ranges lies the Transylvanian plateau, and to the south and east are the plains of Moldavia and Walachia. In its last 306 km, the Danube River flows through Romania only. It enters the Black Sea in the northern Dobruja, jut south of the border with Ukraine. Romania, in southeast Europe, is mountainous in the north while the main feature in the south is the vast Danube valley. The river forms a delta as it approaches the Black Sea, which is a wildlife reserve for countless native and migratory birds
The Rotunda of the 1873 Vienna International Exhibition Austria hosted a world's fair in 1873, as it aimed to present itself as a world leader and the equal of England and France. The structure that served as the focal point and ideological locus for the Vienna Exhibition was its striking Rotunda, a feat of engineering and design, which is pictured during the fair's opening ceremonies on May 1, 1873. On that day, the streets of the Ringstrasse were wet with a cold drizzle. More than twenty
The Economy of Romania Before World War II, the Romanian economy was primarily agricultural. In 1948 the Communist government came to power and took control of nearly all aspects of the economy. Through a series of five-year plans, the Communists transformed Romania into an industrial nation. The economy grew considerably during the first part of the Communist period, but by the 1980s it had slid into decline, and shortages of consumer goods and degradation of the environment had become
Without bothering to even look back, Clary immediately left the happy and safe atmosphere of the brightly lit little house that rested up top the small hill, setting off into the unknown. Her small hands gripped the leather reins, while she rode through the familiar village in which she'd learned to call home over the last several years. The town was usually ridiculously cherry and tranquil at night. Red brick shops, including the bakery, small bookshop, and other business's sat in perfectly adjacent
Abstract: This lab investigated the effects of classical music on memorization. It was conducted to test the hypothesis that classical music, specifically “The Blue Danube Waltz” by Johann Strauss II would help the test subjects retain a higher percentage of information compared to studying regularly without music. The test subjects were divided in to 10 males and 10 females of the same age who were asked to remember a set of 10 cards with music and a set of 10 cards without music each within 30
A Space Odyssey I love having the Blue Danube waltz in 2001; it's my favorite part of the movie. What I find most amusing about it is that it ties in so well with the smoothness of a space orbit. In the first space scene, anything that is free floating, like the pen or the ships themselves, is perfectly in balance with the music. Nothing in orbit is ever rushed, and at no time does it ever falter from its halcyon state of existence. The Blue Danube matches this perfectly, and it contrasts sharply
strong challenge from the Parthian Empire of Persia. The resources of the Empire were debilitated and the Goths challenged the Romans for control of the area at the mouth of the Danube River at the Black Sea. The Goths controlled the area north of the Black Sea and the Romans had conquered a territory north of the Danube, which they called Dacia. This is the region of present day Romania. The attacks of the Goths began in 247 A.D. and in 251 A.D. they lured the Roman army under the command of the
Frontier policy and the Maintenance of the Pax Romana Tiberius and Claudius The Imperium Romanum (Roman Empire) was a vast domain containing large territorial holdings in Europe and the Mediterranean. Beyond the empire however consisted of barbarous nations that were a constant threat to the Roman boundaries. For this reason, it was necessary for well-functioning frontier policies to be administrated and sustained to protect the outskirts of the empire from invasion. During the Julio-Claudian
Throughout all of Roman history, the basic Roman principle has always been that no mercy is to be shown. By A.D. 300, an emperor’s primary job was to defend their Empire from barbarians, and all other affairs, including the choosing of emperors, laid in the hands of the Imperial Guard. What brought down the fall of the Empire? It was not the greed, incompetence, brutality, or insanity of many emperors. Rather, it was the showing of mercy toward barbarians by emperor Valens. In A.D. 364, the Empire
It is a fact that the amount of water in our planet is enormous with 1,404 million km3 in total and it is vital element in which all the living processes occur (Breu, et al., 2008). Thus, it is necessary to strengthen our efforts for a powerful confrontation of water issues worldwide. Water issues are related with problems about the acceptable status (e.g. infringement of the environmental standards of chemical substances), management and utilization of water in different human activities. One of
which was founded to protect Christianity in Eastern Europe. Vlad III is revered as a folk hero in Romania and Bulgaria for his protection of the Romanians and Bulgarians both north and south of the Danube. A significant number of Bulgarian common folk and remaining boyars moved north of the Danube to Wallachia, recognized his leadership
of Bulgaria is Sophia, which was named in 1879 after Bulgaria gained independence from the Ottoman Empire. Sophia is located on the western border of Bulgaria and sits on a higher basin. Sophia is a prime trade route between the Aegean Sea and the Danube River, as well as between Turkey and central Europe. Historical tensions have drastically changed Bulgaria’s national borders several times since its first century of existence. Since 1944, Bulgaria has been defined by its natural terrain as borders
Fascinating Romania At the eastern edge of Europe, Romania is perhaps best known for its Black Sea resorts, such as Mamaia and the Greco-Byzantine port of Constanta, and the Danube delta, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site for its rich wetlands and abundant bird-life. The Transylvanian Alps occupy much of the northern half of the country, the waters of their many spa resorts having been appreciated for their healing properties since Roman times. Romania offers a rich tapestry tourist attractions
which extends southward into Greece. The major area of flatland lies in the northeast and is part if the large Mid-Danube, or Pannonian, Plain. Along the shore of the Adriatic Sea is a small coastal plain known as the Dalmatian coast. The longest river in Yugoslovia is the Sava, which flows from the Austrian border eastward for 584 miles to join the Danube at Belgrade. The Danube flows for 367 miles through Croatia and Serbia. Its major tributaries are the Sava, Dr... ... middle of paper ...
In the first, prehistoric apes, the second is the docking sequence, with its waltz, the third being the sequence on the moon, where man is confronted by the monolith again, and the last being the birth of the star child. The deliberate use of “Blue Danube”, “Sprach Zarathustra”, and “Atmospheres” specifically stand out and act in collaboration with the visuals. Both complementing and enhancing e... ... middle of paper ... ...l representation. This same approach can be seen with the music, which
population lives in the Northeast flatland due to the poor soil and steepness of the mountain region. The Danube River runs through the northern part of the country with the capital, Vienna, on its banks (“Austria”). People began migrating to the current land of Austria as early as 800 B.C. It was finally a conquered land in 15 B.C. when the Romans gained control of the area south of the Danube. When the western part of the Roman Empire fell in 476, German tribes invaded Austria. At the end of the
It is one of 16 landlocked countries in Europe and there are 7 countries that surround it. Those countries are Slovakia, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Austria, and Ukraine. Hungary’s major river is the Danube River, dividing the country almost in half; the Danube River is also there main trade rout. People soon learned that the richest of soil is along the river. The people call it the “Black Land” because of the affluent, black soil. And because of the soil Hungary can grow many
They invaded Rome during the Migration Age and they migrated to Roman Empire in 376. When Visigoths invaded Rome they wanted to defend Danube frontier. Instead they invaded Italy and were sacking Rome in 410. Also when Visigoths invaded Rome, Roman people were not prepared for this big group of people to invade them. Visigoths were living in the south of Danube because Romans allowed them to settle there. Romans were demanding the Visigoths and because of this they attacked Roman Empire in AD 378
Attila the Hun is known as one of the most ferocious leaders of ancient times. He was given the nickname “Scourge God” because of his ferocity. During the twentieth century, “Hun” was one of the worst name you could call a person, due to Attila. The Huns were a barbaric and savage group of people, and Attila, their leader, was no exception. He was the stereotypical sacker of cities and killer of babies. The Huns lasted long after their disappearance in mythology and folklore, as the bad guy. Generally
[ljubljánsk|i zmáj] The Ljubljana dragon may have its origins in the legend of Jason and the Argonauts. Greek hero Jason and his Argonaut comrades stole a golden fleece. On getaway they found themselves at the River Danube instead of going to their homeland Greece. They went on, up the Danube, Sava and stop at the source of the Ljubljanica and overwintered here. In spring took the boat Argo apart and carried it on their shoulders to the Adriatic coast. On their way near Ljubljana, the Argonauts came across