The earth from space

In Transit

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August 23rd 2005
From space, the middle-east looks like the surface of the moon. The day was light for 20 hours. My consciousness faded in and out on occasions. ... read more

Middle East » Iraq

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Formerly part of the Ottoman Empire, Iraq was occupied by Britain during the course of World War I; in 1920, it was declared a League of Nations mandate under UK administration. In stages over the next dozen years, Iraq attained its independence as a... ... read more