Asia is the most enormous and populous continent in the world‚ so much so that it has been geographically split into five Realms. These five realms consist of Central Asia‚ Southwest Asia‚ East Asia‚ Southeast Asia‚ and South Asia. South Asia is one the most diverse realms of the world with its continuously snowcapped mountain peaks‚ deserts‚ lush farmlands‚ and tropical forests it is a topographical marvel in its own right. South Asia is bordered by the Arabian Sea on the West‚ the Bay of Bengal
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INSTRUMENTS OF SOUTHERN ASIAN COUNTRY A. LAOS 1.[pic] The khene (/ˈkɛn/; also spelled "khaen"‚ "kaen" and "khen"; Lao: ແຄນ; Thai: แคน‚ RTGS: khaen‚ pronounced [kʰɛ̄ːn]; Vietnamese: khèn; Khmer: គែន) is a mouth organ of Lao origin whose pipes‚ which are usually made of bamboo‚ are connected with a small‚ hollowed-out hardwood reservoir into which air is blown‚ creating a sound similar to that of the violin. This is classified as Aerophone. 2.[pic] The đàn bầu (pronounced [ɗǎn ɓə̌w]; ")
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While democracy in the Asia and Pacific has been growing rapidly‚ maturity of its democracy is still being questioned. Maturity of democracy is determined by high quality of democracy through where three main areas are in place including law enforcement‚ economic development and consolidated democratic institutions. The problem with third wave of democracy (Huntington‚ 1991) is that the change of political system from authoritarian to democracy does not automatically follow with the change in
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undercutting former monopoly operator Malaysia Airlines with promotional fares as low as RM1 (US $0.27). AirAsia has been expanding rapidly since 2001‚ to become an award winning and the largest low cost carrier in Asia. Organization A new budget terminal‚ the first of its kind in Asia was opened in Kuala Lumpur International Airport on 23 March 2006. Built at a cost of RM108 million (US $29.2 million) and spanning some 35‚000 square metres (116‚000 square feet)‚ the Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT)
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Ageing and Urbanization in Asia Pacific Name: ALDARAH‚ Jasem Ahmed A ID No 12409147 Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Population growth in Asia Pacific in 1990-2009 and now 3. Demographic trends and Issues ‚related to rapid population growth in region: a. Ageing b. Urbanization 4. Conclusion :Some solutions and recommendations to the demographic related problems in the region Introduction Asia Pacific region with approximately
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Islam in Southeast Asia In the 11th century‚ a turbulent period occurred in the history of Malay Archipelago‚ the Chola Navy crossed the ocean and attacked the Srivijaya kingdom of Sangrama Vijayatungavarman‚ Kadaram (Kedah)‚ an important fortified city in the Malayan peninsula was sacked and the king was taken captive. Soon after that‚ the king of Kedah Phra Ong Mahawangsa became the first ruler to abandon the traditional Hindu faith‚ and converted to Islam with the Sultanate of Kedah
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Deforestation of South-East Asia The effects deforestation is having on south-east Asia are dizzying. Rapid development since the siege of Khe-Sanh in Vietnam (1968) and surrounding nations of the Mekong region has caused widespread destruction of their forests. Many of these areas are switching trees for coffee bushes‚ threatening the extraordinary biodiversity that holds around 1‚700 different species. These trees are cut down for the furniture export market. Also‚ forests are being wiped out
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Three general patterns of settlements can be commonly identified throughout the regions of Southeast Asia‚ depending on how well each country or area in the country are developed. The patterns of settlements show how buildings are arranged in the settlements. The three types of settlement patterns are: 1. Clustered Clustered settlements are formulated by buildings being grouped together in a compact area due to rural conditions that resources such as water and electricity can be shared Some countries
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Economy Situation In Asia Affects The Growth Of International Business Q. Search the internet about economy situation in Asia recently and discuss how this situation affects the growth of International Business in the region. Weak demand in developed countries and a slowing Chinese economy are likely to weigh on economic growth in East Asia in the outlook period. According United Nations New York (2012) after decelerating from 9.2 per cent in 2010 to 7.1 per cent in 2011‚ average regional growth
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“Japanese ambition in East Asia was driven by their desire to create an “Asia for Asians”. Use the Greater East Asia Conference to show how far you agree with this statement. Japanese ambition in East Asia has resulted in a war waged across the Pacific during WW2. From the given primary source which is a transcript of Prime Minister Tojo’s speech at the Greater East Asia Conference‚ the Japanese claimed that their ambition in East Asia was driven by their desire to create an “Asia for Asians”. The source
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