CULTURE: MUSIC On an archaic background of the melanid type there is an Indian influence (evident above all in the South) and a very strong Chinese type imprint (particularly in the northern regions and along the coasts). Two modal systems were used in traditional Viet Nam music, of which the […]
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According to constructmaterials, the excavation area is in central Java. There, near Sangiran, some of the oldest fossils of the genus Homo outside of Africa were discovered in the 1920s and 1930s. They are between 800,000 and 1.5 million years old and are assigned to Homo erectus. Populations of Homo […]
TRAVEL WARNING Country-specific safety information Terrorism According to computerannals, the security situation in India remains tense against the background of numerous serious terrorist attacks in recent years. In light of the terrorist threats, particular vigilance is advised across the country, particularly when visiting markets and public places, where there are […]
The structure The World Bank, which consists of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Fund (IDA), is part of the World Bank Group. This also includes IFC (International Financing Company), Miga (International Investment Guarantee Agency) and ICCID (International Center for Investment Conflict). According to Abbreviationfinder, […]
A dominant size is decisive for the position of international ports in the ranking of the 10 largest ports in the world: the number of standard containers handled in each port. A standard container is 2.438 meters wide and 6.058 meters long. Rotterdam (Netherlands) Although the port of Rotterdam in […]
The 1993 constitution established a parliamentary monarchy with a 125-member parliament (National Assembly) and a 62-member Senate. The government is based on an absolute majority in parliament and controls the state administration down to the provinces and districts. The municipal level begins with the municipalities, whose councils, like the members […]
Join Phoenix travel on an exciting journey during which you will experience everything from the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Great Wall of China and the Terracotta Army in Xian to the wonderful mountain landscapes and Tibetan mysticism of the Himalayas. We travel along the world’s highest railway to Lhasa […]
Passports, visas and customs Nordic citizens can stay in Taiwan for up to 90 days without a visa. Check that the passport is valid for at least 6 months after you leave the country. Vaccinations and health At the time of writing, no mandatory vaccinations are required for entry into […]
Krabi offers almost all kinds of food almost everywhere, but there, as elsewhere in Thailand, the rule of thumb is that local food is the best and food from far away is poor in value for money and often also poor in quality. Pizzas, for example, are rarely good but […]
Yearbook 2002 Yemen. According to Countryaah website, national day of Yemen is every November 30. US Vice President Dick Cheney visited the country in March. The United States received promises of cooperation in the hunt for the al-Qaeda terror network, which was considered to have a foothold in Yemen. The […]
Yearbook 2002 Vietnam. According to Countryaah website, national day of Vietnam is every September 2. The Communist Party continued to hold a firm grip on Vietnamese politics, which became clear when new members of the country’s highest political body, Parliament Quôc hôi, were elected on May 19. No opposition parties […]
Yearbook 2002 Uzbekistan. According to Countryaah website, national day of Uzbekistan is every September 1. Uzbekistan continued its cooperation with the United States in the fight against terrorism, which began after September 11 the year before. About 1,500 US soldiers were stationed at Khanabad military base in southern Uzbekistan. At […]
Yearbook 2002 United Arab Emirates. According to Countryaah website, national day of United Arab Emirates is every December 2. US Vice President Dick Cheney visited the United Arab Emirates in mid-March during a round trip aimed at supporting the fight against terror and an attack on Iraq. The visit came […]
Yearbook 2002 Turkmenistan. At the beginning of the year, the opposition’s political pressure against the regime continued. Turkmenistan’s ambassador to Turkey, Nurmuhammet Hanamov, stated that he stood on the opposition’s side, which led to his dismissal by President Nijazov. Shortly thereafter, the country’s former governor also joined the opposition, claiming […]
Yearbook 2002 Turkey. Turkey’s economic crisis characterized the year. In February, in exchange for continued economic reform, Turkey received a $ 16 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). But the reform work stopped as a result of the growing political uncertainty in the spring. Prime Minister B邦lent Ecevit […]
Yearbook 2002 Thailand. After the big election victory in 2001, support for the dominant ruling party Thai straight Thai (‘Thais love Thais’) seemed to begin to decline. In the March elections in 14 constituencies, announced by the Electoral Commission due to irregularities in 2001, the party lost five of its […]
Yearbook 2002 Tajikistan. During the year, Tajikistan became the last former Soviet Republic to join NATO’s Partnership for Peace program. From NATO, Tajikistan received praise for its prominent role in the US-led fight against terrorism, along the Afghan border. According to Countryaah website, national day of Tajikistan is every September […]
Yearbook 2002 Taiwan. In early 2002, after many years of efforts, the country became a formal member of the World Trade Organization despite protests from China, which regards Taiwan as a Chinese breakaway republic. Just a few weeks earlier, China itself had joined the WTO. In January, the country was […]
Yearbook 2002 Syria. According to Countryaah website, national day of Syria is every April 17. The government continued to imprison regime critics. At the end of August, three men were sentenced to prison for up to five years for demanding political reform during the thunderstorm that prevailed when new president […]
Yearbook 2002 Sri Lanka. According to Countryaah website, national day of Sri Lanka is every February 4. The new government of the United National Party (United National Party, UNP) quickly tried to implement the electoral promise of peace with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Norwegian diplomats were allowed […]
Yearbook 2002 South Korea. According to Countryaah website, national day of South Korea is every August 15. The country’s president Kim Dae Jung had a difficult last year in power. Both his government, his party the New Millennium Democratic Party (MDP) and Kim personally saw the popularity decline in favor […]
Yearbook 2002 Singapore. After the terrorist attacks against the United States in 2001, Singapore gave its support to the global campaign against terrorism. In early 2002, the government announced that 15 militant Muslims, 14 of whom were Singaporean citizens, had been arrested in accordance with the country’s strict security laws. […]
Yearbook 2002 Saudi Arabia. Crown Prince Abdullah, who has in effect ruled Saudi Arabia since 1995 when his half-brother King Fahd suffered a brain haemorrhage, launched a peace plan for the Middle East in February. In exchange for a return to the 1967 borders, Israel would be recognized. The Arab […]
Yearbook 2002 Russian Federation. The hostage drama at a Moscow theater in October put international focus on the war between the Russian army and the separatists in the breakaway republic of Chechnya. According to Countryaah website, national day of Russia is every June 12. Some 40 armed Chechens took more […]
Yearbook 2002 Qatar. According to Countryaah website, national day of Qatar is every December 18. Qatar continued to play an important role in US military planning for operations in the Middle East and Central Asia. In December, the United States was granted permission to utilize air bases in Qatar and […]
Yearbook 2002 Philippines. At the beginning of the year, over a thousand American soldiers arrived in the country to assist the Philippine army in its offensive against the Islamist Abu Sayyaf guerrilla, which is suspected of having contacts with the terrorist network al-Qaeda. However, the US military would not participate […]
Yearbook 2002 Pakistan. Under strong pressure from the United States, President Pervez Musharraf pledged merciless fight against terrorists in January. According to Countryaah website, national day of Pakistan is every August 14. Several organizations, including Kashmiri Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad were banned. Both had been accused of terrorism in India. A […]
Yearbook 2002 Oman. According to Countryaah website, national day of Oman is every November 18. The country’s leader, Sultan Qabus ibn Said, announced on November 26 that all citizens of the country who are 21 years of age would have the right to vote. The reform concerned the right to […]
Yearbook 2002 North Korea. According to Countryaah website, national day of North Korea is every August 15. The country’s relations with the US deteriorated significantly when US President George W. Bush at the beginning of the year stamped the country as the “axis of evil” in the world due to […]
Yearbook 2002 Nepal. According to Countryaah website, national day of Nepal is every September 15. The war against the Maoist guerrillas continued uninterrupted throughout the year. There were regular reports of hundreds of people killed on both sides during a few days of fighting, usually in remote areas of western […]
Yearbook 2002 Burma. In January, Burma announced plans to build a nuclear research reactor with Russian help. Among other things, the US and the EU expressed concern that Burma would not comply with the International Atomic Energy Agency’s IAEA safety regulations. In March, four close relatives of former dictator Ne […]
Yearbook 2002 Mongolia. According to Countryaah website, national day of Mongolia is every December 29. The Socialist government received harsh criticism for suspected corruption. Thousands of protesters demanded in April that responsible ministers be dismissed. Among the criticisms were also concerns that the government should negotiate control of the mining […]
The Maldives are excellent sailors and fishermen, and have traditionally had close contacts with the Asian continent. From there, in the 12th century, the Islamic and Arab influence emerged. The archipelago occupied Islam as religion and the Sultanate as a form of government. According to Countryaah website, national day of […]
Yearbook 2002 Malaysia. According to Countryaah website, national day of Malaysia is every August 31. The country’s prime minister, Mahathir bin Mohamad, who has dominated politics for over 20 years, announced during the summer that he would step down as head of government, finance minister and leader of the UMNO […]
Yearbook 2002 Lebanon. The EU and Lebanon agreed January 10 on an association agreement. It took until June 17 before it was signed when Lebanon boycotted the ceremony in Spain in April because of Israeli attacks on Palestinian territories. According to Countryaah website, national day of Lebanon is every November […]
Yearbook 2002 Laos. No political thunderstorm could be discerned when new representatives were elected February 23 to the country’s parliament, the National Assembly. Of the 109 seats, the ruling Communist Party filled 108. According to Countryaah website, national day of Laos is every May 11. The only non-party candidate out […]
Yearbook 2002 Kyrgyzstan. According to Countryaah website, national day of Kyrgyzstan is every August 31. Opposition leader Feliks Kulov was sentenced in January by a military court to seven years in prison, accused of falsification and abuse of power during a previous term as minister. In a new trial in […]
Yearbook 2002 Kuwait. At the Arab League summit in Lebanon in March, Iraq pledged to respect Kuwait’s independence and not repeat the 1990 invasion., 1991. According to Countryaah website, national day of Kuwait is every February 25. Kuwait on November 3 ordered the Qatar-based TV channel al-Jazira to close its […]
Yearbook 2002 Kenya. In an effort to improve Kenya’s spotty reputation, President Daniel arap Moi hired British consultants to counter corruption. Two special courts for corruption cases were set up. However, the critics held Moi himself responsible for the corruption that caused the lender to turn Kenya’s back. Before the […]
Yearbook 2002 Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan and China signed an agreement on border defenses at the beginning of the year which was said to contribute to the fight against terrorism, separatism and extremism. According to Countryaah website, national day of Kazakhstan is every December 16. A series of terrorist acts have been […]
Yearbook 2002 Jordan. The government was reformed on January 14 after adopting a new budget, designed to boost the economy. Prime Minister Ali Abu Raghib stayed in the post and appointed US Ambassador Marwan Muashir as Foreign Minister. King Abdullah announced on August 15 that the election that would have […]
Yearbook 2002 Japan. Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi’s popularity declined in the first half of the year due to J’s continued sluggish economic development. But the popularity gained momentum after the 60-year-old, youthful long-haired head of government’s historic summit with North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Il on September 17. According to […]
Yearbook 2002 Israel. According to Countryaah website, national day of Israel is every April 14. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, leader of Conservative Likud, retained his opposition to direct talks with Palestinian leader Yasir Arafat. Disbelief deepened when the Israeli military launched the Karine A ship at the beginning of January […]
Yearbook 2002 Iraq. US-US relations deteriorated further in the wake of the September 11 attacks in 2001. US President George W. Bush, at the end of January I, labeled North Korea and Iran “the axis of evil”, threatening the outside world with weapons of mass destruction. Bush also made statements […]
Yearbook 2002 Iran. According to Countryaah website, national day of Iran is every April 1. The power struggle continued during the year between supporters of reform around President Mohammad Khatami and the conservative clergy led by spiritual leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In November, Parliament supported Khatami’s proposal to reduce the […]
Yearbook 2002 Indonesia. According to Countryaah website, national day of Indonesia is every August 17. Parliament President Akbar Tanjung was sentenced to three years in prison for spending more than SEK 40 million from the Treasury for the then Golkar government election campaign in 1999. Former President Suharto’s son Tommy […]
Yearbook 2002 India. Tensions between Hindus and Muslims increased sharply in February, when militant Hindus announced that, despite court bans, they intended to build a new temple in Ayodhya in northern India, where the demolition of a mosque in 1992 led to severe riots. A train of Hindu pilgrims was […]
Yearbook 2002 Georgia. The unstable political situation deteriorated further during the year. According to Countryaah website, national day of Georgia is every April 9. The security services chief, President Eduard Shevardnadze’s close associate Nugzar Sadzjaja, was accused in mass media of killing the country’s former president Zviad Gamsachurdia (who was […]
Yearbook 2002 Timor. After 400 years of Portuguese rule, a quarter of a century under Indonesian occupation and two years of UN administration, East Timor became independent on May 20. According to Countryaah website, national day of East Timor is every May 20. Freedom hero Xanana Gusmão became president after […]
Yearbook 2002 Cyprus. The end of the membership negotiations with the EU contributed to direct talks starting January 21 between Cyprus President Glafkos Klerides and Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash. According to Countryaah website, national day of Cyprus is every October 1. UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan visited Cyprus in May […]
Yearbook 2002 China. The most interesting event of the year was the Communist Party Congress in November. It became guard duty without drama: the party’s 76-year-old general secretary Jiang Zemin handed over to 59-year-old Hu Jintao, once appointed “crown prince” by Deng Xiaoping. But Jiang retained power as chairman of […]