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Athens, Greece

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Published on Friday, 06 April 2012 18:16
Written by Film Festival Traveler Staff
Athens
Αθήνα
Athīna
From upper left: the Acropolis, the Hellenic Parliament, the Zappeion, the Acropolis Museum, Monastiraki Square, Athens view towards the sea.
From upper left: the Acropolis, the Hellenic Parliament, the Zappeion, the Acropolis Museum, Monastiraki Square, Athens view towards the sea.
Flag of Athens
Seal of Athens
Location
Athens is located in Greece
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Athens
Coordinates 37°58′N 23°43′E
Government
Country: Greece
Region: Attica
Regional unit: Central Athens
Districts: 7
Mayor: Giorgos Kaminis  (Independent)
(since: 29 December 2010)
Population statistics (as of 2011)
Urban
 - Population: 3,074,160
 - Area: 412 km2 (159 sq mi)
 - Density: 7,462 /km2 (19,325 /sq mi)
Metropolitan
 - Population: 3,737,550
 - Area: 2,928.717 km2 (1,131 sq mi)
 - Density: 1,276 /km2 (3,305 /sq mi)
Municipality
 - Population: 655,780
 - Area: 38.964 km2 (15 sq mi)
 - Density: 16,830 /km2 (43,591 /sq mi)
Other
Time zone: EET/EEST (UTC+2/3)
Elevation (min-max): 70 - 338 m ­(230 - 1109 ft)
Postal: 10x xx, 11x xx, 120 xx
Telephone: 21
Auto: Yxx, Zxx, Ixx (excluding ZAx and INx)
Website
www.cityofathens.gr

Republic of Austria

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Published on Friday, 06 April 2012 18:09
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Republic of Austria
Republik Österreich
Flag Coat of arms
Anthem: Land der Berge, Land am Strome  (German)
Land of Mountains, Land by the River
Land der Berge Land am Strome instrumental.ogg
Location of  Austria  (dark green)– in Europe  (green & dark grey)– in the European Union  (green)  —  [Legend]
Location of  Austria  (dark green)

– in Europe  (green & dark grey)
– in the European Union  (green)  —  [Legend]
Capital
(and largest city)		 Vienna
48°12′N 16°21′E
Official language(s) German
Recognised regional languages Croatian, Hungarian andSlovene[1]
Ethnic groups (2001) 91.1% Austrians,
8.9% foreigners -
4% former Yugoslavs,
1.6% Turks,
2.4% others and unspecified[2]
Demonym Austrian
Government Federal Parliamentary republic
 -  President Heinz Fischer
 -  Chancellor Werner Faymann (SPÖ)
 -  President of the National Council Barbara Prammer (SPÖ)
Legislature Parliament
 -  Upper house Federal Council
 -  Lower house National Council
Independence
 -  Austrian State Treaty in force 27 July 1955 (Duchy: 1156, Austrian Empire: 1804, First Austrian Republic: 1918–1938, Second Republic since 1945) 
Area
 -  Total 83,855 km2 (115th)
32,377 sq mi 
 -  Water (%) 1.7
Population
 -  2011 estimate 8,414,638[3] (92nd)
 -  2001 census 8,032,926 
 -  Density 99/km2 (99th)
257/sq mi
GDP (PPP) 2011 estimate
 -  Total $351.873 billion[4] 
 -  Per capita $41,805[4] 
GDP (nominal) 2011 estimate
 -  Total $425.091 billion[4] 
 -  Per capita $50,504[4] 
Gini (2007) 26[5] (low) 
HDI (2011) increase0.885[6] (very high) (19th)
Currency Euro (€) ² (EUR)
Time zone CET (UTC+01)
 -  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+02)
Drives on the right
ISO 3166 code AT
Internet TLD .at ³
Calling code 43
1 Slovene, Croatian, Hungarian are officially recognised regional languages and Austrian Sign Language is a protected minority language throughout the country.
2 Euro since 1 Jan 1999 virtual, since 1 Jan 2002 real currency; before: Austrian Schilling.
3 The .eu domain is also used, as it is shared with otherEuropean Union member states.

The Republic of Bulgaria

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Published on Saturday, 24 March 2012 21:15
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Republic of Bulgaria
Република България
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: Съединението прави силата
Unity makes strength
Anthem: 
Mila Rodino instrumental.ogg

Mila Rodino
"Dear Motherland"
Location of  Bulgaria  (dark green)– in Europe  (green & dark grey)– in the European Union  (green)  —  [Legend]
Location of  Bulgaria  (dark green)

– in Europe  (green & dark grey)
– in the European Union  (green)  —  [Legend]
Capital
(and largest city)		 Sofia (София)
42°41′N 23°19′E
Official language(s) Bulgarian
Ethnic groups (2011) 85.8% Bulgarians
7.8% Turks
4.9% Roma
1.5% others
Demonym Bulgarian
Government Parliamentary democracy
 -  President Rosen Plevneliev
 -  Prime Minister Boyko Borisov
Formation
 -  First Bulgarian Empire 681 
 -  Liberation from Ottoman rule 3 March 1878 
 -  Declaration of Independence 22 September 1908 
Area
 -  Total 110,994 km2 (105th)
42,823 sq mi 
 -  Water (%) 0.3
Population
 -  2011 census 7,364,570 [1] (98th)
 -  Density 66.2/km2 (139th)
171/sq mi
GDP (PPP) 2011[2] estimate
 -  Total $101.627 billion (68th)
 -  Per capita $13,563 (67th)
GDP (nominal) 2011[2] estimate
 -  Total $54.271 billion (74th)
 -  Per capita $7,243 (77th)
Gini (2007) 45.3[3] (high) 
HDI (2011) increase0.771[4] (high) (55th)
Currency Lev (BGN)
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 -  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Drives on the right
ISO 3166 code BG
Internet TLD .bg
Calling code 359

Sedona, Arizona

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Published on Sunday, 01 April 2012 18:26
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Sedona, Arizona
—  City  —
Cathedral Rock from Red Rock Crossing
Location in Yavapai County and the state of Arizona
Coordinates: 34°51′36″N 111°47′21″W
Country United States
State Arizona
Counties Yavapai, Coconino
Founded 1902
Incorporated 1988
Government
 • Type Council-Manager
 • Mayor Rob Adams
Area
 • Total 18.0 sq mi (46.0 km2)
 • Land 17.9 sq mi (45.6 km2)
 • Water 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km2)
Elevation 4,326 ft (1,319 m)
Population (2010)[1]
 • Total 10,031
 • Density 560/sq mi (220/km2)
Time zone MST (UTC-7)
ZIP code 86336
Area code(s) 928
FIPS code 04-65350
Website www.sedonaaz.go

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