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Is Nepal oldest country in the world?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Nepal is the oldest independent sovereign country in South Asia. How old is Nepal? Nepal, the landlocked multiethnic, multilingual, multi-religious country, is situated north of India in the Himalayas, in the region where, about 40 to 50 million years ago, the Indian subcontinent crashed into Asia. Is Nepal the oldest country in Asia? Nepal is […]

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How close are Fiji and Bali?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

HOW FAR IS FIJI FROM BALI? On a map Fiji and Bali seem pretty close – just under 7,000km in fact with just the rather large land mass of Australia between them. You can fly between the two but you’d have to stop over in Sydney and the flight time would be around 10.5 hours. […]

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How expensive is it to stay in Bali?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Bali trip cost for one week Estimated Costs Airfare $850 Accommodations $480 ($100 X 6 nights) Transportation and attractions $120 Food and drink $175 ($25 X 6 7 days) Is Bali expensive to visit? Bali is already the most expensive tourist destination in Indonesia and is slowly becoming more expensive as tourists discover more of […]

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What did the US do to Laos?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The U.S. Air Force began bombing targets in Laos in 1964, flying planes like AC-130s and B-52s full of cluster bombs on covert missions based out of Thailand. The United States eventually dropped the equivalent of a planeload of bombs every eight minutes, 24 hours a day, for nine years, according to Al Jazeera. Did […]

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How can I go to Bhutan by car?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

To reach Bhutan by road, you have to go through three border points in India. They are a) Jaigaon – Phuensholing Border, b) Gelephu and c) Samdrup Jongkhar. The Jaigaon – Phuentsholing border is preferred by most of the travellers as it is easily accessible and can get you the entry permit easily. Can we […]

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Which is the largest zone of Nepal?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Karnali Zone. Karnali Zone was the largest zone of Nepal, with two national parks.Karnali Zone. Karnali Zone/Khasan कर्णाली अञ्चल/खसान Time zone UTC+5:45 (Nepal Time) Which is biggest zone of Nepal? Zones of Nepal Region Zone Area (km²) Central Janakpur 9,669 Bagmati 9,428 Narayani 8,313 Western Gandaki 12,275 Which is the smallest zone of Nepal? Bhaktapur […]

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Is Singapore a bad country?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Singapore is seldom thought of as a poor country since the nation ranks fourth in the richest countries in the world; however, the reality is that many Singaporeans live in poverty. For far too many people, poverty in Singapore is a fact of life. What are some bad things about Singapore? Things That Are Banned […]

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What was the purpose of invading Laos?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

On the day of his farewell address in 1961, President Eisenhower approved the CIA’s training of anti-communist forces in the mountains of Laos. Their mission: To disrupt communist supply routes across the Ho Chi Minh Trail to Vietnam. Why did Vietnam invade Laos? The objective of the invasion would be to sever the Ho Chi […]

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Why is Japan not allowed an army?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution (日本国憲法第9条, Nihonkokukenpō dai kyū-jō) is a clause in the national Constitution of Japan outlawing war as a means to settle international disputes involving the state.The article also states that, to accomplish these aims, armed forces with war potential will not be maintained. Is Japan not allowed to have an […]

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How is crime in Tokyo?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

There is minimal risk from crime in Tokyo. The crime rate in Japan is generally well below the U.S. national average.Within the city of Tokyo, Roppongi, Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Ikebukuro are the neighborhoods most frequented by tourists and present a moderate risk of crime to foreigners. Is crime high in Tokyo? The number of violent […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Japan, Tokyo

Is living in Korea expensive?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The average cost of living in South Korea is reasonable. It is not as cheap as living in some Asian countries like Laos or China, but it is also not as expensive as Japan or Singapore. In general, the most expensive living costs in the country will be found in the capital, Seoul. Is it […]

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Is Malaysia expensive to live in?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Summary of the Cost of Living in Malaysia Housing costs are quite low (about 72% less than the U.S.), while the overall cost of living is about 43% less expensive. For retirees looking to stretch their savings, Malaysia is a destination worth considering. How much do you need to live comfortably in Malaysia? You Need […]

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How many murders are there in Singapore each year?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Singapore murder/homicide rate for 2018 was 0.16, a 18.89% decline from 2017. Singapore murder/homicide rate for 2017 was 0.19, a 39.48% decline from 2016.Singapore Murder/Homicide Rate 1990-2021. Singapore Murder/Homicide Rate – Historical Data Year Per 100K Population Annual % Change 2017 0.19 -39.48% 2016 0.32 27.16% 2015 0.25 -1.18% Does Singapore have a high crime […]

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How many people in Nepal have no electricity?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

This unfortunate combination of obstacles is documented in the hard fact that 56.7 % of the Nepalese population has no access to electricity. In rural arears of Nepal, 17 million peole are without electricity. What percent of Nepal has electricity? Access to electricity (% of population) in Nepal was reported at 89.9 % in 2019, […]

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Does it rain a lot in Singapore?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Rainfall is plentiful in Singapore and it rains an average of 167 days1 of the year. Much of the rain is heavy and accompanied by thunder. The 1981-2010 long-term mean annual rainfall total is 2165.9mm. Does it rain too much in Singapore? It is usually hot and dry in the months of May-July and more […]

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