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Was Indonesia part of the British Empire?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The British ruled the Malay Peninsula (British Malaya) and Northern Borneo, while the Dutch controlled Java, Sumatra, and most of the Indonesian archipelago until the Japanese invasion in 1942. When did the British colonize Indonesia? In 1814 the British arrived in Indonesia and took over colonial power from the Dutch. Which countries were part of […]

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Is Singapore the friendliest country?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

In a survey by Big 7 Travel, around 1.5 million social media users were asked to identify the friendliest city in the world for 2019. Topping the “Friendliest Cities in the World” list is Vancouver, Canada. What is the most friendliest country? Top 10 Friendliest Countries in the World Portugal. Portugal tops the list as […]

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Can you drink water in Malaysia?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

No, drinking tap water in Malaysia is not safe. The locals don’t drink straight out of a tap cause they say that there is a bad smell, taste and sometimes the water is brown which is being caused by old, dirty, and rusty pipes. It is advised to drink bottled water or filtered water or […]

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Does the US still protect Japan?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Under the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between the United States and Japan, the United States is obliged to provide Japan in close cooperation with the Japan Self-Defense Forces, with maritime defense, ballistic missile defense, domestic air control, communications security, and disaster response. Does the United States protect Japan? The alliance with Japan has […]

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Why should you study in Malaysia?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Malaysia: A country filled with diversity, culture and one of the world’s most popular tourist destination.International Student life in Malaysia can be an amazing experience due to many advantages that students get to enjoy including the low-cost living, diversity in culture and food, and even the weather. Why do you choose Malaysia? Malaysia is one […]

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What is the penalty for drugs in Singapore?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The possession, consumption, manufacturing, import, export, or trafficking of these and other controlled drugs in any amount are illegal. Persons caught with less than the Mandatory Death Penalty amounts of these controlled substances face penalties ranging from caning (up to 24 strokes) to life in prison. Does Singapore have the death penalty for drugs? Capital […]

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How long does it take to get a Russian tourist visa in the US?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

It takes between 4 working days and 6 weeks to get your Russian visa depending upon the type that you need. The cost also varies according to the visa’s type and how quickly you need it. Please see our visa-specific pages for Russian visas (accessible here) for price options. Is it difficult to get Russian […]

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What do Sri Lankan people do for fun?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

15 Fun Things to Do in Sri Lanka See the Legendary Stilt Fishermen. Elephant Safari in Kaudulla National Park. Take a Scenic Train Ride from Kandy to Ella. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy. Wander Amidst the Tea Plantations. Climb to the Top of Sigiriya Rock. Hike to the Top of […]

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Can you fly direct to Taiwan?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

There are several daily flights to Taiwan from North American cities on both the east and west coasts. From the US, direct flights leave from Los Angeles, New York, Seattle and San Francisco, with the average return fare around US$900–1200, depending on the time of year. What airlines fly direct to Taiwan? Which airlines offer […]

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Can I move to Tokyo?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Moving to Tokyo requires a visa, but unlike some places (we’re looking at you, United Kingdom) it’s not necessarily an impossible-seeming process—you’ll just need to be sure to give yourself enough time to get all your paperwork in order.As for specific Japanese visa types, you’ve got a couple of options. Work visas. Can you permanently […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Japan, Tokyo

What did the MACV do in Vietnam?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG) was a highly classified, multi-service United States special operations unit which conducted covert unconventional warfare operations prior to and during the Vietnam War. Why was MACV created? The Military Assistance Command Vietnam-Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG) was tasked with taking the fight to the enemy […]

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How much is Taiwan visa fee?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Tourist/Business Tourist/Business Single entry (Normal) Rs. 3000/- Single entry (Rush) Rs. 4500/- Multiple entry (Normal) Rs. 6000/- Multiple entry (Rush) Rs. 9000/- Legalization fees per document (Normal) Rs. 900/- How much is visa from Philippines to Taiwan? The total cost is 129$ or 6948.33 PHP. The visa will arrive in your email inbox, and you […]

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Why is there no hurricane in Singapore?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Singapore is therefore too near the Equator for it to stand a high likelihood of being hit.A tropical cyclone has hit Singapore only once. In December 2001, monsoon winds took strongly rotating air from the northern South China Sea southward to the Equator, producing Typhoon Vamei. Has a hurricane ever hit Singapore? It strengthened quickly […]

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How many multi millionaires are there in Hong Kong?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Countries by number and percentage of millionaires Country or subnational area Number of millionaires (USD) Share of global millionaires (USD) (%) Hong Kong * 520,000 0.9 Belgium * 514,859 0.9 Austria * 346,172 0.6 Denmark * 306,823 0.5 How many millionaires are in HK? As many as 515,000 people in Hong Kong were estimated to […]

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What is Shanghai called in China?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Shànghǎi. The Mandarin Chinese name of Shanghai is Shànghǎi, which is written as 上海 in Chinese characters. This name means “On-the-Sea” because Shanghai used to be next to the East China Sea. Today, dirt from the Yangtze River has made Pudong much bigger and downtown Shanghai is about 40 kilometers (25 mi) from the open […]

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