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Interesting Facts About Philippines For Kids •Taiwan lies to the north of Philippines; while Sulu Sea and Celebes Sea lies to the south. The country of Vietnam is on the west of Philippines while the Philippine Sea is to the east.
•The Philippine islands was under Spanish rule from 1521 to the nineteenth century. The British had also invaded Manila in the eighteenth century. Later it was under the American rule in the Second World War. It gained independence after the World War II.
•It is a popular belief that English language was brought to Philippines by Americans. On the contrary, the English language was introduced to the people of this nation by the British invaders.
•Talking about languages, the official languages of this nation are Filipino and English; while other regional languages recognized in this country are Bikol, Ilokano, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Pangasinense,Tagalog and Waray.
•The history behind the name ‘Philippines’ of this country is also very interesting. The nation got its ‘Philippines’ after King Philip II of Spain.
•Philippines boasts of a coastline of 36,289 kilometers. However, it still ranks fifth in the world for having the longest coastline.
•Due to the presence of the Pacific Ring of Fire, Philippines is highly prone to earthquakes and typhoons.
•There were about 200 volcanoes on the islands of Philippines earlier. However, very few are actually active now.
•Mount Apo, found on the island of Mindanao is the highest point in Philippines. The height of this mountain is 2,954 m.
•People native to Philippines are known as Filipino. There is a mixture of ethnicity in Philippines as people belonging to different ethnic groups like Malay, Spanish, American and Chinese are found in this country.
Fun Facts About Philippines •There are specific mountain types, known as Chocolate Hills found in this country. As they are brown in color, they are termed so. However, another interesting fact is that the name of these hills has been inspired by ‘Hershey’s kisses’.
•The capital city of Philippines, Manila, is named after a plant called as Maynilad.
•Another interesting facts about Philippines is that it the world’s third largest English speaking country.
•According to the customs and traditions in Philippines, it is not considered good manners to open gifts immediately when they are given.
•Do you know that Philippines is the only country in the world whose flag is hoisted upside down when the country is at war?
•Philippines is known as the ‘text capital of the world’ because of the large number of texts sent to and fro by the people in one day. The number is higher then the number of text messages sent by people of US and UK together. Read the rest of this entry »

The present situation of the city is as fascinating as the history of Beijing. It has witnessed a unique transformation with passing of time and has reinvented itself as one of the most modern and advanced cities of the world. It’s situated at the northern tip of the North China plain and is shielded by mountains on the north. Let’s have a look at some more interesting facts about Beijing. •Beijing is the second largest city after Shanghai and also the capital of the People’s Republic of China.
•It’s no secret that the Chinese love their bicycles, which is why once you get to Beijing, you will see thousands of cyclists on the roads.
•Beijing also hosted the 2008 Olympics.
•In the Imperial Times, the city was also known as Peking.
•There are 16 districts and 2 counties in Beijing.
•If you want to go on a trip to Beijing, remember that not many people speak English. So make sure you know the basic Chinese phrases or you are going to face a tough time.
•Beijing is called one of the ‘Four Great Ancient Capitals of China’.
•The literal meaning of the term Beijing is ‘Northern Capital’.
•The Beijing zoo is one of the most famous tourist destinations of the city and its popular for its Panda Bears. The Beijing zoo is also the largest zoo in the country.
•The hottest tourist destination in Beijing is ‘The Forbidden City’. The Forbidden City comprises of 980 buildings and 8707 bays of rooms. It was declared a World Heritage Site in 1987 and is listed as the largest collection of old wooden structures in the world by the UNESCO.
•McDonald’s is the city’s most popular fast food joint.
•For entertainment, people can visit the world famous Peking Opera. The Opera is great combination of songs, dialogs, acrobatics, fighting, music and much more.
•The most common surname in Beijing is Wang. The name is shared by almost 11% of the population.
•The largest wooden Buddha statue in China is located in Beijing in Yonghe Lamasery.
•The most popular sports in Beijing are basketball and football.
•The capital city enjoys four distinct seasons. July is the hottest at 75°F and January is the coldest at 18°F. Spring and autumn are the shortest seasons.
•The city flower of Beijing is the China Rose or Chrysanthemum and the city tree is Arborviate or Chinese Scholar Tree. Read the rest of this entry »

The Japan facts and information has baffled the entire world. Not only has Japan risen from natural disasters, but also from human inflicted disasters. May be the phrase ‘rising from ashes’ was coined for Japan only. There is nothing, which can actually deter the spirit of Japan.

Geographical Facts

■Japan is an archipelago consisting of 6852 islands.
■Ninety seven percent of Japan’s land area is made up of four large islands, namely Honshu, Hokkaido, Shikoku and Kyushu.
■The total land mass of Japan is 377, 873 square kilometers, which makes it a little smaller than the other area of California.
■More than 70% of the landmass has mountainous terrain. Of which only 18% is suitable for settlement.
■It has a coastline of 29,751 kilometers.
■The climate in Japan is cool temperate towards the north and tropical in the south.
■It is hit by as many as 1500 earthquakes every year, as it is located in the seismically active region of the world. Along with earthquakes, it is also hit by a number of tsunamis every year.
Cultural Facts

•The official language of Japan is Japanese.
•There are as many as four writing systems to write Japanese, namely Kanji, Hiragana, Katakana and Romaji.
•Of which Kanji are the Chinese characters, while Hiragana and Katakana are both phonetic alphabet used for native words and foreign words respectively. Romaji, on the other hand are western alphabets used for writing Japanese.
•You will astonished to see, that Chinese and English have had a lot of influence on the Japanese language.
•One of the interesting facts about Japan is that alcohol is served to employees after six pm.
•While in other cultures, slurping food is considered bad manners, in Japan if the food is not slurped it is seen as a sign of food not being tasty. This policy is especially followed, when one is invited over for food.
•Often raw meat is the used as entree in Japan. Normally thin slices are made of the meat and served raw.
•Rice may be a part of all the three meals in Japan.
•There is a tradition in Japan, that shoes worn outside are not to be worn inside the house. Slippers are to be used instead. At the same time the slippers are not to be worn on the mat.
•An interesting Japanese culture facts is that it is considered inappropriate to blow ones nose in public, but one can urinate along the walls of a building.
Political Facts

■Japan has a constitutional monarchy, where limited power vests with the Emperor.
■The powers vest with the Prime Minister and with the elected members of the Parliament, called ‘Diet’.
■The National Diet is a bicameral Parliament, which is made of the House of Representatives with 480 seats and 242 seats in the House of Councilors. Read the rest of this entry »

After talking so much about travelling in my blog,I decide to tell you how to get a degree online.Of course,it is also related to tourism.So,why do I want to write this topic? First of all,learning more tips about travelling surely can benefit you.As is known to us that keeping yourself safety is very important.By getting a degree,you will be good at travelling.Second,it is also a perfect way to save money.Before your travelling plans,you should prepare enough money.In my point of view,learning more means that you are making money for yourself.So,where can you get a degree online? Just keep reading the following words.

In fact,you can find many Vocational Schools on Google by clicking the related keywords.However,finding one which can totally meet your needs is very important.For example,my blog is mainly talking about Miami and I hope that you can choose vocational schools which are located in Florida.Of course,that is just one of the aspects.There are still many tips which are should be thought seriously.First,it had better provide perfect services.Of course,it will help you solve many problems.Second,the vocational school should do great help in finding jobs for you.Ok,that is all.I hope that you can learn a lot in getting a degree online.

In order to make road trips more painless for all involved, it’s a good idea for car travelers to remain sympathetic to one another. Remember that the other people in the car, whether they’re siblings, parents, or friends, are probably just as irritated by the situation as you are, and unless everyone makes a concerted effort to maintain a positive attitude, the atmosphere in the car could deteriorate rapidly, making the problem worse. One great way to keep everyone on the same page and in a decent mood is to play games in the car. Road trip games are one of the hallmarks of long driving tours, but in the age of portable technology many people may be unaware of some of the classics.

Benefits of Road Trip Games

Next time you’re on a road trip, try putting away the smart phone for a few minutes and engaging in some friendly competition with your partners in travel. Not only does this make the time pass more quickly, it’s polite to the driver, who can’t (or, at least, shouldn’t) send text messages or surf the internet while behind the wheel. Even if you’re content to play video games for hours on end in the passenger seat, remember how important it is to keep the driver happy! A frustrated driver may become an aggressive or distracted driver, and suddenly the safety of everyone in the car is at stake.

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