St. Petersburg is the second largest city in the Russian Federation and is spread over 42 islands lying in the Neva estuary. St. Petersburg is known not only as the cultural center of Russia, but also for the elegance of its architecture and its famous bridges. While Moscow is more Eastern, St. Petersburg looks very…
Category: Asia
Geography of Laos
General information about Laos The official name is the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Located in Southeast Asia in the center of the Indochinese Peninsula. The area is 236.8 thousand km2, the population is 5.53 million people. (2002). The official language is Lao. The capital is Vientiane (327 thousand people, 2002). Public…
Attractions in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai, Thailand: Rose of the North The comparison with the Queen of Flowers is no coincidence. Chiang Mai was founded as a royal city more than 700 years ago and is today one of the cultural and economic centers in Thailand. The capital of the province of the same name is located on the…
Sri Lanka Geography and Economy
According to Allcitycodes, The island of Sri Lanka is in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal and southeast of the Sea of Oman. It is separated from the Indian subcontinent by the Gulf of Mannar and the Strait of Palk. According to Hindu mythology, a bridge from the land to the Indian mainland, known as the Rama Bridge, was built during the time…
The Short-lived Islamist Government in Turkey
According to Allcitycodes, the victory of the Islamist Welfare Party in the early general elections in December 1995 marked a major shift in modern Turkey’s politics. Despite the fact that the secular right-wing groups (ANAP and DYP) formed a coalition government in March 1996 in order to prevent the Islamists from entering the country’s executive, finally, in June of that year,…
Pakistan Economy
Business Pakistan is a low-income country and ranks in South Asia, measured by gross national income (GNI) per resident of (2018) 1,580 US- $, behind India and Bangladesh and ahead of Nepal. After a phase of liberalization, privatization and budget consolidation around the turn of the millennium, the Pakistani economy shows an upward trend, but…
The Aral Sea
The Aral Sea is an outflowless lake in Central Asia that is fed by the Amu Darya and Syr Darya rivers. An ecological catastrophe has occurred in the region around the lake, the area of which has been shrinking for decades. The causes are human interference in the ecosystem to obtain irrigation areas for cotton…
The Gobi Desert – the Homeland of Genghis Khan Part II
The Gobi desert – habitat for people and animals The Gobi is very sparsely populated. In the Aimak South Gobi (165,000 km²; 9.3 times the area of the new federal states), for example, there are around 27,000 people; that means: one person per 6 km² of land area. The residents of the Gobi are cattle…
The Gobi Desert – the Homeland of Genghis Khan Part I
The Gobi is the central part of the Mongolian Basin. It is an extensive flat plateau averaging 1,500 m above sea level. According to the character of the vegetation, it is a semi-desert with a severe continental climate. The Gobi is only sparsely populated by wandering ranchers with stately herds. They live in traditional yurts…
Afghanistan Arts and Literature
Afghan art Afghan art, art in what is now Afghanistan. Already in the 3rd millennium BC There is evidence of urban civilization (including Mundigak near Kandahar in southern Afghanistan). The finds are based on Mesopotamian models (Zikurat) and the Harappa culture (ceramics). The land known in antiquity under the name of Bactria can also be…
Emigration to China
Area: 9,596,960 km² Residents: 1,395,380,000 (2018) Population density: 145 E / km² Form of Government: Republic System of Government: Socialist one-party system Neighboring countries: Macao, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Bhutan, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajigiskan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Mongolia, North Korea Capital: Peking (Beijing) National language: Chinese (Mandarin) Religions: officially recognized national religious communities: Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Roman Catholic Church, Protestant Church Currency: Renminbi or Yuan (CNY)…
Cost of Living in Japan
Work visas – labor market, vacancies, jobs The following work visas can be applied for at the Japanese embassy or consulate abroad: Interns (Trainee Visa) Humanities and economist (Specialist in Humanities / International Services) Engineers (Engineer Visa) Teacher (Instructor Visa) Entertainer Visa Transfer to Japan Requirements for applying for a work visa: Valid passport Completed application form…
Turkmenistan Cult of Personality
The most distinctive features of the current political system are the autocratic style of government of the Turkmen president and the personality cult around him. Both presidents rule almost exclusively through decrees and orders, which at the same time represent the highest level of the Turkmen hierarchy of norms. The best known orders of this…
Sri Lanka – Culture & Ayurveda Cure
Experience the diversity of Sri Lanka and relax during a subsequent Ayurveda cure. This combined round trip takes you to the highlights of Sri Lanka. Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Sri Lanka in the cultural triangle, watch elephants during a jeep safari in Minneriya National Park and enjoy delicious food with a…
Quick Facts About Georgia
Georgia is shaped by the Great and Lesser Caucasus as well as the Black and Caspian Seas. The capital Tbilisi (also called Tbilisi) is located in the southeast of the country, a western Asian country defined by COUNTRYAAH.COM. The sights reflect the turbulent history and many changes in power in the country. There is the…
Practical information about Japan
The Japanese climate As in Finland, there are four seasons in Japan, and the seasons also coincide. The Japanese are proud of their four seasons, and a surprisingly large proportion of Japanese believe that seasonal variation is a unique phenomenon that occurs in Japan. Most of Japan has a temperate climate. Japan’s four seasons: Spring…
Practical information about the Maldives
Traveling during the corona Traveling during the corona certainly raises a lot of questions, both for those who are just planning a trip and those who have already booked their trip. As a passenger, you are responsible for complying with the entry requirements of airlines, airports and destination countries. Such requirements may include, but are…
The great wall of China
Extending west from the Yellow Sea to the mountains to the Gobi Desert, the Great Wall is the longest wall in the world. The Great Wall of China is a symbol of China and the country’s main attraction. According to COUNTRYAAH.COM, China is the largest country in eastern Asia. What is the Great Wall of…
The best markets in Asia
There are countless beautiful, inviting and busy markets and markets in Asia. Many of them specialize in food and groceries, but most markets offer just about everything between earth and sky. Pull on comfortable shoes on your feet and arrive early if you want to avoid the worst traffic jams. Then you also have more…
Thailand Travel Package II
DAY 7: Mini Cruise to Nonthaburi – Royal Summer Palace Bang Pa-In – Sunset in Ayutthaya Today is an early revival. After breakfast and check-out, the guide will pick you up from the hotel, which will take you to the River City Pier in about 30 minutes. Next, embark on an exciting mini-cruise on the…