Times Atlas of the World of Serbia and Montenegro into separate countries. The new national capital of Myanmar called Nay Pyi Taw, a joint capital with Yangon (Rangoon). Secession of St-Barthelemy and St-Martin from Guadeloupe. New World Heritage Sites. Opening of the 1118 km Golmud to Lhasa railway in China, the highest railway in the world. Opening of the 32.5 km cross sea Donghai bridge, in China, linking Shanghai to the deepwater port on Xiaoyang Shan island." A Luxury Edition was also offered from 2008, bound by Book Works Studio in London. The map of Greenland depicted 15% less ice cover than in the 1999
Rugby union in the Republic of the Congo Rugby union in the Republic of the Congo Rugby union in the Republic of the Congo is a minor but growing sport The national union is a member of the Confederation of African Rugby, but not of the International Rugby Board. Rugby union was introduced into the country by the French, who ruled the country for a number of years. Rugby is centred on the national capital, Brazzaville. The Congo lacks good transport networks and along with its political instability, civil war, and the extreme poverty of the country, it is difficult for it to maintain a proper national league