2. Frankfinn institute of air hostess training (adyar) Date: 20/01/2010 Batch: C2 Learner’s name: P. Jithendar Kumar Assessor’s name: Mrs. Swarna Ganesh 2
22. Around the first century of the Christian era, according to Funan epigraphy and the records of Chinese historians (Coedes), a number of trading settlements of the South appear to have been organized into several Indianised states, among the earliest of which are believed to be Langkasuka and Tambralinga.9
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24. Khao Yai National Park lies about 108 miles (175 kilometers) northeast of Bangkok and is Thailand's most visited reserve for good reason. Covering 1,347 square miles (2,172 square kilometers) of forests, jungles and grassland the park covers five vegetation zones and is one of the few remaining intact monsoon forests in Asia. The reserve is home to over 153 different species of animals, including 200-300 wild elephants, as well as other rarely seen mammals such as Asiatic black bear, tiger, leopards, barking deer to name a few. Exotic birds such as the great hornbill and the Himalayan ribbed bats also live inside the park and are protected by law. Sightings can never be guaranteed but it is great to wander the park knowing wildlife is out there! 10
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26. On your way back to Bangkok from Khao Yai you will stop at Pakchong Creek to experience a 45-minute elephant ride with a trusted mahout (elephant caretaker) through the lush forest.11
47. Singapore rose in importance in the 14th century under the rule of Srivijayan prince Parameshwara and became an important port until it was destroyed by Portuguese raiders in 1613.
48. British and Dutch interest in the region grew with the spice trade, and the trading port of Singapore was found in 1819 by sir. Stamford Raffles.
49. During the subsequent decades, Singapore grew to become an important port in the region.
52. The growth of Nationalism led to self-government in 1959 and on 9th August 1965, Singapore became an independent republic.
53. By the 1990’s, the country had become one of the worlds most prosperous nations, with a highly-developed free market economy, strong international trading links, and the highest per capita gross domestic product in Asia outside Japan.
54. The later opening of the Suez canal in 1868 further boosted trade in Singapore.
55. Singapore was not much affected by world war- 1 (1914-18), as the conflict did not spread to South-east Asia.27
141. Six colonies were established- New south Wales (1786), Tasmania (1825), Western Australia (1829), South Australia (1836), Victoria (1851), and Queensland (1859).
142. Creation of the common wealth of Australia in 1901. In 1913, a new capital city was built in Canberra. Parliament house in Canberra was opened in 1927.
143. The first commercial flight in Australia was in 1921 between Gerald ton and Derby in western Australia.45
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145. During the second world war Australia joined Britain in fighting Germany.
159. The town receives thousands of tourists each week who arrive on the Kuranda Scenic Railway from Cairns, the Skyrail gondola cableway or by coach on the Kuranda Range road.52
178. It also features several restaurants and shopping outlets, area for kids, toddlers, infants, as well as many themed areas like Tiger island, the Australian Wildlife Experience and Gold Rush Country.67
191. In 1642, New Zealand was explored by Abel Tasman, a Dutch navigator.
192. British captain James cook made three voyages to the islands, beginning in 1769. Britain formally annexed the islands in 1840. The Treaty of Waitangi (Feb. 6, 1840) between the British and several Maori tribes promised to protect Maori land if the Maoris recognized British rule.
193. In 1865, the captain and state of government transferred from Auckland to Wellington.74
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195. The country remained as an enthusiastic member of the Britain Empire, and many New Zealanders fought in World War 1.
196. World war 2 saw the beginning of the mass Maori migration to the cities leading to better pay, standards of living and education for most Maori.
197. In 1907, the New Zealand became an independent Dominion and a fully independent nation in 1947.
198. New Zealand today is an independent nation within the British Common wealth. The British monarch, although constitutional head of state, play’s no active role in the administration of New Zealand’s government.75
210. Agrodome’s sheep show and farm tour gives visitors an exclusive hand-on live experience on farming, and full interaction with our commercially farmed animals, such as sheep’s, goats, cattle, deer, alpacas and ostriches.83
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212. Milford sound lies at the heart of Fiordland National park- a world Heritage area.84
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214. It is administered and managed by the department of conservation.85
224. Passport :You have to possess a valid passport for traveling to Bangkok. In addition, the passport should have a validity period of not less than 6 months. You cannot enter Thailand with a passport that has less than 6 months validity. In case your passport has expired, ensure that you renew it at the earliest. Make sure that the passport is undamaged and has all the pages intact. 93
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226. Identity Card :One of the most important documents that form a mandatory part of your travel documents is a card that serves as an authentic proof of your identity. More often than not, you might be required to validate your identity at the airport. Failure to do the same might lead to severe legal repercussions. Therefore, it is important that you carry a photo identity document, issued by a competent authority of the municipality, state, or country in which you reside, for e.g. Driver's License.94
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228. The granting of social visit passes to visitors is determined by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers at the point of entry. Visitors must satisfy the following basic entry requirements before they are allowed to enter Singapore:
235. Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable.95
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237. All visitors on social visit passes are not permitted to engage in any form of business, profession, occupation or paid employment while in Singapore.
238. Visitors are also reminded that it is a punishable offence to overstay in Singapore beyond the number of days given. If there is a need to stay beyond the period granted, visitors may apply for an extension of stay online via e-XTEND or at the Visitors Services Centre, 4th storey, ICA Building, before the social visit pass expires. Application for extension of stay is subject to approval.96
279. The Quickest mode of transport is selected to reduce the time of travel, so that, you can spend more time at sight seeing.
280. Last but not the least, price, we have provided you with the best price for such package.106
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282. With lots of excitement we arrive at Suvarnabhoomi airport- Bangkok (BKK) for our holidays to Thailand. We check-in at the Majestic Grande Hotel. In the afternoon we leave for Khao Yai National Park to discover different species of animals and also enjoy a elephant ride trip.
283. After the trip, we leave for Thailand's Ayutthaya temples.Ayutthaya is an ancient capital and modern city in the central plains of Thailand, 85 km to the north of Bangkok.
284. Evening dinner on Cruise on Chao Phraya River and overnight stay at Hotel.
286. After Breakfast, we leave for Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew Tour.Then we go on a visit to Floating Markets of Damnoen Saduak Cruise Day Trip From Bangkok.
287. In the afternoon, we visit Bangkok Safari World Zoo and Marine Park, then we go on a trip to Bangkok Rice Barg Afternoon Cruise. Then to Bangkok Rose Garden Cultural Centre And Thai Village Half-Day Tour.
288. In the evening, we have Thai Dinner and Classical Thai Dance Tour From Bangkok. Overnight stay in the hotel.107
291. After breakfast, we take a flight for Singapore. After arriving Singapore, we check-in to the hotel- Sheraton towers.
292. In the evening we leave for Night Safari which offers you unique experience of exploring wildlife in a tropical jungle at night. You would be able to view over 1000 nocturnal animals of 100 species in vast naturalistic habitants.
295. After breakfast we leave for the Jurong Bird park, where you can see over 8000 birds of 600 species, birds and buddies show, birds of prey show, African wetlands, African waterfall Aviary, and flock of Caribbean Flamingoes.
296. In the evening we make a trip to several landmarks of Singapore like, Merlion park, Esplanade, Singapore flyer etc.
297. We also visit orchard road which is very famous for shopping.
301. After breakfast we would leave for the last but not the least tourist attraction of Singapore- Sentosa island. After reaching there we check-in hotel The Sentosa Resort and Spa.
302. In Sentosa island you can see Tiger Sky Tower, Butterfly park and underwater world, Dolphin lagoon, Fort siloso and of course, wonderful beaches. Rest of the time for leisure activities.
304. After breakfast, we catch a flight to Sydney, Australia and check-in the Hilton Sydney hotel.
305. In the afternoon we leave for Sydney aquarium “aquatic wonderland of Sydney”, to see the aquatic life and a must see of daily feedings to the aquatic creatures. We leave for Sydney Showboats for a fun night out on Sydney harbor, featuring live cabaret show, restaurant dining, Sydney harbor views and entertainment. Overnight at hotel.111
308. After breakfast we leave for the Blue mountains, where you can see the giant staircase, the three sisters, Jenolan caves, Katoomba scenic railways, scenic skyway etc.
309. Rest of the time for leisure activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.
311. After breakfast, free for shopping and leisure activities. In the afternoon we leave for the opera house, a multi-venue performing arts centre, and harbor bridge, Australia’s most well known and photographed landmark. After that, in the evening, we check out of hotel Hilton Sydney and leave for Cairns. We check-in the hotel Sebel Cairns. Rest of the time for leisure activities.
314. After breakfast we leave for the Great Barrier Reef, where you can see world’s largest coral reef. Here, you can witness reef systems, coral cays, and beautiful sun-soaked golden beaches.
315. Rest of time for shopping and leisure activities. Overnight stay at hotel.113
318. After breakfast we leave for the kuranda rain forest, where you can enjoy beautiful natural scenery from kuranda railway. After you arrive there, you will visit a bird park, butterfly sanctuary, a bat rehabilitation centre, snake and venom park and koala sanctuary.
319. Rest of time free for shopping and leisure activities. Overnight stay at hotel.
321. After breakfast we check out of hotel and take a train to Brisbane. Arrive Brisbane and drive to Gold Coast, about one and half an hour and check-in hotel Gold coast international.
322. In the evening we visit, Conrad Jupiters, where you can take pleasure in various games like- Blackjack, Big six wheel, Caribbean stud poker, etc. or enjoy shows at Jupiters theatre.
326. Today Dream world is in our list, so after breakfast we’ll leave for Dream world, where you can see ocean parade, Tiger island, River town, Wiggles world, Australian wildlife experience, Dream world studios, Dream world railway.
327. Rest of time free for leisure activities. Overnight stay at hotel.
329. After breakfast we check out of the hotel and take a flight to our next destination Melbourne. Check-in hotel Holiday Inn in Flinders- Melbourne.
330. In the evening we visit Australia’s most popular tourist attraction- The Penguin Parade, where you can see many little penguins come home from the sea. The little penguins can almost be touched as they waddle to their burrows.
331. Rest of the time for leisure activities. Overnight stay at hotel.117
334. After breakfast, we will drive to the Great Ocean road, which is160 miles of breathtaking scenery and without doubt one of Australia’s most scenic coastal roads, where you can ocean on one side and mountains on one side.
337. After breakfast we check out of the hotel and leave for our next destination, the island country, New Zealand. Our first stop will be Auckland, the city of sails.
338. After check-in Hyatt Regency hotel. We leave for coromandel, where you can enjoy at misty rainforest, golden beaches and natural hideaways.
342. After breakfast we would leave for Mount Eden, which is the highest non-manmade point in Auckland. It provides good views in all directions over the city.
343. After seeing the city from the highest natural point, we move on to the tallest man-made structure in New Zealand, the Sky tower. It offers breathtaking views for up to 80 kilometers in every direction.
344. Rest of the time free for leisure activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.
346. After breakfast we check out of the hotel and leave to Rotorua. On the way to Rotorua, we halt at Whakarrewarewa which is a geothermal area. At this point you can see a landscape of erupting geothermal activity, hot thermal springs and hot bubbling mud pools.
351. After breakfast we leave for the Agrodome farm tour and the sheep farm. In the farm you experience the authentic working farm tour at Agrodome. It’s a fun tour, education and entertaining from start to finish. in the sheep show you can see 19 different sheep breeds introduced on to the stage, the art of sheep shearing, sheep dog demonstrations, cow milking, bottle feed lambs, and an exciting sheep auction.
352. Rest of the time free for leisure activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.
354. After breakfast we check out of the hotel and leave for Queenstown. After reaching there we check-in hotel crown plaza.
355. In the evening we enjoy the skyline gondola which allows you to enjoy some spectacular views of Queenstown and lake Wakatipu along with the peaks of the remarkable, which form a striking backdrop to the entire landscape.
359. After breakfast we depart for the Milford sound cruise in which you will find incredible sights and unforgettable sounds. you can also enjoy the breathtaking scenery with full commentary on the natural history of the sound.
360. Rest of time free for shopping and leisure activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.
362. We leave for the Fiordland National park, an extraordinary scenic beauty which has earned this region a reputation as a significant sight seeing and walking destination. you can have tracks and short walks, mountaineering, fishing and many more.
363. Rest of time free for adventure activities like Bungee jumping, white water rafting, helicopter ride, etc.
367. After breakfast we check out of the hotel and leave for Christchurch, the Garden city of New Zealand. After reaching there we check-in hotel Heritage Christchurch.
368. In the evening we leave for Akaroa Harbor, were you can enjoy a breathtaking close encounter with friendly dolphins with the added bonus that you can often see orcas, whales, seals, penguins, and albatrosses in the same location.
371. After breakfast we leave for the Kelly Tarlton’s under water world, where you can view the aquarium’s penguins, two species of stingray and other smaller fish species like Kingfish, blue Mao , phoebe, a 250 kg short tailed stingray with a 2 meter wingspan, the under water world and many other sea creatures.
372. Rest of the time you can have a look at the other major landmarks of Christchurch like Cathedral Square, Hagley park and Arts centre etc.
464. Hazardous waste, including, but not limited to, used hypodermic needles or syringes or other medical waste.
465. Shipments that may cause damage to, or delay of, equipment, personnel or other shipments.
466. Shipments that require us to obtain any special license or permit for transportation, importation or exportation.
467. Shipments whose carriage, importation or exportation is prohibited by any law, statute or regulation.
468. Shipments with a declared value for customs in excess of that permitted for a specific destination.
469. Dangerous goods except as permitted under the Dangerous Goods section of these terms and conditions.
470. Processed or unprocessed dead animals, including insects and pets. Taxidermy-finished hunting trophies or completely processed (dried) specimens of whole animals or parts of animals are acceptable for shipment into the U.S.
486. Hazardous waste, including, but not limited to, used hypodermic needles or syringes or other medical waste.
487. Shipments that may cause damage to, or delay of, equipment, personnel or other shipments.
488. Shipments that require us to obtain any special license or permit for transportation, importation or exportation.
489. Shipments whose carriage, importation or exportation is prohibited by any law, statute or regulation.
490. Shipments with a declared value for customs in excess of that permitted for a specific destination.
491. Dangerous goods except as permitted under the Dangerous Goods section of these terms and conditions.
492. Processed or unprocessed dead animals, including insects and pets. Taxidermy-finished hunting trophies or completely processed (dried) specimens of whole animals or parts of animals are acceptable for shipment into the U.S.
542. Goods describing or including the word "Anzac", or nearly resembling the word "Anzac" as to be likely deceived.
543. In addition to the goods prohibited by regulation and or law, the following items are prohibited for import to New Zealand via FedEx Express International Priority Services:
599. IATA is pivotal in the worldwide accreditation of travel agents with exception of the U.S., where this is done by the Airlines Reporting Corporation. Permission to sell Airline tickets from the participating carriers is achieved through national member organizations. Over 80% of airlines' sales come from IATA accredited agents.
600. IATA administrates worldwide the Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) and Cargo Accounts Settlement Systems (CASS) that serve as a facilitator of the sales, reporting and remittance of accredited travel and cargo agencies. Both settlement programs are ruled by standards and resolutions.
601. IATA regulates the shipping of dangerous goods and publishes the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations manual, a globally accepted field source reference for airlines' shipping of hazardous materials.
602. IATA coordinates the Scheduling process which governs the allocation and exchange of slots at congested airports worldwide, applying fair, transparent and non-discriminatory principles. 160
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604. IATA publishes standards for use in the airline industry. The Bar Coded Boarding Pass (BCBP) standard defines the 2-Dimensional (2D) bar code printed on paper boarding passes or sent to mobiles phones for electronic boarding passes.
605. IATA publishes the IATA Rates of Exchange (IROE) four times per year, used with the Neutral Unit of Construction (NUC) fare currency-neutral construction system that superseded the older Fare Construction Unit (FCU) system in 1989.
606. In 2004, IATA launched Simplifying the Business - a set of five initiatives which it says will save the industry US $ 6.5 billion every year. These projects are BCBP, IATA e-freight, CUSS (common use self-service), Baggage Improvement Program (BIP) and the Fast Travel Program.
607. In 2003, the IATA Safety Operational Audit (IOSA) was launched with the aim to serve as a standard and worldwide recognized certification of airlines' operational management. The IOSA certification has now become an mandatory requisite for all IATA member airlines.
608. IATA is member of the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG).161
611. In 1989, coming from Brussels, UFTAA set up its General Secretariat in the Principality of Monaco.
612. UFTAA started its operation as a Confederation on January 1st, 2003. It is a non-profit Confederation of international scope, representing Regional Federations comprising some 80 national associations.
613. UFTAA’s mission is to be an international forum where matters affecting the world travel industry are addressed, representing and defending the interests of incoming and outgoing tour operators, travel and tourism agencies before the governmental bodies, suppliers and other entities of international scope. It also aims at strengthening its members’ image and enhance the world travel and tourism industry and a sustainable tourism. 163
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615. To unite and consolidate the Federations of Travel Agents’ National Associations and to globally enhance the interests of their members ;
616. To represent the travel agents’ activities before various world-wide bodies, governmental authorities and suppliers ;
617. To work towards the adoption of measures that will ease travel for the consumer and to offer services to its member federations ;
618. To be an investigation and information centre supporting the member Federations’ work and to offer information for technological development ;
619. To offer, as a voluntary mechanism, an arbitration service which assists in solving conflicts resulting from commercial relations for which amicable settlement cannot be reached ;
620. To organize a world congress of travel agents and other meetings necessary to the exchange and transmission of knowledge. 164
623. The organization began in either 1951 or 1952 after an initial meeting of representatives of 12 Pacific nations. This meeting was in Honolulu, Hawaii and the group named themselves the 'Pacific Interim Travel Association' (PITA) which became the 'Pacific Area Travel Association' (PATA) in 1953.
624. In 1961, PATA paid the firm Checchi and company compile the "Future of Tourism in the Pacific and Far East" report, however many destinations, such as Papua New Guinea, Solomon islands and Vanuatu, were omitted.166
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626. Augmenting and assisting local promotional and development efforts of the members and encouraging sources of capital and tourist accommodation and recreational projects.
627. Providing a liaison between travel and transportation industries and all members.
628. It provides up to date information on the field of tourism and the practical and theoretical experience in the field of tourism.
629. Carrying out advertising, promotional and publicity measures calculated to focus the attention of the travel industry and travelling public up on Pacific Asia as one of the world’s outstanding destination area. 167
632. The ICAO Council adopts standards and recommended practices concerning air navigation, its infrastructure, Flight inspection, prevention of unlawful interference, and facilitation of border-crossing procedures for international civil aviation. In addition, the ICAO defines the protocols for air accident investigation followed by transport safety authorities in countries signatory to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, commonly known as the Chicago Convention.169
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634. Encourage the arts of the aircraft design and operation for peaceful purposes.
635. To minimize the adverse effect of Global Civil Aviation on the environment.
641. Originally signed in 1929 in Warsaw (hence the name), it was amended in 1955 at The Hague and in 1975 in Montreal. United States courts have held that, at least for some purposes, the Warsaw Convention is a different instrument from the Warsaw Convention as Amended by the Hague Protocol.
642. The Warsaw convention is an international convention which regulates liability for international carriage of persons, luggage, or goods performed by aircraft for reward.172
652. The convention establishes the rules of air space, aircraft registration and safety, and details the rights of the signatories in relation to air travel.
667. Air transport is one of the most dynamic industries in the world. IATA is a global trade organization.
668. Over 60 years, IATA has developed the commercial standards that built a global industry. Today IATA’s mission is to represent, lead and serve the airline industry.
669. Its members comprise some 230 airlines- the world’s leading passenger and cargo airlines among them- representing 93% of the scheduled international air traffic.179
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672. For passenger, IATA simplifies the travel and shipping processes, while keeping costs down.
673. Today, passenger can make one telephone call to reserve a ticket, pay in one currency and then use the ticket on several airlines in several countries.
674. For the safety of passengers, IATA regulates the shipping of dangerous goods.
675. IATA allows to operate safely, securely, efficiently, and economically under clearly defined rules.181
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677. A large network of industry suppliers and service providers gathered by IATA provides solid expertise to airlines in a variety of industry solutions.
678. IATA assigns 3-letter IATA airport codes and 2-letter IATA airline codes to make the work easier for pilots, controllers, travel agents, frequent flyers, computer and baggage handlers.
679. Electronic tickets are handy for passengers- they would no longer have to worry about losing tickets, and changes to ternaries could be made more easily because e-ticket exist as a digital record in the Airlines computer and passengers usually have a print of copy of their receipt which contains the reservation number and the e-ticket number.
680. Today, passengers can book their tickets from anywhere in the world with the help of internet. 182
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682. If IATA would have not been there, the industry would have followed the same old age techniques, like multi-layered paper ticketing, too many procedures at the same time and the security and safety of passengers would be at risk.
683. So, I can say that if IATA was not there, travelling would have been complicated, risky and on top, would be all chaos.183
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685. The United Federation of Travel Agents’ Associations (UFTAA) emanates from the Universal Federation of Travel Agents’ Associations created in Rome, Italy, on November 22nd, 1966.
686. UFTAA’s mission is to be an international forum where matters affecting the world travel industry are addressed, representing and defending the interests of incoming and outgoing tour operators, travel and tourism agencies before the governmental bodies, suppliers and other entities of international scope. It also aims at strengthening its members’ image and enhance the world travel and tourism industry and a sustainable tourism. 184
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688. To comply with its mission i.e. to unite and consolidate the Federations of Travel Agents’ National Associations and to globally enhance the interests of their members.
689. To represent the travel agents activities before various world-wide bodies, governmental authorities and suppliers.
690. To work towards the adoption of measures that will ease travel for the consumer and to offer services to its member federations.
691. To be an investigation and information centre supporting the member Federations work and to offer information for technological development.
692. To offer, as a voluntary mechanism, an arbitration service which assists in solving conflicts resulting from commercial relations for which amicable settlement cannot be reached.
693. To organize a world congress of travel agents and other meetings necessary to the exchange and transmission of knowledge. 185
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695. I can say these things on the basis that the main mission of UFTAA is representing and defending the interests of tour operators, travel and tourism agencies and if UFTAA is not there, all these agencies will be affected as no one will be there to represent and support them. So, this will directly or indirectly affect the passengers and at last, the Air Travel Industry.
696. So, I conclude by saying that:Travel without UFTAA- no way! 186
720. Professional, friendly, multi-lingual and experienced Indian tour managers travelling with you throughout your tour in Thailand, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand. 190
733. Culturally and linguistically, the origins of Italian history can be traced back to the 9th century BC, when earliest accounts date the presence of Italic tribes in modern central Italy. Linguistically they are divided into Oscan's, Umbrian's and Latin's. Later the Latin culture became dominant, as Rome emerged as dominant city around 350 BC. Other pre-Roman civilizations include Magna Graecia in Southern Italy and the earlier Etruscan civilization, which flourished between 900 and 100 BC in the Center North.194
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735. The name Italy (Italia) is an ancient name for the country and people of Central Italy. Mythological roots of the name date back to a legendary ancient king named 'Italus', though a more likely origin may be from ancient Oscan 'Vitaliu' (English: 'veal'), as Italy was a land rich in cattle since ancient times. After the fall of the Western Roman Empire and the Lombard invasions, "Italy" or "Italian" gradually became the collective name for diverse states appearing on the peninsula and their overseas properties.195
756. Archeological evidence suggests that hunter-gatherers were already settled in the lowlands north of the Alps in the late Paleolithic period. By the Neolithic period, the area was relatively densely populated. Remains of Bronze Age pile dwellings from as early as 3800 BC have been found in the shallow areas of many lakes. Around 1500 BC, Celtic tribes settled in the area. The Raetians lived in the eastern regions, while the west was occupied by the Helvetia.
757. In 58 BC, the Helvetia tried to evade migratory pressure from Germanic tribes by moving into Gaul, but were defeated at Bibracte by Julius Caesar's armies and then sent back. The alpine region became integrated into the Roman Empire and was extensively Romanized in the course of the following centuries. The center of Roman administration was at Aventicum (Avenches). In 259, Alamanni tribes overran the Limes, putting the settlements on Swiss territory on the frontier of the Roman Empire.208
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759. The first Christian bishoprics were founded in the 4th century. With the fall of the Western Roman Empire, Germanic tribes entered the area. Burundians settled in the west; while in the north, Alamanni settlers slowly forced the earlier Celto-Roman population to retreat into the mountains. Burgundy became a part of the kingdom of the Franks in 534; two years later, the dukedom of the Aleman's followed suit. In the Aleman-controlled region, only isolated Christian communities continued to exist and Irish monks re-introduced the Christian faith in the early 7th century.
760. Under the Carolingian kings, the feudal system proliferated, and monasteries and bishoprics were important bases for maintaining the rule. The Treaty of Verdun of 843 assigned Upper Burgundy (the western part of what is today Switzerland) to Lotharingia, and Alamanni (the eastern part) to the eastern kingdom of Louis the German which would become part of the Holy Roman Empire.
761. In the 10th century, as the rule of the Carolingians waned, Saracenes ravaged the Valais, and Magyars destroyed Basel in 917 and St. Galen in 926. Only after the victory of king Otto I over the Magyars in 955 in the Battle of Lechfeld, were the Swiss territories reintegrated into the empire.209
784. In ancient times France was part of the Celtic territory known as Gaul or Gallia. Its present name is derived from the Latin Francia, meaning "country of the Franks," a Germanic people who conquered the area during the 5th century, at the time of the fall of the Western Roman Empire. It became a separate country in the 9th century.
785. Since the 17th century, France has played a major role in European and world events. In the 20th century, it has experienced numerous crises, including the devastation of two world wars, political and social upheavals, and the loss of a large empire in Indochina, Algeria, and West and Equatorial Africa. It has, however, survived and emerged from the ruins of World War II to become an important world supplier of agricultural and industrial products and a major partner in the European community (EC, or Common Market).223
808. The origin of the Germans can be traced back to the Indo-Europeans who migrated in different places in Europe. After the fall of the Roman Empire, the Franks who moved into France conquered Germany and by 800 AD Charlemagne established the German Holy Roman Empire that covered fairly large amounts of lands.
809. The land of Germany has seen many upheavals including the change of relations between state and the Church after the spread of Reformation which started with Martin Luther’s theses.
810. The years that followed saw the rise and downfall of Frederick the Great, and the rise of Otto Von Bismarck, one of the most influential people who molded the history of Germany in both positive and negative ways. He was instrumental in bringing the unification of Germany in a series of three wars against Denmark, Austria and France.239
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812. Hitler withdrew Germany from the League of Nations and signed pacts with Italy and Japan who provided the right impetus to start the blood-thirsty war of the century.
813. The beginning of World War II was basically a war among the haves and the have-nots.
814. Austria was annexed in March 1938 and by signing the Munich agreement in the same year Hitler gained the Czech Sudetenland. Things grew worse with Hitler determined to finish “the final solution to the Jewish Question”.
815. Death camps were established and Jews were killed mercilessly. The Holocaust had resulted in the massacre of 6 million Jews, Gypsies, Communists and many remained with the scars that were not meant to be healed.240
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817. The Federal Republic of Germany was formed in 1949 and Bonn was the new capital.
818. The problems between West Germany and East Germany intensified with the erection of Berlin Wall in 1961. At this period Germany faced estranged relationships with Soviet Union and many other European nations.
819. 1989 was a historical landmark for the Germans because Berlin Wall was dismantled and Germany reunited.
820. The country saw many political changes in the following years and Germany joined the NATO allies in the military conflict in Kosovo in 1999.241
884. conclusion I, Jithendar Kumar, hereby declare that all the work done by me is completely genuine and no part is copied from other. P. Jithendar Kumar Batch: C2 Adyar centre 259