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Agriculture and fishing Agriculture has traditionally been the backbone of the Afghan economy, but degraded cultivation opportunities during the war years and a large influx of cities have led to a significant reduction in the importance of the industry. For…
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Armenia Facts Armenia: known primarily for its history and original nature and vegetation. Capital : Yerevan Official language: Armenia Currency: Armenian dram Passport and visa: A Finnish citizen needs a passport as a travel document. Armenian visa approx. 7 eur…
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Azerbaijan Facts The Republic of Azerbaijan, or Azerbaijan, is an inland state in the Caucasus on the shores of the Caspian Sea. Neighboring countries are Georgia in the northwest, Armenia in the west, Russia in the north and Iran in…
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Bahrain Facts Bahrain is a modern Arab country specializing in oil refining and international banking Capital: Manama Official language: Arabic Currency: Bahraini dinar Passport and visa: Visa required, more information from our office. Time difference to Finland: Daylight saving time…
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Agriculture and fishing The delta landscape in Bangladesh is very fertile; the water supply is good and the rivers are constantly fertilizing with nutrient rich deposits from higher land. Normally, one fifth of the country is flooded during the monsoon…
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Agriculture and fishing Simple farming and livestock management for self-sufficiency is the traditional economic base in Bhutan. In the northern mountainous areas, some groups of people still move with their jackets according to the seasons. In slightly lower regions, many…
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Just over one percent of Brunei’s land area is cultivated and the country is not self-sufficient in food. Fishing has increased rapidly in the 2010s. The beef comes from the government’s own livestock farm in Australia, which is larger than…
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Myanmar Facts Myanmar (formerly Burma) is perhaps the least known travel destination in Southeast Asia. Capital: Naypyidaw Official language: Burmese Currency: Myanmar kyat Passport and visa: A person with a Finnish passport needs a visa to Myanmar . Time difference…
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Agriculture and fishing Cambodia is traditionally a prominent agricultural country with rice cultivation and fishing in the center. Agriculture, including fishing and forestry, still employs around two-thirds of Cambodians. However, the industry’s share of the economy has fallen from significantly…
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China Facts China has fascinated tourists with its mystique for centuries. History, culture and oriental exoticism are the elements that appeal to Chinese visitors the most. Official language: Mandarin Chinese Currency: Renminbi (CNY) Passport and visa: Finns are required to…
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Agriculture and fishing About one-sixth of Cyprus’s land area is cultivable, and around one-fifth of this is irrigation. Since the division of the island in 1974, the Greek Cypriots have modernized agriculture in the south, but the lack of water…
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Agriculture and fishing In East Timor, 70-80 percent of the population is employed in agriculture, which contributes one-fifth of GDP. However, the conditions for the industry are not the best and the country has to import food. The mountainous terrain…
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India Facts India’s most famous and one of the most famous attractions in the world is the Taj Mahal located in Agra a couple of hundred kilometers from Delhi. Capital: New Delhi Official language: Hindi, English Currency: Indian rupee Passport…
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Indonesia Facts Bali is known as the Pearl of Indonesia. Capital: Jakarta Official language: Bali, Indonesian Currency: Indonesian rupiah Passport and visa: A Finnish citizen needs an Indonesian visa, which can be purchased at the airport upon arrival in Bali….
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Agriculture and fishing Only about a tenth of Iran’s land area is cultivated, although perhaps a third could be used for agriculture. Nutrient-poor soils and water scarcity make development difficult. Wheat is the most common crop, followed by barley and…
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Agriculture and fishing Farming conditions are usually good with fertile lands and usually plenty of water. But just over half of all arable land is used, and more than half of Iraq’s food needs are covered by imports. CountryAAH: Comprehensive…
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Israel Facts Israel is a well-known wine-producing country with a pleasant climate all year round. Capital: Jerusalem Official language: Hebrew, Arabic Currency: New Israeli shekel Passport and visa: A Finnish citizen needs a passport as a travel document, which must…
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Japan Facts Japan is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean in East Asia. Capital: Tokyo Official language: Japanese Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY) Passport and visa: When traveling less than 90 days, a Finnish citizen needs a passport as a…
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Agriculture and fishing Lack of water means that only 2.5 percent of Jordan’s surface area is cultivated. As much would be possible to grow but is mainly used as pasture for sheep, goats and camels. Most of the country’s water…
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Agriculture and fishing Extensive cultivation areas have made Kazakhstan a major grain producer. Wheat is the most important crop. The Kazakhs’ traditional nutrition, animal breeding, is still important. Agriculture’s share of GDP has fallen from around one-third in 1991 to…
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Agriculture and fishing Agriculture is estimated to account for just under half a percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in Kuwait. The extreme desert climate and lack of water and arable land (not even one percent is cultivated) make it…
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Agriculture and fishing The most important branch of agriculture in Kyrgyzstan is livestock farming, which has a long tradition in the country where many used to live as nomads. The Kyrgyz keep mainly cattle, sheep and goats, but they also…
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Agriculture and fishing Agriculture is the most important food for most Laotians. Almost three out of four residents are employed in agriculture, which accounts for almost a fifth of GDP. Most farmers have small holdings and can only grow for…
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Agriculture and fishing Almost 40 percent of Lebanon’s area consists of arable land, but just over a third is cultivated. Agriculture is important, especially along the coast and in the Beka Valley. CountryAAH: Comprehensive import regulations of Lebanon. Covers import…
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Malaysia Facts Malaysia is a country where beach, city and active vacation meet. Capital: Kuala Lumpur Official language: Malay Currency: Malaysian ringgit Passport and visa: Passengers with a Finnish passport can stay on the Malaysian Peninsula and in the states…
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Maldives Facts The Republic of Maldives is an archipelago about 800 kilometers long southwest of the southern tip of India. The Maldives is known for its beautiful nature and stunning sandy beaches. Capital: Malé Official language: Diveh Currency: Maldivian rupee…
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Agriculture Livestock management is traditionally Mongolia’s most important industry and employs about half the population. Sheep, goats, cows, horses, camels and yaks are the most common domestic animals. Many shepherd families live as nomads and are outside the monetary economy….
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Nepal Facts Nepal is located between China and India, roughly half in the Himalayan mountains and half at its foot. Nepal is known for the highest point in the world from Mount Everest. Capital: Kathmandu Official language: Nepali Currency: Nepalese…
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Agriculture and fishing Less than a fifth of North Korea’s surface is cultivable and the far north is the short growing season. The soil is nutrient poor and the rainfall is usually small. The most important crops are rice, corn…
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Agriculture and fishing Agriculture and fishing for self-sustaining contribute to a large part of the population’s livelihood. However, the conditions for agriculture are difficult. Only about five percent of the land area is suitable for agriculture, the majority of which…
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