South Asia‚ also known as Southern Asia‚ is the southern region of the Asian continent‚ which comprises the sub-Himalayan countries and‚ for some authorities (see below)‚ also includes the adjoining countries to the west and the east. Topographically‚ it is dominated by the Indian Plate‚ which rises above sea level as the Indian subcontinent south of the Himalayas and the Hindu Kush. South Asia is surrounded (clockwise‚ from west) by Western Asia‚ Central Asia‚ Eastern Asia‚ Southeastern Asia and the
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characteristic of colonialism in Asia between the 1800s and mid-1900s was the immense control it had over the economies and politics in Asia. Trade and production were tailored to serve colonial needs‚ and opposition to colonial rule was suppressed easily. In this context‚ claiming that colonialism was inevitable seems valid as Asian countries could neither resist colonial expansion‚ nor throw off the colonial yoke. However‚ when one considers the wider history of Asia‚ this claim falls apart. This
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BANGLADESH Md. Anwar Hossen‚ Department of Economics ‚ Shahjalal University of Science and Technology‚ Sylhet‚ Bangladesh‚Email: anwarbabu40@gmail.com 1. Introduction A debate has been raging in the country on whether transit facilities should be given to India or not through the land territory of Bangladesh. Some argue that it should not be given unless some core bilateral issues with India are resolved‚ while some have advanced the view that transit is an economic issue for trade facilitation and should
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The Extinction of Sumatran Tigers in Asia – by Yoshie Samosir Tigers are the largest cat species with sharp claws and teeth. They are excellent swimmers and climbers. The ones that live in colder regions are paler‚ larger‚ thicker fur. Though for those who live in warmer climates are smaller and more colourful. But both are targeted for illegal poaching of body parts. Good day fellow classmates‚ allow me to share what I know and have learnt about Sumatran tigers. This is where you live. You have
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Buy. Case Research Journal‚ 31(1)‚ Pages 67-82. Executive Summary Estonian Air is a regional airline carrier headquartered in Estonia in the Baltic region of Europe. The airline’s hub of operations is located in Estonia’s capital city of Tallinn at Tallinn Airport. This airport is the largest in the country. With the state government of Estonia owning a large equity percentage of the airline‚ Estonian Air is the national airline of the Country of Estonia. The Company currently operates
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China and India’s Role in Asia and the Rest of the World SOC 335 Throughout history there have been many nations who have had great influence on modern society‚ although none have been as impactful as China and India. From ancient to contemporary times the effect the two nations have over not only Asia but the entire world is acutely impressive by historical standards. In this essay the spread of language‚ religion‚ and economic growth created by China and India throughout history
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THE PHILIPPINE CLEAN AIR ACT ra#8749 T he Philippines takes pride in being one of many countries around the world that is an active party to international commitments for the environment -- be it for biodiversity‚ coastal and marine resources‚ or to combat the effects of global warming and climate change. To step up its efforts in the enforcement of environmental laws‚ the Supreme Court has even designated 117 “environmental courts‚” and lately‚ has promulgated the rules for the “Writ of Kalikasan
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represents 4% of world’s population‚ Wal-Mart already saturated domestic market. Moreover‚ Asia is the world’s largest and most populous continent for Wal-Mart to invest. (Continents‚ 2013). Whenever wall-mart can find a strategic location in Asia‚ they should establish the largest retailer in the town. Therefore‚ there will be less competitors will enter into the market at that location. Furthermore‚ Asia is a good choice for doing offshoring due to emerging markets at here with a lower disposable
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path. Although the Allied and Axis powers were affected the most by WWI‚ East Asia and South Asia were also transformed as well‚ through considerable social and political reform. In East Asia‚ China was the country outside of the Allied and Axis powers affected the most in WWI‚ through the creation of the Chinese Communist Party. After WWI was over‚ the Treaty of Versailles transferred all German holdings in East Asia‚ including those in China‚ to Japan. To China‚ this was an outrageous offense
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Taste asia ‚ taste Africa Who are the people of the country china ? The term Chinese people may refer to any of the following: * People with Han Chinese ethnicity (often simply referred to as "Chinese" or "ethnic Chinese" in English).[1] * The Zhonghua minzu‚ a supra-ethnic concept which includes all 56 ethnic groups living in China that are officially recognized by the government of the People’s Republic of China‚ such as Han‚ Zhuang‚Manchu‚ Tibetans‚ and other established ethnic groups
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