Qatar is a small but influential nation occupying a peninsula that juts into the Persian Gulf from the Arabian Peninsula. Once a modest land of pearl divers, fishermen, […]
Philippines
Introduction to the Philippines
The Philippines is an archipelago of more than seven thousand islands in Southeast Asia, stretching between the Pacific Ocean and the South China Sea. Often called the “Pearl […]
Pakistan
Introduction to Pakistan
Pakistan is a large and diverse country in South Asia, stretching from the shores of the Arabian Sea to some of the highest mountains on Earth. It is […]
Oman
Introduction to Oman
Oman is a sultanate on the southeastern corner of the Arabian Peninsula, facing the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman. Known for its rugged mountains, golden deserts, […]
North Korea
Introduction to North Korea
North Korea, officially the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, occupies the northern half of the Korean Peninsula in East Asia. It is a land of rugged mountains, forested […]
Nepal
Introduction to Nepal
Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia, nestled between China and India along the heart of the Himalayas. Home to Mount Everest, the highest mountain on Earth, […]
Myanmar
Introduction to Myanmar
Myanmar, also known as Burma, is a large and diverse country in Southeast Asia, stretching from the snowy peaks of the eastern Himalayas to the warm shores of […]
Mongolia
Introduction to Mongolia
Mongolia is a vast, landlocked country in East Asia, set between Russia to the north and China to the south. Known as the “Land of the Eternal Blue […]
Maldives
Introduction to the Maldives
The Maldives is a tropical island nation in the Indian Ocean, made up of a chain of coral atolls southwest of India and Sri Lanka. Famous for its […]
Malaysia
Introduction to Malaysia
Malaysia is a vibrant nation in Southeast Asia, divided between the Malay Peninsula and the northern part of the island of Borneo. Known for its gleaming skyscrapers, ancient […]