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The safety and security of tourists is the primary concern of every host country because tourists will only visit areas where their lives and property are protected, according to a senior Namibian government official.

Many travelers in Europe when choosing natural landscapes and recreation areas attach great importance to environmentally friendly housing.

The authorities of Dagestan will develop ecotourism in the Almak canyon, according to the Chairman of the Government of the Republic of Dagestan Artem Zdunov. He noted that this conservation area can and should become a tourist attraction.

The members of the Green Party came forward with the initiative to post a speed limit up to 130 km/h on all German highways. The petition was discussed during a meeting in the Bundestag, which took place last week on October 18.

At least 55 elephants died over the past two months of hunger and thirst at Hwange National Park, the country's largest natural reserve, according to the Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Authority.

Egypt has begun to introduce the United Nations (UN) standards aimed at protecting the environment. In the resorts of Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Dahab, it is now prohibited to use plastic bags and disposable houseware.

Foreign tourists are avoiding Nigerian parks due to fear of attack from the Islamic militant group, Boko Haram, an official has said. Nigeria National Park Service assistant conservator-general, Okedeji Okeyoyin said the park facilities were idle throughout the country, a situation that has affected the functionality of game reserves.

The United Kingdom is making efforts to woo its citizens to visit Tanzania and enjoy the East African country’s world acclaimed tourist attractions. Recent statistics by the Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) indicate that 77,000 tourists from UK visited Tanzania last year.

Ironically, the Nikitsky Garden that survived the most difficult times for the country, in the recent decades was funded far inferior to need, with whatever funds remained, and was hardly able to survive on its old reserves, developments and experience, and equipment. Today, the Garden is experiencing its renaissance. We talked with Yuri Plugatar, Director of the Nikitsky Botanic Garden – the National Scientific Center (NBG-NSC) of the Russian Academy of Sciences, about the tasks facing his team and their immediate prospects.

South Africa is set to scrape the unabridged birth certificate requirement for minors travelling with foreigners to the country.