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Why is Shanghai so dirty?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

“Internal causes included vehicle and factory emissions, and dust from construction sites. Vehicle and factory emissions accounted for 50 percent of Shanghai pollution, followed by dust from construction sites (10.5 percent), power stations (7.3 percent) and straw burning (10 percent). Is Shanghai a clean city? How clean is Shanghai? Overall, I’d say Shanghai is quite […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: China, Shanghai

What was the first religion in Indonesia?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Despite comprising less than two percent of the population, Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in Indonesia. First brought to the archipelago by traders from India during the first century, Hinduism was once the predominant religion that was adopted by the most powerful ancient empires. What was the original religion of Indonesia? Before the […]

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Who turned Beijing into a walled city?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

When all China fell to the Mongol hordes, Kublai Khan (1215–94), a successor to Genghis Khan, determined to build a new capital at Beijing, abandoning the old city of Karakorum in Mongolia. Who rebuilt the city of Beijing? It was not until 1271 that Kublai Khan formally adopted the new dynasty’s name — Yuan — […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Beijing, China

How long does it take for Bali belly to go away?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Bali Belly is treatable and will usually clear itself up within 24 hours, although sometimes it can take anywhere from couple of days to a week to fully clear your system. How can I lose my Bali belly fast? How can you avoid Bali Belly? Make sure all meat and seafood is thoroughly cooked (not […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Bali, Indonesia

How many countries speak Nepali?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Nepali is an Indo-Aryan language, written with the Devanagari script. There are over 17 million Nepali speakers in the world, in countries including Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Brunei and India. Literacy rates are significantly different between men and women in Nepal, especially in the north. How many languages Nepali have? 123 Nepalese languagesThe 2011 National census […]

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Is Japan a miserable country?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Japan takes the prize as the world’s least miserable country, moving up from the third‐​least miserable in 2018. Is Japan an unhappy country? Japan is ranked nr. 54 on the list of the World’s happiest countries. There’s a huge happiness gap between the Nordic countries and Japan. Why? Why are Japanese miserable? Everything from email […]

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Can I get online job in Nepal?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

There are plenty of online jobs in Nepal you can choose from that matches your qualifications and set of skills. When it comes to getting online jobs in Nepal, it’s certain that you have been fed a lot of lies through different mediums. Can I earn money online in Nepal? As a student in Nepal, […]

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Why is Japan obsessed with France?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

There are two main reasons for that. The first one is that Japanese people’s obsession with France, and especially Paris, is too extreme.These names often makes no sense at all, they just want something that sounds French. Needless to say, Japanese people associate anything French with luxury, class and refinement. Why does Japan have French […]

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Is Taiwan University Expensive?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Cost of studying in Taiwan To give you an idea, National Taiwan University’s international students tuition fees for the 2016/17 academic year are NTD 50,460–62,100 (US$1,650-2,040) per semester for undergraduates and NTD 51,280-62,360 (US$1,700-2,050) for most graduate programs. How much does it cost to go to university in Taiwan? How much does it cost to […]

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Do mangoes grow in Nepal?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The major fruits grown in Nepal includes citrus, mango, apple and banana. Mango is mainly grown in the frost-free areas which mainly include the terai region of Nepal. Mango is grown in the altitude above 600 m with very few rainfalls during the time of flowering. Which fruit is only found in Nepal? It is […]

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How many US troops were in Vietnam in 1964?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

1964 in the Vietnam War ← 1963 1965 → Strength US: 23,310 (31 Dec 1964) South Vietnam: 514,000 (includes militia) PAVN/VC:100,000 Casualties and losses How many US troops were in Vietnam in 1965? 1965 in the Vietnam War ← 1964 1966 → US: 184,314 South Vietnam: 514,000 (including militia) Casualties and losses US: 1,928 killed […]

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What state or province is Shanghai located in?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Shanghai, also spelled Shang-hai, city and province-level shi (municipality), east-central China. It is one of the world’s largest seaports and a major industrial and commercial centre of China. Skyline of Shanghai, China. Does Shanghai have a province? The provincial level administrative divisions (Chinese: 省级行政区; pinyin: Shěngjí Xíngzhèngqū) are the highest-level administrative divisions of China.List of […]

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Can you move to Singapore without a job?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Also, keep in mind you can’t apply for a work visa without a job in place and a salary offer that meets a minimum requirement. Therefore, applying for your Singapore work visa is one of the last steps you’ll take. Can I live in Singapore without job? As a Singapore PR, you can: Live, enter […]

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Is Indian rupees accepted in Maldives?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

indian currency is not accepted. the going currency is the united states dollar for anything. Any food and drink you buy will be subject to a 10% service charge and a general sales tax of 6%. Next year the GST will rise to 8%. Which currency is allowed in Maldives? Maldivian RufiyaaThe currency in Maldives […]

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What do you call a person from Sri Lanka?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Sinhalese, also spelled Singhalese or Cingalese, member of a people of Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) who constitute the largest ethnic group of that island. How do you address someone in Sri Lanka? Titles are quite important to Sri Lankans and proper greeting practices call for acquaintances to be addressed by their title, such as ‘Mr’, […]

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