The Lovely Planet has enormous human population full of biological variations and races. These variations include traits such as skin color, eye color, hair color and texture, height and built, and cranial features varying clinally across the globe. In this series naming Women of the Lovely Planet, we hereby present before you a collection of the women portraits from different parts of the world. This is the part 1 of the series.

1- An Afghani Woman in Kabul – Afghanistan

An Afghani Woman: Image by Martien Van Asseldonk (Location : Kabul)

2- An Australian Lady in Leiden, Australia

An Australian Lady in Leiden, Australia ( Photo: Ricardo Liberato )

3- A Pretty Austrian Girl ( Austria )

A Pretty Austrian Girl ( Image by Noiseroute )

4- A Girl from Bangladesh

A Girl from Bangladesh ( Image by David Lazar )

5- A Glorious lady of Belarus

A Glorious lady of Belarus in Kchowa (Image: Jenya Korn )

6- A Kenyan Woman  ( Location:Kenya )

A Kenyan Woman (Image: Bioversity International) Location:Kenya

7- A women from Bosnia and Herzegovina

A women from Bosnia and Herzegovina ( Photo: Soroptimist International )

8- A Beautiful British Lady in London

A Beautiful British Lady in London (Photo by Damian De La Ferra)

9- A Danish Girl in Denmark

A Danish Girl in Denmark ( By: Bentborn )

10- The Maltese Girl ( Malta )

The Maltese Girl (Malta) By: FotoBlu

11- A cute Chilean Lady from Chile

A cute Chilean Lady ( Matt.JP's Image captured in La Habana )

12- A Chinese woman in Kunming, China

A Chinese woman in Kunming, China (Dave Stamboulis Image)

13- A Croatian woman in her traditional dress

A Croatian woman in her traditional dress ( Image: angusforbes )

14- A portrait of a Cuban lady – Cuba

A portrait of a Cuban lady (By: Romtomtom)

15- A beautiful girl of Cyprus

A beautiful girl of Cyprus ( Image: Istanbul mike )

16- An exotic image of a girl of Finland

An exotic image of a girl of Finland (Som Sol' flickr)

17- An awesome French girl ( France )

An awesome French girl (Photo: markfoster999)

18- A Lady from Germany

A Lady from Germany ( Photo: Eddy Van 3000 )

19- A girl in the traditional Guatemalan dress – Guatemala

A girl in the traditional Guatemalan dress ( Image by Rafael Magallanes Quintanar )

20- From Haa Valley in  Bhutan:  A Bhutanese Lady

From Haa Valley in Bhutan, A Bhutanese Lady (Photo:rpb1001)

21- A Hungarian girl in traditional dress – Hungary

A Hungarian girl in traditional dress ( Image by Tibor Aknay )

22- A gorgeous Indian girl in the traditional clothing – India

A gorgeous Indian girl ( Image by Joe Routon )

23- An Indonesian woman (Image by Alex Saurel)

An Indonesian woman (Image by Alex Saurel)

24- A woman of Iran

A woman of Iran (Image: Aria Mehr)

25- An Israeli Woman- Israel

An Israeli Woman ( Image :Marisa Ross )

26- A Jamaican woman ( Jamaica )

A Jamaican woman ( Jamaica ) Image: Kevin Williams

27- A Japanese Girl (Japan)

A Japanese Girl (Japan) - Image: Andrew Murray

28- A girl of Jordan

A girl of Jordan ( Image: Joao Lucio Azevedo Filho )

29- A Kazakh lady in her cultural dress (Kazakhstan)

A Kazakh lady in her cultural dress (Kazakhstan- Image by Jonathan Newell)

30- A Latvian woman in her traditional dress- Latvia

A Latvian woman in her traditional dress (Image: Gatis Staprens)

31- A Lebanese woman ( Lebanon )

A woman from Lebanon (IPS Inter Press Service's Image)

32- A girl from Liberia

A girl from Liberia ( Photo: Bob Richards )

33- A Libyan woman in her traditional dress- Ghadamis , Libya

A Libyan woman in her traditional dress- Ghadamis ( Image: Eric Lafforgue )

34- A Lithuanian girl in traditional dress- Lithuania

A Lithuanian girl in traditional dress (By: Londonietis)

35- A Malaysian lady in her traditional clothing – Malaysia

A Malaysian lady in her traditional clothing ( Image : Mohd Mustakhim Noor Rehan )

36- A Moroccon woman – Morocco

A Moroccon woman ( Image: Jack Wickes )

37- A Burmese girl – Myanmar

A Burmese girl - Myanmar ( Image: Diane Wolkstein )

38- A Namibian girl of Himba Tribe – NAMIBIA

A Namibian girl of HIMBA TRIBE - NAMIBIA ( Image by Eric Lafforgue )

39- A young Tonag girl, near Binga, Zimbabwe

A young Tonag girl, near Binga, Zimbabwe

40- An indigenous Nepalese girl from Nepal

An indigenous Nepalese girl ( Image by Tim Webster )

Most of the countries of the lovely planet have also enlisted their national birds. We’ll tell you about the officially declared national birds of the countries of the world.

The list along with the exotic images of the national birds of the lovely planet is as under;

1- African Fish Eagle: The national bird of Zambia & Zimbabwe

African Fish Eagle is the national bird of Zambia & Zimbabwe (Image:Lyn Francey )

2- Andean Cock of the Rock: The national animal of Peru

Andean Cock of the Rock is national animal of Peru (Image: Momotus )

3- Andean Condor: The national bird of Bolivia, Chile, Colombia and Ecuador

Andean Condor is the national bird of Bolivia, Chile, Colombia and Ecuador ( Image : Pedro Szekely )

4- Bald Eagle: The national bird of the United States of America

Bald Eagle is the national bird of the United States of America (Image:Alan Vernon )

5- Barbary Partridge: The national bird of Gibraltar

Barbary Partridge: The national bird of Gibraltar ( Image: Jonathan Perera )

6- Barn Swallow: The national bird of Austria & Estonia

Barn Swallow: The national bird of Austria & Estonia ( Image:Bayarsaikhan Luvsandor)

7- Bar-tailed Trogon: The national bird of Malawi

Bar-tailed Trogon is the national bird of Malawi_( Image courtesy flickr )

8- Bermuda Petrel: The national bird of Bermuda

Bermuda Petrel: The national bird of Bermuda ( Image courtesy Silver Photos )

9- Black Crowned-Crane: The national bird of Nigeria

Black Crowned-Crane is the national bird of Nigeria (Image courtesy Steve Photos on flickr )

10- Blue Crane : The national bird of South Africa

Blue Crane : The national bird of South Africa ( Image : Arthur Chapman )

11- Blue Rock Thrush: The national bird of Malta

Blue Rock Thrush is the national bird of Malta ( Image: Pete Walkden )

12- Burmese Peacock: The national bird of Myanmar

Burmese Peacock is the national bird of Myanmar ( Photo: Peter Stubbs )

13- Caribbean Flamingo: The national bird of Bahamas

Caribbean Flamingo: The national bird of Bahamas ( Photo: Jeffery Johnson )

14- Chukar Partridge: The national bird of Iraq and Pakistan

Chukar Partridge is the national bird of Iraq & Pakistan ( Image : Fly to Water )

15- Clay-colored Thrush: The national bird of Costa Rica

Clay-colored Thrush: The national bird of Costa Rica ( Photo :Reddirtpics )

16- Common blackbird: The national bird of Sweden

Common blackbird is the national bird of Sweden ( Image Source : Kate's Photos )

17- Common Kestrel: The national bird of Belgium

Common Kestrel: The national bird of Belgium ( Image : Trrhodes )

18- Common Raven: The national bird of Bhutan

Common Raven: The national bird of Bhutan ( Image: Tom Spross )

19- White-cheeked Turaco: The national bird of Côte d’Ivoire

White-cheeked Turaco: The national bird of Côte d'Ivoire ( Image:Ryan Ladbrook)

20- Crested Caracara: The national bird of Mexico

Crested Caracara is the national bird of Mexico ( Photo: Paul Williams )

21- Crimson Sunbird: The national bird of Singapore

Crimson Sunbird: The national bird of Singapore ( Photo : Sgluskoter )

22- Cuban-Trogon: The national bird of Cuba

Cuban-Trogon: The national bird of Cuba ( Phot: Dave Irving )

23- East African Crowned-Crane: The national bird of Uganda

East African Crowned-Crane: The national bird of Uganda ( Photo: gtjkb )

24- Eurasian Oystercatcher: The national bird of Faroe Islands

Eurasian Oystercatcher: The national bird of Faroe Islands ( Image: John Haslam )

25- European Robin: The national bird of the United Kingdom and Ireland

European Robin: The national bird of the United Kingdom and Ireland (Photo: Peter Kostov )

26- Gallic Rooster: The national bird of France

Gallic Rooster: The national bird of France ( Image by Mark Wilson )

27-Garden Bulbul: The national bird of Liberia

Garden Bulbul: The national bird of Liberia ( Photo: Tim Randall )

28- Giant Ibis Backlit or Pseudibis gigantea: The national bird of Cambodia

Giant Ibis Backlit or Pseudibis gigantea: The national bird of Cambodia ( wbdevelopmentmarjetplace )

29- Goldcrest: The national bird of Luxembourg

Goldcrest: The national bird of Luxembourg ( Photo: Gary Faulkner )

30- Golden Eagle: The national bird of Scotland

Golden Eagle: The national bird of Scotland ( Image : Mike Ashton )

This is the first part of the national bird series on the lovely planet. See the 2nd and the 3rd parts for the remaining lists of the national birds of the lovely planet.

In the blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea, a wonderful island country exists. We are talking about Malta which is officially known as the Malta Republic. The island is world famous for its unique production of honey. So, people also call it as “ land of honey “.

The Maltese Flag. Photo : WolfinHeart

Malta is situated 80 km south of Sicily, 284 km east of Tunisia and 333 km north of Libya, with Gibraltar 1,755 km to the west and Alexandria 1,508 km to the east.

Maltese honey bee. Image : Wikipedia

Malta is considered as one of the smallest states on the planet earth. The total area of the Malta Republic is only 316 km² (122 sq mi) in land area.

The Maltese Folk

Malta is also one of the most densely populated countries worldwide. The national languages of Malta are English and Maltese. The total length of the coastline is almost of 140 Km.

St. Johns Co Cathedral, Valletta ( Malta )

Malta has the mild Mediterranean climate. The winters are rainy and the summers are hot and dry. The terrain consists mostly low and rocky conditions. The natural resources of the Malta Republic include limestone and salt reserves and arable lands.

Malta, Kottonera

The capital of Malta is Valletta and the country owes the Parliamentary democracy system. The Legal system of Malta is based on English Common Law and Roman Civil Law.

Beautiful view of the island city of Malta

The currency of Malta is called Maltese Lira and the Maltese people celebrate their independence day on the 21^st September every year. The largest religion of Malta is Roman Catholic.

The artisan market of Malta

The Maltese people are mostly the descendant of the ancient Carthaginians and Phoenicians. The influence of the Mediterranean and the Italian stock can also be observed in the people of Malta.

The cliff jumping from a fabulous Maltese beach

The Maltese economy is also mostly dependent upon the tourism industry. Malta is a popular tourist destination, with 1.2 million tourists every year. Three times more tourists visit than there are residents. Malta is also one of the world’s financial centers.

Traditional wedding of Malta

The cultural study of the Malta republic suggests that the culture of Malta reflects the predominance of the islanders and the Mediterranean people. Overall the culture of Malta is “rich pattern of traditions, beliefs and practices as an outcome of long process of adaptation, assimilation and cross fertilization of beliefs.

Malta - Gozo " The Blue Hole " Photo : Danilopace

The Government of Malta has provided the compulsory and free Education between the ages of 5 and 16 years to their people. Similarly, Malta has both a public healthcare system, known as the government healthcare service, where healthcare is free at the point of delivery, and a private healthcare system.

Awesome Malta

Malta, the land of honey has no big fresh water reservoirs in the country. Geographically, Malta is an archipelago in the central Mediterranean.

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