Kuta is a resort city in the south of the Indonesian island of Bali. Once it was a poor fishing village teeming with evil spirits (as the locals say, in fact, no one checked), in the 60s hippies chose Kuta, and today it is one of the most popular vacation spots among young people. Despite…
Category: Asia
Yazd, Iran History
Yazd arose around the year 1000 BCE and was initially called Issatis (or Ysatis ). The current name of the city could go back to the Persian Great King Yazdegerd I (399-420/421), a ruler from the Sassanid dynasty . The city was distinguished by the fact that it was surrounded by desert and was therefore…
United Arab Emirates Fast Facts
The United Arab Emirates border directly on Oman and Saudi Arabia as well as on the coast of the Persian Gulf. The country in the Middle East attracts travelers and the rich from all over the world with its gigantic cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, but also has a lot to offer culturally. Since…
Myanmar Economy and Politics 2005
HUMAN AND ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY State of Southeast Asia. At the last census, which dates back to 1983, the population was 35,307,913 residents, while according to a 2005 estimate it was around 50 million. The country, which represents one of the most backward components of the Indochinese region (together with Laos and Cambodia), is characterized by…
Vietnam Encyclopedia
A state in Southeast Asia, in Indochina, bordering China to the north, Laos and Cambodia to the west ; it is limited to the East and S by the South China Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. Physical characteristics Extending over 2000 km from China to the Ca Mau peninsula, Vietnam is characterized by two…
Nepal Geography
The kingdom is located in one of the most mountainous areas in the world, a feature that contributes to its isolation. Mountains dominate the landscape of Nepal. These physical barriers have isolated the country and made it difficult to exploit its natural resources. Of the ten highest mountains in the world, nine – including Mount Everest (8,850…
Central Asia Tour – Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
Basic travel information On our tour of Central Asia, you will experience the oasis cities of the ancient Silk Road with their historical sights, undulating deserts, bustling bazaars and snow-capped mountains. The tour of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan combines the finest attractions of three Central Asian states, from the glorious architecture of Samarkand and Turkestan…
Turkmenistan Overview
Turkmenistan is considered one of the most authoritarian and isolated states in the world. The Turkmenistan population is systematically and consistently denied access to information about the rest of the world. At the same time, hardly any information leaks out from the isolated desert state. Few tourists reach the country and it is even more…
Climate in India
The climate in India is different. Due to the size of the country and the geographical conditions, parts of the country have a tropical climate , while other regions belong to the temperate climate zone. In the south it is tropical hot all year round. In the north, however, there are strong temperature fluctuations over…
Climate in Philippines
The Philippines are an island nation in Southeast Asia. The more than 7,100 associated islands are located in the western Pacific. As one of countries starting with letter P listed on COUNTRYAAH, the Philippines generally has a tropical climate . Temperatures are high all year round, with an annual average of around 26 to 27…