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Is English spoken in Beijing?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Most people in Beijing do not speak any English. Speaking louder or slower does not help, you just come across as a rude tourist. Does Beijing speak English? Beijing is so big and so diverse that no one answer fits all.) Naturally, you find more English being spoken in areas of Beijing that see many […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Beijing, China

What is Cambodia main religion?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Buddhism. Religion of Cambodia. Most ethnic Khmer are Theravada (Hinayana) Buddhists (i.e., belonging to the older and more traditional of the two great schools of Buddhism, the other school being Mahayana). Until 1975 Buddhism was officially recognized as the state religion of Cambodia. Which religion is highest in Cambodia? The vast majority of the Cambodian […]

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Why is the water so warm in Tokyo Bay?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Tokyo Bay. Tokyo bay has a great access to the pacific ocean and most importantly has the Kurushio current flowing past it. The Kurushio current brings water from around the equator causing the water to be warmer around Tokyo and for a warmer climate in general. How warm is the water in Tokyo Bay? Average […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Japan, Tokyo

How much does street food cost in Laos?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Laos street food includes pancakes ( roti), baguettes and noodle soup. Prices start at around 10,000 kip, over a dollar. What is this? Luang Prabang is a lot more expensive than Vang Vieng, but prices still start at 10,000. How much does it cost to eat in Laos? While meal prices in Laos can vary, […]

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What countries accept Taiwan passport?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Countries Taiwan Passport Holders Can Visit Visa Free Country Allowed stay Allowed Stay Denmark 90 days 90 days Dominica 180 days 90 days Dominican Republic 30 days 90 days Ecuador 90 days 30 days How many countries can Taiwan passport enter without visa? There are currently a total of 100 Taiwan passport visa-free countries, 36 […]

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Why is it hard for Vietnamese to learn English?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Vietnamese is a tonal language and students battle to speak English with the correct intonation and rhythms. This is why when Vietnamese students speak English, it can often be unintelligible to native English speakers. Is English hard to learn for Vietnamese speakers? The high number of vowel sounds also prove difficult for English speakers to […]

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Who was president when we left Vietnam?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

In the spring of 1969, as protests against the war escalated in the United States, U.S. troop strength in the war-torn country reached its peak at nearly 550,000 men. Richard Nixon, the new U.S. president, began U.S. troop withdrawal and “Vietnamization” of the war effort that year, but he intensified bombing. Who was president when […]

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When did Japan start losing ww2?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, Japan formally surrenders to the Allies, bringing an end to World War II. By the summer of 1945, the defeat of Japan was a foregone conclusion. The Japanese navy and air force were destroyed. What caused Japan to lose ww2? Nuclear weapons shocked Japan into surrendering at the […]

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Is Laos Chinese or Japanese?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The Lao people are a Tai ethnic group native to Southeast Asia, who speak the eponymous language of the Kra–Dai languages, originating from present-day southern China. They are the majority ethnic group of Laos, making up 53.2% of the total population. What is Laos nationality? Laos Lao People’s Democratic Republic ສາທາລະນະລັດ ປະຊາທິປະໄຕ ປະຊາຊົນລາວ (Lao) Sathalanalat […]

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Which bank offers free demat account in Nepal?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

NIBL Ace Capital. The Free DEMAT Account/ Free MEROSHARE scheme is offered by NIBL Ace Capital Lazimpat, Kathmandu, and all its branches. Wanna-be investors can also apply for Demat and Meroshare services for free from all the branches of Nepal Investment Bank Ltd. Which demat account is free? Lifetime Free Demat Account (Demat Account without […]

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What percentage of Singapore is expat?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Yes! The Singapore expat population stood at 1.64 million as of June 2020 – a figure that represents almost 29% of the nation’s 5.69 million-strong population according to the Population in Brief 2020 report. How many expats does Singapore have? With over 110,000 expatriates and 7,000 multinational companies operating here, global citizens will also feel […]

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What race do Japanese belong to?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Based on the geographical distribution of the markers and gene flow of Gm ag and ab3st (northern Mongoloid marker genes) from northeast Asia to the Japanese archipelago, the Japanese population belongs basically to the northern Mongoloid group and is thus suggested to have originated in northeast Asia, most likely in Is Japanese considered ethnicity? Japanese […]

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Is Hong Kong its own independent country?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Hong Kong exists as a Special Administrative Region controlled by The People’s Republic of China and enjoys its own limited autonomy as defined by the Basic Law. The principle of “one country, two systems” allows for the coexistence of socialism and capitalism under “one country,” which is mainland China. What country owns Hong Kong? ChinaHong […]

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Did Indonesia fight in ww2?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Indonesia was not a major military theater in World War II. No major battles were fought. After two months of heavy fighting the Dutch colonial army surrendered, the Dutch navy was virtually destroyed, and about 65,000 Dutch and Indonesian soldiers were sent to labor camps. What side was Indonesia on in ww2? The Japanese Empire […]

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What flag did Japan use in ww2?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Hinomaru. The Hinomaru was the de facto flag of Japan throughout World War II and the occupation period. During the occupation of Japan after World War II, permission from the Supreme Commander of the Allied Powers (SCAPJ) was needed to fly the Hinomaru. Why did Japan change its flag after ww2? For example, when the […]

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