The largest national park in the world

The National Park Northeast Greenland or Greenland National Park is the largest national park in the world, with an area of 972,000 square kilometers (375,000 square miles)

It is also the only national park in Greenland. The park encompasses the entire northeastern coastline and interior sections of Greenland, which is the world's second largest island. Originally created on May 22, 1974, the park was enlarged to its present size in 1988. In January 1977 he was appointed international biosphere reserve. It is supervised by the Department of Environment and Nature Greenland.

How to be successful in real estate?

How to be successful in real estate?

You must recognize the needs that your Investors. Know what type of properties managed, the price range and what locations the looks and prefer. The investor is your customer and you must give him or her what they want. Successful Intermediary is a detective of real estate. The customer is the investor, the case is to find motivated sellers, the reward is the fee for referrals and contacts to provide clues. A good detective will investigate all tracks that are really needed to find motivated sellers.

You must provide this information to their investors. It takes much more than an address and phone number for an investors decision. The Intermediary must walk the extra mile and use the public records and other sources to provide as much information as possible to the Investor.

You must be (or must learn to be) organized. Intermediaries use a systematic approach to generating and qualifying offers. If you are disorganized will be very difficult to reach the top of their profession. Anyone can learn to be organized. This brings benefits such as providing good, quality information, which saves time and helps the investor to make money, this is what he really wants an investor. If you reach this purpose, then investors will be more than happy to teach you about business, and pay you well for your services.

 

Two African companies promise more than 500 million for new development

While the talk is growing on emerging real estate markets in Africa, two companies have stepped up to the plate and are pledging $ 528 million overall investment in innovation.

Actis, based in Nairobi, is one of the largest investors in the world's poorest countries, private equity, announced that it has raised $ 278 million. His fund, Actis Africa Real Estate 2, supports retail and office development in West and South Africa.

First Rand Ltd, based in Johannesburg, previously announced plans to invest proceeds from the exercise of fund raising $ 250 million through African property markets - particularly from Nigeria, Ghana and Angola to the west and south leading. As Actis, First Rand said it will allocate most of their funds in retail and commercial properties to a high degree.

Earlier this year, officials said Actis is looking to invest about $ 300 million annually in Africa, much of it destined for bigger markets such as South Africa.

Paul Fletcher, Senior Partner at Actis, said in a statement that the fund showed a broader investment plan by Actis to build the national infrastructure in emerging markets.

Fletcher said that while African economies are growing quickly, second only to Asia, there is a "lack of sufficient liquidity in the public capital markets in Africa, and investors are increasingly turning to private equity to hit slightly in the economic development of the continent. "

"Sub-Saharan Africa has a population of 800 million people and is the region's rapid urbanization in the world but lack capital often requires real estate development," David Morley, head of real estate at Actis, said in a statement .

"Governments recognize the crucial role of FDI (foreign direct investment) in this regard."

The development of infrastructure is a costly business that most African governments struggling with large budget deficits can not afford, making other more attractive areas for investors, Bloomberg reported.

Actis has over $ 300 million invested in the East African region

South African Art and Culture

Art in South Africa is alive and flourishing. The first artists of the country were the San, who decorated their caves with cave paintings and recordings of animals. The paint in the European style had its beginnings with Thomas Baines, followed by artists like JH Pierneef, Walter Battiss, Irma Stern, Maggie Laubscher, Gerard Sekoto and George Pemba. Contemporary, William Kentridge, transcending various art forms, is the best known internationally. 

The paintings, sculptures, woodcarvings, basketry, beadwork and ceramics have become well known in world markets. 

Since the lifting of the cultural boycott, performing art has been transformed. 'protesta' Theater, through which authors obtained international recognition from the likes of Athol Fugard, directors like Mbongeni Ngema and Barney Simon and actors John Kani and Winston Ntshona no longer prevails. The music and dance, represented by blockbusters like The Lion King, African Footprint and Umoja are breaking new ground in the world circuit. 

The local music scene is as vibrant as ever, from the distinguished kwela rhythms (pennywhistle) and Kwaito (African pop) municipalities, through the traditional boeremusiek tiekiedraai Afrikaners, to soul, jazz and reggae. Hugh Masikela (trumpet), Dollar Brand (jazz pianist and composer) and Miriam Makeba (singer) are three of the most popular musicians today. But classical music and ballet continue to attract enthusiastic audiences. 

The post-apartheid film industry is still in its development stage, but two South African films - Yesterday and Tsotsi - who received international recognition. Today, they are being filmed in South Africa, especially in Cape Town, a lot of footage of the international trading circuit. 

Literature is another area in which South Africans have distinguished. Such writers as Olive Schreiner, Alan Paton, Nadine Gordimer, Laurens van der Post, Es'kia Mphahlele, Breyten Breytenbach, Lewis Nkosi, Andre Brink, JM Coetzee and Zakes Mda are known worldwide. Gordimer and Coetzee was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature.

Excellent South African place becoming popular with overseas buyers.

There are signs that some property locations in South Africa, long regarded as a secret by locals, are set to become more popular with overseas buyers. 
 
Favorable exchange rates mean that prices are a bargain, for example for British buyers, and according to experts the sought after locations are proving to be a good investment in terms of holiday lettings. 
 
In this context the African bush and game reserves are adding an extra attractive feature. One example is the coastal town of Mossel Bay where the number of overseas buyers are increasing and holiday homes in the Garden Route, regarded as a beautiful coastline, are in demand.
Gondwana Game Reserve is a five star bush resort in the heart of the Garden Route where holiday home owners can offer prospective tenants the experience of 27,000 acres of South African wilderness, year round swimming, surfing and golf. 
 
Some 30 minutes inland from Mossel Bay, Gondwana is the only game reserve in the Southern Cape with property for sale. Freehold title plots with 2.5 acres start from ZAR one million whilst thatched lodges with three bedrooms and a wrap around verandah are available for ZAR 3.5 million.

The reserve features the big five game animals that everyone wants to see; lions, elephant, buffalos, rhinos and leopards and although it feels remote it is actually half a mile from the coast and has views to the Swartberg, Langeberg, and Outeniqua Mountain Ranges. Championship seaside golf courses such as Pinnacle Point, Pezula, Oubaai and Fancourt are also within easy reach and another attraction is the proximity to Cape Town and the Cape vineyards.

The Gondwana site also has an Afro-chic owners’ club house with infinity pool and a boutique five star lodge with a bush spa and gourmet restaurant. Residents have access to bespoke safari style services such as game drives with expert field guides, housekeeping, private chefs, babysitting and transfers.

Another example at the other end of the price scale is Camps Bay Beach, a boutique collection of contemporary three bedroom beachfront villas with prices ranging between ZAR29.5 million and ZAR36 million which developers believe offer a Mediterranean lifestyle but at a fraction of the cost.

The properties overlook the beach and are close to a palm fringed promenade known for its nightlife, fine dining and cosmopolitan lifestyle.

The properties are described as being situated on the slopes of Table Mountain with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and next to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches with white sand.
Many of South Africa’s elite, including business people, discerning individuals, national and international celebrities, own Camps Bay property and the area is increasingly popular with British property buyers as English is widely spoken and you are able to drive on the left.