Go on a study trip through Indonesia, the largest island nation in the world! Tourism is an important source of income for the country. Attractions such as Bali, the world heritage site Borobudur, Prambanan and various seaside resorts such as Pangandaran or other cultural places such as Bandung and Cirebon attract tourists from all over the world! Visit the most important cities of Indonesia, such as the capital Jabotabek (Jakarta)…
Read MoreGeorgia Landmarks
Jvari Monastery The Jvari Monastery is a sight in Georgia, near the former capital Mtskheta. It is one of the most historically important buildings in the country and is well worth a visit. It has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1996. Starting point of the Christianization of Georgia Today’s Jvari Monastery stands on the spot where St. Nino is said to have placed the first cross…
Read MoreAttractions in Borneo, Malaysia
Borneo, located in the Indonesian archipelago, is the third largest island in the world – with almost 5,000 km of coastline, most of which are relatively inaccessible due to mangrove swamps and where there are only a few bays. The real scenic attraction of Borneo is its dense jungle… with an incredibly colorful and lively nature, which has a lot to see in both flora and fauna. There are over…
Read MoreSightseeing in Bali, Indonesia
Of the Indonesian islands, Bali is probably the best known… a very popular one as well, and a seething one as well, because three quarters of the entire area is covered by mountains of volcanic origin. The highest volcano among them at 3,031 m is the Gunung Agung, in which the Balinese see the seat of the gods. At its feet there are important religious sights – these are places…
Read MoreArmenia Monastery
Geghard monastery The Geghard Monastery, which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000, is an important sight in the country Armenia, which is closely linked to the Christian faith. Anyone who is on study trips through the country should definitely visit the monastery. Geghard Monastery is located 35 kilometers east of the capital Yerevan in the upper Azattal. History The founding of the monastery, which dates back…
Read MoreIndia Literature
VEDIC LITERATURE The literary languages of India are only twelve, four of the Dravidian family (Deccan, southern India, northern Ceylon) and the others of the Indo-European family of the Indo-Aryan group (central and northern India, Pakistan). While ancient Vedic and Sanskrit literature crystallizes in the classicism of their respective languages, the Prakrites (vulgar languages), literally used in Jain and Buddhist dramas and religious texts, undergo a long process of evolution…
Read MoreIndia Arts: the Gupta and Post Gupta Age
The school of Mathura has the function of guide in the subsequent Gupta production, where the aesthetic and iconographic canons of Indian art are fixed. It is now established that the most “classic” sculptures of this school date back to the lower period (second half of the 5th century). Commonly considered Gupta production, actually to be attributed to the post-Gupta era, it is the later group of the Ajanta caves,…
Read MoreBahrain Geography and Economy
Bahrain – officially the Kingdom of Bahrain – is a country in the Middle East. It is one of the smallest in the region and is made up of five islands, of which the largest is the island of Bahrain, with 33 smaller islands. It is located in the Persian Gulf, sharing maritime borders with Qatar to the south and east; and with Saudi Arabia to the West and Northwest. According to Countryaah, Bahrain has 1.5 million residents. The Arabic word bahrain translated means ‘the kingdom…
Read MoreBangladesh Geography and Economy
Bangladesh, Officially called the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, is a country located in South Asia. Its territory is almost completely surrounded by India, except for a small strip to the southeast where it borders Myanmar. Geographically, the country is situated on the fertile ground of the Ganges Delta, which is why it is subject to annual floods caused by monsoons and cyclones. Together with the Indian province of West Bengal, it constitutes the…
Read MoreBhutan State Overview
Geography Although the Kula Kangri (7,544 m) was typically considered the highest mountain in the country. Subsequent topographic studies have concluded that the summit is entirely in China. According to these the highest peak would be the Gankhar Puensum at 7,540 m. Other distinctive mountains are the Black Mountains in the center of the country from 1,500 to 2,700 m. In the south we have the Silawik hills that reach…
Read MoreEast Timor Politics, Geography and Economy
Politics In August 2001, a popular consultation was convened again. More than 91% of the voters turned out to vote, this time to elect the members of a Constituent Assembly that was to write a new Constitution and establish the framework for the elections that would lead to total independence. Finally, the first Constitution was signed on March 22, 2002, and presidential elections were held on April 14. On May 20, Xanana Gusmao was elected President…
Read MoreKuwait City Overview
Kuwait. It is the capital city of the State of Kuwait, and has a 300-year history. The city has been rebuilt after the Gulf War. History The Emirate of Kuwait was founded in 1756 by Emir Sabah Habua Abdullah. In 1915 he accepted British protection. In 1961 he gained independence, and two years later he became a member of the United Nations. The political life of the emirate is characterized by the absolutism of the Emir, who, however,…
Read MoreMaldives Culture and Demography
Maldives are made up of around 1900 islands grouped into 26 atolls. They are located in the southwest of India, in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Most of the islands are small (around 40 hectares) and have a maximum level of a couple of meters above the sea. Less than 20% of the Maldives islands are inhabited, and of these only about 70 by indigenous population. Most of this population (about 300,000 residents)…
Read MoreOman Geography, Population and Economy
Geography Relief The region of Muscat, in the northeast, dominated by the Al Hajar Mountains, parallel to the Gulf of Oman, is the most differentiated area of the country. The Gulf of Oman, the northwestern arm of the Arabian Sea, stretches from the end of Hormuz to the Persian Gulf. One of its mountain ranges (Ajdar) has peaks that exceed 3,000 m in altitude. An arid plain, which occupies three-quarters…
Read MoreQatar Geography, Population and Economy
Geography Relief The relief is not very rugged. The center-east of the country is occupied by a limestone plateau, while the west coast has several hills of about 40 m of altitude. The northeast is a region of cliffs. The south is very dry and is dominated by dunes and shifting sands. In general, the soil is stony, with dune deserts and arid plains. Of the many coral islands that belong to Qatar, the…
Read MoreGeography of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
When the oil began to flow, according to Countryaah, the city of Abu Dhabi had just 46,000 people, four doctors, and five schools. Rich people had houses in the mud; the poorest families built their houses with reeds. That has been 50 years, when in 1958 British explorers discovered that there was the fifth largest oil reserve in the world, and 90% of it was located just below Abu Dhabi. Today this city, Capital of the United Arab…
Read MoreEast Asia
East Asia is the geographical area that is climatically determined by the non-tropical monsoon rains. According to Countryaah.com, the region of East Asia includes the following nations: JAPAN CHINA MONGOLIA NORTH KOREA RUSSIA (North Amur area only) SOUTH KOREA TAIWAN Japan Japan is a country in East Asia. It consists of an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, east of the Korean Peninsula. The name is often translated as “Land of…
Read MoreCentral Asia
Central Asia is a region in Asia. There are different definitions of exactly what Central Asia includes. A delimitation which covers 9,029,000 km 2 or 21% of Asia’s area, says: KAZAKHSTAN (Asian part) CHINA (Qinghai and Xinjiang provinces) KYRGYZSTAN MONGOLIA TAJIKISTAN TIBET (part of China according to the UN) TURKMENISTAN UZBEKISTAN Another delimitation (used by UNESCO) is: AFGHANISTAN (parts of) INDIA (parts of) IRAN (northeast) CHINA (westernmost parts and Xinjiang)…
Read MoreSouth Asia
South Asia is a region in Asia that covers 4,480,000 km², which is 10 percent of Asia’s area. Parts of Afghanistan are sometimes included. The area is also called the Indian Subcontinent because it is located on its own continental plate separate from the rest of Asia. According to Countryaah.com, the region of South Asia includes the following nations: INDIA PAKISTAN BANGLADESH SRI LANKA BHUTAN MALDIVES Republic of India The…
Read MoreSoutheast Asia
Southeast Asia is a region in Asia that is usually set to include the countries south of China, east of India, and north of Australia. According to Countryaah.com, the region of Southeast Asia includes the following nations: BRUNEI BURMA CAMBODIA PHILIPPINES INDONESIA LAOS MALAYSIA SINGAPORE THAILAND VIETNAM EAST TIMOR Republic of the Philippines The Republic of the Philippines is an island state in Asia, as well as a member of…
Read MoreWest Asia
West Asia (also called Southwest Asia) is the westernmost part of Asia. The term is used only to a limited extent, as the area overlaps with the Middle East with the main difference that Egypt is not included in West Asia. According to Countryaah.com, the region of West Asia includes the following nations: ARMENIA AZERBAIJAN BAHRAIN CYPRUS UNITED ARAB EMIRATES GEORGIA IRAK ISRAEL JORDAN KUWAIT LIBANON OMAN PALESTINE QATAR SAUDI…
Read MorePakistan Economic Overview
A country caught in the grip of poverty and underdevelopment typical of the entire so-called “Indian subcontinent”, Pakistan has had a dynamic economy since the early years of the 21st century, with high growth rates which, however, do not correspond to an improvement in the living conditions of the population: GDP per capita is US $ 1,044 (2008) and the GDP is US $ 167,640 ml. According to Cheeroutdoor, Pakistan…
Read MoreBosra (World Heritage)
The Nabataean city of Bosra, located at the junction of the North Arabian caravan route, was developed into a provincial capital by the Romans in the 1st century. The main attraction is the well-preserved theater with excellent acoustics. The five-aisled basilica dates from the 6th century. After the conquest by the Arabs in 634, the city lost its importance. In 1157 an earthquake destroyed many buildings. Bosra: facts Official title:…
Read MoreThailand Economy Overview
Before being hit by the tsunami in 2004 and the political crisis of 2006, Thailand had achieved important results in previous years on the road to economic recovery, largely overcoming the crisis of 1997-98. This is thanks to the austerity and financial transparency measures agreed with the IMF. The export-driven economy (favored by the general recovery of the Asian economies) had resumed growing at a sustained rate of 4.5% in…
Read MoreTubbataha Reef Natural Park (World Heritage)
Tubbataha Reef Nature Park, the reef system with its unique underwater world in the approximately 332 km² national park is located in the Sulu Sea and consists of two atolls. In the center of the two reefs are shallow, sandy lagoons, an ideal habitat for stingrays and turtles. Tubbataha is considered to be one of the most beautiful reef landscapes in the world. The dive sites already enthusiastic JY Cousteau…
Read MoreBahrain History Timeline
Bahrain is an Arab state in the Persian Gulf which consists of 36 islands between Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Its area is 665 km² the size of Falster. There is also the country’s highest point, Jabal ad Dukhan, which is 122 meters above sea level. The island of Bahrain also has a 25 km long road connection to Saudi Arabia via dams and bridges. The main island is known for approx.…
Read MoreIndonesia History Timeline
According to constructmaterials.com, Indonesia is a country in Southeast Asia, consisting of the world’s largest archipelago, and the six main islands Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, Bali, Kalimantan and Irian Jayasamt 13,677 smaller islands. About 3,000 of the islands are inhabited and extend over a volcanic area of almost 5,000 km. Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago. The country is a member of ASEAN. The country covers only 1.3 per cent. of…
Read MoreSagarmatha National Park – Mount Everest (World Heritage)
The approximately 1150 km² national park is located in the midst of a magnificent mountain landscape with the highest peak in the world, Mount Everest (8850 m). In the lower areas there are numerous Sherpa settlements and monasteries. The park is a habitat for many rare animal species, such as B. the snow leopard. Sagarmatha National Park – Mount Everest: Facts Official title: Sagarmatha National Park (Mount Everest) Natural monument:…
Read MoreWorld Heritage Sites and Cities in Myanmar
Historic cities of the Pyu (World Heritage) Pyu, name for one of the first advanced civilizations in Southeast Asia. UNESCO recognized their role by appointing the first World Heritage Site in Myanmar (Burma) in 2014. These are the remains of the three fortified and moated cities of Halin, Beikthano and Sri Ksetra, which lie in the vast irrigated landscapes of the Irrawaddy (Ayeyarwady) river basin. With over 2000 kilometers in…
Read MoreTurkmenistan Geography
Turkmenistan, Turkmenia, officially Turkmen Turkmenistan Respublikasy, German Republic of Turkmenistan, state in southwest Central Asia with (2019) 5.9 million residents; The capital is Ashkhabad. Location Turkmenistan borders the Caspian Sea to the west, Kazakhstan to the northwest, Uzbekistan to the north, northeast and east, Afghanistan to the south and Iran to the southwest. Turkmenistan is predominantly occupied by the Turan lowlands (almost four fifths of the country), which stretches between…
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