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How many words do you need to know to be fluent in Vietnamese?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

4: By daily half-hour to learn, you may reach 100, 300,500, 1,000 , 2,000 and 3,000-words‘ these different levels’ fluency. How long does it take to be fluent in Vietnamese? According to the US’s Foreign Service Institute (FSI), for a native English speaker to be proficient in Vietnamese, it would take approximately 1,110 class hours. […]

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What are the local levels of Nepal?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Under the constitution, a local level in Nepal is divided into 77 districts & 753 local levels (including 6 metropolises, 11 sub- metropolises, 276 municipalities, and 460 rural municipalities). This Constitution provisions ‘local government’ with autonomy rather than ‘local unit’. What are the levels of the local government? Local government in the United States refers […]

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How much cash should I take to Bali?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

For spending money we recommend bringing the following, based on your travel budget: Low-cost: IDR200,000 ($19) per person, per day if you plan to eat local and take public transport. Mid-range: IDR530,000 ($50) per person, per day if you plan to dine in restaurants and hire a car or take private transport. Should I take […]

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Was there still fighting in Vietnam in 1973?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The last American combat troops left Vietnam as per the Paris Peace Accords. The U.S. military command in South Vietnam, MACV ceased to exist and was replaced by the Defense Attaché Office (DAO) under the command of Major General John E. Murray. Did US combat forces leave Vietnam in 1973? The fall of South Vietnam. […]

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Are people from Shanghai Chinese?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Shanghainese people (Chinese: 上海人; pinyin: Shànghǎirén; Shanghainese: Zaanhe-nyin [zɑ̃̀hɛ́. ɲɪ̀ɲ]) are people of Shanghai Hukou or people who have ancestral roots from Shanghai.Shanghainese people. Total population Hong Kong approximately 75,000 – 250, 000 Japan approximately 60,000 Taiwan As part of Taiwanese population What nationality are people from Shanghai? 98.2% of Shanghai’s residents are of the […]

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Do you consider Bhutan as a best country to visit?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Bhutan named Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel for 2020. Lonely Planet has revealed their Best in Travel for 2020, including the top ten countries for the year ahead. Bhutan has topped the list for 2020, thanks to its outstanding sustainable tourism policy. Why Is Bhutan the best country? Bhutan has long been known as one […]

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Is Bali a country?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Bali is part of Indonesia, a country located in the southern hemisphere of Southeast Asia.Bali is situated only a few kilometres across the Bali Strait from Java, home to Indonesia’s bustling capital city, Jakarta. To the east lies the large island of Lombok, and the popular Gili Islands. Is Bali a country or a city? […]

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Is Laos a part of Thailand?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

For 300 years Lan Xang had influence reaching into present-day Cambodia and Thailand, as well as over all of what is now Laos. After centuries of gradual decline, Laos came under the domination of Siam (Thailand) from the late 18th century until the late 19th century, when it became part of French Indochina. What country […]

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What is the Festival of Indonesia?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

A national festival celebrated across the country is the Independence Day of Indonesia. It is celebrated on the 17th of August every year. Apart from these, Rambu Solo Ceremony, Nyepi, Waisak, Baliem Valley Festival, Bau Nyale, Galungan, and Lampung Krakatau Festival are some of the major festivals in Indonesia. What is the most celebrated holiday […]

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What are the most prestigious jobs in Japan?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Top 10 Highest-Paying Jobs in Japan Operations director. Sales director (tie) Senior marketing manager (tie) Chief financial officer (tie) HR vice president. Executive director. Neurosurgeon. Chief executive officer. Average annual salary: ¥21,600,000 ($198,220 / £142,850) Which job has highest salary in Japan? Top 15 Highest-Paying Jobs in Japan Hostesses in Service Sector. Automobile Engineers. Researcher. […]

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What are the similarities between the Korean War and Vietnam War?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The similarities of the two wars were the same ideological background, the confrontation of two super nations, the US and the URSS, and their economic and political systems. Vietnam War was the prolonged struggle and lasted more than 10 years, while the Korean War – only three. Are the Korean War and Vietnam War the […]

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Why is Nepal declared a federal state?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Nepal declared itself a federal state after people’s movement. The second amendment of the Interim Constitution of Nepal 2063 endorsed the concern of Nepalese people through different political parties to make Nepal a federal country. Why and when was Nepal declared a federal republic? In May 1991, Nepal held its first parliamentary elections. In February […]

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Is Russia issuing e-visa?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Starting from July 1, 2019, nationals of 53 foreign States may be granted an e-visa to enter the Russian Federation through the border checkpoints , located on the territory of Saint Petersburg and the Leningrad region. When Russia E-visa will open? For a trip to Russia, the electronic visa is mandatory. Since 1 January 2021, […]

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What world country is Malaysia?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Southeast Asia. Malaysia, country of Southeast Asia, lying just north of the Equator, that is composed of two noncontiguous regions: Peninsular Malaysia (Semenanjung Malaysia), also called West Malaysia (Malaysia Barat), which is on the Malay Peninsula, and East Malaysia (Malaysia Timur), which is on the island of Borneo. Is Malaysia First World or Third World? […]

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Why is Taiwan Chinese Taipei?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Translation compromise Both the Republic of China (ROC) and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) agree to use the English name “Chinese Taipei”. This is possible because of the ambiguity of the English word “Chinese”, which may mean either the state or the culture. When did Taiwan become Chinese Taipei? Taipei was made an administrative […]

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