Amazing Places

The Merino Sheep were bred in Spain in the 14th Century from a cross between a small Asian breed and an African coastal sheep. – At that time, the Spanish Royal House punished the export of Merino Sheep with the death penalty.

Thus, for many centuries, “Spanish Wool” became the best merchandise in the world. Finally, in the 18th century, the first Merino Sheep were exported to Germany, where farmers crossed them with native breeds.

When European settlers brought the first Merino sheep to Australia, that continent, along with New Zealand, became the world’s largest wool producers.

Wool protects mountaineers as they climb the world’s highest mountains. Polar explorers also rely on wool – it is worn by sailors and workers drilling for oil in Alaska. Even astronauts opt for the ancient textile fiber in their spacesuits because it is particularly warm and comfortable to wear.

As you can see, wool is truly present in all parts of the globe.  – Discover with us some of the most amazing places in the world.