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Archive for November, 2007

28.11.07 Concepts on Animism
Filed: India, Culture
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Derived from the Latin anima, Animism is a belief in souls. It is a kind of belief common in India that souls inhabit all or almost all objects and it attributes personalized souls to animals, vegetables and animals. It is where the material object is in some degree being governed by the qualities that make […]

26.11.07 Wonders of Dushanbe
Filed: Tajikistan
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Ever been to Dushanbe? If not, then it’s high time to experience the wonders of the city! Dushanbe is known as the capital of Tajikistan and its name is derived from the Persian word for Monday which refers to the act that it was known as a famous Monday marketplace.
It is located on the confluence […]

24.11.07 Venturing to Dili
Filed: Timor Leste
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Serves as the capital and largest city of Timor Leste, DIli lies on the northern coast of Timor island. It is the chief port as well as the commercial center for East Timor. Dili has a total population of 150,000.

It was in the year 1520 when the Portuguese had settled in the city and they […]

23.11.07 Big Colombo
Filed: Sri Lanka
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Bored and has nothing to do during your vacation or semester break? Why not go to Colombo? Well, it is simply regarded as the largest city as well as the capital of Sri Lanka. It is situated on the west coast of the island and is adjacent to Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte- the administrative […]

22.11.07 Getting a Glimpse of the Cambodian Culture
Filed: Culture, Cambodia
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The Cambodian culture is said to have a rich and varied history that dates back many centuries and was heavily influenced by India. The major source of the history of the country was inspired from religion. In different times, the culture of Cambodia was absorbed from Javanese, Chinese, Lao and Thai cultures.
About 90% of the […]

20.11.07 Experiencing the Beauty of Sakhalin
Filed: beaches, attractions
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A large elongated island, Sakhalin is found in the North Pacific and it is the largest island in Russia. Its name simply means “God of mouth of water land” and this name was restored to the island by the Japanese in their possession of its southern part.
The island was said to be inhabited during the […]

19.11.07 Beautiful Ko Pha Ngan
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Well known for its full moon party at Haad Rin Beach, Ko Pha Ngan is also famous as a backpackers destination. It is a beautiful island found in the Gulf of Thailand in South East Thailand. It measures to about 168 square kilometers and its main town Thong Sala.
Its name was derived from […]

17.11.07 Knowing Ko Samui
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Hailed as the third largest island in Thailand, Ko Samui is an island off the east coast of the Kra Isthmus in the country. It was inhabited about 15 centuries ago whi was settled by fishermen from the Malay Peninsula and Southern China. It currently has a total population of about 45,000 and is […]

17.11.07 Naypyidaw: A Royal City
Filed: Myanmar
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If you are in Myanmar be sure to visit its national capital for it offers a lot of beautiful places as well as historical landmarks. Yes, Naypyidaw is the one I’m talking about. Its name simply means Royal City and also translated as “abode of kings.”
It was founded in late 2005 and it is more […]

16.11.07 The Pristine Halong Bay
Filed: attractions, Vietnam
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Known as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Halong Bay is situated in Quang Ninh province, Vietnam. The area features numerous of limestone karsts and isle in different sizes and shapes. It stretches from Yen Hu’ng district and passes through the Ha Long City, Cam Pha town to Don District. It is about 120 kilometers long […]