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Was Tibet ever a part of India?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Independent India (1947–1962) In August 1947, the Government of India inherited the treaties of the British with regard to Tibet. The British Mission in Lhasa becomes India’s diplomatic mission. The Government of India made it evident in its correspondence that it regarded Tibet as a de facto country. Was Tibet an Indian territory? With its […]

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What is Japanese colonization?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Japan was not formally colonized by Western powers, but was a colonizer itself. It banned Japanese overseas travel and contact with foreigners, and gave the government a monopoly over foreign trade. Why did the Japanese colonized countries? In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, various Western countries competed for influence, trade, and territory in […]

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What would my name be in Vietnamese?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

What’s your name? Tên bạn là gì? / Bạn tên là gì? what is your name? How do I find my Vietnamese name? Vietnamese names put the family name first followed by the middle and given names. Take Pham Van Duc, for example, Pham is the family name or what we call the last name. […]

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Where do the middle class live in Hong Kong?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Middle Class Achievement live in popular private housing estates across Hong Kong, Kowloon and New Territories, and also in individual buildings in older urban areas. These areas are populated with high-rise buildings, with shops and commercial activities close by. What is considered middle class in HK? A Hong Kong household earning HK$55,000 a month or […]

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Is Russia safe for Indian tourists?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Safe and Welcoming Contrary to popular notion, Russia, especially the cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg are perfectly safe for tourists. Much like anywhere else in the world, if you don’t bother anyone, no will bother you in Russia too. Is it safe to visit Russia as an Indian? are advised to travel only on […]

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How many kings were in Nepal?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Here is the List of Kings of Nepal Kingdom From 1768 to 2008 Name of the King Reign Start Reign End Prithvi Narayan Shah 25 September 1768 11 January 1775 Pratap Singh Shah 11 January 1775 17 November 1777 Rana Bahadur Shah 17 November 1777 8 March 1799* (abdicated) Girvan Yuddha Bikram Shah 8 March […]

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What percentage of Japanese men get married?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The number of marriages in Japan rose for the first time in seven years in 2019, as many couples saw the start of the Reiwa era as a lucky time to get hitched.Proportion of Remarriages Among Marriages in Japan. Husband Wife 2017 19.5% 16.7% 2018 19.7% 16.9% 2019 19.7% 16.9% What percent of Japanese people […]

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How do I get a Social Security card in Japan?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

American Citizens and Legal Permanent Residents can apply for replacement Social Security cards through Embassy Tokyo. Please contact the Federal Benefits Unit, Embassy Tokyo. You will need to bring your current valid passport or permanent resident card, along with the SS-5 application form (PDF 164 KB). How do I get a Social Security card overseas? […]

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How hydropower has been categorized in Nepal?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Hydropower plant in Nepal is classified into five different categories as Micro, Small, Medium, Big and Large.It is found that medium scale of hydropower generation best suits in present country context where as large projects stands lowest on priority. What is the classification of hydropower? LEARN MORE. There are three types of hydropower facilities: impoundment, […]

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How long is Nepal Army training?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The DHR runs 6 days IHL basic course and in cooperation with International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) it runs 5 days IHL advance course inside the organization. How much does Nepal Army cost? The Nepali Army has about 95,000 infantry army and air service members protecting the sovereignty of Nepal. In August 2018, The […]

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Is degree important in Singapore?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

In most cases, having a degree is important for you. It most likely gives you a higher income, and also more choices. You can choose to do what people without a degree are doing, but not the other way round. In many competitive jobs, having a university degree is the first criterion of application. Can […]

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Which country is best friend of Singapore?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Singapore enjoys good relations with the United Kingdom which shares ties in the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) along with Malaysia, Australia and New Zealand. Good relations are also maintained with the United States. Is Singapore allies with China? Singapore enjoys longstanding and substantive relations with the People’s Republic of China (PRC), anchored by frequent […]

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Why are Japanese people humble?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Japanese people try to avoid letting others know that they stand out and that they are better than others. By doing so, they try to avoid being envied or hated by others. Harmony or showing they are average is sometimes important to maintain a group harmony. Isn’t this a very strange culture? Why is respect […]

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What was Nepal called in ancient India?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Ne Muni. According to Hindu mythology, Nepal derives its name from an ancient Hindu sage called Ne, referred to variously as Ne Muni or Nemi. According to Pashupati Purana, as a place protected by Ne, the country in the heart of the Himalayas came to be known as Nepal. Was Nepal ever part of ancient […]

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Did the Dutch colonize Malaysia?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The Dutch have a long association with Malaysia having first encountered the Sultan of Johor in 1602 when their fleet was looking for spices to trade. Holland colonised Melaka from 1641 until the British took over in 1826. The Dutch Graveyard contains the remains of some of the early settlers. What was the main reason […]

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