- Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and hosts 60% of the world's current human population.
- Asia has a wide range of geographic features, including the highest point on Earth (Mt. Everest), the lowest point on Earth (Dead Sea), the largest country by area (Russia), and the largest metropolitan area (Tokyo, Japan). It is also home to the longest river (Yangtze River, China), largest desert (Gobi Desert), and largest lake (Caspian Sea).
- The geography of Asia is diverse, with approximately one-third
This document provides a list of countries in Asia along with some basic facts about each country. It includes 50 countries from Afghanistan to Yemen in alphabetical order. For each country, it lists the capital city, currency, official language, government type, and sometimes population or location. It thus acts as a high-level reference for key details about the diverse countries located in the continent of Asia.
Pakistani culture, national and regional culture, convergence and divergenceRana Umar
The document provides an overview of the diverse cultures found across the four provinces of Pakistan - Sindh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan. It discusses the main languages, cities, cuisines, music, attire, and other cultural aspects of each province. The provinces vary significantly in terms of geography, history, and peoples, but all share a common thread of Islam that helps unite the country.
This document provides profiles of several countries that were affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. It includes information on location, area, population, ethnic groups, religions, and approximate number of tsunami victims for each of the following countries: Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, Maldives, Somalia, Malaysia, Burma, Tanzania, Seychelles, and Bangladesh. Kenya is also listed as another country affected.
This document provides an introduction to the study of Asia. It discusses the diversity of Asian civilizations and how Asia can be divided into different regions based on geography, cultures, histories and politics. Some key points made include:
- Asia is the largest continent, containing over 60% of the world's population. It has immense cultural and linguistic diversity among its civilizations.
- The continent can be divided into regions including East Asia, South Asia, West Asia, Southeast Asia, and Central/North Asia. Each region has distinctive characteristics in terms of population, religions, economies, and histories.
- Understanding Asia and its various regions is important as the continent has significant global influence through its large population, fast growing
The document is a chapter from a lecture on migrations and the spread of ideas from 2000 BC to 250 BC. It covers the migrations of Indo-European peoples like the Hittites and Aryans into Europe, India and Southwest Asia. It also discusses the emergence of Hinduism and Buddhism in India and the role of seafaring traders like the Minoans and Phoenicians in spreading civilization. Finally, it addresses the origins of Judaism among the Hebrews in ancient Palestine and their exile in Babylon.
Asia is the largest continent and birthplace of major world religions. It is culturally diverse and composed of regions including Southeast Asia. Southeast Asia consists of 11 countries divided into mainland and island regions. Countries in the region include Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, East Timor, and the Philippines. These countries vary in languages, religions, currencies and share cultural similarities. Some popular tourist attractions highlighted include Angkor Wat, Halong Bay, Luang Prabang, Chatuchak Market, Petronas Towers and Borobudur Temple.
Nepal's capital is Kathmandu. The name Nepal is derived from the word "Nepa" which referred to the ancient Newar Kingdom in the Kathmandu Valley. Local legends say a Hindu sage named "Ne" established himself in the valley and the name Nepal means "the place protected by Ne". Nepal is divided into three physiographic regions - Mountain, Hill and Terai plain bordering India. The official currency is the Nepalese rupee. Hinduism is practiced by 80% of the population while Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity make up the remainder. Carpets are Nepal's most important export product and the country is known for its mountain scenery and festivals like Dashain.
The document provides an overview of several South Asian countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. It discusses their histories, cultures, religions, economies, and political systems. The countries are grouped together due to their cultural and religious similarities stemming from their shared histories as former British colonies in South Asia and the Indian subcontinent.
This document provides a list of countries in Asia along with some basic facts about each country. It includes 50 countries from Afghanistan to Yemen in alphabetical order. For each country, it lists the capital city, currency, official language, government type, and sometimes population or location. It thus acts as a high-level reference for key details about the diverse countries located in the continent of Asia.
Pakistani culture, national and regional culture, convergence and divergenceRana Umar
The document provides an overview of the diverse cultures found across the four provinces of Pakistan - Sindh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan. It discusses the main languages, cities, cuisines, music, attire, and other cultural aspects of each province. The provinces vary significantly in terms of geography, history, and peoples, but all share a common thread of Islam that helps unite the country.
This document provides profiles of several countries that were affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. It includes information on location, area, population, ethnic groups, religions, and approximate number of tsunami victims for each of the following countries: Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, Maldives, Somalia, Malaysia, Burma, Tanzania, Seychelles, and Bangladesh. Kenya is also listed as another country affected.
This document provides an introduction to the study of Asia. It discusses the diversity of Asian civilizations and how Asia can be divided into different regions based on geography, cultures, histories and politics. Some key points made include:
- Asia is the largest continent, containing over 60% of the world's population. It has immense cultural and linguistic diversity among its civilizations.
- The continent can be divided into regions including East Asia, South Asia, West Asia, Southeast Asia, and Central/North Asia. Each region has distinctive characteristics in terms of population, religions, economies, and histories.
- Understanding Asia and its various regions is important as the continent has significant global influence through its large population, fast growing
The document is a chapter from a lecture on migrations and the spread of ideas from 2000 BC to 250 BC. It covers the migrations of Indo-European peoples like the Hittites and Aryans into Europe, India and Southwest Asia. It also discusses the emergence of Hinduism and Buddhism in India and the role of seafaring traders like the Minoans and Phoenicians in spreading civilization. Finally, it addresses the origins of Judaism among the Hebrews in ancient Palestine and their exile in Babylon.
Asia is the largest continent and birthplace of major world religions. It is culturally diverse and composed of regions including Southeast Asia. Southeast Asia consists of 11 countries divided into mainland and island regions. Countries in the region include Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, East Timor, and the Philippines. These countries vary in languages, religions, currencies and share cultural similarities. Some popular tourist attractions highlighted include Angkor Wat, Halong Bay, Luang Prabang, Chatuchak Market, Petronas Towers and Borobudur Temple.
Nepal's capital is Kathmandu. The name Nepal is derived from the word "Nepa" which referred to the ancient Newar Kingdom in the Kathmandu Valley. Local legends say a Hindu sage named "Ne" established himself in the valley and the name Nepal means "the place protected by Ne". Nepal is divided into three physiographic regions - Mountain, Hill and Terai plain bordering India. The official currency is the Nepalese rupee. Hinduism is practiced by 80% of the population while Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity make up the remainder. Carpets are Nepal's most important export product and the country is known for its mountain scenery and festivals like Dashain.
The document provides an overview of several South Asian countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. It discusses their histories, cultures, religions, economies, and political systems. The countries are grouped together due to their cultural and religious similarities stemming from their shared histories as former British colonies in South Asia and the Indian subcontinent.
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
This presentation includes basic of PCOS their pathology and treatment and also Ayurveda correlation of PCOS and Ayurvedic line of treatment mentioned in classics.
Assessment and Planning in Educational technology.pptxKavitha Krishnan
In an education system, it is understood that assessment is only for the students, but on the other hand, the Assessment of teachers is also an important aspect of the education system that ensures teachers are providing high-quality instruction to students. The assessment process can be used to provide feedback and support for professional development, to inform decisions about teacher retention or promotion, or to evaluate teacher effectiveness for accountability purposes.
How to Manage Your Lost Opportunities in Odoo 17 CRMCeline George
Odoo 17 CRM allows us to track why we lose sales opportunities with "Lost Reasons." This helps analyze our sales process and identify areas for improvement. Here's how to configure lost reasons in Odoo 17 CRM
Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docxadhitya5119
This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
Executive Directors Chat Leveraging AI for Diversity, Equity, and InclusionTechSoup
Let’s explore the intersection of technology and equity in the final session of our DEI series. Discover how AI tools, like ChatGPT, can be used to support and enhance your nonprofit's DEI initiatives. Participants will gain insights into practical AI applications and get tips for leveraging technology to advance their DEI goals.
Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
Physiology and chemistry of skin and pigmentation, hairs, scalp, lips and nail, Cleansing cream, Lotions, Face powders, Face packs, Lipsticks, Bath products, soaps and baby product,
Preparation and standardization of the following : Tonic, Bleaches, Dentifrices and Mouth washes & Tooth Pastes, Cosmetics for Nails.
বাংলাদেশের অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা ২০২৪ [Bangladesh Economic Review 2024 Bangla.pdf] কম্পিউটার , ট্যাব ও স্মার্ট ফোন ভার্সন সহ সম্পূর্ণ বাংলা ই-বুক বা pdf বই " সুচিপত্র ...বুকমার্ক মেনু 🔖 ও হাইপার লিংক মেনু 📝👆 যুক্ত ..
আমাদের সবার জন্য খুব খুব গুরুত্বপূর্ণ একটি বই ..বিসিএস, ব্যাংক, ইউনিভার্সিটি ভর্তি ও যে কোন প্রতিযোগিতা মূলক পরীক্ষার জন্য এর খুব ইম্পরট্যান্ট একটি বিষয় ...তাছাড়া বাংলাদেশের সাম্প্রতিক যে কোন ডাটা বা তথ্য এই বইতে পাবেন ...
তাই একজন নাগরিক হিসাবে এই তথ্য গুলো আপনার জানা প্রয়োজন ...।
বিসিএস ও ব্যাংক এর লিখিত পরীক্ষা ...+এছাড়া মাধ্যমিক ও উচ্চমাধ্যমিকের স্টুডেন্টদের জন্য অনেক কাজে আসবে ...
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
This presentation includes basic of PCOS their pathology and treatment and also Ayurveda correlation of PCOS and Ayurvedic line of treatment mentioned in classics.
Assessment and Planning in Educational technology.pptxKavitha Krishnan
In an education system, it is understood that assessment is only for the students, but on the other hand, the Assessment of teachers is also an important aspect of the education system that ensures teachers are providing high-quality instruction to students. The assessment process can be used to provide feedback and support for professional development, to inform decisions about teacher retention or promotion, or to evaluate teacher effectiveness for accountability purposes.
How to Manage Your Lost Opportunities in Odoo 17 CRMCeline George
Odoo 17 CRM allows us to track why we lose sales opportunities with "Lost Reasons." This helps analyze our sales process and identify areas for improvement. Here's how to configure lost reasons in Odoo 17 CRM
Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docxadhitya5119
This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
Executive Directors Chat Leveraging AI for Diversity, Equity, and InclusionTechSoup
Let’s explore the intersection of technology and equity in the final session of our DEI series. Discover how AI tools, like ChatGPT, can be used to support and enhance your nonprofit's DEI initiatives. Participants will gain insights into practical AI applications and get tips for leveraging technology to advance their DEI goals.
Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
Physiology and chemistry of skin and pigmentation, hairs, scalp, lips and nail, Cleansing cream, Lotions, Face powders, Face packs, Lipsticks, Bath products, soaps and baby product,
Preparation and standardization of the following : Tonic, Bleaches, Dentifrices and Mouth washes & Tooth Pastes, Cosmetics for Nails.
বাংলাদেশের অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা ২০২৪ [Bangladesh Economic Review 2024 Bangla.pdf] কম্পিউটার , ট্যাব ও স্মার্ট ফোন ভার্সন সহ সম্পূর্ণ বাংলা ই-বুক বা pdf বই " সুচিপত্র ...বুকমার্ক মেনু 🔖 ও হাইপার লিংক মেনু 📝👆 যুক্ত ..
আমাদের সবার জন্য খুব খুব গুরুত্বপূর্ণ একটি বই ..বিসিএস, ব্যাংক, ইউনিভার্সিটি ভর্তি ও যে কোন প্রতিযোগিতা মূলক পরীক্ষার জন্য এর খুব ইম্পরট্যান্ট একটি বিষয় ...তাছাড়া বাংলাদেশের সাম্প্রতিক যে কোন ডাটা বা তথ্য এই বইতে পাবেন ...
তাই একজন নাগরিক হিসাবে এই তথ্য গুলো আপনার জানা প্রয়োজন ...।
বিসিএস ও ব্যাংক এর লিখিত পরীক্ষা ...+এছাড়া মাধ্যমিক ও উচ্চমাধ্যমিকের স্টুডেন্টদের জন্য অনেক কাজে আসবে ...
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Product Design Trends in 2024 | Teenage EngineeringsPixeldarts
The realm of product design is a constantly changing environment where technology and style intersect. Every year introduces fresh challenges and exciting trends that mold the future of this captivating art form. In this piece, we delve into the significant trends set to influence the look and functionality of product design in the year 2024.
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork
Creative operations teams expect increased AI use in 2024. Currently, over half of tasks are not AI-enabled, but this is expected to decrease in the coming year. ChatGPT is the most popular AI tool currently. Business leaders are more actively exploring AI benefits than individual contributors. Most respondents do not believe AI will impact workforce size in 2024. However, some inhibitions still exist around AI accuracy and lack of understanding. Creatives primarily want to use AI to save time on mundane tasks and boost productivity.
Organizational culture includes values, norms, systems, symbols, language, assumptions, beliefs, and habits that influence employee behaviors and how people interpret those behaviors. It is important because culture can help or hinder a company's success. Some key aspects of Netflix's culture that help it achieve results include hiring smartly so every position has stars, focusing on attitude over just aptitude, and having a strict policy against peacocks, whiners, and jerks.
PEPSICO Presentation to CAGNY Conference Feb 2024Neil Kimberley
PepsiCo provided a safe harbor statement noting that any forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and are subject to risks and uncertainties. It also provided information on non-GAAP measures and directing readers to its website for disclosure and reconciliation. The document then discussed PepsiCo's business overview, including that it is a global beverage and convenient food company with iconic brands, $91 billion in net revenue in 2023, and nearly $14 billion in core operating profit. It operates through a divisional structure with a focus on local consumers.
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)contently
This document provides an overview of content methodology best practices. It defines content methodology as establishing objectives, KPIs, and a culture of continuous learning and iteration. An effective methodology focuses on connecting with audiences, creating optimal content, and optimizing processes. It also discusses why a methodology is needed due to the competitive landscape, proliferation of channels, and opportunities for improvement. Components of an effective methodology include defining objectives and KPIs, audience analysis, identifying opportunities, and evaluating resources. The document concludes with recommendations around creating a content plan, testing and optimizing content over 90 days.
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024Albert Qian
The document provides guidance on preparing a job search for 2024. It discusses the state of the job market, focusing on growth in AI and healthcare but also continued layoffs. It recommends figuring out what you want to do by researching interests and skills, then conducting informational interviews. The job search should involve building a personal brand on LinkedIn, actively applying to jobs, tailoring resumes and interviews, maintaining job hunting as a habit, and continuing self-improvement. Once hired, the document advises setting new goals and keeping skills and networking active in case of future opportunities.
A report by thenetworkone and Kurio.
The contributing experts and agencies are (in an alphabetical order): Sylwia Rytel, Social Media Supervisor, 180heartbeats + JUNG v MATT (PL), Sharlene Jenner, Vice President - Director of Engagement Strategy, Abelson Taylor (USA), Alex Casanovas, Digital Director, Atrevia (ES), Dora Beilin, Senior Social Strategist, Barrett Hoffher (USA), Min Seo, Campaign Director, Brand New Agency (KR), Deshé M. Gully, Associate Strategist, Day One Agency (USA), Francesca Trevisan, Strategist, Different (IT), Trevor Crossman, CX and Digital Transformation Director; Olivia Hussey, Strategic Planner; Simi Srinarula, Social Media Manager, The Hallway (AUS), James Hebbert, Managing Director, Hylink (CN / UK), Mundy Álvarez, Planning Director; Pedro Rojas, Social Media Manager; Pancho González, CCO, Inbrax (CH), Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning, Jam Session Agency (RO), Amy Bottrill, Social Account Director, Launch (UK), Gaby Arriaga, Founder, Leonardo1452 (MX), Shantesh S Row, Creative Director, Liwa (UAE), Rajesh Mehta, Chief Strategy Officer; Dhruv Gaur, Digital Planning Lead; Leonie Mergulhao, Account Supervisor - Social Media & PR, Medulla (IN), Aurelija Plioplytė, Head of Digital & Social, Not Perfect (LI), Daiana Khaidargaliyeva, Account Manager, Osaka Labs (UK / USA), Stefanie Söhnchen, Vice President Digital, PIABO Communications (DE), Elisabeth Winiartati, Managing Consultant, Head of Global Integrated Communications; Lydia Aprina, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Nita Prabowo, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Okhi, Web Developer, PNTR Group (ID), Kei Obusan, Insights Director; Daffi Ranandi, Insights Manager, Radarr (SG), Gautam Reghunath, Co-founder & CEO, Talented (IN), Donagh Humphreys, Head of Social and Digital Innovation, THINKHOUSE (IRE), Sarah Yim, Strategy Director, Zulu Alpha Kilo (CA).
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Search Engine Journal
The search marketing landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies, and professionals, like you, rely on innovative paid search strategies to meet changing demands.
It’s important that you’re ready to implement new strategies in 2024.
Check this out and learn the top trends in paid search advertising that are expected to gain traction, so you can drive higher ROI more efficiently in 2024.
You’ll learn:
- The latest trends in AI and automation, and what this means for an evolving paid search ecosystem.
- New developments in privacy and data regulation.
- Emerging ad formats that are expected to make an impact next year.
Watch Sreekant Lanka from iQuanti and Irina Klein from OneMain Financial as they dive into the future of paid search and explore the trends, strategies, and technologies that will shape the search marketing landscape.
If you’re looking to assess your paid search strategy and design an industry-aligned plan for 2024, then this webinar is for you.
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summarySpeakerHub
From their humble beginnings in 1984, TED has grown into the world’s most powerful amplifier for speakers and thought-leaders to share their ideas. They have over 2,400 filmed talks (not including the 30,000+ TEDx videos) freely available online, and have hosted over 17,500 events around the world.
With over one billion views in a year, it’s no wonder that so many speakers are looking to TED for ideas on how to share their message more effectively.
The article “5 Public-Speaking Tips TED Gives Its Speakers”, by Carmine Gallo for Forbes, gives speakers five practical ways to connect with their audience, and effectively share their ideas on stage.
Whether you are gearing up to get on a TED stage yourself, or just want to master the skills that so many of their speakers possess, these tips and quotes from Chris Anderson, the TED Talks Curator, will encourage you to make the most impactful impression on your audience.
See the full article and more summaries like this on SpeakerHub here: https://speakerhub.com/blog/5-presentation-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers
See the original article on Forbes here:
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2016/05/06/5-public-speaking-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers/&refURL=&referrer=#5c07a8221d9b
ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd Clark Boyd
Everyone is in agreement that ChatGPT (and other generative AI tools) will shape the future of work. Yet there is little consensus on exactly how, when, and to what extent this technology will change our world.
Businesses that extract maximum value from ChatGPT will use it as a collaborative tool for everything from brainstorming to technical maintenance.
For individuals, now is the time to pinpoint the skills the future professional will need to thrive in the AI age.
Check out this presentation to understand what ChatGPT is, how it will shape the future of work, and how you can prepare to take advantage.
The document provides career advice for getting into the tech field, including:
- Doing projects and internships in college to build a portfolio.
- Learning about different roles and technologies through industry research.
- Contributing to open source projects to build experience and network.
- Developing a personal brand through a website and social media presence.
- Networking through events, communities, and finding a mentor.
- Practicing interviews through mock interviews and whiteboarding coding questions.
Google's Just Not That Into You: Understanding Core Updates & Search IntentLily Ray
1. Core updates from Google periodically change how its algorithms assess and rank websites and pages. This can impact rankings through shifts in user intent, site quality issues being caught up to, world events influencing queries, and overhauls to search like the E-A-T framework.
2. There are many possible user intents beyond just transactional, navigational and informational. Identifying intent shifts is important during core updates. Sites may need to optimize for new intents through different content types and sections.
3. Responding effectively to core updates requires analyzing "before and after" data to understand changes, identifying new intents or page types, and ensuring content matches appropriate intents across video, images, knowledge graphs and more.
A brief introduction to DataScience with explaining of the concepts, algorithms, machine learning, supervised and unsupervised learning, clustering, statistics, data preprocessing, real-world applications etc.
It's part of a Data Science Corner Campaign where I will be discussing the fundamentals of DataScience, AIML, Statistics etc.
Time Management & Productivity - Best PracticesVit Horky
Here's my presentation on by proven best practices how to manage your work time effectively and how to improve your productivity. It includes practical tips and how to use tools such as Slack, Google Apps, Hubspot, Google Calendar, Gmail and others.
The six step guide to practical project managementMindGenius
The six step guide to practical project management
If you think managing projects is too difficult, think again.
We’ve stripped back project management processes to the
basics – to make it quicker and easier, without sacrificing
the vital ingredients for success.
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2. • I. Asia divided into
regions
• II. Facts about Asia
• III. Popular things in Asia
3.
4. • Southwest Asia
• East Asia
• Southeast Asia
• Central Asia
• South Asia
5.
6.
7. • Also known as the Middle East
• Countries comprise of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
Oman, Yemen, Bahrain, Qatar, and others
• Countries are very in oil
8. South West Asia
Country Capital Area Currency Dominant
Religion
Form of
Government
Population Language
Afghanistan
Islamic State
of
Afghanistan
Kabul 647,500 sq.
km
Bahrain
Dinar
Sunni, Shi’a
Muslim
In Transition 26,813,057 Pashtu,
Afghan,
English
Bahrain
State of
Bahrain
Manama 620 sq. km Bahrain
Dinar
Sunni, Shi’a
Muslim
Constitutional
Monarchy
645,361 Arabic,
Urdu, Farsi,
English
Cyprus
Republic of
Cyprus
Nicosia 9,250 sq. km Cypriot
Pound
Muslim,
Maronite,
Greek,
Orthodox
Republic 762,867 Greek,
Turkish,
English
Iran
Islamic
Republic of
Iran
Tehran 1,648,000
sq. km
Iranian Rial Shi’a
Muslim,
Jewish
Islamic
Republic
66,128,965 Perian,
Turkish,
English
Iraq
Republic of
Iraq
Baghdad 437,072 sq.
km
Iraqui Dinar Muslim,
Christian
Republic 23,331,985 Arabic,
Kurtic
9. Lebanon
Republic of
Lebanon
Beirut 4,036 sq mi Lebanese
Pound
Sunni,
Shiites,
Christians,
Druze
Republic 4,224,000 Arabic
Oman
Sultanate of
Oman
Muscat 119,498 sq m
i
Omani Riyal Ibadhi,
Sunni,
Shiites
Unitary Islamic
Absolute
Monarchy
2,773,479 Swahili,
French
Qatar
State of
Qatar
Doha 4,416 sq mi Riyal Islam,
Muslim,
Christianity
Absolute
Monarchy
1,853,563 Arabic, Gulf
Arabic
United Arab
Emirates
Abu Dhabi 32,278 sq mi UAE Dirham Islam Constitutional
federation of
absolute
monarchies
with an
executive
president
elected by Emir
Council
amongst
themselves
8,264,070 Arabic, Gulf,
Shihi,
Soqotri
Yemen
Republic of
Yemen
Sana’a 203,796 sq m
i
Yemeni Riyal Sunni, Shiite Unitary
Parliamentary
Republic
25,130,000 Modern
Standard
Arabic
Israel
State of
Israel
Jerusalem 8,522 sq mi New Shekel Jews,
Christians,
Muslims and
Baha'is
Unitary
parliamentary
constitutional
republic
7,900,600 Hebrew,
Arabic
10. Saudi
Arabia
Kingdom
of Saudi
Arabia
Riyadh 870,000 sq
mi
Saudi Riyal Islam,
Christianity
, Hinduism
United
Islamic
Absolute
Monarchy
28,376,355 Arabian
Arabic,
Turkey
Republic
of Turkey
Ankara 302,535 sq
mi
Turkish
Lira
No official
Religion
Parliamentar
y Republic
74,724,269 Turksh
Kuwait
State of
Kuwait
Kuwait
City
6,880 sq mi Kuwait
Dinar
Muslim,
Hindu,
Christianit
y
Unitary
Hereditary
and
Constitution
al Monarchy
3,566,437 Modern
Standard
Arabic
Syria
Syrian
Arab
Republic
Damascus 71,479 sq
mi
Syrian Lira Islam Unitary
semi-
presidential
constitution
al republic
22,530,746 Arabic
Jordan
Hashemite
Kingdom
of Jordan
Amman 35,637 sq
mi
Jordanian
Dinar
Islam Constitution
al Monarchy
6,508,271 Jordanian
Arabic
11.
12. • A region of Asia coextensive with the Far East.
• Across the endless wastes have roamed the herds
belonging to the people of the north–the Mongols, the
Turks, the Tartars, the Tungus, the Huns.
13. EAST ASIA
Country Capital Area Currency Dominant
Religion
Form of
Government
Population Language
China
People’s
republic of
China
Beijing 9,596,960 sq.
km
Yuan Daoism,
Buddhism
Communist
Party-led State
1,273,111,290 Mandarin,
Chinese,
Minbel
North Korea
DEM,
People’s
Republic of
Korea
P’yongyang 120,540 sq.
km
North Korea
Won
Buddhism,
Confucianis
m
Communist
State
21,968,228 Korean
South Korea
Republic of
Korea
Seoul 98,480 sq.
km
South
Korean Won
Christian,
Buddhism
Republic 47,904,370 Korean,
English
Japan Tokyo 377,835 sq.
km
Yen Buddhism,
Shintoism
Constitutional
Monarchy
126,771,662 Japanese
Mongolia
Mongolian’s
People
Republic
Ulaanbaatar 1,565,000 sq.
km
Togrog/Tugri
k
Buddhism,
Tibetan
Parliamentary 2,654,999 Khalka
Mongol,
Turkic
Taiwan
Republic of
China
Taipei 35,980 sq.
km
New
Taiwanese
Dollar
Christian,
Buddhism
Democratic
State
22,370,461 Taiwanese
14.
15. • Southeast Asia has two major geographic parts.
• One is the mainland region.
• The mainland has lots of mountain ranges running North
to South with river valleys between them. The mountains
are heavily forested and hard to pass through so the
people of the various valleys were pretty well isolated
from one another.
16. SOUTH-EAST ASIA
Country Capital Area Currency Dominant
Religion
Form of
Government
Population Language
Brunei
State of
Brunei
Darussalam
Bandar Seri
Begawan
5,770 sq. km Brunei
Dollar
Islam Independent
Sultanate
343,653 Malay,
English,
Chinese
Myanmar
Union of
Myanmar
Rangoon 678,500 sq.
km
Kyat Buddhism,
Christian,
Muslim,
Animism
Military 41,994,678 Burmese
Cambodia
Kingdom of
Cambodia
Phnom Penh 181,040 sq.
km
Riel Therabada
Buddhism
Constitution
al Monarchy
12,491,501 Khmer,
French
Indonesia
Republic of
Indonesia
Jakarta 1,919,440 sq.
km
Indonesian
Rupiah
Islam,
Hinduism,
Buddhism,
Roman
Catholic
Republic 228,437,870 Javanese,
English,
Bahasa,
Dutch
Singapore
Republic of
Singapore
Singapore 647.5 sq. km Singaporean
Dollar
Buddhism,
Muslim
Parliamentar
y Republic
4,300,419 Chinese,
Malay
17. Laos
Lao People’s
DEM,
Republic
Vientiane 236,800 sq.
km
Kip Buddhism,
Animism
Communist
State
5,635,967 Lao, French
Thailand
Republic of
Thailand
Bangkok 514,000 sq.
km
Baht Buddhism,
Christian
Constitution
al Monarchy
61,797,751 Thai, English
Malaysia Kuala
Lumpur
329,750 sq.
km
Ringgit Buddhism,
Daoism,
Islam,
Christian
Constitution
al Monarchy
22,229,040 Bahasa,
Melayu
East Timor
Democratic
Republic of
Timor-Leste
Dili 15,007 sq.
km
U.S. Dollars Roman
Catholic
Republic 1,019,252 Portugese
Tetum
Philippines
Republic of
the
Philippines
Manila 300,000 sq.
km
Philippine
Peso
Catholic,
Protestant,
Muslim,
Buddhism
Republic 82,841,516 Filipino,
English
Vietnam
Socialist
Republic of
Vietnam
Hanoi 329,560 sq.
km
Dong Buddhism,
Hoahao,
Caodai,
Christian
Communist
State
79,939,014 Vietnamese,
English
18.
19. • extends from the Caspian Sea in the west to the border
of western China in the east.
• It is bounded on the north by Russia and on the south by
Iran, Afghanistan, and China.
• About 60 percent of the region consists of desert land,
the principal deserts being the Karakum, occupying most
of Turkmenistan, and the Kyzylkum, covering much of
western Uzbekistan.
20. CENTRAL ASIA
Country Capital Area Currency Dominant
Religion
Form of
Government
Population Language
Armenia
Republic of
Armenia
Yerevan 29,800 sq.
km
Dram Armenian
Orthodox
Republic 3,336,100 Armenian,
Russian
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
Republic
Baku (Baki) 86,600 sq.
km
Manat Russian
Orthodox
Republic 7,771,092 Azerbaijani,
Russian,
Armenian
Georgia
Republic of
Georgia
Tbilisi 69,700 sq.
km
Lari Georgian
Orthodox
Republic 4,989,285 Georgian
Kazakhstan
Republic of
Kazakhstan
Astana 2,717,300 sq.
km
Tenge Muslim,
Protestant
Republic 16,731,303 Ukrainian,
Kazakh,
Russian
21. Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyz
Republic
Bishkek 198,500 sq.
km
Kyrgyztani
Som
Muslim,
Russian
Orthodox
Republic 4,753,003 Kirghiz,
Russian
Tajikistan
Republic of
Tajikistan
Dusharbe 143,100 sq.
km
Somoni Muslim Republic 6,578,681 Tajik, Russian
Turkmenistan
Republic of
Turkmenistan
Ashgabat 488,100 sq.
km
Turkmen
Manat
Sunni Muslim Republic 4,603,244 Turkmen,
Russian
Uzbekistan
Republic of
Uzbekistan
Tashkent 477,400 sq.
km
Uzbekistani
Som
Sunni Muslim Republic 25,155,064 Uzbek, Tajik,
Russian
22.
23. • India is the largest single nation of South Asia. Its
currently twenty-four states exhibit a cultural diversity
comparable to that seen among the nations of Europe.
• The Tibetan highlands also form part of the region.
Stretching some 1,800 miles from north to south, and
almost the same distance from west to east, the area is
home to an ancient and diverse group of cultures.
24. SOUTH ASIA
Country Capital Area Currency Dominant
Religion
Governm
ent
Populatio
n
Language
Banglade
sh
People’s
Republic
of
Banglade
sh
Dhaka 144,000
sq. km
Dhaka Islam,
Hinduism
Parliame
ntary
Democra
cy
131,269,8
60
Bangla,
English
Bhutan
Kingdom
of Bhutan
Thimpu 47,000
sq. km
Ngultrum,
Indian
Rupee
Lamaistic
,
Buddhist
Monarchy 2,049,412 Dzongkha
,
Nepalese
India
Republic
of India
New
Delhi
3,287,590
sq. km
Indian
Rupee
Hindu,
Islam,
Buddhist
Federal
Republic
1,029,991,
145
Hindu,
Bengali,
English
25. Maldives
Republic
of
Maldives
Male 300 sq,
km
Rutiyaa Sunni
Muslim
Republic 310,764 Divehi,
English
Nepal
Kingdom
of Nepal
Kathmand
u
140,800
sq. km
Nepal
Rupee
Buddhist,
Hinduism
Parliament
ary
Democrac
y
25,284,46
3
Nepali.
English
Pakistan
Islamic
Republic
of
Pakistan
Islamabad 803,940
sq. km
Pakistani
Rupee
Muslim,
Christian,
Hindu
Federal
Republic
144,616,6
39
Punjabi,
Sindhi,
English
Sri Lanka
Dem. Soc.
Republic
of Sri
Lanka
Colombo 65,610 sq.
km
Sri Lankan
Rupee
Buddhist,
Hinduism,
Christian,
Muslim
Republic 19,408,63
5
Sinhala,
Tamil
26. • Distinct Characteristics
• Facts (highest point, lowest point, etc.)
• Physical Geography
• Main physical features
• Climate
• Important landforms and bodies of water
• Way of Life
• Economic Activities
27. • Asia is the world's largest and most populous
continent, located primarily in the eastern and
northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's
total surface area (or 30% of its land area) and with
approximately 3.9 billion people, it hosts 60% of the
world's current human population. During the 20th
century Asia's population nearly quadrupled.
• Asia is the largest continent by landmass and covers
8.6% of the Earth's surface . The land area of Asia is
actually larger than the land area of the moon. (44.6K
sq km – 37k sq km respectively)
28. • Highest Point: Mt. Everest
(Kathmandu, Nepal)
• Lowest Point: Dead Sea
(Jordan)
• Largest Country by Area:
Russia (17, 098, 242 sq. km)
• Largest Country by Population:
(1, 336, 718, 015)
• Largest Metropolitan Area:
Tokyo, Japan (37, 370, 064,
2010 Calculation)
29. • Lowest River: Yangtze River in
China (6,300 km)
• Largest Desert: Gobi Desert
(Mongolia/China) (1,500 km)
• Largest Lake: Caspian Sea
(3,626,000 km)
30. • The geography of
Asia is astounding:
approximately one-
third of the earth’s
population lives in
Asia. Asia also covers
one-third of the earth’s
land. It is said that the
total landmass of Asia
is larger than the total
area of the moon.
31. • Part of the reason Asia is
so unique is due to its
physical geography.
Tectonic plate movements
shaped its massive
mountains and volcanic
activity millions of years
ago and it produced
thousands of islands in the
Pacific Ocean.
32. • The mean elevation of the
continent is 950 m (3,117 ft.),
the highest of any in the world.
The plateau and mountainous
areas broadly sweep SW-NW
across Asia, climaxing in the
high Tibetan Plateau, rising to
the highest peaks in the world
in the Himalaya.
33.
34. • Climate- Encompasses the statistics of temperature,
humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind, precipitation,
atmospheric particle count and other meteorological
elemental measurements in a given region over long
periods.
• Asia stretches about 5,000 miles from north of the
Arctic Circle to south of the equator. From east to west
Asia stretches nearly halfway around the world. This vast
area has many different kinds of climate. Asia has some
of the coldest and some of the hottest, some of the
wettest and some of the driest places on earth.
• The climate of Asia varies according to location and
physical geography.
35. • Deciduous forest - Four distinct seasons with warm summers
and cold, wet winters. The trees shed their leaves in autumn.
• Coniferous forest - Also known as Taiga, cold and dry with
snowy winters and warmer summers.
• Alpine/mountain - Cold, windy and snowy. It is winter from
October to May with temperatures below freezing, while summer
is from June to September where the temperature can reach
15°C.
• Rainforest - High temperatures and high rainfall throughout the
year.
• Desert - Warm to high temperatures with very little rainfall.
• Tundra - This area is characterized by a layer of permafrost (soil
that has remained below freezing for at least two years. Winters
are very cold, summers are warm and there is little rainfall.
• Grassland - Hot summers and cold winters with above average
rainfall.
• Savanna - Very high temperatures all year and rain during the
36.
37. • Asia covers 29.9% of the land area of the
earth
• Asia’s boundaries extend from the Suez
Canal and Ural Mountains in the west, to
the south of the Caucasus Mountains and
Caspian and Black Seas. Also to the
South is the Indian Ocean, to the North
the Arctic Ocean and to the Far East the
Pacific Ocean.
38.
39. • Asia’s lifestyle includes their
livelihood, culture and traditions. As
for livelihood, most Asian countries
make a living by agriculture, meaning
farming, fishing, and hunting. The
products, like rice, corn, fish, and the
like are also exported in other
countries. Mining is also another way
of Asia’s means of livelihood and so
is migration. Through migration,
countries in Asia get remittances.
• As towards Asia’s culture and
traditions, each country in Asia has its
own uniqueness. May it be tradition
on how to celebrate festivities,
weddings, and other rituals. For
instance, Asians also value family
very much. Asians has a deep sense
of family and respect the many
generations of the family. Religion
deeply affects the daily lives of
people in Asia, both through its
commandments and its influence on
their outlook on life.
40. • Until the start of the 20th century,
subsistence agriculture was the
basic economic activity of most of
Asia. Commercial agriculture,
mining, and manufacturing were
found in areas colonized or
strongly influenced by Europeans.
42. • by far the most important economic activity in Asia.
Almost 60 per cent of the continent's working population
is engaged in farming. Farmers cultivate, either
continuously or intermittently, one-sixth of Asia's total
land area. The land they use for livestock grazing
accounts for an additional one-fifth.
• In Communist-ruled Asia—China, Mongolia, North Korea,
and Vietnam—most agricultural lands are organized into
large, state-controlled and state-owned units such as
cooperatives, state farms, and collectives.
43. • Asia is largely a continent of so-called "developing" or
"third world" nations, with Japan the most notable
exception. Japan is Asia's leading manufacturing nation.
It is a world leader in the production of iron and steel,
transportation equipment, photographic equipment, and
electronic goods. Exports are usually high in value in
comparison to their bulk. Examples include automobiles,
cameras, and radio and television sets. Japan is the only
major Asian nation to have a predominantly urban
population employed mainly in manufacturing and
commerce.
44. • Fossil fuels are Asia's most important mineral products.
Southwestern Asia, especially the area around the Persian
Gulf, produces about one-fourth of the world's yearly output of
petroleum, nearly all of it for export. Malaysia and Indonesia
are also important exporters of petroleum. In many cases,
natural gas is produced along with petroleum. Large amounts
of oil and gas also come from fields in Kazakhstan, Siberia,
and eastern China.
• Asia is the primary source of much of the world's tin and
graphite. Gold, nickel, and platinum and related metals are
found in Siberia and precious gems—rubies and sapphires—in
Sri Lanka and Burma. Among the many other minerals
produced are tungsten, lead, manganese, copper, and
bauxite, as well as phosphates and numerous other
nonmetallic minerals.
45. • Fishing is an important activity in Asia. Most of the catch
is used for human food; relatively little is processed for
livestock feed, fertilizer, or industrial use. The people of
southern and eastern Asia depend on fish and shellfish
for a large part of the protein in their diet. The major
fishing nations of Asia include Japan, China, India,
Indonesia, Thailand and South Korea. Asiatic Russia's
catch is also important.
48. • The largest of Lebanon nature
reserves, Al-Shouf Cedar
Nature Reserve stretches from
Dahr Al-Baidar in the north to
Niha Mountain in the south.
blanketed with oak forests on
its northeastern slopes and
juniper and oak forests on its
southeastern slopes the
reserve's most famous
attractions are its three
magnificent cedar forests of
Maasser Al-Shouf , Barouk and
Ain Zhalta - Bmohary .
• The Al-Shouf Cedar Nature
Reserve is a popular
destination for hiking and
trekking, with trails matching all
levels of fitness. Bird watching,
mountain biking and snow
shoeing are also popular.
49. • Hummus – dip or spread
made of blended
chickpeas, sesame
tahini, lemon juice, and
garlic, and typically eaten
with pita bread.
Byblos is the Greek name of the
Phoenician city Gebal. It is a
Mediterranean city in the Mount
Lebanon Governorate of present-day
Lebanon under the current Arabic name
of Jubayl and was also referred to as
Gibelet during the Crusades.
according to fragments attributed to the
semi-legendary pre-Trojan war
Phoenician historian Sanchuniathon, it
was built by Cronus as the first city in
Phoenicia. Today it is believed by many
to be the oldest continuously-inhabited
city in the world. It is a UNESCO World
Heritage Site.
50. Mirbat, like most of the sea towns in the
province of Dhofar, South
Oman, was involved in the frankincense
trade. It look over the port
tradition from al-Balid in the 17th-18th
centuries and became a wellknownport,
trading also with Hadramaut. Today, almost
the entire historic city has been abandoned
in favour of a new centre built in concrete.
51. Nizwa Castle is a powerful reminder of
the town of Nizwa's invincibility through
turbulent periods in Oman's long
history. The town of Nizwa has a
strategic location at the crossroads of
vital caravan routes linking interior,
Muscat and Dhofar regions. Nizwa was
declared the capital of Oman in the 17th
century during the reign of Imam Sultan
Bin Saif Al-Ya'arubi, who built and used
the castle as his headquarters.
The most striking feature of the castle is
the central tower–a colossal 150-feet-
diameter circular tower soaring 115 feet
above the rest of fortification, complete
with battlements, turrets, secret shafts,
false doors and wells.
52. • The old city of Acre (Akko) is a great
walled city on the coast of the bay of
Haifa. As the main natural port in the
Galilee and Israel, it has a long
history of conquest and ruling
empires. It was one of the main
Crusaders’ fortifications and ports.
• The outside of the Dead Sea is over
1,300 feet below sea level. The very
base of the sea, in the sincere part,
is over 2,300 feet under sea level.
The Dead Sea has some of the most
salty water on earth; as much as
35% of the water is dissolving salts!
The Dead Sea is totally landlocked
and it gets saltier with incr
• The main attraction of Eilat is diving
in the Red Sea, one of the world’s
most impressive underwater
preserves. You can see brilliantly
tinted coral and fish and may see all
from a venomous lionfish to a moray
eel to a shark to a sea turtle to a
manta ray.
• easing depth.
56. • Raw horse meat is a popular entree in Japan. Sliced thinly and
eaten raw it is called basashi .
• A musk melon (similar to a cantaloupe) can sell for over 31,473
yen ($300.00).
• Japan has the second lowest homicide rate in the world, but is
also home to the extremely spooky suicide forest, aokigahara.
One occupant of the forest is pictured above.
• “Tetsuo: Iron Man” (no relation to the comic book, or Robert
Downey, Jr. film), a relatively popular, extreme, “Cyberpunk”
film (a “cyberpunk” film is a science fiction film that involves
technology – and the abuse thereof – and social unrest), was
based on a play the director Shinya Tsukamoto wrote and
directed in college.
• Animated Japanese films and television shows (.i.e.: Anime)
account for 60% of the world’s animation-based entertainment.
So successful is animation in Japan, that there are almost 130
voice-acting schools in the country.
58. • • Petronas Towers-
these towers are the most
famous twin towers and can
only be seen in Malaysia. It
was the world’s tallest
building until surpassed by
Taipei 101.
• • Langkawi Cable Car- a
popular tourist attraction in
Langkawi, the Langkawi
cable car stretches up the
side of the Machincang
Mountain, traveling just
above the jungle canopy to
an intermediate station on
the way to the top.
• • Diving and snorkeling-
Malaysia also provides
59. • Muay Thai - referred to as the "Art of Eight
Limbs" or the "Science of Eight Limbs" because
it makes use of punches, kicks, elbows and
knee strikes, thus using eight "points of contact",
as opposed to "two points" (fists) in boxing and
"four points" (hands and feet) used in other
more regulated combat sports, such as
kickboxing and savate.
• Tuktuk - these are motorized rickshaws and are
popular amongst tourists for their novelty value.
They are occasionally faster than taxis in heavy
traffic as weaving in and out is easier, but
generally about the same or slower.
• Floating Market - The original and most
promoted Floating Market, Damnoen Saduak, is
located 110 kilometres from Bangkok in
Rachaburi province. The original canals which
now make up the Floating Market were built in
1866 on demand of His Majesty the King of
Thailand to help ease communication in the
province. The actual Floating Market started in
1967 and today thrives with hordes of tourists
from all over the world.
62. • The country of Georgia is
nearly 84% Orthodox Christian.
Christianity became the official
religion in the fourth century.
• Georgia has a pleasant
Mediterranean-type climate due
to its latitudinal location along
the Black Sea but suffers from
earthquakes as a hazard.
• The breakaway regions of
Abkhazia and South Ossetia in
the north have long been
outside of the control of the
Georgian government. They
have their own de-facto
governments, are supported by
Russia, and Russian troops are
stationed there.
63. • Bread – In Bishkek there
is a wide range of breads
available. Outside the
cities, the flat, round
lepyoshka is found
almost everywhere.
Fresh, warm, straight
from the tandoor (a clay
oven) it is particularly
pleasant.
• Boorsok – pieces of
dough, deep fried in
boiling oil – is a
traditional table
―decoration‖. An
abundance of Boorsok is
seen as a sign of
generosity.
• Kuimak – liquid dough is
64. • the capital of Kazakhstan is Astana. Do you know what it
means? It literally means "capital".
• Kazakhstan is located both in Asia and in Europe. The
Ural River, which forms the traditional boundary between
these continents cuts through Kazakhstan in the West.
• equivalent to the size of the following seven largest
European states put together: France, Spain, Sweden,
Germany, Finland, Italy and Great Britain
66. • famous for the
Nepalese royal family
massacre, where the
crown prince killed his
own family to assume
power
• only country in the
world without a
rectangular flag
• home to Mount
Everest
67. • home to Bollywood,
India's own version of
Hollywood
• home to A.R. Rahman
who is a world
renowned music
producer
• home to the Taj Mahal