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Why did China change Peking to Beijing?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

After the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, the government adopted the pinyin transliteration method and used it to write proper names using the Latin alphabet. In theory, that’s when Peking became known in the west as Beijing. Why did Peking become Beijing? The occupying Japanese in 1937 imposed the name Peking […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Beijing, China

Can I bring a knife back from Japan?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Generally speaking, there is no issue with bringing a kitchen knife in checked luggage and through customs. It’s not like you are bringing a military weapon. Can I bring a knife home from Japan? The short answer is yes, tourists may purchase kitchen knives of any length while visiting Japan. The knife laws, while strict, […]

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Who rules Japan today?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Naruhito, original name Hironomiya Naruhito, (born February 23, 1960, Tokyo, Japan), emperor of Japan from 2019. He is Japan’s 126th emperor, and, according to tradition, traces his lineage directly to Jimmu, the legendary first emperor of Japan. Who rules Japan now? Naruhito Emperor of Japan Naruhito since 1 May 2019 Details Style His Imperial Majesty […]

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Is there a train from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

There aren’t any trains running between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. The journey to Chiang Rai takes three hours, with most of the journey through beautiful mountain areas. There is plenty of legroom and the seats are very comfortable. There is also a clean toilet at the back of the bus. Is Chiang Rai worth […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Chiang Mai, Thailand

Who were the original Taiwanese?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Atayal, Bunun, Amis, Paiwan, other Formosan languages. Taiwanese indigenous peoples (formerly Taiwanese aborigines), Formosan people, Austronesian Taiwanese, Yuanzhumin or Gaoshan people, are the indigenous peoples of Taiwan, who number about 569,000 or 2.38% of the island’s population. Did Taiwanese people come from China? According to governmental statistics, over 95% of Taiwan’s 23.4 million people are […]

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Is August a bad time to go to Maldives?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

August is one of the wettest months of the year but you’ll still get lots of sun at this time. You’ll have less rain if you’re in the north due to the south westerly monsoon winds, while winds are stronger in the wet season in general. There’s also higher humidity in August however it’s still […]

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Is McDonalds in Indonesia halal?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

As a general rule: look for popular franchised restaurants and fast food ( McDonalds, KFC, Pizza Hut), as they are mostly available in other parts of Indonesia too, thus already halal certified by Indonesian Cleric Council: Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI). Is McDonald Halal in Bali? All the major fast food chains, including McDonald’s, KFC, Burger […]

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How can I check my visa status for Russia?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

You can check the status of your visa application on ceac.state.gov. If your visa has been denied, you may find useful information on Ineligibilities and Waivers on usvisas.state.gov. How can I check my Russian visa status online? Each code has a link to the website of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for checking an […]

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Does Tokyo have an underwater tunnel?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The Aqualine consists of a 9.5-km shield tunnel (the Tokyo Bay Tunnel) and a 4.4-km bridge from an artificial island to the Kisarazu landing. The tunnel diameter is the world’s largest for an underwater shield tunnel used for motor vehicle traffic. How long is the tunnel under Tokyo Bay? 9.6 kmWith an overall length of […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Japan, Tokyo

Who wrote Nepal constitution?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The constitution was formed under the chairmanship of Padma Shumsher and three Indian Scholars had helped him to prepare this document. The three Indian Scholars who contributed during its writing were Prakash Gupta, Raghunath Singh and Ram Ugra Singh. It consisted of 6 parts, 68 articles and 1 schedules. WHO issued a new Constitution to […]

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What are the problems of tourism industry in Nepal?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Though, Nepal has huge potentialities regarding tourism, it has not contributed as it can because of the following reasons or challenges: Lack of transport and communication, lack of recreational facilities, lack of trained manpower, problem of pollution, lack of advertisement, inadequate tourist centers, lack of What are the problems of tourism industries in Nepal? Lack […]

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What are the dangers of Tokyo?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Warnings & Dangers in Tokyo OVERALL RISK : LOW. Tokyo has the same reputation as many other Japanese cities that the overall risk is very low. TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK : MEDIUM. PICKPOCKETS RISK : MEDIUM. NATURAL DISASTERS RISK : HIGH. MUGGING RISK : LOW. TERRORISM RISK : LOW. SCAMS RISK : LOW. WOMEN TRAVELERS […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Japan, Tokyo

Is MasterCard accepted in Maldives?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Every resort takes major credit cards including Visa, Amex and MasterCard.Guesthouses also accept major credit cards, but do double-check this with yours before you travel. Can I use my credit card in Maldives? The Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) is the local currency. All major credit cards are accepted in the country. Is debit card accepted in […]

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How Safe Is Yangon Myanmar?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

In all the areas that foreigners are allowed to visit, Myanmar is very safe in terms of personal security: incidents of crime against foreigners are extremely low and Yangon is considered to be one of Asia’s safest large cities, with no areas that need to be avoided. Is Myanmar safe for tourists? IS MYANMAR SAFE? […]

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What are the main religions in Cambodia?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Cambodia is predominantly Buddhist with 80% of the population being Theravada Buddhist, 1% Christian and the majority of the remaining population follow Islam, atheism, or animism. Buddhist nun at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia. Which religion is most in Cambodia? BuddhistThe vast majority of the Cambodian population identified as Buddhist (96.9%) in recent surveys. Buddhism […]

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