The Passive Voice_ Group Wr Task by Mehtap Özkasap

TONGA

2024-10-30 20:27:31 UTC

Tonga is located in the South Pacific Ocean, and its capital is Nuku'alofa. The unique language of Tongan is spoken by the majority of the population. Tourism is encouraged by the government, and visitors are warmly welcomed. Tonga is known for its beautiful nature and rich cultural heritage, with many traditions preserved. The islands are surrounded by clear turquoise waters. Tonga gained independence from the United Kingdom on June 4, 1970. The Tongan economy is based on agriculture, which contributes 30 percent to GDP, with a total GDP of around 520 million dollars. Ironically, Tonga has a lower GDP than Koç University. One notable festival is Heila, which has been celebrated for 40 years. Another holiday is Tonga Day, celebrated on November 4th.

Hazal Feyza Cihan Cem / Land of the thunder dragon: Bhutan

2024-10-31 13:52:21 UTC

"Hi guys, I’m going to talk about a lesser-known country that I visited last month. It’s called Bhutan. There are some interesting facts about the country; it was isolated from the world until the 1970s. In this country, traffic lights are not used, even though there are sharp bends and animals that pop out from every corner. I also saw that plastic is never used here. There’s a mountain that has never been climbed. It’s a very green country, and more oxygen is produced by its forests than the carbon dioxide emitted by the entire country. Bhutan was never occupied."

Yener Ismail / Monaco

2024-10-31 14:35:46 UTC

Monaco is known as a rich person's place. I stayed there for two weeks and returned yesterday. Here are some interesting facts about Monaco. I went to Monaco for the Formula One Grand Prix. Formula One is a worldwide race followed by millions; they race approximately every week, and Monaco is one of their stops. Since 1950, Formula One has been raced in Monaco. After watching the race, I went to the casinos. Casinos are an important part of Monaco’s tourist attractions. After some enjoyable time, I was hungry. I ate Bouillabaisse, which is made from several fish and vegetables. Their cuisine is influenced by the dry Mediterranean climate, which is why they use fish and vegetables. Monaco was built on the mountainside, and because of that, the roads in Monaco couldn’t be built wide. This situation should be considered if you want to visit Monaco using your own vehicle. In addition, French is spoken in Monaco as an official language, but there are also some people who speak Italian.

RWANDA -Deniz Ç, Sevda ,Hayrettin

2024-10-31 17:47:34 UTC

The dance called “Umushagiriro(cow dance)” is performed by the women of Rwanda. Traditional arts and crafts such as Agaseke basket and Imigongo (a unique cow dung art) are produced. There was a genocide in Rwanda called The Rwandan genocide or the genocide against the Tutsi. Rwanda was not exploited because it had no resources such as gold and diamonds. Other countries rioted because Rwanda wasn’t exploited unlike them, so the French wanted to start a civil war however they weren’t able to divide them into groups because they were identical in terms of culture. Finally, they choose to discriminate against them by their height. The short people of Rwanda were slaughtered with axes by the long people of Rwanda on 7 April 1994. This genocide is the last genocide of history. This genocide will not be remembered by the people of Rwanda.

Albania- Arif, Burak G, Serdar

2024-10-31 20:50:19 UTC

The Albanian language is commonly spoken by the Albanian people. It is one of the oldest languages in Europe. The Besa tradition is a unique cultural value in Albania that emphasizes honor, trust, loyalty, and hospitality. Deeply rooted in Albanian identity, Besa is seen as a moral code or a pledge to uphold one’s word and commitments. Albania is described as a country located in the Balkans. The food culture of the Albanian people is diverse. Byrek, fergese, tava kosi, and petulla (fried dough) are beloved by Albanians. There are many famous places that should be visited in Albania, such as Tirana (the capital), Berat, Ksamil, Butrint, and Shkoder.

Sierra Leone

2024-11-01 00:06:25 UTC

The country of Sierra Leone is located in West Africa and has a population of approximately 8.5 million people. Although Krio is the widely spoken local language, English is the official language of the country. In the 15th century, the country was discovered by the explorer Pedro de Sintra, and Sierra Leone owes its name to him. Most of the population is engaged in subsistence agriculture. The roads were originally developed to serve the railways. However, since they began to be used, the network has been dominated by a series of highways radiating from Freetown, the capital, to inland urban centers. Some well-known tourist attractions in Sierra Leone are Bunce Island, the National Railway Museum, and Gola Rainforest National Park.