The Republic of India is a democratic South Asian country. As for July 2009, more than 1 billion people live in India. This makes it the second most populous country on earth, behind China. Because of India's large geographic and population size,...
The status of China's economy has become a big interest to many groups around the world. Foreign investment groups and venture specialists are eager to do business in untapped markets in the world. Multinational companies are anxious to expand th...
The Empire Hotel is located in the Kowloon district of Hong Kong. It markets itself as a four star business hotel but also caters to many international tourists. The Empire Hotel is in the middle of the Tsim Sha Tsui business and shopping distric...
The 343-room Empire Hotel in the Tsim Sha Tsui central business district of Hong Kong is the ultimate business hotel that also caters to tourists. The hotel's elegant design and modern efficiency make it ideal for people on-the-go who need to tak...
Located near several universities within about 15 minutes of the Taipei City Center in the Zhongshan District, this 3-star hotel has good-sized rooms with standard Asian amenities, including a hot water heater and complimentary tea in each room. ...
Koreanbecame the dominant language on the Korean peninsula in the middle of 7th century. The Korean language is spoken by about 78 million people world wide. Its writing system was developed in the 15th century.
Thai is spoken by 25 million people and is the official language of the Kingdom of Thailand. Other languages spoken in Thailand include Hmong, Lahu, Khmer and Malay as well as other dialects of Thai (see Reference 1).
Its central Asian location has put Malaysia at the crossroads of many cultures. Indian and Chinese merchants have traded with the Malays for more than 2,000 years. Dutch, Portuguese and British colonials added their influence from the 17th to the...
Japan encompasses over 4,000 islands, but there are only four major ones, and many of the smaller ones are uninhabited. The geography in Japan varies from warm coastal beaches to colder mountainous regions and the major metropolitan areas are den...
Okinawa is an area rich in its own cultural identity, with its own dialect and customs that set it apart from those of mainland Japan. With a comfortable climate and historical significance, and it can be an interesting and rewarding place for an...
The third-largest city in Japan, Osaka is less than an hour and a half from the former Japanese capitals of Kyoto and Nara. Compared with workaholic Tokyoites, Osaka citizens are known for loving food and being laid-back.
St. Petersburg is, in many ways, on the edge of the world. It is the westernmost point in Russia, and it is the northernmost city that has a population of more than 1 million people. It has been the past capital of Russia and remains one of the m...
Tahiti is part of the Windward Group in French Polynesia, and it is the largest island of the group. The people of Tahiti are very hospitable and tipping is considered an insult; they appreciate a small gift more than money. It is a common pract...
Taiwanese culture is extremely diverse due to the Chinese, American, European, and Japanese influences in the region. Because Taiwan is in such a strategic location for global trade, many cultures have made an impression on the region. Taiwan h...
The white marble splendor of the Taj Mahal is recognized to be one of the world's true marvels. The beautiful and iconic complex stands as one of Muslim India's crowning accomplishments. The Taj Mahal's home city of Agra forms one of the legs of ...
Thailand, also known as the Kingdom of Thailand and referred to as the Land of Smiles, is a country located in Southeast Asia, bordering the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, southeast of Burma. This fact sheet explores some of the fascinatin...
Visitors have to search long and far to find any visible effects of the tsunami that devastated the west coast of Thailand in December 2004. Debris has long since been removed, properties rebuilt and renovated, and infrastructure updated.
Thailand is an independent nation located in Southeast Asia bordered by Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia and Malaysia. Thailand is unique in that it has never been occupied by a European colonial power. The late 1980s and early 1990s gave Thailand an econ...
Combining ancient history with high-tech modern culture, Israel is a study in contradictions, at the same time revering the past and turning toward the future.
The Great Wall of China, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, serves as China's most popular tourist attraction. Built by ancient Chinese dynasties, the wall zigzags across China, resembling a Chinese Dragon. (Reference 2)
