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Is there a minimum wage in Russia?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The minimum wage in Russia since the 1st of January 2021 is 12,792 Russian rubles or approximately 150 euros per month. How much is hourly wage in Russia? The average hourly wage in Russia is 600 RUB or USD 8.09 (US Dollars), and the hourly minimum wage is 150 RUB (USD 2.01). Russia has a […]

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Is Malaysia richer than Japan?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Japan has a GDP per capita of $42,900 as of 2017, while in Malaysia, the GDP per capita is $29,100 as of 2017. Is Malaysia a rich nation? GDP per capita adjusted for relative purchasing power gives us an idea, albeit an imperfect one. Luxembourg on the left is the world’s richest country and Burundi […]

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Is Russian a dying language?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The Russian language is dying there. If you look globally, the number of Russian speakers decreased by a minimum of 50 million people during the last 20 years. This has happened so dramatically and so fast.For example, there are republics where interest in the Russian language is very high. What is the most dying language? […]

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What do Japanese sushi chefs say when you leave?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

If you’re asking what customers say when they are leaving the restaurant, the standard phrase is “ごちそうさまでした” “gochisousama deshita” which literally means, “Thank you for the delicious feast!” , but is commonly used, even by students after they eat their school lunch. What do sushi chefs say when you leave? If you want to leave […]

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What can you do in Bali with your girlfriend?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

40 romantic things to do in Bali The world’s most romantic sunset at Uluwatu Temple. Stroll along Seminyak beach. Jet Ski together at Nusa Dua. Surf together in Balangan beach. Relax at Jimbaran beach. Get Wet and Wild at one of the worlds best water parks! Cocktails at Potato Head Beach Club. Visit Ubud Monkey […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Bali, Indonesia

What is the coldest month in Singapore?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

January. April is the warmest month, January is the coolest month and November is the wettest month. What is the coldest temperature ever in Singapore? 19.0 °CThe highest recorded temperature is 37.0 °C (98.6 °F) on 17 April 1983. The lowest recorded temperature was 19.0 °C (66.2 °F) in 14 February 1989 at Paya Lebar. […]

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What year did the United States get involved in Vietnam?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

1965. March 1965: President Johnson launches a three-year campaign of sustained bombing of targets in North Vietnam and the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Operation Rolling Thunder. The same month, U.S. Marines land on beaches near Da Nang, South Vietnam as the first American combat troops to enter Vietnam. When did Vietnam War start and […]

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How many Indian live in Nepal?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

6,00,000 Indians. Around 6,00,000 Indians are living/domiciled in Nepal. Can an Indian live in Nepal? Citizens of India do not need a visa to enter Nepal, and can reside permanently as Nepali citizens with no restrictions, because Article 7 the 1950 Indo-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship allows free movement of people between the two […]

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Is Laos a Chinese ally?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

China is the largest source of development assistance and investments in both Cambodia and Laos.As the two countries became trusted political allies of China, the exchange of visits by their leaders has also occurred regularly, since former Chinese President Jiang Zemin’s visit to Laos and Cambodia in 2000. Who is Laos closest ally? Laos is […]

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What country is Tokyo in?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Japan. Thus, Tokyo became the capital of Japan. History of Tokyo. 1603 Tokugawa Ieyasu establishes Shogunate Government (Tokugawa Shogunate) in the town of Edo. Edo period begins. 1953 Television broadcasting services launched. 1956 Japan joins United Nations. 1959 Ryotaro Azuma elected Governor of Tokyo. Is Tokyo in Japan or China? Tokyo is the political and […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Japan, Tokyo

What was the name of the CIA headquarters in Laos called?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Long Tieng (also spelled Long Chieng, Long Cheng, or Long Chen) is a Laotian military base in Xaisomboun Province. During the Laotian Civil War, it served as a town and airbase operated by the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States. What was the CIA doing in Laos? The CIA was responsible for directing natives […]

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What role did Cambodia play in the Vietnam War?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Cambodia was officially a neutral country in the Vietnam War, though North Vietnamese troops moved supplies and arms through the northern part of the country, which was part of the Ho Chi Minh trail that stretched from Vietnam to neighboring Laos and Cambodia. Why did the US bomb Cambodia during the Vietnam War? Nixon believed […]

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Is Bangkok dirty?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Bangkok is not a dirty city; it is just a city. The overwhelming majority of cities of comparable size have a mix of very clean areas and areas that are not so clean. The same is true for Bangkok. Is Bangkok clean? Bangkok is Clean and Safe Locals sweep the streets by hand every day, […]

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Why was Beijing built where it is?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

It wasn’t until October 1st 1949 that the People’s Republic of China was founded. Beijing is known as the capital city of the prosperous new country which has flared into importance in Asia.Beijing History. Time Used Name Event 1215 (Yuan Dynasty) Yanjing Occupied by Mongolia leader Genghis khan Why is Beijing located where it is? […]

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Why did Kennedy send troops to Vietnam?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

In an effort to take over South Vietnam, the Communist North supported attacks by guerrilla forces on the South.In May 1961, JFK authorized sending an additional 500 Special Forces troops and military advisors to assist the pro Western government of South Vietnam. Why did the US send troops to Vietnam? The USA was afraid that […]

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