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How was napalm used in Vietnam?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

First, it was used via flamethrowers by the US Army and their ARVN allies to clear out bunkers, foxholes, and trenches. Even if the flames could not penetrate into the bunker, the fire consumed enough oxygen to cause suffocation inside it. US Soldier using a flamethrower in Vietnam. What was napalm used for in the […]

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What do you say after you eat a Japanese restaurant?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Upon entering a restaurant, customers are greeted with the expression “irasshaimase” meaning “welcome, please come in”. The waiter or waitress will ask you how many people are in your party and then lead you to your table. What do you say at a Japanese restaurant? 10 Essential Japanese Phrases to Use at Restaurants in Japan […]

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Is Taiwan Japanese or Chinese?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia.Taiwan. Republic of China 中華民國 (Chinese) Zhōnghuá Mínguó (Pinyin) Demonym(s) Taiwanese Government Unitary semi-presidential democratic republic • President Tsai Ing-wen Is Taiwan part of Japan or China? Taiwan became part of the Republic of China on October 25, 1945, which has been celebrated […]

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How can I get job in Japan?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

If You Have Little-to-No Japanese Language Skills: Teach English. Teaching English is one of the easiest ways to get a job in Japan. Programs and schools all over Japan are eager to hire native English speakers. Most will provide all the support you need to get there, including arranging visas and housing. Is it easy […]

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What is Vietnamese language similar to?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

There are many varieties of spoken Chinese. The one that I find closest to Vietnamese in terms of pronunciation is Cantonese. In general, the Southern Chinese languages (e.g. Cantonese, Hakka, Minnan) have retained the voiced endings -m, -p, -t in the same way that Vietnamese has – which Mandarin has lost. Is Vietnamese similar to […]

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Is North Korea the richest country?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

For 2018, the South Korean Bank of Korea estimated the GDP growth as −4.1%.Economy of North Korea. Statistics GDP $28.5 billion (nominal, 2016) $40 billion (PPP, 2015 est.) GDP rank 115th (nominal, 2017) 113th (PPP, 2017) GDP growth −4.1% (2018) GDP per capita $1,300 (2016, nominal) $1,700 (PPP, 2015 est.) Is North Korea one of […]

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What is Laos main religion?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Theravada Buddhism is the dominant religion of the ethnic or “lowland” Lao, who constitute 53.2 percent of the overall population. What is the most popular religion in Laos? Theravada Buddhism is by far the most prominent organized religion in the country, with nearly 5,000 temples serving as the focus of religious practice as well as […]

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Is Europe richer than Asia?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Asia-Pacific is wealthier than Europe.For the first time in modern history, Asia is now richer than Europe. And it is catching up with North America too; by 2019 the region’s wealth is expected to reach $75 trillion compared to $63 trillion in North America. Is Europe the richest continent? This article includes a list of […]

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What is considered rude in Japanese restaurant?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Loud slurping may be rude in the U.S., but in Japan it is considered rude not to slurp. Oh, and don’t forget to use your chopsticks to get the noodles into your mouth. It is also acceptable to bring your small bowl of food close to your face to eat, instead of bending your head […]

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What is Singapore diversity?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The population of Singapore is diverse, the result of considerable past immigration. Chinese predominate, making up some three-fourths of the total. Malays are the next largest ethnic group, and Indians the third. None of those three major communities is homogeneous. What makes Singapore diverse? Made up of Chinese, Malay, Indian and various other ethnicities, cultural […]

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What are the top 5 industries in Thailand?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Main industries of Thailand appliances. computers and parts. furniture. plastics. textiles and garments. agricultural processing. beverages. tobacco. What are the main industries of Thailand? Major Industries include: tourism, textiles and garments, agricultural processing, beverages, tobacco, cement, light manufacturing such as jewelry and electric appliances, computers and parts, integrated circuits, furniture, plastics, automobiles and automotive parts. […]

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Where do most Hong Kong people live?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Mainland China holds the largest number of Hong Kong expatriates, although the Hong Kong diaspora can also be found in several English-speaking countries. How many Hong Kongers have moved to UK? In the first half of this year, a whopping 65,000 people from Hong Kong applied for a special five-year visa to live in the […]

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Does Shanghai or Beijing have worse air pollution?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The report from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) revealed that Shanghai has worse concentrations of the pollutant PM2. 5, sulphur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2), than Beijing. Which Chinese city has the worst pollution? Rankings: Most Polluted Cities in China (2020) Anyang Henan Province (44 μg/m3) Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province […]

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Is Cambodia in the WTO?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Cambodia has been a member of WTO since 13 October 2004. Is Cambodia member of WTO? Cambodia became a member of WTO on 13 October 2004 thirty days after it notified WTO that its parliament had ratified the Protocol. Cambodia, along with Nepal, was the first Least Developed Country (LDC) to have succeeded in acceding […]

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Where is the oldest HDB in Singapore?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

If you’re a history buff, you’ll know that Queenstown is Singapore’s first ever satellite town. Fun fact: Blocks 45, 48 and 49 at Stirling Road lay claim to being Singapore’s oldest HDB flats. These were completed back in 1961. Why is Queenstown a great neighbourhood to live in? Which is the oldest housing estate in […]

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