Women of the Lovely Planet have played the integral part in every sphere of the life of the humans around the globe. Specially in the modern era, they’ve come out strongly from the oppression and discrimination. They have proved themselves as the influential segment of their respective societies through their wisdom, dignity and grace. Today, the women are very actively performing many jobs that were beyond imagination in the past.  This is the final part of the women of the lovely planet series and we’ve tried to pay tribute to them by giving them due honor and adoration.

These are the remaining images of the women from different countries of the world ;

131- A working woman from Qatar

A working woman from Qatar

132- A beautiful Romanian woman – Romania

A beautiful Romanian woman (Image: Hilde Bakering-Pilkington)

133- A pretty Russian woman from Moscow – Russia

A pretty Russian woman from Moscow (Image: Ricardo Nuno)

134- A smiling girl from Rwanda

A smiling girl from Rwanda (Image: Alex Motrenko)

135- A native girl of Saint Lucia

A native girl of Saint Lucia (Image: Alan Shipley)

136- A Samoan woman from Samoa

A Samoan woman from Samoa (Photo: Raphael Bick)

137- A graceful lady from San Marino

A graceful lady from San Marino (Image by Bootsman40)

138- A smiling woman of São Tomé and Príncipe

A smiling woman of São Tomé and Príncipe (Image: Andre Pipa)

139- A working woman from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

A working woman from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

140- A local girl of Swaziland

A local girl of Sawaziland - By: Alan Shipley

141- A Scottish woman in her traditional costume – Scotland

A Scottish woman in her traditional costume (Image: Martin)

142- A smiling girl from Senegal

A smiling girl from Senegal (Image : Boudewijn Olthof )

143- A woman from Seychelles

A woman from Seychelles (Image: maapu)

144- A native girl of Sierra Leone

A native girl of Sierra Leone (Image by Lindsay Stark)

145- A woman from Singapore wearing hat

A woman from Singapore wearing hat (Image: Sean Lowcay)

146- The Slovak lady from Slovakia

The Slovak lady from Slovakia

147- A woman from Solomon Island

A woman from Solomon Island (Image: Tom Perry)

148- A Somali girl in her traditional dress from Somalia

A Somali girl in traditional dress from Somalia_(Image courtesy: whotalking.com)

149- The typical South African woman – South Africa

The typical South African woman (Image by Stephen Bess)

150- An elegant lady from South Korea

An elegant lady from South Korea (Image: John Arbouw)

151- A woman of South Sudan

A woman of South Sudan (Image by Lindsay Stark)

152- An exotic image of a Spanish girl – Spain

An exotic image of a Spanish girl - Spain (Image: Latina Power)

153- A Serb woman from Serbia

A Serbian Woman ( Image: williewonker )

154- A smiling girl of Sri Lanka

A smiling girl of Sri Lanka (Image by Hana Hettiaratchi Sklenarova)

155- A Sudanese woman – Sudan

A Sudanese woman - Sudan (Image: Marwa Rustam)

156- An indigenous woman of Suriname

An indigenous woman of Suriname (Image: Henk Nijssen)

157- A Swedish girl – Sweden

A Swedish girl - Sweden (Image courtesy:juliana-photography)

158- A Swiss girl from Switzerland

A Swiss girl from Switzerland (Image courtesy: fastfoodforthought)

159- A Syrian woman in her colorful dress – Syria

A Syrian woman in her colorful dress (Image: Alan Shipley)

160- A girl from Taiwan

A girl from Taiwan (Photo: Yueh-Hua Lee)

161- A fabulous girl of Tajikistan

A fabulous girl of Tajikistan (Image by Marusia)

162- A Tanzanian woman from Tanzania

A TANZANIAN GIRL FROM TANZANIA (Image: Eric Lafforgue )

163- A girl of Thailand

A girl of Thailand ( Image : King Of Nor )

164- A local girl from Tonga

A local girl from Tonga ( A U Jay's Image )

165- A Tunisian woman in her traditional attire – Tunisia

A Tunisian woman in her traditional attire (Image by ramiszaki)

166- A beautiful Turkish girl from Turkey

A beautiful Turkish girl from Turkey (Image: Garry Knight)

167- A girl in her traditional costume from Turkmenistan

A girl in her traditional costume from Turkmenistan (Image: dolek flickr)

168- A dancing woman of Tuvalu

A dancing woman of Tuvalu ( A U Jay's Image )

169- A woman from Uganda

A woman from Uganda ( Image: gisela gerson lohman-braun )

170- A woman with all her grace from Ukraine

A woman with all her grace from Ukraine ( Image: dbmmedia )

171- A woman of Uruguay

A woman of Uruguay (Image by Jimmy-Baikovicius )

172- A graceful girl from the USA

A graceful girl from the USA (Image : Sandy Leidholdt)

173- An Uzbek girl from Uzbekistan

An Uzbek girl from Uzbekistan (Image by Alex)

174- A girl of Venezuela in her colorful costume

A girl of Venezuela in her colorful costume (Image : powerfocusfotografie)

175- A girl of Bulgaria

A girl of Bulgaria ( Photo by Vesela )

176- A Vietnamese girl – Vietnam

A Vietnamese girl - Vietnam (Image by Lon&Queta)

177- A girl from Yemen in a lovely dress

A girl from Yemen in a lovely dress (Image : Khalid Alkainaey)

178- A Woman from Yugoslavia in Croatian Costume

A Woman from Yugoslavia in Croatian Costume (Image: Dave G. Houser/Corbis)

179- A local girl of Zaire

A local girl of Zaire (Blue Heron Pictures)

180- A local woman of Zambia

A local woman of Zambia (Image: Philipp Hamedl)

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.

Natural Rock formations are the result of hundreds of thousands of years of weathering and erosion. These rock structures are truly an amazing gift of nature and they are found in many parts of the world. Sedimentary rocks ,Metamorphic rocks or Igneous rocks, these formation may be any of these three types. Although, they might be named differently by the geologists for their recognition.

Some rock formations are so unique for their amazing structures and some of them are matchless for their positioning. Even some rock formations glow due to their astonishing colors. We have tried to bring before you some of the most spectacular rock formations. In many countries, such rocks are considered as the heritage. These are the images of the lovely rocks of the lovely planet ;

1- Lady Finger Peak, Hunza – Pakistan

Lady Finger Mountain Rock in Hunza Pakistan

2-  Bárdenas Reales – Navarra – Spain

Bárdenas Reales - Navarra - Spain ( Image: Gemma Anri )

3- Delicate Arch – Utah – USA

Delicate Arch - Utah, USA ( Image: Philipp Häfeli )

4- Devils Tower – Wyoming – USA

Devils Tower - Wyoming, USA ( Image: Rick Peeples )

5- Goreme Valley Fairy Chimneys – Turkey

Goreme Valley Fairy Chimneys - Turkey ( Image © Gavin Hellier/JAI/Corbis )

6- Árbol de Piedra Rock in Bolivia

Árbol de Piedra Rock in Bolivia ( Image: By Bluebelie )

7- Palo Duro Canyon ( Lighthouse  Rock) – Texas, USA

Palo Duro Canyon_( Texas USA ) Dave Weber's Image

8- Maltese Cross Rock – South Africa

Maltese Cross Rock of South Africa ( By: FrancoisMalan )

9- Port Campbell ( Twelve Apostles ) – Australia

Port Campbell - Australia ( 12 Apostles ) A Darren Stones Image

10- The Externsteine – Germany

The Externsteine - Germany ( A Chris Owen Image )

11- The Giant’s Causeway – Northern Ireland, UK

The Giant's Causeway,Northern Ireland UK ( Chris Lofqvist's Image )

12- Bryce Canyon National Park – Utah, USA

Bryce Canyon National Park - Utah, USA ( By: Paul Spencer )

13- James Bond Island – Thailand

James Bond Island Thailand ( Image: Sonja Blanco )

14- Krishna’s Butterball – India

Krishna's Butterball India ( Image: Jess Liotta and Colin Liotta )

15- Balanced Rock: Garden of the Gods ,Colorado – USA

Balanced Rock, Garden of the Gods ( USA ) Colorado - Robin Wilson's Image

16- The Moeraki Boulders of New Zealand

The Moeraki Boulders of New Zealand ( A Chook's Image )

17- Paradise Point in Karachi Beach, Pakistan

A Sandstone Rock known as Paradise Point in Karachi, Pakistan ( Image: Faisal Rafiq )

18- Fly Geiser ( Black Rock Desert ) - Nevada, USA

Fly Geyser is a geothermal geyser located in Nevada, USA. Lehongwang's Image

19- Prekestolen – Norway ( Preacher’s Rock )

The famous Preachers Rock ( Preikestolen-Norway )

20- Wave Rock ( Western Australia )

Wave Rock of Australia ( Marc Russo's Image )

21- Brimham Rock of England ( North Yorkshire )

Brimham Rock in England ( A JuanJ's Image )

22- Perce Rock in Quebec, Canada

Percé Rock in Quebec, Canada ( Evelyn's Image )

23- Mushroom Rock – Kansas, USA

Mushroom Rock Kansas USA ( A Lane Pearman's Image )

24- Spider Rock, Chelly Canyon – Arizona, USA

Spider Rock, Chelly Canyon - Arizona, USA - Richard Pomella's Image

25- Montserrat Rocks of Catalonia, Spain

Montserrat Rocks of Spain ( Image: Miguel H. Carriço )

The Bird of Paradise Flower is native to South Africa which is particularly well known for its exotic colors and the name is given to this flower for its fantastic resemblance with the bird of paradise. The Bird of Paradise plant has the leaves similar to banana leaves which are 30–200 cm long and 10–80 cm broad. They are having long blades which are arranged strictly in two ranks to form a fan-like crown of evergreen foliage. Normally, the Birds of Paradise plant can obtain a height of 4 feet.

The bird of paradise flower ( Image : Lawrence Chard )

But overall, the most magnificent part of the bird of paradise plant is its chromatic flower. The bird of Paradise flower comprises of three upright orange sepals and three highly modified vivid blue petals. The inner bracts of the bird of paradise flower are very brilliant and normally they have orange or bright yellow petals. The breeding part is the central bluish petal which extends away from the stamens.

An exotic Bird of paradise flower ( Image : Selina Pearson )

The prominent sub species of the bird of paradise flower include African Desert Banana, Crane Lily and Wild Banana Plant.

Boerewors is the traditional sausage of Africa which contains a minimum of 90% meat, of which not more than 30% is fat. Boerwors are braaied and we must remember that the word braai  is Afrikaans word for “barbecue” or “grill” and is a social custom in South Africa , Namibia , Zimbabwe , Botswana and Lesotho etc. Then word Boerewors is derived from the Afrikaans words boer (“farmer”) and wors (“sausage”).

Boerewors: The traditional African sausage

Boerewors are prepared with the minced beef and in some areas the people also like it with minced lamb. After filling the sausage casings lightly with the meat mixture, some cooks refrigerate the material for 24 hours before using. Boerewors can be kept for a week or for 3 months if frozen. The other spices in the recipe include coriander seed, black pepper, nutmeg and cloves etc. The minced meat is processed with salt and vinegar. Boerewors are also cooked after grilling or frying in ovens. Boerewors are coiled on a flat surface and for the perfection Boerewors are turned 2 or 3 times carefully. Boerewors, the traditional African sausage is  a highly seasoned traditional food which is a favorite of African people. Many food competitions and events are held for this delicious food which is made from minced or pounded meat.