Little known facts about top holiday spots

Little known facts about top holiday spots

by Emily Collins

In terms of its modernism, Dubai is one of the youngest places on the planet. Its swaggering skyline only erupted from the ground over the past few decades, like it's been in some architectural cold war. But this jaw-dropping feat wasn't achieved by the nationals alone.

Less than 20% of the people in Dubai are Emirati nationals, with expats making up the majority of the population. The influx has been so large that the number of people has tripled since 1995, when the figure stood at a mere 700,000. The estimate is now 2.1 million, and even in the face of recession, people still flock there to become a part of the success story.

The population of Morocco is 32 million, similar to that of Canada, though the landmass is more like California's. There is a small Christian and Jewish presence, however Islam is the prevalent religion in the country meaning that most nationals do not drink alcohol. Those that might be tempted will be instantly put off by the 100% domestic booze tax that the government has in place. The country does however have fourteen highly regarded wine regions.

Like us Brits, the Moroccan people love their tea. The only difference being they like theirs green. And there is a big variety to choose from. In fact, there is even a proper tea ceremony, where people are shown how to prepare and drink tea 'properly' - much like in China. Be careful, though: it's not uncommon for Moroccans to have as many as six lumps of sugar in their tea, which could be a little sweet for British tastes!

Tunisia, home of the ancient city of Carthage, was historically an important part of the Mediterranean due to its closeness to the edge of North Africa and the easy access to vital shipping routes that it provided. Tunisia's strategic significance was recognised by a number of armies including the Romans, Arabs, Ottomans and the French.



Emily Collins writing on behalf of <a href="http://www.hotels4u.com/area/dubai-hotels.aspx">hotels4u.com</a>. To find out more about Tunisia, why not visit yourself? <a href="http://www.hotels4u.com/area/tunisia-hotels.aspx">Stop by this site</a> to book your accommodation.

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