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South Asia News
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Posted in News on 20 July 2008
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People of India
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Posted in India on 6 July 2008
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Although India occupies only 2.4% of the world’s land area, it supports over 15% of the world’s population. Only China has a larger population. India’s median age is 25, one of the youngest among large economies. About 70% live in more than 550,000 villages, and the remainder in more than 200 towns and cities. Over [...]

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
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Posted in SAARC on 5 July 2008
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The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was officially founded on the 8th of December 1985 by the heads of states of the member countries; Maldives, Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan and Bangladesh. The goal of the organisation is to help to develop the region and to make trade and travel between these [...]

How to make the best of your stay in Maldives
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Posted in Maldives on 3 July 2008
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Maldives is a chain of 20 atolls consisting 1190 islands, each surrounded by a unique coral reef and lagoons with different shades of blue. These coral reefs are enriched with brightly colored fishes and other marine life that is sure to leave you speechless. Apart from the wonderful undisturbed marine life, tourists chose Maldives as [...]

Maldives scoops the World Travel Awards
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Posted in Maldives on 3 July 2008
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Maldives was crowned the Indian Oceans leading destination at the awards.
Several resorts in Maldives won the prestigious world travel awards held at Shanghai, China on 19th June 2008. Maldives was crowned the “Indian Oceans leading destination” at the awards.
In the regional categories Kurumba Island resort won the Indian oceans leading resort, Rangali Island won the [...]

Vilu Reef Beach & Spa Resort
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Posted in Maldives on 3 July 2008
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This exclusive spa resort is in the South Nilandhe Atoll of Maldives where the beaches are flawless and the waters are perfectly warm and crystal clear. Enjoy the wonders of nature in this Garden of Eden above and below water surface. Unwind in the shades of tropical lush vegetation or discover the secrets that lay [...]

Veligandu Island Resort
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Posted in Maldives on 3 July 2008
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A little tropical island blessed with flawless sugar white beaches, lucid warm lagoons, majestic palm trees, and beautiful waters heaving with rainbow colored coral reefs filled with exotic fishes. This wonder island, Veligandu is 15 minutes from the Maldives International Airport. Engage in the various fun filled water sports, dive through these striking coral gardens, [...]

Vakarufalhi Island Resort
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Posted in Maldives on 3 July 2008
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The most unforgettable holiday begins as the seaplane takes off from the International Airport. Make sure you have your cameras at hand’s reach as the plan will fly over the stunningly beautiful oceans and islands of Maldives. After 25 minutes you will step on to a magnificent island with mind blowing flawless white beach surrounded [...]

Dealing with Travel Sickness
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Posted in Travel Tips on 3 July 2008
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Even in the olden times, the problem of motion sickness had been prevalent. In fact, it was even referred to as “camel sickness” in the Bible, where the camel riders experience nausea due to moderate swaying.
With the advent of technology, motion sickness has evolved into many forms such as seasickness, carsickness, space motion sickness, and [...]

Bhutan Economy
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Posted in Bhutan on 2 July 2008
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The economy, one of the world’s smallest and least developed, is based on agriculture and forestry, which provide the main livelihood for more than 60% of the population. Agriculture consists largely of subsistence farming and animal husbandry. Rugged mountains dominate the terrain and make the building of roads and other infrastructure difficult and expensive. The [...]