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Asia

A continent that's truly a world on its own

Asia is with no doubt the continent with the highest variety in all respects (ok, it's also the world's biggest). One of the most developped countries, Japan, lives side by side to some of the world's poorest. The highest populated state of the world, China, is not far away from tiny ones like Singapore; and all world religions have mayor strongholds in this continent. As you might expect, it also offers everything a tourist could long for: exotic cultures, from traditional rural areas in China to the metropolitan cultural excesses of Tokyo; from food miracles in Southeast Asia to idyllic islands in Indonesia; from party beaches in Goa to the the craddles of civilization in Mesopotamia; and thinking of the problems caused by endless streams oil, you might even wonder, if Asia has too many riches...

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    1. Angkor Wat, Siem Reap and Angkor, Cambodia

    Yet another kingdom gone to the gods. Angkor is one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia. Stretching over some 400 sq. km, including forested area, Angkor Archaeological Park c...

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    2. Persepolis, Iran

    Quality ruins of an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-arti...

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    3. Komodo National Park, Indonesia

    The home of the famous ‘Komodo dragons.’. These volcanic islands are inhabited by a population of around 5,700 giant lizards, whose appearance and aggressive behaviour have led to them being called 'Kom...

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reviews and insider tips for Asia

2008-05-13
I've been living here for almost 10 years and visiting before that - its so diverse and beautiful here i wouldnt live anywhere else.
2008-04-19
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