Afghanistan often called the crossroads of Central Asia has a rich yet turbulent history. Today Afghanistan is emerging from the Taliban era and enjoying a measure of freedom, yet many are skeptical as to how long it will last.
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Originally a small fishing settlement, Duabi changed dramatically after the discovery of oil in 1966. The late Ruler, HH Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, laid the economic and social infrastructure to make Dubai the tourist capital of the Middle East, and perhaps soon, the world.
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Modern and economically successful Taiwan was formed when Chiang Kai-shek and his Kuomingtan (KMT) regime escaped China after the Communist victory in 1949. Today the Democratic Peoples Party lead by Chen Shui-bien is in power.
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India is a growing superpower yet so many are living in extreme poverty. Its the country that accepted H H Dalai Lama to live in Dharmsala when he escaped Tibet.
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Canada is known for its polite people, good health care system, cowboys, sports, and for being a big country with a small town feel.
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For many, Thailand is a popular tourist destination for beach, sun and play, but it is also a place of political upheaval, low working pay, and over fishing by huge trawlers.
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