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Mexico Potencia Turistica Mundial [09:33]
El turismo es una actividad económica importante para el país y lo hace una de las naciones más destacables a nivel mundial, colocado en décimo lugar términos de llegadas de turistas internacionales, con 21,5 millones de visitantes en 2009, y siendo el primer destino para turistas extranjeros dentro de América Latina.En 2005, el turismo contribuyó con el 5,7% de los ingresos nacionales provenientes de la exportación de bienes y servicios, y representó el 14,2% de los empleos directos e indirectos de la economía mexicana.135 Los ingresos provenientes de los turistas extranjeros alcanzaron USD 11.27 mil millones en 2009, y el país capturó el 15,25% del segmento de mercado turístico de América en términos de llegadas de turistas extranjeros, colocado en segundo lugar en el continente, solo detrás de los Estados Unidos.Las principales atracciones turísticas de México son las ruinas antiguas de las culturas mesoamericanas, las ciudades coloniales y los complejos turísticos de playa. El clima templado del país, junto con su herencia histórica cultural; - la fusión de la cultura europea (particularmente la española) con la cultura mesoamericana -; también hacen de México un atractivo destino turístico a nivel mundial.La gran mayoría de los turistas extranjeros que visitan México provienen de los Estados Unidos y Canadá. El siguiente grupo en importancia son visitantes de Europa y Asia. Un número reducido de turistas también proviene de los países de América Latina.México se ...
Tags: MEXICO, capital, latinoamerica, america, ciudad de Mexico, United States, City, Americas, Europe, Germany, England, China, Canada, Australia, Nations, Russia, Kingdom, Japan, Spain, World, Asia, Brazil, European, India, Africa, Britain, London Sweden, Int

The Irkutsk Region [01:01]
Irkutsk is the capital of eastern Siberia and the Baikal region. While the city preserves its unique history, it also looks forward actively to Siberia's future. The Irkut River gave the name to the city, and the shore of the Angara river became a citadel of Russian discoverers in the 17th century. Today, from this cultural and scientific center, there are a lot of interesting routes on the unique railway around Lake Baikal, that includes hundreds of bridges and tunnels along the way. The Taltsy Ethnographic Museum is a delightful experience that reflects the history and culture of the Baikal area. Endless rivers and lakes rich in fish attract fishermen from all over the world. The Irkutsk Region is Siberia's bountiful and generous gift.
Tags: tourism, discovery, ethnographic, water, adventure, Irkutsk, Russia, Lake, Baikal, Siberia, Angara, river, Taltsy, Museum

Sydney Webcam Time Lapse for Tue, 15th May 2012 [02:01]
Sydney Webcam Time Lapse for Tue, 15th May 2012
Tags: sydney, harbour, harbor, australia, webcam, timelapse, bridge, greetings from russia

Russia in New York - Brighton Beach [05:11]
View the Google Map of Russia in New York: g.co On the southern outskirts of Brooklyn, just down the boardwalk from Coney Island, the peaceful ocean waves once drew waves of immigrants from a tumultuous past. Refugees from the former Soviet Union. After the Cold War ended in the '90s, an influx of Russians settled on the shores of the city. Brighton Beach, nicknamed Little Odessa after the Ukrainian city on the Black Sea, boasts the largest Russian-speaking population in the United States. Here, you may feel you need a translator, or a tour guide, like Dave Garbarskiy. Onward down Brighton Beach Avenue, at M & I International Food, locals stock up on fresh-made breads and other provisions. While there, also sample Russian-style eats like cured cold cuts, variations of pickled fish, and Pir-oj-ki: fried pastries with either a savory or a sweet-filled center. Fresh apricot or mango juices often accompany meals at cafes, and you can sample a variety of dishes for under ten dollars. Of course everyone in Russia needs a fur coat, and maybe a fox fur hat, as warm as they are stylish. Luckily, David's uncle owns a store down the street! When you commit to long train rides to the outskirts of New York City, you'll be amazed by the things you discover. It's not necessarily that Brighton Beach looks like Russia - it looks like any other neighborhood in Brooklyn. What makes it Russian is the people you meet, the sound of the language and the music in the streets, the foods you get ...
Tags: Brighton, Beach, Russia (Country), New York City, Nyc, Brooklyn, Little, Odessa, Subway, waves, Russian, immigrants, Sand, Ocean, Megan Snedden, David Joshua Ford, travel, documentary, show, national, geographic, traveler

Russian Oil Tanker Explosion [00:50]
Railway oil taking explodes in industrial city in Russia. Debris is sent flying hundreds of feet into the air.
Tags: Explosion (Disaster Type), Russia (Country), Destruction, Fire, explosion