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When should you avoid Chiang Mai?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

2. Burning Season. Between February and April is probably the worst to visit Chiang Mai if you are sensitive to smoke, as fields in the countryside around the city are burned off. Smoke from similar activities in Myanmar, Indonesia and Malaysia can also reach Thailand. What month should you avoid Thailand? When to avoid traveling […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Chiang Mai, Thailand

Do all dogs in Bali have rabies?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

An outbreak of rabies in dogs has been ongoing in Bali, Indonesia, since November 2008.Human and animal rabies cases have been confirmed near popular tourist destinations throughout the island. Efforts, including vaccinating dogs for rabies, have been made to control the outbreak. Is Bali high risk for rabies? Rabies is present throughout Indonesia, including on […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Bali, Indonesia

What is the most common male name in Vietnam?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Peak Popularity: Nguyên is the No. 1 most popular name for boys in Vietnam, but it is a rare name in the US and has never been in the top 1,000. What is a common Vietnamese boy name? Popular Baby Names , origin vietnamese Name Meaning Gender Duc moral; good Male Dung brave; heroic Male […]

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When did Vietnam become a middle income country?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Economic reforms since the launch of Đổi Mới in 1986, coupled with beneficial global trends, have helped propel Vietnam from being one of the world’s poorest nations to a middle-income economy in one generation. Between 2002 and 2020, GDP per capita increased 2.7 times, reaching almost US$2,800. When did Vietnam become a lower middle-income country? […]

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Can I buy Russian citizenship?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

You can acquire Russian citizenship through the following ways: by birth. through naturalization (either common or simplified process) by restoration of citizenship for former citizens. How much does Russian citizenship cost? As long as you are profitable and pay taxes for three years, you’ll be entitled to apply for a Russian passport. Your all-in cost […]

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Who is the father of Bhutan?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, the third king, became known as the father of modern Bhutan, owing to his reforms to society and economics. Who is the National Father of Bhutan? Jigme Singye Wangchuck Issue Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck Sonam Dechen Wangchuck Dechen Yangzom Wangchuck Kesang Choden Wangchuck Jigyel […]

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What are the main industries in Thailand?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

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. What are the top 5 industries in Thailand? Main industries of Thailand appliances. computers and parts. furniture. plastics. textiles and garments. agricultural processing. beverages. […]

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Why was Russian capital moved from St Petersburg to Moscow?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Being a sea port, the city was ideal for the powerful navy Peter hoped to build. It also allowed for easier access to the rest of Europe, and turning Russia into a European power was always one of Peter’s goals.He moved the capital of Russia from Saint Petersburg back to Moscow on March 5, 1918. […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Moscow, Russia

When did the Dutch arrive in Sri Lanka?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

1602. The Dutch presence in Sri Lanka (formerly known as Ceylon) lasted 150 years, officially from 1658 when the Dutch expelled the Portuguese, until 1796, the year of the British occupation. However, the first encounter with the island dates back to 1602, when Joris van Spilbergen arrived on the eastern coast. How long did the […]

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What does Japan export to Malaysia?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

In 2019, Japan exported $13B to Malaysia. The main products exported from Japan to Malaysia were Integrated Circuits ($1.51B), Cars ($722M), and Vehicle Parts ($679M). During the last 24 years the exports of Japan to Malaysia have decreased at an annualized rate of 1.13%, from $17.1B in 1995 to $13B in 2019. What does Malaysia […]

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Is Chiang Mai safe for females?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Chiang Mai, especially, is a safe and inviting city for women, even those who are travelling unaccompanied. Thais are incredibly friendly and welcoming of foreigners, and many find foreigners quite attractive, so don’t be surprised by flattery. Is Thailand safe for single female travelers? While Thailand is generally very safe for women traveling alone, you […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Chiang Mai, Thailand

What divides Australia from Asia?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The continental boundary between Asia and Australia is somewhere in the Wallacean region of the Malay Archipelago. The boundary is most commonly divided along the anthropologic Melanesian Line or the biogeographic Weber’s Line. What separates Asia from Australia? The Pacific Ocean is a body of salt water extending from the Antarctic region in the south […]

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Who recognize Taiwan as a country?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Currently fifteen states recognise Taiwan as the ROC (and thus do not have official relations with Beijing): Belize, Guatemala, Haiti, Holy See, Honduras, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Nicaragua, Palau, Paraguay, St Lucia, St Kitts and Nevis, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Swaziland and Tuvalu. Which countries recognize Taiwan as a country? Countries that Recognize Taiwan as […]

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What are the problems in Sri Lanka?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Major environmental issues Deforestation. Mangrove degradation. Coral reef destruction. Soil degradation. Air pollution. Water pollution. Waste management. Overfishing. Is Sri Lanka in trouble? Sri Lanka’s fragile liquidity situation has put it at high risk of debt distress. Its public debt-to-GDP ratio was at 109.7% in 2020, and its gross financing needs remain high at 18% […]

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What is the traditional clothing in Sri Lanka?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

There is no official national costume in Sri Lanka. But the most popular items are sari for women and sarong for men. The traditions in men’s clothing are simpler and clearer – men of any age wear sarongs or trousers. It is a little bit more complicated with women. What do Sinhala people wear? Traditionally […]

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