Doha is the capital city and the main financial center of Qatar. Qatar is located on the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and bordered by Saudi Arabia. Qatar is an oil-rich country that has grown to be a major tourist destination—in fact, Qatar became the first Arab nation to host the FIFA World Cup […]
Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand and formerly known as Siam, is a country at the center of the Southeast Asian Indochinese Peninsula. Tourism makes up about 6% of the Thailand’s economy. Thailand was the most visited country in Southeast Asia in 2013, according to the World Tourism Organisation. Asian tourists primarily visit Thailand for Bangkok and the historical, natural, and […]
Sri Lanka’s documented history spans 3,000 years, with evidence of pre-historic human settlements dating back to at least 125,000 years. It has a rich cultural heritage and the first known Buddhist writings of Sri Lanka, the Pāli Canon, date back to the Fourth Buddhist council in 29 BC. Its geographic location and deep harbours made it of great strategic importance from […]
The Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, is a South Asian island country, located in the Indian Ocean. According to Wikipedia, it lies southwest of Sri Lanka and India comprising a territory spanning roughly 298 square kilometres (115 sq miles). The Maldives is one of the world’s most geographically dispersed countries, as well as the smallest Asian country by both land area and population, with around 427,756 […]
Dubai is the largest and most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Emirate’s Western-style model of business drives its economy with the main revenues now coming from tourism, aviation, real estate, and financial services. According to Wikipedia, Dubai has recently attracted world attention through many innovative large construction projects and sports events. The city has become iconic for its skyscrapers […]