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Is Sri Lanka doing well economically?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Sri Lanka’s economic freedom score is 55.7, making its economy the 131st freest in the 2021 Index. Its overall score has decreased by 1.7 points, primarily because of a decline in trade freedom. Does Sri Lanka have a good economy? Sri Lanka is a lower-middle-income country with a GDP per capita of USD 3,852 (2019) […]

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What are the do’s and don’ts in Malaysia?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Malaysia Travel Donts Do not point forefinger at things. Instead, the thumb of the right hand with four fingers folded under is the preferred way. Do not pound your fist into the palm of the other hand, which is considered an obscene gesture to some people. Do not point your feet towards people or sacred […]

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What city is near Maldives?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Maldives – 10 Largest Cities Name Population 1 Malé , Kaafu Atoll 103,693 2 Fuvahmulah , Gnyaviyani Atoll 11,140 3 Hithadhoo , Seenu 9,927 4 Kulhudhuffushi , Haa Dhaalu Atholhu 9,500 Are there any cities in the Maldives? Maldives has 0 cities with more than a million people, 1 cities with between 100,000 and 1 […]

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Who is the CEO of Bhutan Telecom?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Tshewang Gyeltshen. Bhutan Telecom Type state-owned Area served Bhutan Key people Tshewang Gyeltshen (CEO) Products Fixed-line, Broadband, Web hosting, Cloud services, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, LTE Website www.bt.bt When was Mobile service launched in Bhutan? 2003Then, in late 2003, the country’s first mobile telephone service was launched. While initially established with relatively limited coverage […]

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What makes Hong Kong beautiful?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

So, what makes the Hong Kong beauty? As a cosmopolitan city in the southern part of China, Hong Kong is renowned for its deep natural harbor, used by many international cargo ships, and its impressive skyline, with a very high density of skyscrapers. What makes Hong Kong so special? It’s Multicultural: Experience Western Life and […]

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What is Singapore national animal?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The lion. The lion was chosen as it is a powerful and historic symbol of Singapore’s status as the Lion City and symbolises three national values: courage, excellence and strength. Singapore’s name is itself derived from ‘Singa Pura’ (which means “Lion City”). What is the national animal and bird of Singapore? National bird of Singapore […]

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What chemical did the United States use to destroy the jungles of Vietnam?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Agent Orange. Agent Orange was a powerful herbicide used by U.S. military forces during the Vietnam War to eliminate forest cover and crops for North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops. What chemical weapon was used to clear jungles in Vietnam? Agent OrangeAgent Orange, mixture of herbicides that U.S. military forces sprayed in Vietnam from 1962 […]

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Why did Peking change its name to Beijing?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

After the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, the government adopted the pinyin transliteration method and used it to write proper names using the Latin alphabet. In theory, that’s when Peking became known in the west as Beijing. What is the difference between Peking and Beijing? “Peking” is the older English spelling […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Beijing, China

How did the US stop the spread of communism in Vietnam?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Under President Harry Truman, the United States had established a foreign policy doctrine called “containment.” Originated by George Kennan, Dean Acheson, and other diplomats and policy advisors, the policy of “containment” aimed not to fight an all out war with the communist Soviet Union, but rather to confine Did the US stop communism in Vietnam? […]

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What is the first Teledrama in Sri Lanka?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Dimuthu Muthu. He is a pioneer who introduced professional television production to Sri Lanka (in 1979), commencing with Sri Lanka’s and South Asia’s first color teledrama, Dimuthu Muthu. What is the best Teledrama in Sri Lanka? Sumathi Most Popular Teledrama Award Year Teledrama Series Producer 2016 Kasi Watta Independent Television Network 2017 Deweni Inima TV […]

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Where do most expats live in Bangkok?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Some of the most popular locations for expats to live include the upper and lower Sukhumvit Road areas — such as Ekkamai and Thong Lo — the Silom area in the south along the Chao Phraya River, and Phetchaburi Road in the north. Where do locals live in Bangkok? In a report made by international […]

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Does Indonesia use US dollars?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The US dollar is not an official currency in Indonesia. Although some places may accept USD payments, you’ll want to check the exchange rates on offer to make sure you’re getting a fair deal. Your best bet when travelling to Indonesia is paying in the official Indonesian currency: the rupiah. Is US dollar accepted in […]

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Is the water in the Maldives clean?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Being an island country, Maldives has a very limited availability of fresh water.Access to water and sanitation services is high, however, water degradation due to high salinity and/or polluted water are serious challenges for the water sector in the Maldives. How safe is Maldives water? Can I drink tap water in the Maldives? Water sanitation […]

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Does Nepal have cars?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

In Nepal, vehicles are driven on the left-hand side of the road.Road building is a key focus for the Nepal government and they have an ambitious aim to build a road to every village – they added 7500km of paved roads in 2017+ 2018. Driving in areas outside the Kathmandu Valley remains dangerous. Are there […]

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Is Japan a US military ally?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The U.S.–Japan Alliance (日米同盟, Nichi-Bei Dōmei) is a military alliance between Japan and the United States of America, as codified in the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the United States and Japan, which was first signed in 1951, took effect in 1952, and was amended in 1960. Is Japan a military ally? From […]

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