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Iraq is the country of Mesopotamia or Land Between the Rivers in classical times. Iraq used to be one of the world's leading oil producers. In recent decades a steady cash flow generated by the black gold was the engine behind ambitious building projects and development programs and to build one of the largest and most powerful armies in the Middle East. Its strength was demonstrated during the Iran-Iraq War (1980-88) and in the 1990 invasion of Kuwait. Everyone that has seen the images of missiles and bombs falling on the capital Baghdad will understand that this is not a holiday destination for the mentally sane. Economy has been totally disrupted by the war and reconstruction is slow. Tension between US and UK troops are still high. Theoretically there’s the possibility to cross the northern borders from Turkey or Jordan, but the ongoing struggle for Kurdish independence also makes this area hazardous. There are no commercial flights to Baghdad and the borders to Iran, Syria, Saudi Arabia and of course Kuwait are closed of. Should it become easier to visit Iraq then the highlights of your visit would include Mosul in the north, with the big Assyrian cities of Ninevah and Nimrod close by, Baghdad , the capital, Karbala and An najaf just south of Baghdad, with the tombs of Ali and Husain, two very important Shiite religious leaders and Basra in the south.
Asia Travel InformationGeneral 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 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 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 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 Hello world!Welcome to WordPress. This is the first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging! Nightlife of Hong KongHong Kong provides a vibrant nightlife. Do not fight the temptation to join the party. Things to do: take a luxury night cruise over Victoria Harbor; visit pubs, bars, night clubs; or stroll in the bubbling streets with the locals. Don't just sit back and watch. I. Night Tour Do you fancy 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 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. 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 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 Asia NewsAustralia to help fight human trafficking in AsiaAustralia to help fight human trafficking in Asia The Australian government on Friday announced that Australia will provide 21 million Australian dollars (15.8 million U.S. dollars) over the next five years in a bid to help combat human trafficking in Asia. Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer and Justice Minister Chris Ellison issued Relief, Politics, and Leaders: Issues in South AsiaRelief, Politics, and Leaders: Issues in South Asia The Indian Ocean tsunami left over 2,00,000 dead and thousands of costal communities destroyed. In response, governments, charity organizations, and international organizations pledged billions of dollars in emergency aid and long-term recovery to affected countries. This sudden flow of large amounts of money, Sixty five reach out to Asia volunteers on their way to help schools in PakistanSixty five reach out to Asia volunteers on their way to help schools in Pakistan A group of sixty five (65) young volunteers are leaving Doha tomorrow to assist with the ongoing school rebuilding project in one of the earthquake-affected parts of Kashmir, Pakistan. The initiative has been launched by Reach Out Second Zim Asia officer to face chargesSecond Zim Asia officer to face charges The police's National Fraud Squad wrapped up its investigation Tuesday into a September collision between the Israeli Zim Asia cargo ship and a Japanese fishing boat in which seven Japanese fishermen were killed. Police recommended indicting the ship's second officer - Pilastro Zdrako - Vietnams growth rate likely leads SE AsiaVietnams growth rate likely leads SE Asia Vietnams economic growth rate this year is expected to be the highest among the six major Southeast Asian economies, a leading economic think tank of Thailand forecast Sunday. Vietnam, which is rich in petroleum reserves, could expect a gross domestic products (GDP) jump of ASIA DEBT: West Europe Targets Perpetual Bonds At AsiaASIA DEBT: West Europe Targets Perpetual Bonds At Asia The trickle of perpetual bonds sold in Asia threatens to become a flood as Western European companies join the Latin American and Eastern European borrowers that dominated the market last year. All the borrowers are tapping into the fast-growing wealth of Asian South-Southeast Asia trade pact likely by JulySouth-Southeast Asia trade pact likely by July Dhaka _ A free trade pact between seven South and Southeast Asia nations is likely to be in place by July 2006, according to Bangladesh's foreign minister. Ministers and senior officials from India, Nepal, Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bhutan and Bangladesh have been meeting since Zurich 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 South Korea Expands Role in East AsiaSouth Korea Expands Role in East Asia President Roh Moo-hyun returned home Friday after wrapping up a Southeast Asian tour in which he tried to strengthen South Korea’s economic ties with nations in the region and expand the nation’s role in building an East Asian community. While seeking ways of improving the Wall Street, Asia rally power ADRsWall Street, Asia rally power ADRs Surging benchmarks from Wall Street to the Pacific Rim propelled Asian shares trading in New York Friday to lofty heights. The Bank of New York Asia American Depositary Receipt Index was last up 2.45 points, or 1.8%, to 138.96 and the overall Composite Index was 2.35 |
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