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Which is the largest library in Nepal?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Tribhuvan University Central Library. Tribhuvan University Central Library (TUCL) has the largest collection. The collection of most of the libraries does not exceed 50,000. However some libraries have a good collection of national as well as international publications. Which is the first library in Nepal? Tahabil” in his Palace in 1812 (1869 Bhadra 15). It […]

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Are cars more expensive in Thailand?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Basically Thailand built cars are about 50% more expensive than USA built cars. This comparison doesn’t include price increases in Thailand for the 2021 model. Every year prices go up. The USA price doesn’t include sales tax (some states have none) and delivery (about $800). Why are cars more expensive in Thailand? The answer is […]

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What should you not do in Laos?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

11 Things You Should Never Do in Laos Don’t touch a monk. Don’t trek without a guide. Don’t argue with police. Don’t touch anyone with your feet. Don’t wear your shoes inside a home or temple. Don’t shout, argue or rush. Don’t make public displays of affection. Don’t buy antiques or wildlife products. What are […]

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Is Cambodia a capitalist country?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Today’s capitalist Cambodia, with an economy that averaged 8.1 percent growth from 2000-2012 and expanded 7.4 percent last year, according to the World Bank, is a far cry from what the Khmer Rouge envisioned when it abolished money and property ownership, executed entrepreneurs and blew up the central bank. What type of economy is Cambodia? […]

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How do you get to Maldives from UK?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Between November and March you can also fly direct to the Maldives with British Airways. In both cases, you’ll fly into Malé, the capital. British Airways’ seasonal direct flights depart three times a week from London Heathrow, on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday. Flights will land the following day at Malé. Can you fly direct to […]

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Why do Japanese move to Malaysia?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Quite a lot of Japanese are moving to Malaysia for their retirement, including the musician Gackt.There are several options, but Malaysia is one of the most suitable countries for Japanese when it comes to food, language, safety, location, cost of living and so on. Why are there so many Japanese in Malaysia? Migration history The […]

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How do you cure Bali belly?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

What is the treatment for Bali Belly? The most important thing is to avoid dehydration, by taking plenty of fluids. Oral rehydration salts can help- these are available at pharmacies. It is safe to take anti-diarrhoea medications if needed- speak to your pharmacist about over-the-counter treatment options. Does Bali belly go away on its own? […]

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How many gods are there in Nepal?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The wonderful aspects to discuss here is that in Hindu religion the number of god is not definite to any limits, although the Rigveda tells that there are 33 gods, various forms and incarnation can be found. Who is the god of Nepal? ShivaShiva is widely regarded as the guardian deity of Nepal. Nepal is […]

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Is Bhutan the cleanest country?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The Transparency –Corruption Perception Index 2016 ranked Bhutan as 27th cleanest country with a score of 65 (from a scale of 0-100 where 0 equals the highest level of perceived corruption and 100 equals the lowest level of perceived corruption). Is Bhutan the only carbon negative country? The government of Bhutan has a history of […]

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What is the most expensive fine in Singapore?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Most expensive traffic fines in Singapore to avoid Not wearing seat belts – up to $2,000 fine + jail time. Unauthorised parking at HDB / LTA reserved or handicap lots – up to $200 fine. Displaying altered coupons (HDB/LTA) – up to $600 + court action. Evasion of ERP tolls – up to $160 + […]

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What is the oldest city in Asia?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The Oldest Capital Cities in Asia Rank City Year Founded 1 Damascus Chalcolithic 3rd millennium BCE 2 Beirut 3000 BCE 3 Jerusalem 2800 BCE 4 Beijing 1600 BCE What is the ancient city in Asia? 1 – Angkor Wat, Cambodia: the most famous ancient city in Southeast Asia. This area around Siem Reap was first […]

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How big is Singapore vs Bangkok?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

On the one hand, Bangkok, a city of 579 square miles and a conglomeration of 20 million inhabitants. On the other hand, Singaporeis half the size and barely has 6 million people. Is Singapore bigger than Bangkok? Singapore is approximately 719 sq km, while Thailand is approximately 513,120 sq km, making Thailand 71,246% larger than […]

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Is Russia a good place to live?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Work-life balance is favorable in Russia Russia ranks near the top of the list for work-life balance in the world. Russians work to live rather than live to work like in most Western countries. Moscow specifically was ranked third overall in Internations’ Expat City Ranking 2020 for overall job satisfaction. Is Russia a safe country […]

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What happened to the French in Cambodia?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

By the end of their reign in 1979, French had almost been completely wiped out in Cambodia. A Vietnamese invasion of Cambodia that established the People’s Republic of Kampuchea reintroduced French into the nation, though ironically, French began its decline in Vietnam around this time. Why did the French leave Cambodia? To further dramatise his […]

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What is the most popular job in Sri Lanka?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Here are the top 10 jobs in Sri Lanka that will help you earn the most money to secure your future. Product Development Engineer. Banking Relationship Manager. Finance Manager. Project Management. Systems Analyst. Safety Engineer. Java Developer. Project Leader. What jobs are in demand in Sri Lanka? 2021’s 10 Top Jobs in Demand in Sri […]

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