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The Republic of Yemen is the result of unification between the Yemen Arab Republic and the Socialist People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen; with Sanaa proclaimed the political capital, while the business centre is Aden. Yemen is developing a calm and collected air. Although the country is rapidly modernising, you'll find plenty of old-style Arabia - from spicy souqs to sumptuous palaces - wherever you travel. Yemen is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. You will feel like you jumped back in time, some good thousand years. Men and women still wear traditional garb, the houses look like pictures from your children's Bible (or Koran). Sanaa the capital is great and is probably your point of entry. The old city is on the world heritage list of UNESCO. Marib is another must see. The Great Marib Dam is a very impressive structure and shows how developed early Yemenite civilizations were. Shibam is dubbed the Manhattan of the desert and is far away but very pretty.
Yemen Destiantions Asia Travel InformationFestivals in MyanmarMyanmar is a Land of Festivals: a festival for every month of the year. Most festivals are cultural and religious. Majority are nation-wide celebrated while a few are distinctly regional. The dates of the festivals and special events are determined by the Lunar Year. 1. January • Kayin New Year celebrated on Orientation Of Hong KongHong Kong is conveniently divided into four parts. First there is Hong Kong Island, the original part of the colony on which stands Hong Kong Central, the city of Hong Kong. A short ferry ride across the harbour from the island is the Kowloon peninsula which is also totally city. 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 General 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 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 - 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 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 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 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 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. Asia NewsChina Netcom completes 402 mln usd sale of Asia NetcomChina Netcom completes 402 mln usd sale of Asia Netcom China Netcom Group (CNCG) and its Hong Kong-listed unit said they have completed the sale of 100 pct of Asia Netcom to an investor group for 402 mln usd. The investor group - led by Ashmore Investment Management Ltd, Spinnaker Capital Asia Roundup: Markets rally after Fed hints at pauseAsia Roundup: Markets rally after Fed hints at pause HONG KONG: Asian stock markets shot higher yesterday on Wall Streets lead after the Federal Reserve (Fed) hinted at a pause in US interest rate rises, soothing fears over slowing global growth, dealers said. Dealers said that while the Fed left open Treasuries ease in Asia ahead of auctionTreasuries ease in Asia ahead of auction U.S. Treasuries eased in Asia on Wednesday ahead of an auction of 10-year notes, although analysts said the Federal Reserves decision to keep interest rates unchanged was generally positive for bonds. The Fed held rates at 5.25 percent after its policy meeting on Tuesday, 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 Rice Says Milosevic One of Most Malign Forces in EuropeRice Says Milosevic One of Most Malign Forces in Europe U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says history has already given its verdict on Slobodan Milosevic, even though he died before The Hague tribunal could pass judgment. Rice says the former Yugoslav president was one of the most malign forces in Afro-Asia tourney deferredAfro-Asia tourney deferred The second edition of the Afro-Asia Cup cricket tournament scheduled for September in India has been postponed again. The event will now take place in June 2007 and Africa, once again, are the hosts. The inaugural competition in 2005 was held in South Africa. Asia is expected to host Asia Pacific not on tract to reduce number of undernourished people: FAOAsia Pacific not on tract to reduce number of undernourished people: FAO The Food and Agricultue Organization (FAO) of the United Nations here on Monday said that countries in the Asia-Pacific region were not on tract to reduce the number of undernourished people and called for the concerned sides to accelerate Gold Trades Above $500 in Asia Amid Demand From Jewelers, FundsGold Trades Above $500 in Asia Amid Demand From Jewelers, Funds Dec. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Gold traded above $500 an ounce in Asia, after yesterday having its biggest daily gain in almost three weeks, amid buying from jewelry makers and as hedge funds sought alternatives to stocks and bonds. Gold for Robert Walters profit up on Asia Pacific growthRobert Walters profit up on Asia Pacific growth British recruitment consultancy Robert Walters Plc said annual pretax profit had risen by 57 percent, driven by the Asia Pacific region, and that the market continued to be strong. Pretax profit for the year to end-December was 12.7 million pounds ($22.2 million), up from World Briefs: Asia/PacificWorld Briefs: Asia/Pacific Nearly two dozen Japanese ruling party lawmakers worshipped at a Tokyo war shrine Friday, defying protests by China and South Korea. The 21 lawmakers from Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumis Liberal Democratic Party are all first-year members elected in the partys landslide election victory last September, |
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