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Why was Singapore important to the British?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Singapore epitomised what the British Empire was all about – a strategically vital military base that protected Britain’s other Commonwealth possessions in the Far East. Why was Singapore considered so strategically vital to the British? Singapore represented what the British Empire was all about a strategically vital military base that protected Britain’s other Commonwealth possessions […]

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Can I immigrate to Thailand?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

When moving to Thailand, you’ll need to get a visa – a requirement by Thai Immigration Law. Most people who move to Thailand do so with a tourist visa (valid for 60 days) or a non-immigrant visa which is initially valid for 90 days and which will then need to be extended through Thai Immigration. […]

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How many Sri Lankans are in America?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

As of 2019, Sri Lankans were coalescing on Staten Island. Staten Island alone has been estimated as home to more than 5,000 Sri Lankan Americans. Around 40% were born in the United States, while only a half are U.S. citizens.Demographics. Year Pop. ±% 2000 25,263 +80.2% 2017 49,116 +94.4% How many Sri Lankan are in […]

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What’s better Bali or Maldives?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

If adventure on land is on your mind, Bali is for you. On the other hand, the Maldives offers better alternatives for the sea – the Baa Atoll offers amazing snorkelling, diving and underwater expeditions. Watersports in Maldives are better, and there are many places to try them. Are the Maldives really worth it? The […]

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How many hours is full-time work Singapore?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

35 hours. Residents refer to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Full-time refers to employment where the normal hours of work is at least 35 hours a week. Part-time refers to employment where the normal hours of work is less than 35 hours a week. What is full time employment Singapore? “full-time employee” means an employee […]

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Is Sabah Borneo safe?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

If you want to travel to Sabah, you can come here worry-free because Borneo is still safe from the novel coronavirus outbreaks! Currently, all of Malaysia’s reported cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) are in West Malaysia, which is about 3 hours of flight time away from Sabah on the island of Borneo. Is Sabah […]

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Is Australia cheaper than Singapore?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Australia is 18.4% more expensive than Singapore. Is Singapore more expensive than Sydney? Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 7% more expensive than in Singapore. Is Singapore or Melbourne more expensive? You can change the amount in this calculation. Do you live in Melbourne? Tell us some prices in Melbourne. Do you live in […]

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Is my medical insurance valid in Russia?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Healthcare in Russia is free for citizens and residents under the state insurance system, referred to as Obligatory Medical Insurance (OMI). This covers most basic treatments. Do US citizens need health insurance for Russia? Russia require foreign travelers to have adequate medical coverage to covers medical expenses. Due to expensive health care cost it is […]

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How do you say hello in Tibetan?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

In Tibet, one of the most common greetings shared amongst its citizens is the phrase “Tashi delek” (བཀྲ་ཤིས་བདེ་ལེགས།). Rather than a greeting synonymous with the English “hello”, the phrase instead wishes the receiver a blessing of “good fortune”. How do you say good morning in Tibet? ulay ulay Good morning. nga-to delek Good night. simja […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: China, Tibet

Does iPhone work in Nepal?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

No, it WILL WORK in Nepal. As long as it’s unlocked. I used an iPhone 4 but the 5s will work as well as an older iPhone 3 gs (my travel companion used the 3 gs and it worked fine) AS LONG AS IT”S UNLOCKED. Can we bring iPhone from USA to Nepal? According to […]

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Why is Bali called Bali?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The first tale starts from the 7th century, when a person named Maha Rsi Markandeya started a journey to the east of Dawa Island (Java Island).His teaching is called “Bali” religion and as his followers dispersed throughout the island, the area is known then as “Bali”. Is Bali Indonesia related to Ramayana? Today, Indonesia is […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Bali, Indonesia

Is Vietnam a beautiful country?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Vietnam is a beautiful country which is well known for natural beauty, long history and multiple cultures.From north to south, Vietnam offers scenic Halong Bay, vibrant city tempo in Hanoi, unparalleled leisure in Hoi An, imperial Hue, colonial Ho Chi Minh City and vivid Mekong Delta. Is Vietnam the most beautiful country in the world? […]

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Is Ravana good in Sri Lanka?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Although Ravana usurped Lanka, he had been a benevolent and effective ruler. Lanka flourished under his rule and Ravana had proceeded on a series of campaigns conquering humans, celestials and demons. Is Ravana respected in Sri Lanka? Sri Lankans don’t worship Ravana as a god but they regard him as a great king for all […]

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Who is the CM of Nepal?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Gandaki Province No. Name Left office 1 Prithvi Subba Gurung 9 May 2021 2 Krishna Chandra Nepali Incumbent Who is the first PM of Nepal? Bishweshwar Prasad KoiralaThe first general election was held in 1959 and Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala became the first elected prime minister of Nepal. Who is the CM of Province 1? Province […]

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Why is America sending troops to train and support South Vietnamese forces?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

President Kennedy approves sending 400 Special Forces troops and 100 other U.S. military advisers to South Vietnam.Kennedy’s orders also called for South Vietnamese forces to infiltrate Laos to locate and disrupt communist bases and supply lines there. Why did the United States support South Vietnam’s military? China had become communist in 1949 and communists were […]

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