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Land of a Million Elephants

LAOS Laos is officially Democratic Republic Country. Laos total areas 91,429 sq mi ( 236,800 sq km).  Laos is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia. Laos is famous for its amazing scenery, ethnic villages,  and unexplored lands. Nearly three-quarters of Laos is covered in mountains and forested hills that are too steep to live on. Travel over the land is hard. Laos is one of the world's few openly communist states. It is one-party state and the general secretary of the Laos People's Revolutionary party holds ultimate power and authority over state and government. Laos is traversed by the Mekong River and known for mountainous terrain, French colonial architecture, hills tribe settlements and Buddhist monasteries. It is best known for some of southeast Asia's most spectacular waterfalls, including Tad Fane and Dong Hua. Laos is one of the poorest countries in East Asia, Laos especially in the north, and dense forests cover the northern and eastern areas. Laos is a gr

Bhutan '' The Happiest Country in the World''

 The 'land of  the Thunder Dragon' Bhutan nestles in the mountainous region of the Eastern Himalayas and is one of the cleanest countries in the South Asian region. Bhutan offers snow-covered hills surrounded by steamy clouds. Bhutan is known for its monasteries, fortresses (dzongs) and dramatic landscapes that range from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys. In the High Himalayas peak such as 7,326m Jomolhari are popular trekking destinations. Bhutan is the ONLY carbon negative country in the world. Bhutan has declared a ban on the use of plastic. Bhutan was the last country in the world to introduce television. Here are the some major facts about Bhutan: 1. Geography:  Bhutan total borders amount to approximately 1,139 kilometres. The Republic of Nepal to the west, the India to the south, and the union of Myanmar to the southeast. Bhutan is a small landlocked country located in southern Asia between Tibet and India. 2. population:  The current population of Bhuta

Know about Thailand

  Thailand, officially known as the Kingdom of Thailand, is a southeast Asian country known for its rich culture, major tourist destination. Thailand attracting millions of visitors annually. also its known for tropical beaches, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins and ornate temples displaying figures of Buddha. Here are some facts about Thailand: 1.Geography:  Thailand is located  in the heart of Southeast Asia and shares borders with Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia. The tallest mountain in Thailand is Doi Inthanon which is located in Chiang Mai. The highest mountain of Thailand is 2,565 m/ 8,415 ft high. Mekong River is about 4,350 km/ 2,703 miles. Thailand is home to some of the oldest dinosaur fossils that were ever found in Southeast Asia. Thailand is about 513,120 km ( 198,120 sq mi ) which is the 50th largest country in the world. 2. Culture:  Throughout the country the most important values that Thai people hold to are 'respect' ,'self- control' and a 

KNOW ABOUT MYANMAR

 Myanmar, also known as Burma. Myanmar country is located in Southeast Asia. Myanmar, the official name of the Southeast Asian Nation commonly known as Burma is a must - visit destination who like beaches and Buddha. Myanmar is bordered  by china, India, Bangladesh, Laos and Thailand. Here are some key facts about Myanmar:   1. Capital: Nay pyi Daw ( Abode the Kings ) is the capital city of Myanmar. Nay Pyi Daw was built in the central basin of Myanmar in the early 21st century to serve as the country's new administrative centre. Yangon ( formerly known as Rangoon ) is the largest city and a major economic hub.  2. Population: Myanmar has a diverse population of over 54 million people.    3. Language: Burmese is the official Language of Myanmar. There are many other languages spoken by ethnic minorities, including others from the Sino - Tibetan family: 1. Shan - 11%. 2. Arakanese - 6%. 3. Karen - 5%. 4. Jingpho or Kachin - 2.5%. 5. Various Austro - Asiatic languages : Mon - 3% or I

KNOW ABOUT NEPAL

                                                                    Nepal is located mainly in the Himalayas. Nepal is landlocked country in South Asia.  1. Capital and Cties: Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur, Biratnagar, Birgunj, Dharan, Janakpur, Itahari, Hetauda, Lahan, etc......... Kathmandu is the capital and largest city of Nepal. 2. Geography: Nepal is basically known for its divers geography including mountains, hills, Terai plains, Mount Everest and the worlds tallest peak. 3. Culture: Nepal has a rich cultural heritage influenced by Hinduism and Buddhism. Dashain is the biggest festival of Nepal. Nepal also celebrate Buddha Jayanti, Gai Jatra, Janai Purnima or Rakshya Bandhan, Teej, Shree Krishna Janmashtami, Fagun Purnima, Maghe Sankranti or Magh. About 15 days long festival and holidays of Nepal. It is the longest and the most auspicious festival in the nepalese annual calendar. 4. Language:  Nepali is the official language in Nepal. There are 126 different ethni

General knowledge 2023

  1. Which is the only bird with a digestive system that ferments vegetation as a bovine does, which enables it to eat leaves and buds exclusively ? ANS: Hoatzin  2. "Who was the first Chinese to go into space, abroad the Shenzhou 5 spacecraft ? ANS: Yang Liwei.  3. On Which Day is world Elephant day celebrated ? ANS: 12th August.  4. According to Q Air which capital city became the worlds most polluted major city in August 2023 ? ANS: Jakarta.  5.Who won the lifetime achievement award at RICS South Asia Award  in august 2023? ANS: Subhash Runwal  6. Who was honored with the strong women icon award by the UK house of Lords ? ANS: Mayra Grover.   7. Which one is the worlds smallest ocean ? ANS: Arctic.  8. In 1886 which country gifted the 'Statue of Liberty to USA ? ANS: France.  9. Which country is also known as the 'Land of Rising Sun' ? ANS: Japan.   10. Which country is known as the ' Playground of Europe' ? ANS: Switzerland. 11. Which of the tribes live in