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How long is Singapore National Day?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

National Day of Singapore (Malay: Hari Kebangsaan Singapura; Chinese: 新加坡国庆日; Tamil: சிங்கப்பூரின் தேசிய நாள்) is celebrated every year on August 9, in commemoration of Singapore’s independence from Malaysia in 1965.National Day (Singapore) National Day Next time 9 August 2022 Frequency Annually How long is Singapore Independence day? Singapore celebrated its first National Day as an […]

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Is purple a bad color in Japan?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Purple is called murasaki (紫) in Japanese. For a long time in Japan, ordinary people were forbidden to wear purple clothes. The color purple used to be very rarely seen because it was difficult and took time to make.In Noh performances, purple and white are often used for the costumes of the emperor and gods. […]

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Do girls cheat in Japan?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

A survey conducted in Japan in 2020 revealed that more men than women have cheated on their partners in the past. While almost 28 percent of male respondents confessed to infidelity, the same was true for under 22 percent of surveyed women. Do Japanese girls cheat often? 31% of Japanese women admit to cheating on […]

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Why in Singapore it is against the law not to flush a public toilet?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

In Singapore, cleanliness at public places is one of the top priorities of the government. To ensure the cleanliness of public toilets, a heavy fine is imposed on people who do not flush after using the toilet in Singapore.In addition to not flushing the toilet, it is illegal to sell chewing gum in Singapore. Is […]

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What part of Vietnam was communist?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Later communist offensives were conducted predominantly by the North Vietnamese. The organisation was dissolved in 1976 when North and South Vietnam were officially unified under a communist government. The Viet Cong are estimated to have killed about 36,725 South Vietnamese soldiers between 1957 and 1972. Was North or South Vietnam communist? The Vietnam War was […]

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Is Russian or Farsi harder?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Russian obviously has a lot more grammar and is generally seen as ‘harder’, but it also has a much greater wealth of learning materials and the quality of those materials is on average a lot better than the materials you’ll find for learning Persian. Is Farsi the hardest language in the world? Although many Arabic […]

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Is Hong Kong full of rich people?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

More than 60,000 Hongkongers, or one in every 125 residents, have a net worth of at least US$5 million, making the city one of the most affluent in the world, according to a new report. Are there a lot of rich people in Hong Kong? Hong Kong had 111 billionaire residents, the second-largest such population […]

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Is Phuket cheaper than Bali?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Phuket is one of the most expensive destinations in Thailand. Compared with Bali, the cost of hotels, food and tours is higher overall.Winner: Bali is much cheaper than Phuket for virtually everything, except beer. Though at 39 cents more it’s not too much extra to pay for a drink. Which place is better Bali or […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Bali, Indonesia

Did India Help Nepal during earthquake?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

India has provided 1.54 billion Nepalese Rupees (INR nearly 96 crore) to Nepal as part of its commitment towards assistance and rehabilitation after the 2015 earthquake which saw the death of over 9,000 people in the country, the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu said on Thursday. How did India help Nepal in earthquake? India was the […]

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Is Shanghai the heart of China?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Shanghai has changed, but in one way it remains the same: It is the engine of China’s growth.More than 700 billion yen in direct investment poured across Shanghai’s borders last year and, unlike the rest of East Asia, the city of 12 million continues to register strong economic growth. What is so special about Shanghai? […]

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What are houses like in Indonesia?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Traditional Indonesian kampung houses are built from bamboo and woods from the forests. The roofs are thatched with palm leaves or reeds. but, there is a mixture of housing styles in most kampungs.If the kampung is near the sea the people can fish. What is the traditional house in Indonesia? Rumah adat are traditional houses […]

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How poor is Vietnam?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The Poor in Vietnam Being the 13th most populous country with more than 95 million people, 9.8 percent of the population living in poverty means about 9 million people in absolute term. This number exceeds the entire population of quite a few countries such as Laos, Israel, and Libya. Is Vietnam considered poor? Vietnam’s shift […]

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What is the most common Japanese last name?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Do you know what the most common surnames in Japan are? According to an online database, the top three most common surnames in Japan (as of 2021) are 佐藤/Sato, 鈴木/Suzuki, and 高橋/Takahashi. However, these names are not evenly distributed across the country. What are common Japanese last name? In ascending order, the most common Japanese […]

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Is Sri Lanka safe to travel to?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Reconsider travel to Sri Lanka due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in Sri Lanka due to terrorism.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Sri Lanka due to COVID-19, indicating a high level of COVID-19 in the country. What should I avoid in Sri Lanka? 13 […]

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Is Christmas a holiday in Malaysia?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

While Malaysia is a country where Islam is the majority religion, the multiracial and multi-religious make up of the nation means Christmas is a public holiday for everyone. Is Christmas public holiday in Malaysia? Christmas is the only Christian holiday that celebrates someone’s birth.More broadly, Malaysian society celebrates Christmas with colourful displays in shopping malls […]

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