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Is Bali better than Mauritius?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Bali is one of those places in the world where you can just relax even without traveling much around the city, soaking in the vibes and culture of the surroundings. On the other hand, Mauritius is a perfect escape from the bustling city life and chaos. Is Mauritius or Bali better? Mauritius has the better […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Bali, Indonesia

Which is bigger New York or Beijing?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Beijing (China) is 22 times as big as New York City (US) Is Beijing better than New York? For the first time ever, Beijing is home to more billionaires than New York City, according to Forbes’ annual World’s Billionaires List for 2021. The Chinese capital gained 33 new billionaires in 2020, bringing its total to […]

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Can a 13 year old date a 20 year old in Japan?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The Age of Consent in Japan is 13 years old.However, many prefectures also have local “corruption of minors” or “obscenity statutes” (淫行条例) which raise the de-facto age of consent to 16-18, unless they are in a “sincere romantic relationship”, usually determined by parental consent. Is 13 legal in Japan? The highlighted age refers to an […]

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Can I live in Japan if I marry a Japanese?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

If you are married to a Japanese national and want to live in Japan with him/her, you will need a visa for a Spouse or Child of a Japanese National. It is important that your marriage is legal in Japan. This means that you have lodged your marriage at a municipality office where you reside […]

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Does China recognize Nepal?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The bilateral relation between Nepal and China has been friendly and is defined by the Sino-Nepalese Treaty of Peace and Friendship signed on April 28, 1960, by the two countries.The government of both Nepal and China ratified the border agreement treaty on October 5, 1961. Why does China want Nepal? Nepal has viewed China from […]

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Does Singapore ever get cold?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The coldest temperature ever recorded in Singapore was 19.4C – the temperature pretty much stays between the mid 20s and low 30s during the daily cycle. Average daily highs vary from 30.0 to 31.7 according to climatic averages posted on Wikipedia – so a 2 degree variation through the entire year. What is the coldest […]

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What is Japanese raw beef called?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Basashi (Japan) Japan is famous for its raw fish, but it has just as long a tradition of raw meat dishes, prepared in almost the same way. You can get raw beef (gyu tataki) and raw chicken (toriwasa), but the most common is basashi–horse sashimi. What is uncooked beef called? Simply put, steak tartare, or […]

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What is the motto of Singapore?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Majulah Singapura. A banner below the shield is inscribed with the Republic of Singapore’s motto, ‘Majulah Singapura’ (meaning ‘Onward Singapore’ in Malay). What represents Singapore? The Lion Head is a distinctive and easily recognisable National Symbol of Singapore. Less formal than the other symbols such as the National Flag and the State Crest, the Lion […]

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Is Indonesian spoken in Borneo?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Borneo is the largest island in Asia and the third largest island in the world.Ethnologue classifies these languages into five families: Greater Barito, Land Dayak, Malayic, North Borneo, and South Sulawesi. Most of these languages are lesser known to Indonesian and foreigners. Do they speak Indonesian in Borneo? What language do they speak in Borneo? […]

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What crops does Laos grow?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing Agriculture is the mainstay of the economy of Laos. Principal crops other than rice include sweet potatoes, sugarcane, corn (maize), assorted vegetables and fruits in smaller quantities, and tobacco. What are major crops in Laos? Today, 72 percent of the total cultivated area is dedicated to rice. Most of the provinces […]

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How many Thai live in Singapore?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

47,000 Thai nationals. More than 47,000 Thai nationals in live in Singapore making the city the 8th largest Thai diaspora in the world. How many Thais are there in Singapore? 47,700Thais in Singapore refers to people who are holding Thai citizenship or people of Thai descent who were born or residing in Singapore. With a […]

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When did Vietnam join back together?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The United States, France, China, the Soviet Union, Cambodia, Laos and other countries would over time become involved in the lengthy war, which finally ended in 1975 when North and South Vietnam were reunited as one country. When did Vietnam come back together? Vietnam, a one-party Communist state, has one of south-east Asia’s fastest-growing economies […]

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Can you just move to Singapore?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

To be able to live and work in Singapore you’ll need a work visa which can be applied for via the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority website. You can become a Singapore citizen if you have been a permanent resident for at least two years, or if you have been married to a Singapore citizen for […]

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Why is it important to wear our national dress in Bhutan?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

So far, it has become the national costume symbolizing the cultural aesthetics of the country. In the attempt to preserve and promote the national cultural identity, it is made compulsory for citizens wearing it at schools, government offices, Bhutan festivals, and important occasions. Why are dresses important? Dress is an important feature of all human […]

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Who is the first country of Nepal?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

After decades of rivalry between the medieval kingdoms, modern Nepal was unified in the latter half of the 18th century, when Prithvi Narayan Shah, the ruler of the small principality of Gorkha, formed a unified country from a number of independent hill high states. Who is the first of Nepal? Timeline Period Description 1606-33 Ram […]

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