A handheld device, typically folding and shaped like a segment of a circle when spread out, that is waved so as to cool the person holding it The girls were giggling behind their fans Stan One of the stans; any of the ex-Soviet countries and their neighbours whose name ends with "-sta...
Yurts and gers are very similar. The tradition of staying in this tent-like structure is popular across Central Asia, from Russia to Turkey, and “the Stans” in between, and of course in Mongolia. While the terms yurt and ger are often used interchangeably, the key difference is in the ...
Homelands, or locally known as Bantustans, were settlements set aside for the Black population during the Apartheid Era. Ten homelands were scattered... Learn more about this topic: Apartheid in South Africa | Definition, Laws & Healing ...
But the way it’s carried out can be as revealing as the data itself. In 2010 and 2011, more than 110 countries will deploy civil servants to tally what, according to the UN’s figures, amounts to more than 70 per cent of the planet’s population. And because of the way the world...
Ben Stansall | AFP | Getty Images The U.K. and European Union are reported to have reached a provisional agreement over Brexit but before anyone gets too excited – or indeed, disappointed – there are big hurdles to overcome to get the draft deal approved on all sides. ...
Vietnam and Thailand are the two most popular holiday destinations in Southeast Asia. They enjoy some similarities, but there are many differences in culture, lifestyle, travel experience, food, and more. Below we explore 10 major differences between the two countries to give you an overview of...
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Although Chinese is known as one of the hardest languages to learn,a lot of people from different backgrounds are studying it with hopes of big advantages. More than 120 people,representing 105 countries, had a competition in the finals of the 12 th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition...
Sailfish hunting prey near the Isla Mujeres, Cancun, Mexico. Sailfish are the fastest fish in the sea. 1. Sailfish Thesailfishis right up there with the cheetah, in terms of speed. This species is the current record holder as the "fastest species of fish over short distances," with the ...
What Can South Africa Learn from Other African Countries in Respect of Upgrading Customary Systems of Land Tenure?At present the land rights of millions of South Africans who hold their land in the former homelands (Bantustans), in informal settlements and on transferred land are uncertain. This...