The kingdom of Thailand lies in the heart of Southeas t
Asia, making it a natural gateway to Indochina, Myanmar
and Southern China. Its shape and geography divide into
four natural regions : the mountains and forests of the
North; the vast rice fields of the Central Plains; the
semi-arid farm lands of the Northeast plateau; and the
tropical islands and long coastline of the peninsula
South.
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Singapore is at the crossroads of Asia . It is a vibrant metropolis where close to 3 million Chinese, Malays, Indians and Eurasians live and work side-by-side. This colourful mix of cultures, spiced with Western influences, creates a wonderful blend. The uniqueness of each culture is celebrated here in its own special way....
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The United Arab Emirates on the southeastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula is a bit of an anathema in the Middle East. This union of seven sovereign sheikhdoms was formed when the British withdrew from the Gulf in 1971, and today it is a modern, trend-setting conglomeration of high-rise cities with state-of-the-art tourist infrastructure, ...
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Malaysia is situated in central South-East Asia, bordering Thailand in the north, with Singapore and Indonesia to the south and The Philippines to the east. It is composed of Peninsular Malaysia and the states of Sabah and Sarawak on the north coast of the island of Borneo, 650 to 950km (404 to 600 miles) across the South China Sea.
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