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Simeon Mitropolitski is a Canadian analyst, of Bulgarian origin, and a former syndicated columnist with the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA). He is the author of several hundred articles dealing with hot political and economic topics, both national and international.
He was part of the first group of Bulgarian intellectuals and students that began the opposition movement that finally put an end to the communist regime in this country in 1989, and in 1996-1997 participated in international observation teams during the elections in several Balkan countries - Romania, Albania and Bulgaria.
In 2002 Simeon and his family moved from Bulgaria to Canada where they live now in Montreal, province of Quebec. Simeon is a Master of Political Science from McGill University and a B.A. of Political Science and History.
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Peru: Tourism with many restrictionsThere are countries, which name means tourism. Muchu Picchu, the lost Indian city high in the Andes is so intrinsically linked with Peru as the Statue of Liberty with the New York harbor. There was hardly any educated person on the earth who didn't wish to visit the remnants of the Incas Empire. The oldest existing cities in the Americas, the highest navigable lake on the earth Titicaca (12,530ft) and so many more natural and cultural wonders; what a gift for the eyes of the modern tourists. Anyone wishing to visit these wonders should though take some precautions before making the final decision to go there. The first restriction concerns the people with shaky health and especially those who are forbidden climbing too high to the mountains. Many tourists' attractions in Peru are situated at very high altitudes: take for example the lake Titicaca as well as Cusco (11,000 ft) and Machu Picchu (8,000 ft). Even if you feel well discuss this trip with your physician. Another restriction is also related to the medical issues of a different kind. Some tourist attractions are situated into the jungle areas east of the Andes. In these areas people can get ill from malaria as well as cholera, yellow fever, hepatitis and other exotic and contagious diseases. Anywhere you go in Peru pay attention to the water you drink because some diseases are propagated through the water system. There are more restrictions linked with the criminal activities in the country. Peru has a long history of illegal armed movements such as Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path) and Tupak Amaro. Nowadays numerous armed gangs from neighboring Colombia cross the border to kidnap people for ransom, especially looking for foreigners. Some local farmers depend on the coca leaf production, the country being the second producer in the world after Colombia. About half of the provinces have restricted zones. There are widespread anti-American feelings among the local farmers because of the Washington-supported government policy of eradicating the illegal coca. The capital city of Lima and the most visited tourist sites such as Cusco and Machu Picchu are considered relatively safe, but don't take this for granted. The climate in Peru isn't beneficial all year long. The Pacific coast of the country is sunny only 3-4 months a year, from late December through March. The rest of the year the coastal areas are trapped in a mist. In the Andes, the dry and sunny season favorable for tourist adventures is from May to September with the rest of the year taken by the wet season. The climate with frequent tsunamis, flooding, and landslides isn't the only natural hazard to be considered. In addition there are frequent earthquakes and as a dessert some volcanic activity. Peru hasn't become a focal point of interest for the foreign expatriates like some other Central or South America countries. The reasons for that in addition to the already mentioned are the real estate prices and the cost of living, which are higher than those in many neighboring countries. In Lima the houses start at $100,000 and can go up depending on the size and condition. In the province the prices are below $100,000, but given the bad climate such an investment isn't reasonable. Other countries closer to the United States offer the same prices with much friendlier climate and lower criminal environment. Unfortunately Muchu Pichu will remain where it is now and even with so many negative factors, the tourists from around the world will have to go to Peru to see it. And to finish, one more precaution for those who plan to take in some electrical appliances from abroad. Unlike some other countries in the Americas, the power in Peru is 220V like in Europe. If you come from the United States or Canada, you should bring some additional power adaptor.
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