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How wealthy is Thailand among ASEAN countries?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

List Rank Country GDP (PPP) per capita USD — ASEAN 13,475 1 Indonesia 12,882 2 Thailand 19,004 3 Philippines 9,061 What is the rank of Thailand in the world? Of the 56 nations surveyed in 2018, Thailand was ranked 27th, up from 41 in 2017. What is the richest country in Southeast Asia? IndonesiaSouth East […]

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Is taxi in Taiwan expensive?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Taxis are expensive in comparison to public transit, but are cheap when compared to taxis in the rest of the world. The taxi fare in most parts of Taipei is generally the same, except for suburb or mountain areas. All taxi service in Taipei charges by meter and the minimum charge is NT$70. One taxi […]

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What was the American strategy in the Vietnam War?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The Strategy The U.S. would wage a war of attrition, a military tactic through which a long series of small-scale attacks gradually wears down the enemy. The goal was to inflict heavy damage on North Vietnam and the Viet Cong, so much damage in fact, that it would be impossible for them to recover and […]

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Why is Japan so wealthy?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

With its phenomenal economic revival from the ashes of World War II, Japan was one of the first Asian countries to climb the value chain from cheap textiles to advanced manufacturing and services – which now account for the majority of Japan’s GDP and employment. How does Japan make most of its money? The largest […]

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Is Medicine expensive in Bali?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Medical Treatment Cost The cost of medical treatment in Bali is slightly higher than that in other parts of Indonesia because Bali is a touristic destination where expats and travelers around the world visit for both leisure and business. How good is medical care in Bali? The first thing you need to know is that […]

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Who were the first inhabitants of Cambodia?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

From the A.D. 1st century, the Indianisation of Southeast Asia occurred through trading settlements that sprang up on the coastline of what is now southern Vietnam, but was then inhabited by the Khmers in present-day Cambodia. When was Cambodia first inhabited? 40,000 years agoIn fact, archaeological data has revealed that the area we now call […]

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What culture is in Bali?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The Balinese people follow a form of Hinduism known as Agama Hindu Dharma. Balinese culture and religion impacts almost every aspect of life on the island and draws people to Bali to see and experience it. An important belief of Balinese Hinduism is that elements of mother nature are influenced by spirit. Does Bali have […]

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How do you show respect in Vietnamese culture?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The Vietnamese consider the following respectful: Bowing is a greeting and shows great respect. Nodding is used as another way to say hello and yes. Avoiding eye contact shows respect to older people or to people of the opposite sex. How do you show respect to Vietnamese? Meeting and Greeting The Vietnamese generally shake hands […]

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Is it easy to start a business in Russia?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

On the contrary, running a small business in Russia as a foreigner is likely easier than running a small business in your home country. As a foreigner who doesn’t speak Russian, opening and running your own small business in Russia is very possible and can be quite straightforward if done correctly. How easy is it […]

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What is Bangkok considered as the City of Angels?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Bangkok the city of angels. In addition to being the capital of Thailand, Bangkok is the largest and most populous city in the country. It has about 10 million inhabitants and is known among Thais as Krung Thep which means “city of angels”. Bangkok was built in 1767, after the fall of the former capital […]

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Why can Japan eat raw chicken?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Salmonella is prevalent in Japan as well, and campylobacter is responsible for 60 percent of food poisoning cases in the country. High-end yakitori restaurants, however, take special care to source chicken clean enough to eat raw. In fact, torisashi is a staple at Tokyo’s yakitori restaurants. Can chicken be eaten raw Japan? It’s popular in […]

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Is Ho Chi Minh City Expensive?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Ho Chi Minh City is an incredible travel bargain compared to most of the rest of the world, though it’s also among the more expensive cities in Vietnam.Hoi An prices are strangely low for food and drinks and even hotels, and it’s a major highlight for most visitors to Vietnam. How much is a meal […]

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Is Taiwan people nice?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

People in Taiwan are very friendly and extremely hospitable, not only to foreigners. Is Taiwan Friendly us? Following the passage of the Taiwan Travel Act by the U.S. Congress on March 16, 2018, relations between the United States and Taiwan have since maneuvered to an official and high-level basis. Both sides have since signed a […]

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Which language is spoken in Bali?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Balinese. Balinese is a Malayo-Polynesian language spoken by 3.3 million people (as of 2000) on the Indonesian island of Bali as well as Northern Nusa Penida, Western Lombok, Eastern Java, Southern Sumatra, and Sulawesi.Balinese language. Balinese Ethnicity Balinese Bali Aga Loloan Malay Native speakers 3.3 million (2000 census) Which language is mostly spoken in Bali? […]

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What is happiness in Japan?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Even though the Japanese language has several terms that could be translated as “happiness,”one that has emerged as central to that country’s understanding of a life well-lived is “ikigai.”Happiness is the subject of countless quotations, slogans, self-help books and personal choices. How does Japan define happiness? ‘Happiness’ is usually translated as ‘shiawase’ in Japanese. But […]

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