Copenhagen waterway
Boats and waterfront buildings on a waterway in Denmark’s charming and friendly capital.
Mauritius: National Day
Mauritius became independent on 12 March 1968 and adopted a parliamentary republican constitution exactly 24 years later.
Earthquake and tsunami: NW Pacific, Friday 11 March
An 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami struck NE Japan at 0546 GMT on 11 March 2011 – details of Foreign & Commonwealth Office guidance and helplines here.
Want to make your future vote count a bit more? Then vote now!
Britain goes to the polls on 5 May 2011 to decide whether to embrace a more representative voting system. You can take part – if you register in time.
Bulgaria: Liberation Day
Bulgaria’s national day on 3 March celebrates its autonomy from the Ottoman Empire after over four centuries of Turkish rule.
Pancake Day
Shrove Tuesday marks the last day before the 40-day Lent fast in the Christian calendar, but is more widely known nowadays as Pancake Day.