economy. As with many of the …
It seems that China’s economy is growing faster than any other country in the world. Their gross domestic product (GDP) grows at about 7% per year. However, despite this phenomenal growth, China does have a problem. The Chinese Government realizes that their economy will need more resources to fuel its growth and they have become …
Most of the countries of the world like Malaysia, Sri Lanka and India are using advanced semiconductor processes to produce a variety of electronic products. They are now producing phones with digital keyboards as well. The large industry of biotechnology is also growing very fast in these countries. Because of these reasons, there is a …
The people of Macedonia and Greece are known for their passion towards electronic engineering. These two countries are famous all over the world as top exporters of semiconductor products. Both of them are located in the region of Former Yugoslavia (Serbia & Montenegro). The people of these two countries are so talented that they have …
Singapore has rightly earned the reputation as the world’s best-performing economy. The country has become an important center for global finance and a leading destination for expatriates and immigrants. Singapore’s combination of a small population (relatively small to all other countries) and a high level of personal freedom (high taxation levels and an efficient social …
London, UK is a 21st century urban center with rich historical past stretching back to Roman times. In its center lie the imposing Houses of Parliament, the world’s tallest building, the iconic London eye observatory clock tower, and Westminster Abbey, a historic site of the British royal crown regalia. West End theatre is also popular, …
Despite Philadelphia’s first mover edge, however, New York has gradually reclaimed its title as the country s biggest financial center. New York City ranks fourth among all U.S. cities for Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The Empire State Building, which was completed in 1931, was the world’s tallest building at that time. Today it is the …
Shanghai, the modern cosmopolitan capital of China, is one of the major international business centers of the world. It is also one of the fastest developing cities in China. The rapid development has given birth to some of the most affluent areas in Shanghai, which is why many foreign businessmen are attracted to Shanghai investment. …