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Algerien - Country and People Algeria is the largest country on the African continent and the tenth largest in the world. In this selection we look at the country and its people from the 1950s to the 1980s. Embark on an exciting journey through time.

Algerien - Country and People

History of cruises since 1891 Albert Ballin, director of the Hamburg-based shipping company HAPAG, was looking for a profitable way to operate his passenger steamers, which ran on the North American route, during the winter months as well, and on January 22, 1891, he sent the luxury steamer Augusta Victoria on a two-month educational and pleasure voyage to the Mediterranean. This marked the beginning of the history of modern cruising.

History of cruises since 1891

On the road in the Ford Eifel car Whether as a sedan or convertible, the Ford Eifel was one of the most popular and best-selling car models in the 1930s. Many women also liked to drive it and used it for excursions and holidays. Around 62,000 vehicles from the model series were built at the Ford plants in Cologne between 1935 and the beginning of the war.

On the road in the Ford Eifel car

Heiligendamm - seaside resort on the Baltic Sea The foundation stone for the seaside resort of Heiligendamm was laid in 1793 by Friedrich Franz I of Mecklenburg-Schwerin when, on the advice of his doctor, he had a summer residence built for spa purposes The first bathhouse was opened on September 21, 1793. The "White City by the Sea", so called because of the white neoclassical houses near the beach, which are also clearly visible from the sea, is always worth a visit, especially after the extensive restoration of the buildings in recent years. Germany's oldest seaside resort became internationally famous because of the G8 summit in June 2007 - and the corresponding "family photo" in a beach chair.

Heiligendamm - seaside resort on the Baltic Sea

Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone National Park was founded in the United States on March 1, 1872, making it the oldest national park in the world. The park is best known for its geysers, such as Old Faithful, its geothermal springs and wildlife such as bison, bears and wolves.

Yellowstone National Park

Grand Canyon National Park The Grand Canyon National Park is one of the greatest natural wonders on earth. In millions of years, the Colorado River has created the breathtaking up to 1800 meters deep and a total of about 450 km long canyon. As early as 1893, the Grand Canyon was placed under protection as a forest reserve and in 1908 as a national monument. The area then received the status of a national park on February 26, 1919. 60 years later, in 1979, the Grand Canyon was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. About 5 million people visit the national park every year.

Grand Canyon National Park

The Brandenburg Gate - from yesterday to today Whether it is a political stage, a cultural place of grace or a monumental landmark of the capital, the view of the Brandenburg Gate is a view of German history. On August 6, 1791, the Brandenburg Gate was opened.

The Brandenburg Gate - from yesterday to today

Kyffhäuser monument On 16.08.1896 the Kyffhäuser Monument in Thuringia, erected in honor of Emperor Wilhelm I, was inaugurated.

Kyffhäuser monument