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Did they listen to CCR in Vietnam?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

From Forrest Gump to The Post, music supervisors can’t let go of Creedence.But the music he made with Creedence Clearwater Revival has soundtracked visions of the Vietnam War in pop culture for what feels like an eternity. It was 1969. The war had reached its bloody apex. What music did soldiers listen to in Vietnam? […]

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Do Japanese celebrate birthdays?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

So how do they celebrate it? Nowadays, Japanese people mainly celebrate their children’s birthdays. Parents organize a more or less small gathering, a cake, usually a white Victoria sponge with cream, is customary, and the number of candles depends on the age the birthday boy or girl is turning. How important are birthdays in Japan? […]

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What does Sri Lanka import from USA?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Sri Lanka Imports from United States Value Year Optical, photo, technical, medical apparatus $54.37M 2019 Plastics $51.31M 2019 Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers $50.31M 2019 Electrical, electronic equipment $43.79M 2019 Does the US trade with Sri Lanka? U.S. – Sri Lanka Trade Facts Sri Lanka is currently our 71st largest goods trading partner with $3.1 billion […]

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Can we use Indian rupees in Singapore?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

There’s no problem at Singapore, however, note that Indian government does not permit export of Indian Rupee currency. Indian residents are allowed to carry maximum of Rs 7500 (meant to be used for expenses/ domestic travel upon return to India from the tour abroad). For Rs. 7500, you may get around SGD 150. How much […]

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When did Japan come into existence?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

about 35,000 years ago. Japan was settled about 35,000 years ago by Paleolithic people from the Asian mainland. At the end of the last Ice Age, about 10,000 years ago, a culture called the Jomon developed. When did Japan start? Although legend has it that Japan was founded in 660BC, archaeologists agree that settlement in […]

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What Colours represent Vietnam?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

According to Đức, yellow was chosen to represent Vietnam while the red background was inspired by the flag of the Communist Party and represents revolution. What colors mean in Vietnam? What Do Colors Mean In Vietnamese? Color Meaning in Vietnamese culture White purity, transparency, death Red lucky, passionate, love Yellow wealthy, royalty Skye blue peace, […]

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Does Bali have white beaches?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Bali is the best destination in the world for beach holidays.There are many white sand beaches in Bali such as Seminyak Beach, Sanur Beach and Pasir Putih Beach. They are a perfect spot if you want to relax, chill or try amazing water sports like surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving. What Colour are the beaches […]

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Does Sri Lanka use British English?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Sri Lankan English (SLE) is the English language as it is used in Sri Lanka, a term dating from 1972. The British colonial presence in South Asia led to the introduction of English to Sri Lanka.Since 1681, some words have been borrowed from Sinhala and Tamil by English. Is English official language in Sri Lanka? […]

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Was Dehradun a part of Nepal?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Dehradun was part of the princely state of Garhwal before becoming part of British India after the Anglo-Nepalese War in 1816. Was Uttarakhand a part of Nepal? In 1791, the expanding Gorkha Empire of Nepal overran Almora, the seat of the Kumaon Kingdom. It was annexed to the Kingdom of Nepal by Amar Singh Thapa. […]

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Is Shanghai overpopulated?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Over Population In the capital city of Shanghai there is a current population 23 million which has rapidly increased by 3.4 % per year since 2000.This overpopulation in the capital city has resulted in number social problems including inequality and lower standards of living. Is Shanghai heavily populated? Shanghai is one of the most populated […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: China, Shanghai

What are the 4 races in Sri Lanka?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The two main characteristics that mark a person’s ethnic heritage are language and religion, which intersect to create four major ethnic groups–the Sinhalese, the Tamils, the Muslims, and the Burghers. How many races are there in Sri Lanka? Demographics of Sri Lanka Major ethnic Sinhala (74.9%) (2012 census) Minor ethnic Sri Lanka Tamil (11.1%) (2012 […]

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Can India build bridge to Sri Lanka?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The Palk Strait bridge is a proposed 23-kilometre (14 mi) bridge over the Palk Strait, between Dhanushkodi in Tamil Nadu state of mainland India, and Talaimannar in Mannar Island of Sri Lanka. The proposal, from Indian Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, was submitted to the Asian Development Bank in June 2015. Why India has no bridge […]

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What is Doki Doki in Japanese?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

“Doki doki” is a Japanese onomatopoeia for a heart beating quickly, usually with anticipation or excitement. What does Doki Doki in Japanese mean? a beating heartDoki Doki or doki-doki (Japanese: ドキドキ) is a term for the sound of a beating heart in Japanese sound symbolism. What does Doki Doki Morning mean in Japanese? Heart-Pounding Morning“Doki […]

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Has Singapore ever had a hurricane?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Singapore is therefore too near the Equator for it to stand a high likelihood of being hit. If they form in the north-west Pacific, they are called typhoons, in the North Atlantic and Central and East Pacific, they are hurricanes.A tropical cyclone has hit Singapore only once. Does Singapore have hurricanes? As the island lies […]

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What is Nepal’s nickname?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Nepal is often called the “roof of the world” because of its high elevation. According to the web site asiatravel.com, some other “nicknames” for the Himalayan country are “A Root Between Two Stones” and “Mother of the Universe” (Sagarmatha), specifically referring to the country’s most famous landmark, Mt. Everest. What is the other name of […]

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