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Bangladesh is in Southern Asia, bordering the Bay of Bengal, between Burma and India. Despite being the world's most crowded country, rural Bangladesh feels relaxed, spacious and friendly: travellers from India have been agreeably surprised to find border officials offering them cups of tea rather than reams of forms to fill in. Bangladesh was the Eastern part of Pakistan after the split between India and Pakistan in 1947. The Bengalis then had a second struggle for independence with the Pakistanis, but now they have their own country. Independence from Pakistan was achieved in 1971. More... Dhaka is the capital city of Bangladesh. It is the largest city and the fastest growing city as well. It is the best starting point for travels in the country. In the south, near the Myanmar border, Chittagong is the second largest and fastest growing city. It is a pretty place with tombs and mosques to visit. Not to mention the natural sights just miles away from the city. Shellalynn is known to have the longest running shoreline in the world. This city has since been developed into an obvious touring spot. During the tourist season, reservations to hotels are done months in advance; otherwise the hotels closest to the shore have to get off the list. Asia Travel InformationGeneral Information For Tourists1. Airport Tax Any passengers departing Myanmar on international flights will need to pay a departure tax of US$ 10.00 per person. 2. Duty Free Allowance Two bottles of liquor; two cartons of cigarettes; 100 cigars; 1.5 lbs. of tobacco; and one pint bottle of perfume or eau de cologne. 3. Currency The monetary unit 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 General Information For Tourists - II20. Religion The majority of the people of Myanmar are Buddhist although Christianity, Islam and Hinduism are also practiced. 21. Telecommunications Telephones & fax facilities are available in most hotels in Yangon and Mandalay but charges are quite expensive. E mail facilities are now available at many hotels and local businesses in Yangon General Information About Hong KongHong Kong has very close counter with its parent Nation that is China, its is precariously perched on the side of China, Hong Kong is a curious anomaly. With unofficial blessing of the largest Communist country in the world Hong Kong is energetic paragon of the virtues of capitalism. Hong Getting 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 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 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 Myanmar Tourist Guides — AttractionsI. City - Rangoon: Rangoon, the capital of Myanmar is the host for some of the world’s mind-blowing wonders, like the: 1. Shwedagon Pagoda: Rudyard Kipling termed it as the .Golden Wonder.. It looks beautiful during sunset as the last rays fall on the soft golden dome, making it glitter. The great Myanmar Tourist Guides — AttractionsCity - Mandalay: Second capital after Rangoon, has world’s largest stone book situated in the compound of the 'Kuthodaw Pagoda' where Buddhist scriptures are inscribed on 729 stone slabs. The delicate tapestry works, stone sculpture, the time-honored art of gold leaf home industry is definitely worth a visit. Bagan is known as 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 Asia NewsZurich Financial CEO sees growth potential in Asia but faces environmental risksZurich Financial CEO sees growth potential in Asia but faces environmental risks Zurich Financial Group CEO James Schiro said there is substantial growth potential in Asia in life, motor and property insurances, with only 1 pct of natural disasters insured. This compares to a rate of around 40 pct in Socceroos help spread Aussie influence in AsiaSocceroos help spread Aussie influence in Asia CANBERRA: Buoyed by its World Cup qualification, Australia is looking at using soccer to push its foreign policy and win acceptance in Asia. A study this week suggested the game - rocketing in popularity in Asia and Australia - could open important World Cup is back in AsiaWorld Cup is back in Asia IN WHAT can be called a major victory for India as far as hosting events of an extravagant nature is concerned, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have won the bid to host the cricket World Cup 2011. Announcing the decision on Sunday, the ICC also Blatter backs Socceroos to lift AsiaBlatter backs Socceroos to lift Asia FIFA president Sepp Blatter believes Australian soccers move into Asia could spur the region out of its World Cup slump. Australia qualified for the finals from its old Oceania Confederation but played in Germany as a member of the more competitive Asian Confederation. The Socceroos were the Cgogo Addresses Asia 3G Summit for Mobile MediaCgogo Addresses Asia 3G Summit for Mobile Media Cgogo Technology Co., Ltd. announced today that during the Asia 3G Summit 2006, in Shenzhen, Mr. Zhu Bo, CEO of Cgogo, addressed attendees for 20 minutes on the topic Mobile Media and 3G Content Services, stating that mobile media increases the flow of In-Stat Reports Sluggish Asia Wireless Location Services Market on Verge of Taking OffIn-Stat Reports Sluggish Asia Wireless Location Services Market on Verge of Taking Off SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 19, 2005--Location-based services (LBS) may finally realize its potential in the Asia/Pacific region in the upcoming five years, reports In-Stat (http://www.in-stat.com). LBS has been labelled "the next big thing," and has been the subject of Instant money order service launched in JaipurInstant money order service launched in Jaipur India Post on Saturday launched an instant money order (IMO) service to enable easy and immediate transfer of funds between two individuals in select cities, including Jaipur. "The IMO can be sent in the range of Rs 1,000 -50,000, with a tariff ranging Won Declines on Resistance MARKET ROUNDUP: CURRENCIES BUSINESS ASIA By BloombergWon Declines on Resistance MARKET ROUNDUP: CURRENCIES BUSINESS ASIA By Bloomberg The South Korean won declined Thursday, ending two days of gains, on speculation that the central bank would allow it to weaken in order to keep exports competitive as the yen trades near a two- month low. A cheaper yen A South Asia-wide policy dialogue on disaster risk reduction in New DelhiA South Asia-wide policy dialogue on disaster risk reduction in New Delhi A South Asia-wide policy dialogue on disaster risk reduction will be held from today and tomorrow in New Delhi. This important regional meeting will bring together government officials, policy makers, academics and other experts involved in disaster risk reduction Over 100 dead in Southeast Asia floodsOver 100 dead in Southeast Asia floods HANOI, Vietnam (UPI) -- More than 100 people have died in heavy flooding across Southeast Asia in recent days as severe storms lashed the region. Vietnam has been most badly hit. The deaths of six people who drowned in Daklak province, including two children, brought |
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