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Showing posts with label World wide Countries Information. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
info about United Arab Emirates
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Official Name:
Imarat al Arabiya al Muttahida
Capital:
Abu Dhabi
Location:
In the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsul on the coast of the Persian Gulf land borders with Qatar Saudi Arabia and Oman
Area:
82, 880 Sq.km
Official Languages:
Arabic
info about Turkey
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Official Name:
Turkiye Cumhuriyeti
Capital:
Ankara
Location:
Includes the south eastern part of the Balkan peninsula and asia Minor. The Sea of Marmara and the Straits of Bosporus and Dardanellers
Area:
780, 580 Sq.km
Official Languages:
Turkish
info about Thailand
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Official Name:
Kingdom of Thailand
Capital:
Bangkok
Location:
Thailand lies on the gulf of Thailand it has borders with Burma laos Kampuchea and Malaysia
Area:
514,000 Sq.km
Official Languages:
Thai
info about Syria
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Official Name:
Jumhuriya al Arabya as Suriya
Capital:
Damascus
Location:
In South western Asia on the Mediterranean Sea coast the region is traditionally known as the levant Syria has borders with Turkey.
Area:
185, 180 Sq.km
Official Languages:
Arabic
info about Switzerland
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Official Name:
Schweizerische Editgenossenchaft
Capital:
Bern
Location:
Landlocked central European nation bordered by German
Area:
41, 290 Sq. km
Official Languages:
German, French, And Italian
info about Sweden
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Official Name:
Konungariket Sverige
Capital:
Stockholm
Location:
In the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula Sweden is bordered by the North sea and Baltic Seas with land frontiers with Norway and Finland. The coastal waters are studded with islands islets and rocks. The largest islands are Gotland and Oland.
Area:
449, 964Sq.km
Official Languages:
Swedish
info about Sri Lanka
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Official Name:
Sri Lanka
Capital:
Colombo
Location:
An island nation off the south east coast of India.
Area:
65, 610 Sq.km
Official Languages:
Sinhala Tamil
info about South Africa
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Official Name:
South Africa
Capital:
Cape town legislative
Location:
In Southern Africa stretching between the Atlantic and the Indian oceans sharing borders with Botswana Zimbabwe Mozambique Namibia Swaziland and engulfing Lesotho South Africa formally possesses two subs Antarcic islands prince Edward and Marion posses two sub Antarctic islands prince Edward and Marion
Area:
1, 219, 912 Sq.km
Official Languages:
Afrikans, English,
info about Singapore
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Official Name:
Republic of Singapore
Capital:
Singapore
Location:
The island of Singapore and adjacent islands lie off the southern tip of the Malay peninsula
Area:
692.70 Sq.km
Official Languages:
Malay, Chines, England Tamil
info about Saudi Arabia
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Official Name:
Al Mamlaka al Arabiya as Saudiya
Capital:
RIYADH
Location:
Peninsula bordered by the RED SEA from the West, The Arabia Gulf (Persian Gulf) from the East, Yeman Republic & Oman from the South, Iraq, Syria, Jordan from the North
Area:
Two point Two Million Sq.km
Official Languages:
Arabic
info about Pakistan
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Official Name:
Islami Jumhuriya Pakistan
Capital:
Islamabad
Location:
Part of the Indian subcontinent; Pakistan has borders
with Afghanistan china Iran an India with the Indian
Ocean in the South
Area:
803, 940 Sq.km
Official Languages:
Urdu, English
info about Norway
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Official Name:
Kongeriket Norge
Capital:
Oslo
Location:
In the Scandinavian Peninsular facing the Atlantic in the west and bordering the former USSR Finland and Sweden in the north east. Almost one third of the country lies north of the Arctic Circle. Norway also administers Svalbard a group of island in the Arctic Ocean including Spitsbergen and Jan Mayen another arctic island and Bouvet peter. I and Queen Maud Land in the Antarctica.
Area:
324, 220 Sq.km
Official Languages:
Norwegian
Hong Kong Overview
As the Chinese New Year celebrations are over, let’s start to get familiar with Hong Kong with some basic facts. We will then follow by ‘where to stay’, ‘where to go’ and ‘where to eat’.Best Time to Travel Hong Kong
Autumn - October and November. These two months are relatively cool and without much rain. If you come in the rainy season of June, July and August, you would have to put up with high temperature (over 30°C) and humidity, heavy rain or even typhoon.
Hong Kong Geography
At the southeast coast of China, Hong Kong is basically built around the world famous Victoria Harbour. It consists of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula, the New Territories and some outlying islands. Total area is around 1,092 square km. However we have a population of almost 7 million. So when you travel Hong Kong, you would expect to see a lot of people everywhere.
The Hong Kong International Airport is located on one of the largest outlying islands Lantau. It went into operation in 1997 and has been continuously voted as the World’s Best Airport since 2001. It is connected to the city in Central by Airport Express and the whole journey is only 23 minutes.
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Languages
Hong Kong is a completely bilingual city. Chinese and English are the official languages. Most of locals speak Cantonese. As a matter of history, English is widely spoken and you would have no difficulties traveling here speaking English.
Currency
Hong Kong Dollar. Packed exchange rate HKD 7.8: USD 1 – since 1983.
Brief History
Hong Kong, one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, was actually a small fishing village some 150 years ago. Opium War in the 19th Century was responsible for all the changes – when British took over the sovereignty, turned this quiet, out-of-the-way village into a modern, vibrant and sparkling jewel of a city which is nowadays Asia’s World City.
In July of 1997, China re-gained her power of sovereignty over Hong Kong and established a Special Administrative Region (or SAR). In the exchange, China agreed with the British Government that until 2047, Hong Kong will enjoy a high degree of autonomy in all matters, except foreign and defense.
info about Hong Kong Weather
Time zone: GMT +8 (+7 during summer)
Longitude: 114.6 E
Latitude: 22.4 N
Flower of Hong Kong: Bauhinia
Hong Kong weather carries the typical feature of oceanic climate with hot and humid summer; cold and dry winter. Hence the best season to travel Hong Kong is spring and autumn, namely February/March and October/November. In these days, you are almost guaranteed of good weather and less number of tourists and relatively low hotel rates.
You must agree that weather is an important factor that will seriously affect your travel pleasure. So let’s get to know more about the weather of Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Weather - General
Hong Kong weather is never too extreme. In summer, it seldom goes beyond 33ºC, and in winter, it seldom goes below 10ºC.
Though summer is hot, Hong Kong is fitted with air conditioning everywhere. Once you are indoor, you are fine. As Hong Kong weather is never too severe in winter, public places don’t have heaters on.
English Hong Kong weather information: dial 18501 when in Hong Kong. Expect some advertising to begin with.
Hong Kong Weather - Typhoons
One important thing you need to know about Hong Kong weather is typhoon. Typhoons occur between May and October every year. When signal number 8 is up, offices close and transportation services stop. Flights may be disrupted or cancelled. You are advised not to venture outdoors.
Typhoon signals are ranked 1, 3, 8, 9 and 10. While 9 and 10 denote a direct hit, it rarely happens. Our last number 10 was in 1999 and the previous one was in 1983. But there is generally a couple of number 8’s annually.
You must agree that weather is an important factor that will seriously affect your travel pleasure. So let’s get to know more about the weather of Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Weather - General
Hong Kong weather is never too extreme. In summer, it seldom goes beyond 33ºC, and in winter, it seldom goes below 10ºC.
Though summer is hot, Hong Kong is fitted with air conditioning everywhere. Once you are indoor, you are fine. As Hong Kong weather is never too severe in winter, public places don’t have heaters on.
English Hong Kong weather information: dial 18501 when in Hong Kong. Expect some advertising to begin with.
Hong Kong Weather - Typhoons
One important thing you need to know about Hong Kong weather is typhoon. Typhoons occur between May and October every year. When signal number 8 is up, offices close and transportation services stop. Flights may be disrupted or cancelled. You are advised not to venture outdoors.
Typhoon signals are ranked 1, 3, 8, 9 and 10. While 9 and 10 denote a direct hit, it rarely happens. Our last number 10 was in 1999 and the previous one was in 1983. But there is generally a couple of number 8’s annually.
Nevertheless, please have an umbrella with you while visiting Hong Kong in summer. It protects you from sun and rain.
Hong Kong Weather - Rainstorms Warning
Another typical feature of Hong Kong weather is rain. Hong Kong rains quite a lot in summer. We have four levels of rainstorm warnings: thunderstorm, amber, red and black. Black rainstorm warning is somewhat like typhoon signal number 8. Most people don’t have to work when a ‘black rain’ is up. As a tourist, you are advised not to leave your hotel.
Anna’s Notes
Hong Kong is safe to be visited in summer. Though it rains a lot, flooding and landslide rarely happens nowadays. Be prepared to put up with the heat, or choose to visit in autumn.
info about Hong Kong Visa
Below is a short list for your quick reference.
Visa is not required if visit not exceeding 14 days
India, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Vatican City
Visa is not required if visit not exceeding 30 days
Indonesia, South Africa, Thailand, UAE
Visa is not required if visit not exceeding 90 days
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Britain (British Overseas Territories citizens, British Overseas citizens, British subjects and British Protected persons), Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, USA
Visa is not required if visit not exceeding 180 days
United Kingdom (British Citizen)
Visa is required for whatever purposes including those who are in transit and remain on the airside
Democratic Republic of Congo (Formerly known as Zaire), Republic of Cote D’Ivoire, Eritrea, Iraq, Liberia, Nepal, Sierra Leone, Somalia
Visa is required for whatever purposes including those who are in transit and remain on the airside (except holders of Diplomatic and Official passports)
Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Hong Kong Visa Requirements
It takes usually four weeks to process a visa for Hong Kong. You should acquire a visa before traveling to Hong Kong. Visa fee is HK$135.
info about Hong Kong Flights
It is extremely easy to look for Hong Kong flights to travel Hong Kong. As a major Asia transportation hub, there are numerous daily direct flights connecting Hong Kong to major cities in Europe and N. America. Boeing long-range aircrafts 747, 767, 763 are widely used.
I have short-listed some major carriers for your reference.
Daily Non-stop
Cathay Pacific – from London, New York, San Francisco, Vancouver, Tokyo, Sydney and Johannesburg
British Airways and Virgin – from London
Lufthansa – from Frankfurt
S. African Airline – from Johannesburg
Qantas – from Sydney and Melbourne
Other Non-stop Hong Kong Flights
Cathay Pacific – from Frankfurt to Hong Kong every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Travel Hours Required To Fly To Hong Kong
New York - 16.20
San Francisco - 14
Vancouver - 13.25
Johannesburg - 13.10
London - 11.45
Frankfurt - 11
Sydney - 9.20
Tokyo - 4.45
info about Hong Kong Airport
Hongkong International Airport (Chek Lap Kok Airport) is the World’s Best Airport.In July 2008, it was voted the world's best airport for the seventh time in eight years in the annual
This state-of-the-art airport not only impressed passengers by its design and facilities. The traveling public is obviously more convinced by its customer services and efficiency in immigration and customs checks. All these together convinced millions of travelers ranking Hong Kong International Airport number one.
Hong Kong Airport Information
Open in July 6, 1998 by Chairman Jiang Zemin. Prior to its official opening, former US President Bill Clinton flew in from China and became one of the pioneer passengers to use the Hong Kong Airport.
* Distance from city - 34 km
* Free luggage cart
* Free porter service
* Facilities for passengers with mobility and sensory disabilities
* No-driver shuttle train connecting passengers to distant boarding gates
* Travelex Worldwide Money – 11 outlets at convenient locations.
From Airport to city
Airport Express - luxurious, comfortable, fast and reliable
Airport Express takes you to the city in Central in 23 minutes. You can choose to get off at Kowloon Station if your hotel is on Kowloon side.
After exiting the customs check, just walk about 50 meters straight ahead, the Airport Express is there waiting for you. You don’t need to pre-book any ticket. Simply buy a ticket at the ticket booth right after the customs check or at a vending machine. There is no need to queue for a ticket.
Airport Express offers the following free services to their passengers:
* Free Airport Express shuttle bus service
* Free porter service at Airport, Tsing Yi, Kowloon and Hong Kong stations
* Free in-town check-in service
* Central Station provides check-in service 24 hours ahead of your departure time
* Free MTR connections
Taxis
Taxi is the most convenient door-to-door transportation, though relatively pricy. From airport to central Hong Kong is around HK$350. You would have to pay for cross-harbour tunnel toll and luggage fee. Taxi passengers are required to wear seat belts by law.
Tipping taxi drivers are not necessary.
Airport Buses
Airport buses are comfortable, reasonably fast and economic. They are air-conditioned with in-bus display and announcement to ensure you get off at the right stop. The following two routes run pass major hotels on Hong Kong Island.
A11 – HK$40, operate 06:10 – 24:00 daily Hotels on the route: Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, Ritz Carlton, Marriott, Island Shangrila, Conrad, Empire, New Harbour, Wesley, Wharney, Century, Excelsior, Park Lane, Regal HK Hotel, Rosedale, City Garden Hotel, Newton Hotel, South China Hotel.
A12 – HK$45, operate 06:00 – 24:00 daily Hotels on the route: Mandarin Oriental, Ritz Carlton, Harbour View International House, Grand Hyatt, Renaissance, Luk Kwok Hotel.
Departing Hong Kong
Departure process is simple and fast. Once you get your boarding pass, you can proceed to the Immigration. You would go through simple x-ray security screening of your hand luggage. You have to put your laptop, wallets and other valuables on trays. Customs officers give each passenger a numbered card in exchange of each tray at the other end. The process is simple however safeguards your valuables while temporarily unattended.
Facilities at the Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok Airport
Eating at the Hong Kong Airport
The Hong Kong Airport is lovely, spacious, light and clean with great shops, good lounges and restaurants. You must be pleased by the choice and quality of food here.
There are plenty of choices if you want to eat at the Hong Kong International Airport. Chain stores like McDonald's and 7-Eleven sell at same prices as their other shops in town.
Coffee lovers will be happy to find five beautiful and comfortable Starbucks here (Airport Gate 2, 16 & 28, Airport Level 5 pre-immigration hall and restricted area). Pacific Coffee also has two shops at the Departure Level.
Shopping at the Hong Kong Airport
Hong Kong is a shoppers’ paradise. The Hong Kong International Airport has seven floors of and over 100 shops and services to meet travelers’ needs. If your schedule allows, I would recommend you come three hours ahead of your departure time and explore this award-winning airport.
Relaxing or Working at the Hong Kong Airport
Want to relax or still need to work while waiting? Well, here is a suggestion. For just a fixed fee, all these are yours: hot showers, food & beverage buffet, internet and e-mail, movies and music, CNN area, magazines and newspaper, massage chairs and seated massage.
Fee schedule: HK$400 for 2 hours; HK$500 for 5 hours; HK$600 for 10 hours.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
info about Nepal
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Official Name:
Nepal Adhirajya
Capital:
Katmandu
Location:
Central Himalayas Nepal has borders with India to the southeast and west and China to the north.
Area:
140,800 Sq.km
Official Languages:
Nepali
info about Lebanon
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Official Name:
Jamhouriya Al lubnaniya
Capital:
Beirut
Location:
On the eastern coast of the Mediterranean, Lebanon has borders with Syria and Israel.
Area:
10, 400 Sq.km
Official Languages:
Arabic
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