Comparing Asian Pacific Countries: Some Facts and Some TheoriesSimone, Vera
Among them, the one most well-known to Chinese people is the water-splashing ceremony held in Jinghong, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, in 1961, when the late Premier Zhou Enlai, dressed in traditional Dai costume, joined in the activity with locals. ...
Wherever you go in India you’re bound to find something to amaze you. Whether good or bad, and that’s the charm of one of the most populous countries across the world the simplicity and complexity. Remember to watch your actions though and keep in line with even the strangest of laws ...
Asia is by a considerable margin the largest in the world, and is rich in natural resources, such as petroleum and iron. High productivity in agriculture, especially of rice, allows high population density of countries in the warm and humid area. Other main agricultural products include wheat a...
FACTS & FIGURES 2019 FACTS & FIGURES Despite the challenges that Hong Kong has been facing, Cosmoprof Asia confirms its leading role as the global beauty event dedicated to Asian-Pacific markets. The 2019 edition recorded an increase of 5% to 2018 in ter
Xinjiang took the lead in China's overall exports to five central Asian countries, namely Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, reaching 246.57 billion yuan (34.25 billion U.S. dollars) in 2023, with a year-on-year growth of 23.2 percent, data from Urumqi Customs sh...
Throughout the continent, different languages are spoken in all the countries. Each language has its roots in the history of the respective countries. Some common Asian languages include Urdu, Chinese, Hindi, Sanskrit, Sinhala, Tamil, Arabic and Bahasa. ...
Spring Festival has gone global in recent years and there are increasing numbers of people in other countries celebrating Chinese New Year, for example, the UK, the USA, Australia, and other Asian countries.Read more about Chinese New Year celebrations around the world to learn more interesting ...
Asian countries feature diverse landscapes, ranging from tropical areas to deserts and towering mountains, making the continent one of the most captivating and significant regions on Earth. Asia holds the Himalayas, home to the highest mountain in the world,Mount Everest, as well as the vast and...
Reopening the Scar of South Africa’s Apartheid-Era Deaths Here are 10 interesting facts about South Africa. 1. About 80% of the country's population is ethnically black African. Roughly 9% are considered colored (a mix of white and African or white and Asian), nearly 8% are white and ...