Goooooooooooooooool!

It's been quite a long time since I have posted my last blog. Huh-huh. Some seconds ago I was having a telephone call with a person from a company where I probably will absolve my internship at. Internship? Yes, internship! In the course of my studies at the University of Applied Sciences in Salzburg every student has to complete an internship in a real company for about five months. But that's not really interesting.

Whats reeeeeeeally interesting: The day before yesterday I was watching a great football game between Ecuador and Paraguay. Ecuador?????? Paraguay?????? Hell yeah, two South-American countries that want to qualify themselves for the World Cup 2006 in Germany. Because of your bad education I will tell you something about these two countries.

History: The "Republic of the Equator" was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others being Colombia and Venezuela). Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A border war with Peru that flared in 1995 was resolved in 1999. Although Ecuador marked 25 years of civilian governance in 2004, the period has been marred by political instability. Nine presidents have governed Ecuador since 1996.

Capital: Quito
Population: 13,212,742
Languages: Spanish (official), Amerindian languages (especially Quechua)
Legal system: based on civil law system; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction
Religion: Roman Catholic 95%
International disputes: the continuing civil disorder in Colombia has created a serious refugee crisis in neighboring states, especially Ecuador

History: In the disastrous War of the Triple Alliance (1865-70), Paraguay lost two-thirds of all adult males and much of its territory. It stagnated economically for the next half century. In the Chaco War of 1932-35, large, economically important areas were won from Bolivia. The 35-year military dictatorship of Alfredo STROESSNER was overthrown in 1989, and, despite a marked increase in political infighting in recent years, relatively free and regular presidential elections have been held since then.

Capital: Asuncion
Population: 6,191,368
Languages: Spanish (official), Guarani (official)
Legal system: based on Argentine codes, Roman law, and French codes; judicial review of legislative acts in Supreme Court of Justice
Religions: Roman Catholic 90%, Mennonite, and other Protestant
International disputes: unruly region at convergence of Argentina-Brazil-Paraguay borders is locus of money laundering, smuggling, arms and drug trafficking, and fundraising for extremist organizations


Aye, seems that I've forgotten something. The game ended with a triumphal victory of Ecuador. After an early arrear of 0-2 they were able to turn the game to a fantastic 5-2 in front of a crowded mass of people in the national stadium of Quito. For all results have a look at http://www.fifa.com