Asia
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong language
Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China, belongs to Asia, and does not have a defined capital (as does, for example, the other special administrative region, Macao). It has a population of 7.5 million inhabitants (102º) and an area of 1,108 km 2 (168º). Its human development index is very high (7th) and its official currency is the Hong Kong dollar. And what language is spoken in Hong Kong? What language do they speak in Hong Kong? Hong Kong has two official languages: Chinese (no dialect specified) and English. The government’s policy is to have a civil service…
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Hong Kong traditions and customs
What traditions and customs are there in Hong Kong? We review the customs and traditions of Hong Kong. Gastronomy Food in daily life There is a wide variety of ethnic foods, including Italian, Japanese, French, and American. However, most people eat Cantonese-style Chinese food. Soups are especially important in most meals. A typical Cantonese food is dim sum, also known as yam chah, which are small snacks cooked in bamboo steamers. This meal is served seven days a week, and family members and friends often gather for tea on the weekend. Residents prefer to buy live seafood and freshly cut…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan language
The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is a country belonging to the Middle East, in Asia, whose capital is Kabul. It has a population of 34 million inhabitants (40º) and an extension of 652,864 km 2 (40º). Its human development index is low (168º) and its official currency is the Afghan Afghani. And what language do they speak in Afghanistan? What language do they speak in Afghanistan? Afghanistan has two official languages: Dari, or also Afghan Persian, is spoken by 50% of the population. Pashto, spoken by 35% of the Afghan population. In 1980, the government established that some regional languages…
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Traditions and customs of Afghanistan
What traditions and customs are there in Afghanistan? A look at the customs and traditions of Afghanistan, in Asia. Food and economy Food in daily life The daily meal consists of flatbread baked on an iron plate over a fire or on the inner wall of a clay oven. The bread is often dipped in a light meat broth. Yogurt and other dairy products (butter, cream, and dried buttermilk) are an important item in the diet, as are onions, peas and beans, dried fruit, and nuts. Rice is consumed in some areas and in urban settlements. Scrambled eggs prepared with…
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China
Chinese language
The People’s Republic of China is a country belonging to Asia, whose capital is Beijing. It is the most populous country in the world, with 1,400 million people, and has an area of 9,596,961 km 2 (3rd in the world). Its human development index is high (86th) and its official currency is the yuan. And what language is spoken in China? What language do they speak in China? China has one official language, Standard Mandarin Chinese, spoken by 78.4% of the population. It is also the national language. At the regional level, other languages are official (in parentheses, the number…
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China
Flora and fauna of China
Chinese flora The flora of China is a set of plant species historically established in the territory of the People’s Republic of China. China’s plant cover is characterized by its great diversity and richness of forms, including more than 31,000 species of vascular plants growing in all climatic zones in China, constituting nearly ⅛ of the total number of known plant species, including thousands species endemic to mainland China. There are many forest species in China, and in the northeast and northwest of the country there are boreal coniferous forests in mountainous areas, which are home to many species of…
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Chinese history
Brief history of China summarized A brief tour of the extensive history of China, in a summarized way. China in ancient times The beginning After 10,000 BC people in China lived by hunting and gathering plants. Then, around 5,000 BC, the Chinese started farming. From about 5,000 BC, rice was grown in southern China and millet in the north. In 5,000 BC dogs and pigs were domesticated. In 3,000 BC sheep and (in the south) cattle were domesticated. Horses were finally introduced to China between 3,000 and 2,300 BC. Meanwhile, by 5,000 BC, Chinese farmers had learned to make pottery.…
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Traditions and customs of China
What traditions and customs are there in China? Details of the customs and traditions of China, the Asian giant. Gastronomy Food in daily life Rice is the staple food in most of the country. In the north and west, where the climate is too dry to grow rice, wheat is the staple grain. Here, breakfast usually consists of noodles or wheat bread. In the South, many people start the day with rice porridge, or congee, served with shrimp, vegetables, and pickles. Lunch is similar to breakfast. Dinner is the biggest of the day. Each meal includes soup, which is served…
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Cambodia
Cambodia language
The Kingdom of Cambodia is a country in Southeast Asia, whose capital is Phnom Penh. It has a population of more than 16 million inhabitants (70º), and an extension of 181,035 km 2 (88º). Its human development index is medium (146º) and its official currency is the Cambodian riel. But what language is spoken in Cambodia? What language do they speak in Cambodia? Cambodia has one official language, Cambodian (also known as Khmer). As for foreign languages, French had always dominated this section until 1993, when the use of English began to grow, replacing French as the main foreign language.…
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History of Cambodia
Brief history of Cambodia A brief review of the summarized history of Cambodia, a country in Southeast Asia. Ancient Cambodia Cambodia has a rich and fascinating history. The earliest humans in Cambodia were Stone Age hunters and gatherers. However, agriculture was introduced to Cambodia around 2,300 BC. Early Cambodian farmers used stone tools, but from 1500 BC Cambodians used tools and weapons made of bronze. By 500 BC they had already learned to use iron. The first civilization in the area arose around 150 AD in the Mekong River Delta in South Vietnam. This civilization was known by the Chinese…
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