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Malaysia Figures and Facts
Malaysia Figures and Facts

Malaysia Figures and Facts

Full country name: Federation of Malaysia Area: 329750 sq. km. Population: 22 million people Capital(s): Kuala Lumpur Peoples: 50% Malays, 33% Chinese, 9% Indians, plus indigenous islanders such as Orang Azli and Iban Language: Bahasa [Malaysian], English, Chinese (various dialects), Tamil (and other local dialects), Religion: 52% Muslim, 17% Buddhist, 12% Taoist, 8% Christian, 8% Hindu, 2% Pagan State structure: Parliamentary monarchy Branches of the national economy: Production of tin, rubber, palm oil, timber, oil, light industry, electronics Main partners:…

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Customs and Traditions of Abkhazia
Customs and Traditions of Abkhazia

Customs and Traditions of Abkhazia

Population and religion According to Countryaah, the population of the republic at the beginning of 2011 is about 243 thousand people. Having significantly decreased after the military events of the 1990s, the population is gradually moving towards natural growth. Of the 243 thousand people, about 65 thousand (almost a third of the population) are residents of the capital of the republic Sukhum. In the surrounding villages and suburbs of the Sukhumi region, the population in total barely exceeds the mark…

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Customs and Traditions of Vietnam
Customs and Traditions of Vietnam

Customs and Traditions of Vietnam

Language According to Countryaah, the official language in the country is Vietnamese. Residents also communicate in Chinese, English, Russian and French. In some parts of Vietnam, there are settlements that communicate in Lao and Khmer dialects. Religion The territory of Vietnam is under the influence of several religious movements: Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism. And although Buddhism is the official religion, statues of several local patron spirits (Confucius, Bodhisattva and Buddha) are also installed in many village temples. The Vietnamese are sure…

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Customs and Traditions of United States
Customs and Traditions of United States

Customs and Traditions of United States

The United States is a country of extraordinary size and a very diverse ethnic composition. For this reason, the traditions and mentality of representatives of various nations intersect and intertwine here. However, a number of features of American society, however, can be distinguished. The US is considered to have a “classless” society. The transition from one social group to another is less difficult here than in a number of other countries, everything is determined by the availability of money and…

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Customs and Traditions of United Kingdom
Customs and Traditions of United Kingdom

Customs and Traditions of United Kingdom

Religion According to Countryaah, one of the most popular religious movements in the UK is Protestantism (Anglican Church). Presbyterian and Catholic churches also spread. The country is home to one of the largest Muslim communities in Western Europe. Rules of conduct in the UK Staying in the UK imposes certain obligations on the tourist. To avoid problems with the authorities, as well as misunderstanding of local residents, you should follow the basic rules of conduct. Communication. During the conversation, try…

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Customs and Traditions of United Arab Emirates
Customs and Traditions of United Arab Emirates

Customs and Traditions of United Arab Emirates

Language According to Countryaah, the official state language in the country is Arabic; languages ​​such as English, Hindi, Urdu and Farsi are also used in communication. In connection with the expansion of the tourist flow to the United Arab Emirates from the Russian Federation, a lot of Russian-language signs appeared, as well as announcements, the staff of many large hotels and hotels successfully mastered the basics of Russian speech. Religion The main (but not the only) religion of the United…

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Customs and Traditions of Turkey
Customs and Traditions of Turkey

Customs and Traditions of Turkey

Language In addition to the main Turkish language, English, French and German are often found in resort areas and large cities. Currency The national currency of Turkey is the Turkish lira. Circulation has banknotes in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 lire. Currency exchange offices in Turkey usually work on all days of the traditional working week (from Monday to Friday) from 8-30 to 17 hours. Break for lunch from 12:00 to 13:30. You should not exchange…

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Customs and Traditions of Tunisia
Customs and Traditions of Tunisia

Customs and Traditions of Tunisia

Language and religion Official language of Tunisia is Arabic, along with it, French is used – most of the locals know it. English, Italian and German are also widely spoken. According to Countryaah, the state religion is Sunni Islam. It is practiced by 95% of the population. Also on the territory of the country you can meet representatives of the Christian and Jewish faiths. During the period of the French protectorate, Jews were considered the most prosperous and influential stratum…

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Customs and Traditions of Thailand
Customs and Traditions of Thailand

Customs and Traditions of Thailand

Language According to Countryaah, the official language of the country is Thai. Residents of local villages also communicate in Chinese, English and Malay. Religion and customs The main religion of the country is Buddhism. There are also Muslim, Christian and Hindu movements. Everywhere in Thailand you can see monks dressed in orange robes and Buddha figures placed everywhere. The popular form of Buddhism is Theravada. The teaching of this school is focused on developing the potential of each person without…

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Customs and Traditions of Tanzania
Customs and Traditions of Tanzania

Customs and Traditions of Tanzania

Population and religion According to Countryaah, the population at the time of the last census in 2009 is 38 million people. Natural growth annually increases the number of inhabitants by 2-3%. As in most African countries, large families are often found in Tanzania. According to statistics, on average, every woman in the country gives birth to four children in her life. The ethnic composition of the country is mainly represented by the indigenous peoples of the Negroid race. About 1%…

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