The Kiwi is a flightless bird native to New Zealand. At around the size of a domestic chicken, Kiwis are by far the smallest living ratites, which also consist of ostriches, emus, rheas, and cassowaries), and lay the largest egg in relation to their body size. The kiwi is a national symbol of New Zealand, and the association is so strong that the term Kiwis used internationally as the colloquial name for New Zealanders. New Zealand is still one of…
The National Monument is a 132 m (433 ft) tower in the centre of Merdeka Square, Central Jakarta, symbolizing the fight for Indonesia. It is the national monument of the Republic of Indonesia, built to commemorate the struggle for Indonesian independence. It is topped by a flame covered with 38 kilos of gold foil. Exporting to Indonesia is a very large part of our company’s business. We ship a lot of vehicles to Jakarta all year round and this means…
A souq was originally an open-air marketplace unique to the North African countries. Historically, souqs were held outside cities at locations where incoming caravans stopped and merchants displayed their goods for sale. Souqs were formed whenever a caravan or caravans arrived. Any souq may serve a social function as being a place for people to meet in, in addition to its commercial function. Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia have become more popular export destinations from the UK in recent years. We…
Table Mountain is a flat-topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa. Table Mountain is featured in the Flag of Cape Town and other local government insignia It is a significant tourist attraction, with many visitors using the cableway or hiking to the top. It is 1,086 metres (3,563 ft) above sea level. Our South African export and import trade is one of Elite’s backbone trade routes. We specialise in personal effects to…
The African elephant is the largest living terrestrial animal in the world. Their large ears enable heat loss. The upper lip and nose form a trunk. The trunk acts as a fifth limb, a sound amplifier, and an important method of touch. Kenya has a large proportion of Kenya’s elephant population and is a big attraction for tourists from all over the world. Mombasa is one of Africa’s busiest cargo shipping ports and is a gateway for a lot of…
Victoria Falls is a waterfall on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia. While it is neither the highest nor the widest waterfall in the world, it is classified as the largest, based on its width of 5,604 ft and height of 354 ft, resulting in the world’s largest sheet of falling water. The spray from the falls typically rises to a height of over 1,300 ft and is visible from up to 30 miles away. At full moon, a “moon…
Mount Kilimanjaro with its three volcanic cones, “Kibo”, “Mawenzi”, and “Shira”, is a dormant volcano in Tanzania. It is the highest mountain in Africa, and rises approximately 16,001 ft from its base to 19,341 ft above sea level. The first recorded ascent to the summit of the mountain was by Hans Meyer and Ludwig Purtscheller in 1889. The mountain is part of the Kilimanjaro National Park and is a major climbing destination. The mountain has been the subject of many…
The Statue of Liberty is a colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in New York Harbor in New York City, in the United States. The copper statue, designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, a French sculptor, was built by Gustave Eiffel and dedicated on October 28, 1886. It was a gift to the United States from the people of France. We have a large network of agents in place in the States which means we can deliver or collect anywhere in…
Petra, is a historical and archaeological city in the southern Jordan that is famous for its rock-cut architecture. Another name for Petra is the Rose City due to the colour of the stone out of which it is carved. It is a symbol of Jordan, as well as Jordan’s most-visited tourist attraction. Jordan is one of the countries that make up the Middle East. Here is a map of what countries are considered as the modern day Middle East. We…
The Shwezigon Pagoda is a Buddhist temple located near to Bagan in Myanmar. It is a prototype of Burmese stupas, and consists of a circular gold leaf-gilded stupa surrounded by smaller temples and shrines. Construction of the Shwezigon Pagoda began during the reign of King Anawrahta and was completed in 1102 AD. The pagoda is believed to enshrine a bone and tooth of Gautama Buddha, a very revered Buddha who lived over 2000 years ago. Myanmar has only recently opened…