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Saudi Arabia is a monarchy ruled by a king chosen from and by members of the Al-Saud family. The king rules through royal decrees issued in conjunction with the Council of Ministers, and with advice from the Consultative Council. Saudi Arabia is located on the arabian peninsula in the Middle East. It is bordered on the east by the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. The country is mostly deserting. Saudi Arabia is not easy to visit as there are no tourist visas. The main economy is oil. The country is also the center for Islamic religion with Mecca, Medina and Jeddah - Riyahi, aka Ryad, is the Capital. The country's capital is Riyadh, situated in the very interior of the country, 300 km from the Persian Gulf. It’s a modern oil booming city with lots of high rising buildings. Most interesting cities are the holy cities of Mecca and Medina . Mecca is the most holy city in Islam. The city is revered from being the first place created on earth, as well as the place where Ibrahim together with his son Isma'il, built the Ka'ba, a rectangular building made of bricks. Around the Ka'ba is the great mosque, al-Haram. Medina, once called Yathrib, was chosen as the new headquarter when the Muslim community had to flee from Mecca in 622. This city of the Prophet is also the place were Muhammad died in 632. Both cities are strictly off limits to non-muslims. The non-muslim architect of a Mecca Hotel had to supervise construction through a telescope. Nearby Jeddah the major Red Sea port of the country can be visited and gives a unique insight in the culture and history of the West of Saudi Arabia. Today's Saudi Arabia has held on to its mystique by being incredibly difficult to visit. But if you can find someone to sponsor you or decide to take an expensive 'approved' tour, it's worth coming here for the desert and mountain scenery, and some of the Middle East's best archaeological sites. The whole of the Middle East is tilted, so the southwest of Saudi Arabia has mountains as high as 3000 meters while the east has lowlands. The mountain area is the greenest and freshest climate especially compared to the deserts in the east. Extensive irrigation projects now gradualy transform these deserts into farmland, yielding dates and grains.
Saudi Arabia Destinations Asia Travel InformationVisa 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 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 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 Shopping Attraction In Hong KongHong Kong, as a free port, showcases commodities from all over the world without tariff and usually accompanied by seasonal sales. This long known Shopping Paradise sates every taste and budget. I. Hot Areas Shopping areas are roughly divided into Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. The highlights are Central, North Point, Admiralty Festivals 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 Myanmar Tourist Guides — AttractionsCity - Mandalay: Second capital after Rangoon, has world’s largest stone book situated in the compound of the 'Kuthodaw Pagoda' where Buddhist scriptures are inscribed on 729 stone slabs. The delicate tapestry works, stone sculpture, the time-honored art of gold leaf home industry is definitely worth a visit. Bagan is known as 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 Fast Facts About Hong Kong1. Telephone System Public telephones in Hong Kong belong to the following 6 types: Yellow telephone only for local calls: accepting 1- or 2- HKD coins Yellow telephone for international calls: accepting 1-, 2- or 5- HKD coins Silver telephone: accepting 1-, 2- or 5- HKD coins Telephone accepting magnetic cards and coins for international 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 Asia NewsSatyam plans expansion in Asia Pacific regionSatyam plans expansion in Asia Pacific region Satyam Computer Services will buy a couple of niche capability companies in Japan and open new software development centres in China and Malaysia to tap more business opportunities and lift its earnings from the Asia Pacific (APAC) region to about 20 per cent. SE Asia a key growth region for many S'pore firms: industry watchersSE Asia a key growth region for many S'pore firms: industry watchers Singapore-based Petra Foods is no stranger to competing in the overseas markets, especially in Southeast Asia. The cocoa ingredients maker says that despite the close proximity to Singapore, local firms intending to invest in the region must spend Drug Trafficking in South Asia Continues says UNDrug Trafficking in South Asia Continues says UN Lapses in the control of pharmaceutical preparations containing narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances have led to widespread abuse among all segments of the population in South Asian countries including Bangladesh, says a UN report. "Drug trafficking and abuse problems in South Asia continue Canadian programme gives hope to Afghan refugees in Central AsiaCanadian programme gives hope to Afghan refugees in Central Asia They both came from Kabul and are heading the same way – to Canada – but Mohammad Haroon Rahoon and Saliha Azizullah have taken very different routes along the way. He fled one conflict for another, while she has known nothing India to launch South Asia free-trade pactIndia to launch South Asia free-trade pact The Indian cabinet approved on Thursday the introduction of a pact with its neighbours from Jan. 1 to promote free trade and economic ties in South Asia, home to nearly one-fifth of the world’s population. Commerce Minister Kamal Nath said India would initially cut customs Gay men in Asia at high risk for HIV, largely ignoredGay men in Asia at high risk for HIV, largely ignored Men who have sex with men in Asia are highly vulnerable to HIV/AIDS, but remain largely ignored despite increasing infections in the region with the worlds second-highest number of people living with the virus, according to a report released Australia 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 More Australians face execution in AsiaMore Australians face execution in Asia Three more Australians are reported to be on death row in Asia following the execution of Nguyen Tuong Van in Singapore on Friday. The Sunday Telegraph newspaper says Mai Cong Thanh, 46, from Melbourne, and Nguyen Van Chinh, 45, from NSW, are facing death in Vietnam Patients make a beeline for South AsiaPatients make a beeline for South Asia Medical tourism to South Asia will be booming, with Singapore, Thailand and India aggressively marketing their services to patients all over the world. Medical tourism to these countries has already crossed 3m annually, according to estimates, and is likely to grow by over 30% South America and Asia energy specialists to advise on Energy City QatarSouth America and Asia energy specialists to advise on Energy City Qatar Gulf Energy today announced the addition of Henri Philippe Reichstul, a South American energy expert, and Simon Tay, a Harvard Professor and Asian energy expert, to the International Advisory Board to the multi-billion dollar Energy City Qatar (ECQ) project. Mr. |
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