Interesting fact about Indonesia

Indonesia is one of the popular tourist destinations of the world, situated in Southeast Asia. Though not an Islamic state, it is dominated by Muslims and boasts of being the fourth most populous country of the world. Tourism comprises of one of the major industries of Indonesia, mainly owing to its vast coastline that offers the visitors some of the most magnificent beaches of the world. The tropical climate and rich cultural heritage of the country only add to its attraction. Amongst the most visited places in Indonesia is Bali. Below are some of the interesting facts about japan.

Despite having many natural resources much of the Indonesian population lives in poverty. The Japanese invaded and occupied Indonesia during World War II. There are about 300,000 soldiers in the Indonesian Army, Navy and Air Force. Indonesia is made up of 17,508 islands. About 6,000 of these islands are inhabited by people. As it is close to the equator, Indonesia has a tropical climate. Average temperatures vary very little through the year, ranging from about 26 to 30 degrees Celsius. Indonesia is home to thousands of different plant and animal species. It has the second highest level of biodiversity (a measure of the number of species) in the world. Brazil is number one. The unemployment rate is almost at 10%. Almost half the Indonesian population live on less than US$2 per day. The population is expected to be at 315 million by 2035. About 86% of the population is Muslim and 9% are Christians. Spices (especially chili), coconut milk, fish and chicken are common ingredients in Indonesian cooking.

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Interest fact about Singapore

Singapore is a country in Southeast Asia, located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. It is made up of a number of islands and forms a very popular destination on the tourist map of the world. The cultural diversity, rich heritage and exotic natural legacy of Singapore attract hordes of tourists every year, with the result that tourism has become one of the major industries there. Apart from being a great shopping destination, the country also boasts of numerous venues for art lovers, magnificent islands, picturesque beaches and opportunities to see nature in its wild and true form. The cuisine of Singapore is luscious and its night life, totally pulsating. Below are interest fact about Singapore.

The official name of Singapore is Republic of Singapore. Singapore City forms the capital of Singapore. Singapore is situated in Southeast Asia and spreads over a total land area of 682 square km. Singapore is a republic, with a parliamentary system of government. The main religions of Singapore are Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Taoism and Hindusim. The national flower of Singapore, Vanda Miss Joaquim, is a natural hybrid between V. teres and V. hookeriana. Singapore is made up of one main island and 63 other tiny islands. Most of the islands of the country are uninhabited. Singapore's residents are mainly descendants of immigrants from the Malay Peninsula, China and the Indian sub-continent. The symbol of Singapore is The Merlion, half-fish and half-lion beast. English is the official working language as well as the most widely spoken language of Singapore. Malay, Mandarin (Chinese) and Tamil form the other official languages of the country. British pop violinist Vanessa Mae Nicholson was born in Singapore. Bukit Timah Hill, 164 meters high, forms the highest natural point in Singapore. Eric Khoo's 12 Storeys was the first Singaporean film to be shown at the Cannes Film Festival. Singapore is counted amongst the 20 smallest countries of the world. However, it is the second most densely populated country in the world, after Monaco. Singapore is the largest exporter of ornamental fish (25% of the world market). The highest man-made waterfall of the world, 30 m high, is located at the Jurong Bird Park of Singapore. The largest fountain of the world is located at Suntec City in Singapore. Changi Airport of Singapore has received the honor of being named as the Best Airport Worldwide , a number of times, from the UK/Europe edition of the Business Traveller magazine.

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Interesting fact about Japan

Japan is an island nation with a population of just over 127 million. Japan or so called Nippon is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south. The characters that make up Japan's name mean "sun-origin", which is why Japan is sometimes referred to as the "Land of the Rising Sun". Below are more on the interesting fact about japan.

Japan has the longest life expectancy in the world! Over 99% of the population speak Japanese as their first language. Sumo is often considered to be Japans national sport. However, baseball is the most popular spectator sport in Japan. Japan has a very successful football (soccer) team. They have won the Asian Cup three times. Karaoke is extremely popular in Japan. It is now the most widely practiced cultural activity! The top two universities in Japan are the University of Tokyo and Keio University. Tokyo is both the capital city, and the largest city, in Japan. More than 30 million people live in the Tokyo metropolitan area, making it the largest metropolitan area in the world. The official currency of Japan is the Japanese Yen. The Mongol invasions of Japan (in 1274 and 1281) were successfully repelled by the Japanese. Japan was granted membership to the United Nations in 1956. The major imports to Japan are fossil fuels, food (mainly beef), chemicals, textiles, machinery and equipment. About a quarter of the electricity needs of Japan are supplied by nuclear power. The Japanese drive on the left-hand side of the road.

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