.... are run according to the Westminster System, used in England. This means that there are two houses of Parliament, a lower house (The House Of Representatives) and an upper house (The Senate). Decisions put forward and approved in the House of Representatives must then be approved a second time by the Senate. The only exception to this is the Queensland Government, which has only a House of Representatives. Local governments are stationed in centre of the town or city that they provide to. State governments are run from the state capitals, while the Federal Government sits in Canberra, in the Australian Capital Territory. There are six states, and two major territories in ....

.... of mistreatment of El Salvadorian workers in Honduras surfaced in a World Cup Soccer game between the two rival teams. This escalated to a level that El Salvador invaded Honduras and bombed its airports. The attack was brief and isolated but relations between the two nations remained poor for 10 years afterwards. In the 1970's the government, in turmoil because of population increases and rampant poverty, was corrupt and lead by coups. In 1972 the military overthrew the old President and put up their own President. The people unhappy with the unfulfilled promises for reform, became restless and formed a political party called the Federation Democratio Revolucionario. ....

.... the bridge was still under construction, it was hit by an earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter Scale. All this did was stretch the bridge two and a half feet. The bridge's construction was started in 1988 and was finished just this year. It cost 3.3 billion dollars and weighs more that 350,000 tons. The cable used on the bridge is composed of 290 strands and is 186,000 miles long. The bridge is equipped with a feature that no other bridge has. That feature is mass dampers that include pendulums that help stabilize the towers. This stabilizer was needed since the two towers are almost as tall as the Eiffel Tower. I love to watch how we accomplish so many grea ....

.... or rolling terrain. The hilly areas are scattered throughout the island and do not come from a central mass. The main 3 ranges are the Sierra de Trinidad in the central part of the island, the Sierra Maestra, in the Southeast, and Sierra de los Órganos in the West. The first two ranges are under 3000 feet. The Sierra Maestra, has the greatest in altitude and mass, and contains Pico Turquino (6561 ft), the highest point in Cuba. Most of the soil of Cuba is relatively fertile. One of the natural features of the island is the large number of limestone caverns. Most of the many rivers of Cuba are short and unnavigable. The main river is the Cauto, located in the Southeast. The ....

.... and the chancellor’s cabinet. Bundesversammlung is the parliament; it consists of 63 upper house members. They work together with the Bundesrat, which is the Federal Council, to make a strong economical country. is industrialized nation with a mixed free-market economy. Their economy is generally strong and stable. The country is self-sufficient relying little on agriculture. Resources include iron ore, timber, tungsten, and coal. Their exports include of machinery, lumber, textiles, iron, steel, chemicals, and paper products. Tourism is an important industry. The cultural institution and scenic beauty attract millions of people every year. Many of their To ....

.... in two. Western was a prosperous democracy and the East was communist and an ally with the Soviet Union. In 1961 the East German government built a concrete and barbed wire wall to keep the people from leaving. This wall known as the Berlin Wall stayed in place until 1989. The change in the Soviet government and the protests of the people, helped bring and end to the wall. Free travel and free elections were now a part of all . In 1990 both sides were merged and became the Federal Republic of . Government Originally the country of Germany was ruled by leaders who appointed themselves kings when they conquered some of the early East German tribes. The government we ....

.... trail officially ended at Springer Mountain, 10 miles northeast of Mount Oglethorpe. In 1968 the Appalachian Trail became part of the National Park System and was officially renamed the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. To hike the Appalachian Trail, it is suggested to shop around for a good pair of hiking boots, a tent, and a sturdy backpack. Hiking the distance mentioned above obviously requires excellent footwear, and a light pack. Figure in fatigue and you need a comfortable tent to sleep in at night. Good boots are "solid" on the bottom, so that you cant feel rocks or stones through the soles. If you can press in the bottom of the sole with your thumb, ....

.... consequently the Americas, Portugal was itself busy exploring Africa and making its own invaluable discoveries, although these are for the most part overlooked. Being situated on the westernmost edge of Europe and the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal enjoys a relative privacy and independence from the rest of Mediterranean countries. Bordering on Spain on two sides and the sea on the others, the nation as naturally turned towards the sea, from which it draws both its strength and wealth and turned its back on its greatest rival, Spain. Due to its constant waves of invasion throughout the ages, Portugal is a vastly diverse land, not only in geographical terms but also in terms ....