2011 was a very important year for Sudan, particularly southern Sudan. In January 2011, there was held a 7-day long election to decide South Sudan's future. Secession or unity. Almost 99% voted for secession and on July 9th 2011 South Sudan became a separate and free country.
The Balkan region as been a unstable region in Europe. The region still is. The Balkans are still recovering from the wars. Norwegian People's Aid is one of the help organizations working for a mine free world, and is very active in this aera with their mine program.
Vea - Statens fagskole for gartnere og blomsterdekoratører (State School for gardeners and florists) were competing in an international competition for gardeners and florists students in the little town of Doué la Fontaine, France. With their work "Destination Doué al Fontaine" they won the competition!