Friday 15 May 2015

Germany

       

Capital: Berlin.

National Information:

National Dish: Animal meat e.g. Sauerbraten.

National Bird: Golden Eagle.

National Animal: Black Eagle.

National Flower: Blue Cornflowers.

Currency: Euro.


Famous for:

Their engineering & automotive industry. Neuschwanstein castle, black forest, beer, their tragic history and more..



                    Pros:                                    

  • It isn't hard to find diner Kebab stalls which sell halal food. Other wise just look for vegetarian or seafood option if your hungry (just ask if they have alcohol in it or not.

Cons:
  •  Most of their meals have meat in it. 
  • The is bad internet connection in certain area & some Youtube videos are banned there which are not in most country like certain music videos.

The United Kingdom

        

Capital: London.

National Information

National Dish: Chicken Tikka.

National Bird: Robin.

National Flower: Rose.

National Animal: Lion.

Currency: Pound sterling.

Famous for: 
Country that has a few countries in it.
 Mr. Bean, Fish & Chips, Harry Potter films, books & franchise, iconic writers exp. William Shakespear, Charles Dickens, Arthur Conan Doyle ( Sherlock Holmes series), Jane Austen, J.R.R. Tolkien (Lord of the Rings series & the Hobbit), J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter series & Fantastic Beasts) & ect. Bands like The Beatles & One Direction. The monarch, tea, famous football teams, their accents, iconic sites exp. Tower Bridge & the Elizabeth tower which has big ben in it, castles, live plays, the tube, red telephone booths, red post boxes, red double decker busses, famous painters, famous people & lots more.. 


                    Pros:                                    
  • The museums are gorgeous there! 
  • Most museums are free!
  • Great public transportation & it is easy to get (for example underground tube and busses).
  • Lovely parks with flowers and ponds.
  • Scrumptious English Toffee ice-cream.
  • Huge variety of food products in the supermarkets.
  • International calling cards.
  • Primark (cheap & stylish clothing store).
  • Beautiful & iconic sceneries.
  • Iconic Westminster site (for example the Elizabeth tower with big ben in it, tower bridge & more).
  • Fantastic musicals.
  • Great Art museums.
  • There are Mosques there.
  • It sometimes snows in winter.
  • There are a lot of foreigners there so you will meet people from other countries which you haven't met before. 
  • People don't regularly make eye contact but if you ask for help most of them are quite friendly, polite & honest.
  • Most of them mind their own business.
  • There are castles you can visit.
  • Nice country sides with animals.
  • Cute cottages.


             Cons: 
  • Shops close too early.
  • It gets dark early.
  • Avoid going out at late night if you don't want to encounter loud drunk crowds.
  • All flats are too small & all hotel rooms are too small.
  • Please always be aware of your belongings! There'r thiefs are quick especially when your things are on the table or put down somewhere.
  • It looks horrible when the snow starts to melt & turns to slippery ice or grey lumps on the ground, be careful!
  • Do your research as it is expensive there!
  • Cinema ticket prices are too costly, not worth it.
  • Horrible pop corn & nachos at the cinema, not worth the try.
  • You occasionally hear someone swear loudly. 

British brands i like : 
Walkers Shortbread, Jacob's, Clarks, The body shop, Marks & Spencer, Poundland, Asda, Tesco, HSBC & more..

Sweden

        

Capital: Stockholm.

National Information:

National Animal: Elk.

National Dish: Meatballs with Lingonberry Jam.

National Bird: Eurasia Blackbird aka Koltrast.

National Flower: Linnea Borealis or Twinflower.

Currency: Swedish Krona.

Swedish brands i like: Ikea & H&M.

It is famous for:

Their wooden dala horses, most people there have blonde hair, it's one of the countries which you can witness the Aurora (the northern lights), ABBA, Swedish meatballs, where Ikea & H&M is from, their ice hotels, their royals, Vikings came from here and more..


                   Pros:                                    

  • Most people can speak English there, yay.
  • Delicious caesar salad.
  • Delicious Salmon.
  • Boat hop on hop off.
  • They have their own unique ice-cream flavours.
  • Great seafood.

             Cons: 
  • Do your research as it is expensive there.
  • Souvenirs are very expensive there.

Australia

            

Capital: Canberra.

National Information

National Animal: Kangaroo.

National Dish: Roast Lamb.

National Bird: Emu.

National Flower: Golden Wattle.

Currency: Australian Dollar.

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  • Good souvenirs.
  • Good zoos.
  • Unique wildlife animals, that are only from there.   

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Australian brands i like: McCormick & Euky Bear.

Malaysia


Capital: 
Wilayah Persekutuan also know as 
Kuala Lumpur (KL)


National Information

National Dish: Nasi lemak.

National Bird: Rhinoceros Hornbill.

National Flower: Hibiscus.

National Animal: Malayan Tiger.

Currency: Malaysian Ringgit.

Famous for:
Food such as Nasi lemak (coconut milk cooked rice, chilli paste, roasted peanuts, deep fried anchovys..), Teh tarik (pulled black tea with condensed milk), Roti canai (Indian Malaysian flatbread) with lentils, Laksa (curry with coconut milk noodle soup), Keropok lekor (fish creaker), Ayam masak merah (chicken cooked in red gravy), Nasi dagang (mix coloured rice cooked with coconut milk) with fish & gravy, Nasi kerabu (rice cooked with butterfly pea flower turning it blue) with fish & gravy, Kuihs (bite sized desserts), Multi cultural traditions, etc..

                    Pros:                                    


  • A lot of greenery.
  • Delicious foods & beverages.
  • Muslim country with many places of worship of many religons.
  • Is a part of Borneo making it more interesting & diverse. 
  • Nice beaches.
  • Good souvenirs.
  • A lot of people can speak English as it's taught in school & is a commonwealth country.  
  • There is a English option for Islamic marriage course & driving course.
  • Putrajaya has the biggest roundabout in the world.
  • Batik factories. Isn't hard to find batik prints, fabric act.
  • Standard of living isn't too expensive.
  • Celebrate cultural events.
  • Sushi King foods.
  • Sushi Zanmai foods.
  • They have many Thai message outlets.



             Cons: 
  •  Hot & bright weather.
  • Occasional haze.
  • Year end floods in the north.
  • Loud thunder storms.
  • There are occasional heavy rains.
  • Is still a developing country.
  • Public school system isn't good.
  • There isn't enough awareness of learning difficulties & places with vocational studies.
  • Isn't good at marketing.
  • Some residences are still close minded.
  • There isn't enough Islamic education in English.
  • Government corruption.


Malaysian brands i like : Good virture co. , Papparich, The Manhattan fish market & Munchy's.

France

         


Capital: Paris

National Information

National Dish: Strew.

National Bird & animal: Gallic Rooster.

National Flower: Iris

Currency: Euro.

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Spain

       


Capital: Madrid.


National Information

National Dish: Paella.

National Bird: Spanish Imperial Eagle.

National Flower: Red Carnations.

National Animal: Bull.

Currency: Euro. 

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Spanish brands i like: Mango & Zara.

The United States of America

           


Capital: Washington, DC.

National Information.

National Animal & Bird: Bald Eagle.

National Dish: Undeclared Hamburger & apple pie.

National Flower: Rose.

Currency: US Dollar.

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  • There is a huge variety of products to choose from, from around the world.
  • Isn't hard to find vegetarian or vegan food.



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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia


               
Capital: Riyadh.

National Information

National Dish: Kabsa.

National Bird: The Falcon.

National Animal: Camel.

National Flower: None.

Currency: Saudi Riyal.

Famous for: 
The birth place of Islam. The 2 most holiest & most beautiful mosques in the world. A desert country with a lot of date trees, hardly rains & no lakes. A lot of camels.


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  • They sell a lot of gorgeous jubahs.
  • They sell great smelling perfumes for men & women.
  • They sell a variety of prayer beads.
  • Great food.

  • They have the 2 most holiest mosques in the world.
  • They have floating mosque.
  • Muslims can pray anywhere in the 2 holy sates. You can feel the strong muslim community energy/vibes.
  • They sell a variety of dates.
  • Shops close late.
  • They sell a variety of beautiful prayer mats.   
  • Friendly shop workers.
  • Their english language level isn't bad, that is very helpful.
  • The things they sell for their currency are reasonable similar to Malaysia.
  • It's not difficult to find/buy miswak.
  • The childrens clothing which they sell are adorable.

  • Shops close temporarily for all 5 prayer times.
  • Polite & gentle men.




             Cons: 


  • The weather is very bright so make sure you always wear a pear of sunnys.
  • Occasional massive dust or sand storms which could delay flights for safety.
  • Hot weather.

  • They don't sell a large variety when it comes to fridge magnets & key chains.
  • Their tap water can be salty in some areas.
  • Serverer rules, laws, restrictions & punishments. Research about it before visiting.







Thailand


Capital: Bangkok.

National Information

National Dish: Pad Thai.

National Bird: Siamese Fireback.

National Animal: Elephant.

National Flower: Golden shower tree.

Currency: Thai Baht.

                    Pros:                                    

  • Beautiful beaches.
  • Great souvenirs.  
  • Great handy craft. 

             Cons: 
  •  Isn't easy to find people who speak English.

The Republic of Indonesia


Capital: Jakarta.

National Information

National Dish: Fried rice.

National Bird: Javan hawk-Eagle/Garuda.

National Animal: Komodo Dragon.

National Flower: Moon Orchid, Jasmine & Refflesia.

Currency: Indonesia Rupiah.


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India


Capital: New Delhi

National Information

National Dish: Khichdi.

National Bird: The Peacock.

National Animal: Bengal Tiger.

National Flower: Lotus.

Currency: Indian Rupee.
          

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Friday 8 May 2015

The Nation of Brunei


Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan.

National Information

National Dish: Ambuyat.

National Bird & National Animal: The white-bellied sea Eagle.

National Flower: Simpor.

Currency: Brunei Dollar.


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  • Muslim country.
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  • Not much to do. Hardly any attractions.

Queensland, Australia



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Victoria, Australia



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