Visas to Jordan

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In general, according to Jordan Tourism Board website (http://international.visitjordan.com/page/4/VisasToJordan.aspx), there are three types of visa used to enter Jordan. (Note: subject to change)

First, is the visa which you will need to obtain from the closest Jordanian Embassy before you arrive.

This is applicable to the following nationalities: Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Bangladesh, Belize, Benin, Botswana, Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville), Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (Kinshasa), Côte d’Ivoire, Cuba, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Laos, Liberia, North Macedonia, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Moldova, Mongolia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia.

Second, is the visa exemption, which means you will not need to go to Jordanian embassy or pay anything upon arrival.

This is applicable to the following nationalities: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Vatican.

Third, is the visa on arrival, which you need to pay upon arrival at the price of 40 JOD (Note: subject to change).

This is applicable to nationalities not mentioned in the first two types of visa above.

International Earth Science Olympiad – Getting Started

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Useful tools for Earth Science Education

• Earth Learning Idea
• Earth System educational tools
• BeSafeNet: (BeSafeNet Presentation, BeSafeNet Website, Nuclear Hazard Presentation)
  
• minerals – Tungsten, Silver, Feldspar & more!”
• Rock collecting

Organization and teachers associations

• International Geoscience Education Organization, is the main organization to promote the geoscience education all over the world. It organizes the “GeoSciEd Conference” once in 4 years.
• AEPECT Spanish Earth Science Teachers Association
• ANISN Italian Natural Science Teachers Association
• ESTA English Earth Science Teachers Association
• NAGT USA Geoscience Teachers Association
• NESTA USA Earth Science Teachers Association

 

Useful links

International Olympiad in Informatics – Getting Started

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Learning how to write programs
To win a medal at the IOI, you need to know how to program in one of the allowed programming languages, to be able to understand and implement algorithms, and to be a good problem solver.

The most commonly used programming language by competitors is C++. If you don’t have any experience with programming, you may start learning C++ from any of the following pages:

1) These tutorials explain the C++ language from its basics up to the newest features introduced by C++11. Chapters have a practical orientation, with example programs in all sections to start practicing what is being explained right away.

2) LearnCpp.com is a free website devoted to teaching you how to program in C++. Whether you’ve had any prior programming experience or not, the tutorials on this site will walk you through all the steps to write, compile, and debug your C++ programs, all with plenty of examples.
Learn about algorithms
Next, you should start solving various algorithmic tasks and learn about data structures and popular algorithms.
A couple of good pages with regards to that are:

1) The United States of America Computing Olympiad (USACO) is a computer programming competition for secondary school students in the United States. The USACO offers six competitions during the academic year for students at four increasingly difficult levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. It even has a training section where you can learn and practice algorithms.

2) Codeforces is a Russian website dedicated to competitive programming. It was created and is maintained by a group of competitive programmers from Saratov State University led by Mikhail Mirzayanov. Since 2013, Codeforces has surpassed TopCoder in terms of active contestants.

Finally, you can find a couple of book recommentations on this site, listed here.
If you are a first-time participant of an IOI, either as a delegation leader or deputy, an observer, or a competitor, then it is advisable to read some of the reports and tasks from previous IOIs. Every IOI is different, but the changes should not be very drastic (mostly).

It might also be a good idea to look at problems from past Olympiads, which are available on the Editions page.

https://ioinformatics.org/page/getting-started/14

National Olympiads #1

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International Linguistics Olympiad

Below is the complete list of currently accredited countries and regions as of Aug 2019:

Armenia, Australia, Bangladesh, Belarus, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada Anglophone, Canada Francophone, China, Colombia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Isle of Man, Japan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Malaysia, Nepal, Netherlands, Poland, Republic of Korea, Romania, Russia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey, UK, USA, Ukraine.

https://ioling.org/local_organizers/

 

International Geography Olympiad

Olympiad teams are selected via national competitions.

http://www.geoolympiad.org/fass/geoolympiad/national.shtml

 

International Philosophy Olympiad

http://www.philosophy-olympiad.org/

 

International Biology Olympiad

Coordinators, Jury Members and Official Contacts

 

International Earth Science Olympiad

List of countries delegates:

Countries

 

International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics

Students from any country cannot register for IOAA directly. They are advised to contact organizers of the National Olympiad programme in their respective country.

National Olympiad Pages

Visit Qatar

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Qatar

A land that understands a traveller can never be a stranger, just a friend not yet met.

That ultimately everyone is on their own journey,

seeking the warmth of a friendly embrace,

unique experiences, new stories to share.

Where a meal is not a meal unless it is shared.

A land rooted in ancient cultures, authentic soul,

where past learning informs contemporary vision.

Progressive spirit ignites new futures.

A land offering enlightenment, invigoration and inspiration

through its warmth of soul and spirit of vision.

 

卡塔尔旅游

卡塔尔，一片生机盎然的热土。在这里，游客们不再只是匆匆过客，而更像是素未谋面的的好友。

人人都能在此寻觅到温暖热情的拥抱、独一无二的体验和值得分享的新故事，享受真正自己的出行之旅。

美食佳酿，若无人分享，必定食之无味。

悠久的文化与真我的魂灵，是这片热土的根基所在。而过往的知识，则丰富与冲击着当代视野。进取之心燃点新的未来。

深入骨髓的热忱和卓有远见的精神带来无限启迪、动力与灵感。

قطر

أرضٌ تدركُ أن الزائرَ لا يشعرُ بالغربة فيها، بل صديقٌ لم تلتقِ به بعد.

تعي أنه في نهايةِ المطافِ لكلٍّ رحلتُه

التي يسعى عبرَها لإيجادِ دفءَ وجهٍ ودودٍ

وتجاربَ فريدةٍ وقصصٍ جديدةٍ يرويها.

أرضٌ لا يمكنُِ للوجبة أن تكونَ وجبةٌ ما لم يتمَّ تقاسمُها.

أرضٌ غرست جذورَها في الثقافاتِ القديمةِ والروحِ الأصيلةِ،

رؤيتُها المعاصرةُ هي ثمارُ ما تعلمتَه من الماضي،

وروحُ التقدّمِ تضيءُ مستقبلَها الجديدَ.

إنها أرضٌ تقدّمُ المعرفةَ والإلهامَ وإثراءَ الخيالِ

بفضلِ دفءِ روحِها واتضاحِ رؤيتِها.

Qatar

Ein Land, das Reisende nie als Fremde, sondern als zukünftige Freunde empfängt.

Jeder ist auf seiner eigenen Reise

Auf der Suche nach der Wärme eines freundlichen Willkommens, einzigartigen Erfahrungen und neuen Geschichten.

Wo eine Mahlzeit keine Mahlzeit ist, wenn sie nicht geteilt wird.

Ein Land, verwurzelt mit seinem kulturellen Erbe und seiner authentischen Seele,

Wo die Lehren der Vergangenheit die Visionen der Zukunft beeinflussen

Und fortschrittlicher Geist neue Innovationen schafft.

Ein Land, welches Erkenntnis, Energie und Inspiration bietet durch die Wärme seiner Seele und den Geist seiner Vision.

Qatar

Une terre qui comprend qu’un voyageur n’est jamais un étranger, mais seulement un ami pas encore rencontré.

Qu’au final tout le monde suit sa propre voie,

à la recherche de l’étreinte chaleureuse d’un ami, d’expériences uniques et de nouvelles histoires à partager.

Où un repas n’est qu’un repas que s’il est partagé.

Une terre à l’âme authentique ancrée dans des cultures anciennes,

où les leçons du passé orientent les visions d’aujourd’hui.

L’esprit d’innovation donne vie à de nouveaux futurs.

Un pays offrant illumination, dynamisme et inspiration à travers sa chaleur d’âme et son esprit visionnaire.

Qatar

Una terra dove il viaggiatore non è mai uno straniero, ma un amico non ancora incontrato.

Perché alla fine ognuno di noi è in viaggio,

alla ricerca di un abbraccio caloroso,

di esperienze uniche e di nuove storie da condividere.

Una terra dove un pasto non è tale se non è condiviso.

Una terra che ha le proprie radici in culture antiche, un’anima autentica,

dove gli insegnamenti del passato alimentano la visione contemporanea.

Uno spirito progressista che accende un nuovo futuro.

Una terra che regala illuminazione,

energia e ispirazione con il calore della sua anima e lo spirito della sua visione.

Katar

Gezgin ruhundan anlayan bir ülke asla yabancı olamaz, sadece henüz tanışılmamış bir arkadaştır.

Herkes kendi yolculuğunda dostça bir kucaklaşmayı, benzersiz deneyimleri ve anlatılacak yeni hikâyeleri arar.

Paylaşılmayan yemeğin yemek olmadığı bir ülke.

Köklü bir kültürel mirasa ve otantik bir ruha sahip, geçmişte öğrenilenlerin geleceğin vizyonunu şekillendirdiği ve ilerici ruhun yeniliklerin temellerini attığı bir ülke.

Ruhunun sıcaklığı ve vizyon duygusu ile aydınlanma, diriliş ve ilham sunan bir ülke.

 

 

Катар

Страна, где в путешественнике видят не чужеземца, а будущего друга.
Где понимают, что каждый из нас – странник на жизненном пути, которому нужно
дружеское тепло, новые впечатления и интересные истории.

Где трапеза в одиночестве не приносит радости.

Страна с древней культурой и особым колоритом,
где современное мировоззрение неразрывно связано с опытом предков.
Где стремление к новым вершинам открывает новые возможности.

Страна, которая несет в мир свет, дарит веру в будущее и придает сил, согревая теплом своей души.

 

 

https://www.visitqatar.qa/

International Science Olympiads

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Science Olympiads are international student competitions. There are 12 commonly recognized International Science Olympiads:

1. International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)
2. International Physics Olympiad (IPhO)
3. International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO)
4. International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI)
5. International Biology Olympiad (IBO)
6. International Philosophy Olympiad (IPO)
7. International Astronomy Olympiad (IAO)
8. International Geography Olympiad (iGeo)
9. International Linguistics Olympiad (IOL)
10. International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO)
11. International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO)
12. International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA)

International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)

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The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) is the World Championship Mathematics Competition for High School students and is held annually in a different country. The first IMO was held in 1959 in Romania, with 7 countries participating. It has gradually expanded to over 100 countries from 5 continents. The IMO Board ensures that the competition takes place each year and that each host country observes the regulations and traditions of the IMO.

 

Die Internationale Mathematik-Olympiade (IMO) ist die Mathematik-Weltmeisterschaft für Schüler/innen und findet jährlich in einem anderen Land statt. Die erste IMO wurde 1959 in Rumänien mit Teilnehmern aus 7 Ländern abgehalten. Sie hat sich stufenweise zu über 100 Ländern aus allen Kontinenten erweitert. Das IMO Board stellt sicher, dass der Wettbewerb jedes Jahr stattfindet und dass jedes Gastland das Reglement und die Traditionen der IMO berücksichtigt.

 

La Olimpiada Internacional de Matemáticas (OIM) es el campeonato mundial de matemáticas para estudiantes de secundaria, y se desarrolla anualmente en un país distinto. La primera OIM tuvo lugar en 1959 en Rumanía, con la participación de 7 países. Poco a poco ha ido creciendo hasta sobrepasar los 100 países de los 5 continentes. El Consejo de la OIM garantiza que la Olimpiada se celebre cada año y que el país anfitrión respete el reglamento y las tradiciones olímpicas.

 

L’Olympiade Internationale de Mathématiques (OIM) est une compétition mondiale de mathématiques destinée aux élèves des lycées et collèges, et se déroule chaque année dans un pays différent. La première OIM s’est tenue en 1959 en Roumanie, et 7 pays y participaient. Elle s’est petit à petit agrandie jusqu’à accueillir une centaine de pays provenant des 5 continents. Le Comité de l’OIM (IMO Board) garantit la tenue annuelle de la compétition, et s’assure que chaque pays organisateur respecte le réglement et les traditions de l’OIM.

 

Международная математическая олимпиада (MMO) — это Чемпионат мира по математике среди школьников старших классов, проводящийся каждый год в одной из стран. Первая MMO прошла в 1959 году в Румынии с участием семи стран. В последние годы в ММО участвуют более 100 стран с 5 континентов. Cовет ММО утверждает страну, принимающую ММО, следит за соблюдением правил и поддерживает традиции ММО.

UNESCO Courier #2

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For almost 70 years, the UNESCO Courier has served as a platform for international debates on issues that concern the entire planet. This first issue of 2017, which marks the Courier’s revival after a five-year break, is no exception to the rule: experts, public figures, artists and journalists from around the world have come together to discuss topical issues.

Building peace in the minds of men and women

 

Depuis bientôt 70 ans, le Courrier de l’UNESCO sert de plate-forme aux débats internationaux sur des sujets qui concernent la planète entière. Ce premier numéro de 2017, qui marque sa relance après cinq ans d’interruption, ne fait pas exception à la règle : experts, personnalités publiques, artistes, journalistes, venus des quatre coins du monde, s’y donnent rendez-vous autours de thèmes d’une actualité brûlante.

Construire la paix dans l’esprit des hommes et des femmes

 

Desde hace casi 70 años, El Correo de la UNESCO siempre ha sido una plataforma de debates internacionales sobre temas de interés mundial. No es una excepción a esa regla este primer número de 2017, con el que se reanuda la publicación de la revista tras cinco años de interrupción. En efecto, en él se dan cita especialistas, personalidades de la vida pública, artistas y periodistas de todos los rincones del planeta para abordar temas de actualidad.

Construir la paz en la mente de los hombres y de las mujeres

 

Вот уже почти 70 лет «Курьер ЮНЕСКО» служит площадкой для международнoго обсуждения вопросов, актуальных для всего человечества. Этот выпуск за 2017 год – первый после пятилетнего перерыва – продолжает давнюю традицию. На его страницах эксперты, общественные деятели, представители искусства и журналисты из разных уголков планеты делятся своими точками зрения о насущных проблемах современности.

Нести мир в сознание мужчин и женщин

 

منذ ما يقرب عن السبعين سنة، تُمثّل “رسالة اليونسكو” أرضية للحوارات الدولية حول المواضيع التي تشغل العالم بأسره. ولن يكون هذا العدد الأول لسنة 2017، الذي يُسجّل عودتها بعد احتجاب دام خمس سنوات، مخالفا للقاعدة : خبراء، وشخصيات سياسية، وفنانون وصحفيون، أتوا من كل أنحاء العالم، ليلتقوا فيه حول مواضيع أحداث الساعة الحارقة.

بناء السلام في عقول الرجال والنساء

 

近70年来，联合国教科文组织《信使》杂志一直是国际议题的辩论平台。停刊五年后于 2017 年首度复刊的这一期仍遵循先例，召集世界各地的专家、公众人物、艺术家和记者， 共同探讨当今的热门议题。

于人之思想中构建和平

 

Por quase 70 anos, O Correio da UNESCO tem funcionado como uma plataforma para debates internacionais sobre questões que dizem respeito a todo o planeta. Esta primeira edição de 2017, que marca a volta de O Correio após uma pausa de cinco anos, não foge à regra: especialistas, figuras públicas, artistas e jornalistas de todo o mundo se reuniram para discutir questões atuais.

Construir a paz nas mentes dos homens e das mulheres

UNESCO Courier

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The Courier’s complete archives, since the first issue published in 1948, can be found online. More than 700 issues are available in English, French and Spanish. Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese and Russian versions are available starting from 2010. Other languages are added since 2017. Consult the Courier‘s issues in PDF format in our digital library.

Le Courrier de l’UNESCO traverse le temps. Ses archives complètes, depuis le premier numéro publié en 1948, sont disponibles en ligne. Vous pouvez consulter plus de 700 numéros en anglais, espagnol et français. Les versions arabe, chinoise, portugaise et russe ont été systématiquement numérisées à partir de 2010. D’autres langues s’ajoutent depuis 2017. Consultez les numéros sur PDF dans notre bibliothèque numérique.

Los archivos completos de El Correo se pueden consultar desde su primer número publicado en 1948. Más de 700 números de la revista están disponibles en español, francés e inglés. Las ediciones en árabe, chino, portugués y ruso se irán digitalizando sistemáticamente a partir de los números de 2010. Desde 2017 se han incorporado nuevos idiomas disponibles en nuestra biblioteca digital.

Полный архив «Курьера ЮНЕСКО» начиная с первого номера, опубликованного в 1948 году, размещен в Интернете. Вы можете ознакомиться более чем с 700 выпусками на английском, испанском и французском языках. Арабская, китайская, португальская и русская версии проходят цифровую обработку с 2010 года. Другие языковые версии пополняют архив с 2017 года. Читайте «Курьер ЮНЕСКО» в формате PDF в нашей цифровой библиотеке.

تواصل رسالة اليونسكو مسيرتها عبر الزمن. الأرشيف الكامل للرسالة متاح على الإنترنت، منذ عددها الأول الذي صدر سنة 1948.
وبالامكان الاطلاع على أكثر من 700 عدد باللغة الإنجليزية والإسبانية والفرنسية. وقد تمت منذ سنة 2010 رقمنة النسخ العربية والصينية والبرتغالية والروسية بشكل منتظم.

自教科文组织《信使》杂志1948年创刊以来出版的700多期杂志可供查阅。

目前，网络版《信使》档案包括英文、西班牙文和法文。从2010年开始，我们有系统地推出阿拉伯文、中文、葡萄牙文和俄文的网络版。

O arquivo completo de O Correio da UNESCO está acessível desde seu primeiro número, publicado em 1948.

Mais de 700 números estão disponíveis em inglês, francês e espanhol. As versões em árabe, chinês e russo começaram a ser publicadas em 2010, e a versão em português começou em 2008.