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Which country is the first friend of Nepal?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The United Kingdom is also the first country in the world with which Nepal had established diplomatic relations. The United Kingdom is the first country in the world which established its Embassy in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. This is the country where Nepal had established its first diplomatic mission (Legation). Which country is best […]

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Why is it Beijing and not Pekin?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The capital of China is called 北京. For Chinese, 北 means north and 京 means capital. Peking and Beijing are approximations to the sounds Chinese use to pronounce these two characters. Modern Chinese distinguish between P and B very differently to Latin or English, and there was no use of P and B in ancient […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Beijing, China

Why are there so many Vietnamese in France?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

France was the first Western country in which Vietnamese migrants settled due to the colonization of Vietnam by France.Roughly 50,000 and 20,000 Vietnamese migrated to France during these periods respectively. The wave of migrants who came during World War I was the first major presence of Vietnamese people in France. Why are there so many […]

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How many people get hanged in Singapore?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The whole world is talking about this case, so many people are against his execution. From 2016 to 2019, Singapore hanged 25 people – the majority for drug-related offences, according to official data. There were no executions in Singapore last year. How many people are hanged each year? How many people are executed every year? […]

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Does Vietnam have human rights?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Vietnam’s human rights record remains dire in all areas.Basic rights, including freedom of speech, opinion, press, association, and religion, are restricted. Rights activists and bloggers face harassment, intimidation, physical assault, and imprisonment. How does Vietnam violate human rights? Significant human rights issues included: unlawful or arbitrary killings by the government; torture by government agents; arbitrary […]

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Where can you sleep in your car in Japan?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

There are thousands of free parking spots with a clean restroom where you can stay overnight, as long as you know how to find them. Michi no Eki – road stations. Highway Service Areas. Free and wild parking spots with toilets. Camping grounds. Convenience stores. Can I sleep in my car in Japan? Sleeping in […]

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Is Agus a Balinese name?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Proper noun. A male given name from Javanese. What nationality is the name Agus? EnglishFamily Crest Download (JPG) Heritage Series – 600 DPI The surname Agus is a name whose history on English soil dates back to the wave of migration that followed the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. The name Agus comes from […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Bali, Indonesia

Can foreigner buy house in Thailand?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Generally, foreigners are not allowed to directly purchase land in Thailand.It is a commonly unknown fact that although a foreigner cannot own land in Thailand, he can own the house or structure built thereon. One only has to apply for a construction permit to build the house in his own name. How can a foreigner […]

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Is Bali in the Southern Hemisphere?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The island of Bali is one of the 17,000+ islands of the Indonesian archipelago in the Indian Ocean. Bali lies about 600 miles east of Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital, and roughly 1,000 miles north of Western Australia. Bali is in the Southern Hemisphere, only a few degrees of latitude below the equator. Is Bali part of […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Bali, Indonesia

How many warships does Malaysia have?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Royal Malaysian Navy Royal Malaysian Navy Tentera Laut Di Raja Malaysia تنترا لاوت دراج مليسيا Size Navy fleets: 15,000 active personnel 2 submarines 4 frigates (6 on order) 4 corvettes 6 offshore patrol vessels 33 fast attack craft 4 minesweepers 4 auxiliary ships 2 hydrographic survey vessels 12 military helicopters Does Malaysia have a navy? […]

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What kind of city is Tokyo?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

metropolis. Tokyo (東京, Tōkyō) is Japan’s capital and the world’s most populous metropolis. It is also one of Japan’s 47 prefectures, consisting of 23 central city wards and multiple cities, towns and villages west of the city center. The Izu and Ogasawara Islands are also part of Tokyo. What type of city is Tokyo? Tokyo […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Japan, Tokyo

How do you say hello in Shanghai?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Is it Ni Hao or lay ho? Ni hao (pronounced “nee haow”) is the basic, default greeting in Chinese. It is written as 你好 / nǐ hǎo. The literal translation is “you ok/good,” but this is the easiest way to say “hello” in Chinese. What language is spoken in Shanghai China? Shanghainese (上海閒話 [z̥ɑ̃̀héɦɛ̀ɦʊ̀] in […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: China, Shanghai

Do Japanese couples love each other?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Displays of Affection in Japan Asian couples don’t usually express affection towards each other in public. Public displays of affection between members of the opposite sex’such as kissing, hugging and holding hands—are considered rude. Even families rarely touch, hug or display physical affection in public. Do Japanese say I love you to each other? Weren’t […]

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Does Indonesia have slums?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Almost 25 million Indonesian families live in urban slums with many others settling along railway tracks and riverbanks, and on streets. What percentage of Indonesia live in slums? Population living in slums (% of urban population) in Indonesia was reported at 30.6 % in 2018, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled […]

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What is first name and last name in Sri Lanka?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The first name is the patronymic name of the father, ancestor or ‘house’ and often has the suffix ‘-ge’ at the end of the name. The second name is the personal name and the third name is the surname. An example of this naming structure is ‘Kaluhandhilage Hemachandra SILVA’. What is last name in Sri […]

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