The 12th and 11th countries, Japan and the United States both have 26 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. They are listed in alphabetical order. 12. Japan Total number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 26 Natural: 5, Cultural: 21 Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area (cultural) Himeji-jo (cultur...
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To access the Guishan Guanyin of the Thousand Hands and Eyes statue, you will need to climb up the many flights of stairs at Miyin Temple, a Chan Buddhist temple in Weishan, China. What you are rewarded with is a gilded bronze monument depicting a manifestation of the Bodhisattva Guanyin k...
This statistic shows the top five origin counties of refugees that were admitted to Canada in 2016. Syria topped the list in 2016 with 33,266 refugees from the country admitted into Canada. Top five origin countries of refugees admitted to Canada in 2016 ...
It is a national festival, like Christmas in Western countries, but it is also celebrated by some non-Hindu communities. Diwali falls in October or November, the celebrations last for 5 days, and they celebrate the triumph of good over evil. India's top 10 festivals are celebrated with ...
The unsettled boundaries have always posed a major problem for India, other countries putting their claim over these. And if any of these claims get accepted, Indias map would be unrecognizable enough. Many countries including Japan, Israel, Russia and UAE recognize Indian map and its territory....
Indonesia, a country of 1,700 islands and one of the largest countries in Asia in size and population, offers many captivating tourist attractions for travelers. Surprisingly, it may not be one of the world’s top destinations yet, but it is a good thing as it has kept the place with ...
10. Best for Adventurers: Costa Rica Costa Rica’s balance of rugged outdoor adventure and cultural urban flair is the perfect destination for a truly unique study abroad experience. And once you’ve broken the South American barrier, use this country as a base for other countries that are ...