What I learnt about Alabama A State of Contradictions: Alabama experiences both successes and struggles. It features booming cities like Huntsville, often ranked among the best places to live, while simultaneously grappling with high poverty rates and low GDP per capita, mirroring Mississippi’s challenges. This duality makes Alabama a fascinating microcosm…
What I learnt about Libya Geography: Libya is located in North Africa and is the fourth-largest country on the continent. It covers an area of about 1.8 million square kilometers.The capital city is Tripoli.The estimated population of Libya is around 7.8 million people. The Sahara Desert covers much of Libya, and…
What I learnt about Guyana Geography and Language: Guyana is located in the northeastern corner of South America and is the only English-speaking country on the continent. Georgetown is the capital and largest city of Guyana. Economy: A monumental oil discovery off Guyana’s coast has transformed its economy, making it…
What I learnt about Malawi Location and Geography: Malawi is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa, bordered by Mozambique, Zambia, and Tanzania. History: Malawi gained independence from British rule on July 6, 1964, and was led by Hastings Banda as a one-party state until 1994. In 1994, Malawi transitioned to…
What I learnt about Maldova Geography: Moldova is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered by Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east, and south. The capital city is Chișinău, which dates back to 1420. History: Moldova was part of the Romanian principality of Moldavia until 1812,…
What I learnt about Ecuador Geography: Ecuador is named after the Equator, the imaginary line around the Earth that splits the country in two. It’s roughly the size of Colorado and is bordered by Colombia and Peru. History: Before the Incas created settlements in Ecuador, it was inhabited by its Native…
A Games of Thrones – Jon 1 A feast is held in honor of the king. Jon expresses his desire to join the Night’s Watch. Chapter Summary Jon Snow sat near the back of Winterfell’s great hall during the welcome feast for King Robert. He observes the royal family’s arrival, including…
A Games of Thrones – Eddard 1 King Robert Baratheon visits Winterfell to offer Eddard Stark the role of Hand of the King and propose a union between their children Chapter Summary King Robert Baratheon and his entourage arrive at Winterfell. Eddard Stark recognizes familiar faces but finds Robert changed…
A Games of Thrones – Daenerys 1 Daenerys Targaryen faces the daunting prospect of marriage to Khal Drogo as part of her brother Viserys’s plan to reclaim their lost throne. Chapter Summary Viserys Targaryen is preparing his sister Daenerys for her presentation to Khal Drogo, hoping the marriage will secure…
A Games of Thrones – Catelyn 1 In Winterfell’s godswood, Catelyn delivers news of Jon Arryn’s death to Eddard; King Robert Baratheon is on his way to Winterfell Chapter Summary In the godswood of Winterfell, Catelyn visits Eddard. Unlike House Tully, who follow the Faith of the Seven, House Stark…
