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These are just the three simple realities beckoning tourists from far and wide to these islands, sun, sea and sand which add up to being a heavenly getaway from the rest of the world and its worries. The Maldives has the most beautiful tropical scenery, graceful coconut palms leaning over crystal-clear lagoons, coral reefs promising great snorkelling and scuba diving, and lots of sunshine. In fact, all the ingredients that make up the classic desert island. One of the most attenuated countries in the world, the 1,196 islands, in 26 distinct coral atolls, are spread over a total area of 90,000 square kilometres (about 36,000 square miles) of the Indian Ocean, yet less than 0.5 percent of this is land. Some 200 of the islands are inhabited.
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Festivals in Maldives Asia Travel InformationGetting Around Hong KongSight seeing in Hong Kong is made easy for the visitors through variety of public transportation which can be termed as life line of Hong Kong Tourism. 1. Taxi Color coded taxis operate in different districts of Hong Kong. Fare, depending on districts, starts from HKD12 to 15 for the first two Getting In & Out Of Hong KongThere are for basic way of getting in to Hong Kong that is by Air, Train, Sea & Bus; which is basic mode of transportation for getting into a country. 1. By Air Hong Kong International Airport is world class. Sixty airlines ferry passengers to 140 locations around the world. The gateway Entrance Fees In Tourists Places in US$I. Entrance Fees In Tourists Places (Rangoon) in US$ 1. Shwedagon Pagoda $5 2. National Museum $5 3. People's Park $3 4. Gem Museum $5 5. Ngar Htut Kyi Pagoda $2 6. When To Visit Hong KongSubtropical Hong Kong has four distinguishable seasons. Good weather makes it an ideal destination for travelers all year round. The peak travel season is in autumn, from September to around Christmas time. The spring, from March to mid-May, tends to be warm and humid, accompanied by fogs and drizzles. The average Top Rated Tourist Attractions In Hong KongHong Kong is full of fabulous events and attractions. The following are a few of the must-sees rated tops by tourists. Victoria Peak is the best place from which to admire the lights of this Oriental Pearl. Peak Tower with its famous wok-like architecture standing at the exit of Peak Tram. Hello world!Welcome to WordPress. This is the first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging! General Information About BurmaTruly, Myanmar is one of the most magical and beautiful places in the world. It has more historic religious temples than anywhere on earth, and the oldest archaeological site in South East Asia. To this day Myanmar remains one of the most mysterious and undiscovered destinations in the world. A Fast Facts About Hong Kong1. Telephone System Public telephones in Hong Kong belong to the following 6 types: Yellow telephone only for local calls: accepting 1- or 2- HKD coins Yellow telephone for international calls: accepting 1-, 2- or 5- HKD coins Silver telephone: accepting 1-, 2- or 5- HKD coins Telephone accepting magnetic cards and coins for international Visa Information For TouristsMost visitors to Hong Kong still don't need a visa. The exception is for blacklisted countries, many of which (ironically) have or had communist regimes: Hong Kong has always made it difficult for nationals from such countries to enter its borders, and despite the return of Hong Kong to the General Information For Tourists - I11. Climate & Weather Myanmar has three seasons. 1. Cool Season - October through February with average temperatures 20-24 C, 2. Hot Season - March through May with average temperatures 30-35 C, 3. Wet Season - June through September with average temperatures 25-30 C. The ideal time to visit Myanmar is Asia NewsAsia's taut job market triggers price concernAsia's taut job market triggers price concern It's a good time to be job hunting in Asia. The number of new jobs created in Singapore is at its highest since 1997, Taiwan's unemployment rate is at a five-year low, Thailand's is near record lows and wages in Hong Kong are rising. But that Chinese vice president to attend Boao Forum for Asia in AprilChinese vice president to attend Boao Forum for Asia in April Chinese Vice President Zeng Qinghong will attend the annual meeting of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) scheduled for April 21 to 23 in South China's island province of Hainan. Zeng will also meet with leaders of foreign countries and India ranked eighth in Asia in attracting FDI from MNCsIndia ranked eighth in Asia in attracting FDI from MNCs Among the Asian regions, Tamil Nadu came runner up to Sydney in FDI competition. Tamil Nadu had edged ahead of New South Wales to claim the title 'Asian region of the future 2005-06' and taken up first place in the all Japan's Nomura aims to become top investment bank in AsiaJapan's Nomura aims to become top investment bank in Asia Nomura Holdings Inc. (8604.TO) aims to become the top investment bank in Asia by clinching more large deals with Asian companies and grabbing market share from rivals from the U.S. and Europe, the company's head of investment banking said Monday. Nomura, Rare seabird flies thousands of kilometers across AsiaRare seabird flies thousands of kilometers across Asia A Christmas Island frigatebird named Lydia recently completed a 26-day journey over 4,000 kilometers -- across Indonesian volcanoes and some of the busiest shipping lanes in Asia -- in search of food for her baby chick. The trip, tracked with a global positioning device Asia: Exporters extend rallyAsia: Exporters extend rally Asian stocks rose for a sixth day on Tuesday, with exporters like Toyota and Samsung Electronics helped by the dollar's strength against the yen and won, which lifted the value of their U.S. sales. And Kyocera, the world's largest maker of ceramic packaging for semiconductors, surged UPDATE 4-Europe gold below 18-yr high, profit-taking hitsUPDATE 4-Europe gold below 18-yr high, profit-taking hits LONDON, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Gold prices fell further away from an 18-year high in Europe on Wednesday as investors cashed in on hefty profits made this month ahead of a long holiday weekend in the United States. Asian investors earlier sold gold Singapore to create investment funds for Asias infrastructure needsSingapore to create investment funds for Asias infrastructure needs Singapore is seeking to tap opportunities in Asias infrastructure building growth, and it hopes to attract investors by providing incentives for infrastructure funds. Asian countries are expected to spend US$250b a year over the next five years to build large-scale projects such UN report cautions Asia-Pacific economies against bubble burstUN report cautions Asia-Pacific economies against bubble burst The United Nations economic and social commission for Asia and the Pacific (Unescap) has warned the regions governments to protect and prepare against sudden or unexpected market downturns rather than remaining complacent in the current atmosphere of prosperity. Asian countries have to Naked dolls hamper India-Asia trade dealNaked dolls hamper India-Asia trade deal Malaysia on Friday said India's move to exclude a huge chunk of ASEAN exports, including naked dolls and toilet seats, has spoilt plans for an early start to a free-trade deal. Malaysian Trade Minister Rafidah Aziz said India gave the Association of Southeast Asian Nations trade ministers |
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