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What is the name of the oldest coin in Sri Lanka?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Tharaka Pagodi. There are two types of coins the English used for transactions in Sri Lanka. The first was a gold coin minted in Madras known as ‘Tharaka Pagodi’ or the Star Pagodi. One Star Pagodi was the equivalent of 45 Panam or 180 Thuttu. The second type of coin was a Copper one. What […]

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What language is Cambodian similar to?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

More distant relatives to Khmer are the Munda languages (of India), Khasi languages (India), Palaungic languages, Khmuic languages, Pakanic languages, Vietic languages (including Vietnamese), Katuic languages, Nicobarese languages (Nicobar Islands), Aslian languages, and Monic languages (including Mon). What is Cambodian language related to? Khmer is a member of the Austroasiatic language family, the autochthonous family […]

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What is the correct pronunciation of Sri Lanka?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

It should be noted that the Sanskrit honorific that the “Sri” comes from (श्री, ISO: Śrī) is pronounced [ɕriː], and while this pronunciation is preserved in Sinhalese, the closest English phoneme that best fits [ɕ] is /ʃ/, resulting in the approximation /ʃɹ/. /sɹ/ in English results from ignoring or dropping the What is a correct […]

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What is the effects of Nepal?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Nepal is highly vulnerable to a number of disasters for example: earthquakes, floods, landslides, fires, epidemics, avalanches, windstorms, hailstorms, lightning, glacier lake outburst floods, droughts and dangerous weather events. Among these disasters—earthquake is the most- scary and damaging. What were the effects of the Nepal earthquake? The earthquake triggered an avalanche on Mount Everest, killing […]

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Can tourists enter Bhutan?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

You need a visa to travel to Bhutan. Due to COVID-19, Bhutan is not currently issuing tourist visas. Bhutan has strict controls on international tourism. Government-licensed tour operators must arrange your travel visa. Is international travel allowed in Bhutan? Bhutan is closed for travelers, and only citizens may enter. Foreigners, with the exception of citizens […]

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Which district of Nepal has highest population?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Kathmandu. (Refer to Table 4 and Map 4.) The biggest district in terms of the number of persons engaged was Kathmandu with 575,003 persons or 16.9% to the total number of Nepal, followed by Rupandehi (163,045 or 4.8%), Morang (143,386 or 4.2%), Lalitpur (139,686 or 4.1%), and Jhapa (129,180 or 3.8%). Which district has the […]

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Is Japan really that safe?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Japan is frequently rated among the safest countries in the world. Reports of crime such as theft are very low and travellers are often stunned by the fact that locals leave belongings unaccompanied in cafes and bars (though we certainly don’t recommend it!). Is Japan the safest country on earth? 4/ Japan. Ranked the second-safest […]

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How has tourism affected Nepal?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Since Nepal ranks among the poorest countries in the world, tourism is a vital economic lifeline. Comprising about 4 percent of the country’s gross national product, the industry pulls in around half a billion dollars annually [source: CIA World Factbook]. How has tourism impacted Nepal? However, tourism has some negative impacts on the socioeconomic and […]

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How much do doctors make in Japan in US dollars?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Survey result in Japan was similar. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan surveyed 71,500 physicians in 2014 about their annual income, and it came to about JPY 11,540,000 per year, equivalent to about $111,571 in today’s USD terms. How much money do doctors make in Japan? How much does a Doctor in […]

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When was Nepal recognized as a country?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The United States recognized the Kingdom of Nepal on April 27, 1947, when Joseph C. Satterthwaite presented a letter from President Harry S. Truman to His Majesty, The Maharahadhiraja, Tribhubana Bir Bikram Jung Bahadur Shah Bahadur Shum Shere Jung Deva, King of Nepal. How is Nepal recognized in the world? Nepal was admitted to the […]

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Do Japanese kiss their babies?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Practice extreme attachment parenting, but do not hug. (In a Nagano resort town, I saw a Dad on skis with a baby in a pink snowsuit strapped to his back.) This physical closeness is in many ways how affection is expressed; there is no kissing or hugging. Do Japanese parents kiss their kids? But one […]

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When was Hong Kong its own country?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Hong Kong Hong Kong 香港 Sovereign state People’s Republic of China British possession 26 January 1841 Treaty of Nanking 29 August 1842 Convention of Peking 24 October 1860 Was Hong Kong ever its own country? Under the doctrine of “one country, two systems,” China allowed the former colony to continue to govern itself and maintain […]

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Is Taiwan a part of China?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Both the ROC and the PRC still officially (constitutionally) claim mainland China and the Taiwan Area as part of their respective territories. In reality, the PRC rules only Mainland China and has no control of but claims Taiwan as part of its territory under its “One China Principle”. Is Taiwan its own country? Taiwan, officially […]

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Does Nepali need visa to India?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

KATHMANDU: Nepalese nationals must have visa if they are entering India from Pakistan, China, Hong Kong and Macau, according to a notice issued by the Nepalese Embassy in New Delhi.There are 4 million Nepalese working and studying in India, according to the Nepal foreign ministry. Do Nepali citizens need a visa for India? As Per […]

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What is the unemployment rate of Nepal?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Nepal unemployment rate for 2020 was 4.44%, a 1.59% increase from 2019. Nepal unemployment rate for 2019 was 2.85%, a 0.05% decline from 2018. What is the unemployment rate in Nepal 2020? around 4.44 percentIn 2020, […]

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