Today we celebrate Freedom Day in South Africa. Wishing everyone a great day remembering and celebrating all those who fought so hard for South Africa's freedom.
Today Greece is celebrating Independence Day.
Ancient Greece is often credited as the original birthplace of Western civilization and many Greek inventions are still in use today, including:
1. The 'Democratic Government' system
2. The Olympics
3. The Hippocratic Oath
4. The Marathon
5. The Theater
Greece is a fascinating country and should definitely be on your travel list if you have not been there before...you will love the many beautiful Islands, the ancient cultural sites and delicious Greek food and festivities!
Mark Twain wrote "Mauritius was made first, and then heaven; and heaven copied Mauritius". Today we celebrate the National Day of Mauritius.
Some interesting facts you may not know about Mauritius:
1. Three European countries colonized Mauritius - the Dutch, the French and the British.
2. Mauritius has the highest population density in Africa and 19th highest in the world.
3. In the mid-1900's, Mauritius was the leading producer of sugar in the British empire.
4. Mauritius was home to it's national bird, the now extinct Dodo. The last confirmed sightings of the Dodo were in the 1660's.
5. Mauritius is a volcanic island that first rose above the waves eight million years ago!
