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Why did the US support France instead of Vietnam after ww2?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The U.S., which initially favored Vietnamese independence, came to support France due to Cold War politics and American fears that an independent Vietnam would be dominated by communists. Why did the US support France instead of Vietnam? From 1947 the United States, determined to halt the growth of communism in Asia, backed the return of […]

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What beer do they drink in Sri Lanka?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The most popular beer in Sri Lanka Is Lion Lager. What beer is available in Sri Lanka? Best Beers Of Sri Lanka Name Style 1 Lion Stout Stout – Extra / Foreign / Tropical 2 Millers Sando Stout Stout – Extra / Foreign / Tropical 3 Kings Extra Strong Stout Stout 4 GB Pilsener – […]

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Are Indian students safe in Russia?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

All Indian students at Perm State Medical University are safe,” Indian Embassy in Moscow tweeted. All Indian students are safe and Indian Embassy in Moscow is in touch with authorities following a shootout that killed at least eight people at a university in the Russian city of Perm. Which is safest country for Indian students? […]

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How many Singaporeans hire foreigners?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

In other words, a company/business with 20 full-time locals (be it Singapore citizens or Singapore permanent residents) could hire up to 16 foreigners. The reduction in ratio means that for the same 20 locals, the number of foreigners has to be cut. What percentage of Singapore are foreign workers? Non-citizens now comprise 36 percent of […]

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Who founded Shanghai?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The history of Shanghai spans over a thousand years and closely parallels the development of modern China. Originally a small agricultural village, Shanghai developed during the late Qing dynasty (1644–1912) as one of China’s principal trading ports. Who colonized Shanghai? BritishThe British occupied Shanghai during the First Opium War and it was opened to foreign […]

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Do Japanese eat raw meat?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Japan has a great fondness for raw food products: the raw fish (sashimi) which everyone knows, raw beef (yukke), raw horsemeat (basashi), and the perennial favorite, raw beef liver aka “liver sashimi”(rebasashi). Why do Japanese eat raw food? Why does Japanese like to eat raw food? – Quora. Because it tastes good. Also, they are […]

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Which countries conquered Moscow?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Like most other Russian towns, Moscow was captured and burned by the Tatars (Mongols) in their great invasion of 1236–40, and its princes had to accept Mongol suzerainty. Did Moscow ever been conquered? Moscow was attacked and conquered six times in its history by foreign armies. Moscow was sacked by the Mongols in 1237-1238, burnt […]

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Can you swear in Singapore?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

6. Distribution of “obscene” materials. The distribution of any materials deemed “obscene” is prohibited in Singapore. Is swearing illegal in Singapore? 2. Annoying someone in a public place through an act, or by reciting or uttering a song with lyrics that are obscene. According to Section 294 of the Penal Code, this carries up to […]

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What rank is Singapore in money?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Economy of Singapore Country group Developed/Advanced High-income economy Statistics Population 5,770,040 (2020) GDP $379.071 billion (nominal, 2021 est.) $617.987 billion (PPP, 2021 est.) GDP rank 38th (nominal, 2020) 37th (PPP, 2020) What is the rank of Singapore? Regional Ranking RANK COUNTRY OVERALL 1 Singapore 89.7 2 New Zealand 83.9 3 Australia 82.4 4 Taiwan 78.6 […]

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How does Indonesia make money?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The country is a major exporter of crude petroleum and natural gas. In addition, Indonesia is one of the world’s main suppliers of rubber, coffee, cocoa, and palm oil; it also produces a wide range of other commodities, such as sugar, tea, tobacco, copra, and spices (e.g., cloves). What is the main source of income […]

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Who were the most feared soldiers in Vietnam?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

TIL That during the Vietnam War, the most feared soldiers by the Vietcong were not US Navy Seals but Australian SASR. The VC referred to SEAL’s as “The men with Green faces” whereas SASR known as “The Phantoms of the Jungle. A much more dangerous arena. Who were the toughest soldiers in Vietnam? Jorge Otero […]

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Is there a train from India to Nepal?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

KATHMANDU : India has handed over two modern trains to Nepal that would run between Jaynagar in Bihar and Kurtha in Dhanusa district from mid-December, marking the beginning of the first broad-gauge railway service in the Himalayan nation, officials said on Saturday. How can I go to Nepal from India by train? How to Reach […]

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Can foreigners work in Japan?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Foreign nationals who are permitted to work in Japan and those who are not.Foreigners having one of the above residential status are completely free to engage in any type of activities in Japan. They are free to do any type of job and also to change it if they wish. What jobs can foreigners get […]

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Why is crime so low in Japan?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Differences in law enforcement are the reasons most often mentioned in professional journals for Japan’s low crime rate; these. include longer professional training, high esprit de corps among officers, a more efficient court system, and strict bans on handguns in Japan. Is crime really low in Japan? Japan has exceptionally low levels of crime. In […]

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How do you show respect in Thailand?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

In Thailand, a wai, a gesture where you place your hand together in a “praying” sign at chest level, is a polite greeting. To show more respect, raise the wai higher, to your chin or nose-level. How can I be respectful in Thailand? In Thailand this is the universal greeting and basic sign of respect. […]

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