Asia
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Thailand
Typical food of thailand
Geographic setting and environment Comprising an area of 514,000 square kilometers (198,456 square miles) in Southeast Asia, Thailand (formerly known as Siam) extends almost two-thirds down the Malay Peninsula. Comparatively, the area occupied by Thailand is just over twice the size of the state of Wyoming. Thailand can be divided into five large physical regions: the central valley, facing the Gulf of Thailand; the northern and northwestern continental highlands, which contain Thailand’s highest point, Doi Inthanon (2,565 meters); the northeast, much of it often called the Khorat Plateau; the small coastal region in the southeast facing the Gulf of Thailand;…
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History of Thailand
Brief history of Thailand summarized Here we have a brief tour of the history of Thailand, an Asian country. Ancient Thailand The first inhabitants of what is now Thailand were hunter-gatherers. However, around 4,000 BC they began to farm. They grew rice. At first farmers used stone tools, but bronze was discovered around 3,000 BC. As early as 500 BC the people of what is now Thailand used iron. At first, what is now Thailand was divided into small states called Meuang. By 100 AD they were already practicing Theravada Buddhism. However, the ancestors of modern Thai people are believed…
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Traditions and customs of Thailand
What traditions and customs are there in Thailand? One of the most touristic countries in the world, customs and traditions of Thailand. Gastronomy Food in daily life Rice is the staple food in every meal for most people. All food is brought to the table at once instead of being served on plates. A meal will include rice, sauce dishes, side dishes, soup, and a salad. While polished white rice is consumed in central and southern Thailand, in the north and northeast people eat glutinous or sticky rice. Fish and shellfish are popular. Curry is consumed throughout the country, but…
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Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan language
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country in Southeast Asia, whose capital is Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte (although the largest city is Colombo). It has a population of about 22 million inhabitants (57º) and an area of 65,610 km 2 (120º). Its human development index is high (76th) and its official currency is the Sri Lanka Rupee. And what language is spoken in Sri Lanka? What language do they speak in Sri Lanka? Sri Lanka has two official languages: Sinhala, spoken by 75.4% of its inhabitants. Tamil, spoken by 16.2% of the population. Likewise, the Sri Lankan constitution…
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Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan history
Brief history of Sri Lanka summarized An overview of the Asian island country of Sri Lanka, in a brief and condensed form. Sri Lanka in ancient times Around 500 BC when a people called the Sinhalese migrated from India. According to legend, the first settlers were led by a man named Vijaya. According to tradition, Buddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka in 260 BC by a man named Mahinda. It soon became an integral part of Sinhalese culture. However, at first Sri Lanka was divided into different states. A man named Dutthagamani (161-137 BC) united them into one kingdom. Apart…
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Syria
Syria language
The Syrian Arab Republic is a country in the Middle East, belonging to Asia, whose capital is Damascus. It has a population of 17 million people, which places it 54th in the world ranking. Regarding its extension, its position is 87th, with 185,180 km 2. Its human development index is low (ranked 149th) and its official currency is the Syrian pound. It is currently in a civil war. And what language is spoken in Syria? What language do they speak in Syria? Syria has only one official language, Arabic. Various dialects of this language are used throughout the country, with…
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Traditions and customs of Syria
What traditions and customs are there in Syria? How the customs and traditions of Syria have developed in history. Gastronomy Food in daily life Wheat is the main crop and one of the staple foods. Vegetables, fruits and dairy products are also consumed. Lamb is popular, but most people cannot afford to eat meat on a regular basis. Islam forbids the consumption of pork, and other meats must be specially prepared in a method called halal cooking. In middle-class and wealthier households, meals are like those eaten in other Middle Eastern countries: roasted or grilled chicken or lamb with sides…
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Singapore
Singapore language
The Republic of Singapore is a country that belongs to Asia, and its capital is the City of Singapore. It has a population of 5.6 million inhabitants (113º) with only an extension of 722.5 km 2 (176º). This makes it the third densest country in the world, behind only Macau and Monaco. Its human development index is very high (9th) and its official currency is the Singapore dollar. But what language is spoken in Singapore? What language do they speak in Singapore? Singapore has 4 official languages: English , spoken by 36.9% of Singaporeans at home. Mandarin Chinese, which is…
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History of Singapore
Brief summary history of Singapore A brief tour of the history of Singapore, in a summarized way. The Singapore Foundation According to legend, Singapore was founded centuries ago when a Sumatran prince landed on the island and saw a lion. He took it as a good omen and founded a city called Singaporea, which means lion city. The legend may or may not be true. In fact, the name Singapura was not recorded until the 16th century and Singapore was actually just a trading post with a small population and not a city. Modern Singapore was founded in 1819 by…
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Traditions and customs of Singapore
What traditions and customs are there in Singapore? We dissect the customs and traditions of Singapore. Gastronomy Food in daily life Rice, fish, chicken and vegetables are the staple foods. When these ingredients are mixed with a rich variety of spices, chili peppers, coconuts, lemon and tamarind, the variations are endless. The food is often eaten away from home at feeding centers where the food is cheap, tasty and freshly made. There are many cafes, coffee shops and tea houses, and formal restaurants. Forks and spoons are used, but Chinese food is eaten with chopsticks, and Indian and Malay food…
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