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Mrs. Feren
International School Manila
March 2012
Your Guide to a new beginning
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BEIJING
February 2012 By: Joseph
Absolute Location
Beijing is located at
Latitude: 39.92889
Longitude:
116.3883. (39
degrees North 116
degrees West).
BEIJING'S RELATIVE LOCATION
Beijing is located at the northeastern part of China also Beijing is located south of Mongolia and Russia,
northeast of India and Nepal, north of Vietnam and Burma, and west of Korea and the China Sea.
! Anecdot
Beijing is one of the most remarkable
cities Ive ever been to. It is a very busy and
modern place. I love to go sightseeing there.
The Forbidden City is my preferred place to
visit in Beijing. The marvelous Forbidden City is
the largest and the greatest preserved imperial
palace complex in the world. It has 9,999
rooms you could get lost in, which explains
how the Forbidden City became one of the
main tourist attractions in Beijing. Over a
period of ve centuries, this palace operated as
the governmental center of the country. One of
the reasons why I favor the Forbidden City is
because I had a pleasant experience when I
went there. When you enter the Forbidden City
and look at the fabulous rooms, you will feel
like leaving your native city behind and
transferring to Beijing. It is easy to imagine
ones self living in luxury in one of the elegant
rooms of the palace. How pleasant would it be
to live in a palace with butlers at your service?
Unfortunately, you cant live in the Forbidden
City. It is just one enormous museum so
attractive that you are guaranteed to fall in love
with.
Beijing Map
Beijing is located in northeast China
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The Celestial City
Beijing is like the brightest star on a clear
and cloudless night, easily standing out from
the millions of others twinkling around it.
Beijing did use to be known as the The
Celestial City for its perfect blend of
infrastructure, trade, arts and culture. However,
as the star that it is, the intensity of its
brightness changes with time. Due to the
exceedingly rapid industrialization, various
negative consequences have followed. As of
the present, the city has a population of 19.6
million. They came to this city from several
different countries to add to the brilliance of
this star. Only a small number of cities in the
world have served as lengthily as the political
center of an area as immense. It is one of the
Four Great Ancient Capitals of The Peoples
Republic of China. It has also been the heart of
Chinas history for centuries and there is barely
a major building of any age in Beijing that does
not have at least some national historical
signicance. The city is also the second largest
city in China today. Can you ever even imagine
Beijing as a quiet provincial city much like a
dimly lit star? At present, no one would think to
describe it as a provincial city but Beijing was
actually a small shing province in the past.
Today, you will nd numerous attractions in
Beijing, both old and new. Visit Beijing and
explore this luminary with me!

! !

Impact of the Past on the Present
The city of Beijing, in China, has a long
and rich history that goes back over 3,000
years. Beijing for centuries was the capital of
the ancient states of Ji and Yan before the
fusion of China in 221 BC by their First
Emperor Qin Shi Huang. For the rst millennia
of imperial rule, Beijing was only a provincial
city in northern China. Its stature grew most
from the 10th to the 13th centuries when the
nomadic Khitan and Jurchen peoples from the
steppes expanded southward, and made the
city a capital of the Liao and Jin dynasties.
In the early 1900s, Beijing used to be a
city with a mixed form of government:
nationalism and communism. Everything
changed after Mao became the Chinese
communist leader and founded the Peoples
Republic of China. Mao Ze Dong, Chinas most
dominant communist leader, had chased out
the Japanese and other possible threats to
Chinas future. He was responsible for the
disastrous policies of the Great Leap
Forward and the Cultural Revolution.
The Great Leap Forward of the People's
Republic of China was an economic and
social campaign, reected in the decision of
plans from 1958 to 1961. It intended to use
China's massive population to rapidly
transform the country from agricultural
economy to a communist state through the
course of swift industrialization, and
collectivization. Mao Ze Dong led the
movement and strengthens it after being
informed of the impending disaster from grain
shortages. However, The Great Leap policy
ended in calamity, resulting in excess deaths
to the millions leading Mao to initiate another
policy called the Cultural Revolution in 1966.
The Cultural Revolution was a
sociopolitical movement that occurred from
1966 to the year 1976. The goal was to
strengthen socialism in China by removing
capitalist, traditional and cultural elements
from Chinese society, and imposing Maos
grand plans for it. This revolution stilled the
country and strongly affected it both
economically and socially. It resulted in
widespread dividing struggles in all walks of
life. After Mao's death in 1976, reformers led
by Deng Xiaoping gained prominence. Most of
the Maoist reforms associated with the Cultural
Revolution were abandoned by 1978. The
Cultural Revolution has been ofcially viewed
as an infamous phenomenon ever since.
!
It would be very difcult to nd a culture
that has experienced as much culture shock in
60 years as has China. However, it has already
overcome most of the shock and the results
have been surprisingly positive. China has now
become the world's fastest-growing major
economy. As of 2012, it is the world's second-
largest economy, after the United States, by
both minimal GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
and purchasing power. Also, China is the
world's largest exporter and second-largest
importer of goods. China is a recognized
nuclear weapons state and has the world's
largest standing army with everything centered
in Beijing. For much of China's population,
living standards have seen extremely large
improvements, and freedom continues to
expand, but political controls remain tight and
rural areas are still poor.
Population Demographics
Beijing started developing 700,000 years
ago. Famous for being where the Peking man
lived in the beginning, it started to gain notice
during the Shang Dynasty when it was chosen
as its capital city. It is located in Northeast
China, bordered by the Yellow Sea. Due to its
accessible location, it slowly became an
outstanding trading center of China.
Beijing became a city 3,000 years ago
(2012 is the 3057th year of Beijing). It was
favored by the Liao, Jin Yuan, Ming and Qing
Dynasties of the past and is still continually
being developed today. In the past, people
came to Beijing mainly because of trading.
Today, people mostly pass through Beijing
because it has become a major transportation
hub with Chinas railway network and its main
roads leading to all parts of China.
There are now many different religions in
this city. The main religions are Buddhism,
Taoism, and Confucianism. However, Taoism is
the only religion native to Beijing.
Beijing is presently also the political,
educational and cultural center of The Peoples
Republic of China. Though these are not the
only reasons, people also go to Beijing
because of work and business opportunities.
The population there at present is
approximately, 19.6 million with the major
nationalities represented being Han Chinese.
Manchu, Hui, Mongol and South Koreans are
the minorities in the city. Today, major
industries and businesses in Beijing include the
nance and automobile industries, with these
two currently being its most important.
Today people are said to choose to live in
Beijing mainly because of educational and
business opportunities. There, they can
choose to live very cheaply and get a rich
cultural experience on extremely little money
(5000yuan). Currently, Beijing is a multinational
city, as well as a major city of many different
business opportunities open for all.
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Beijings Environment
Beijing started out as a quiet provincial
city in Northern China. Industrialization began
in the 1950s lasting until around the mid to late
1970s. American companies then began
pouring into the city because of the abundance
of cheap labor and the careless environmental
laws.
Today, Beijing holds no resemblance to its
quiet past. No one would ever think to
describe it as a provincial city. It continues to
grow as the center of China. However, due to
the exceedingly rapid industrialization, various
negative consequences have come up. First,
the land area of dry desert is increasing. It is
eating up usable and productive land. Next, air
pollution has become a major problem. The
presence of numerous factories and an
increasing population are causing much harm.
Lastly, the increase of both surface and ocean
temperatures have increased the occurrence of
climate-related disasters such as droughts and
oods. These are current problems nonexistent
in early Beijing. Although it is popularly known
as the major city of business today, its
environment is also continuing to change
negatively as the city is developing.
CHANGES
The Top Ten List

Forbidden City
Tiananmen Square
The Great Wall of China
Summer Palace
Temple of Heaven
Ming Tombs
Hu tong Tour
Lama Temple
Beihai Park
Beijing Capital Museum
The Great Wall
of China
TIANANMEN SQUARE
SUMMER PALACE
TEMPLE OF HEAVEN
MING TOMBS
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Facts
Ping Pong is a famous sport in
China, but it was actualy originatd in
Britain- caled te Table Tennis.
Moto/Symbols:
Reform up and open up
Kindness conquers al
Live and die in honor
Topography: Mountainous in te
soutwestrn part t nortwest part of
Beijing.
Traditons/Custms: One of te most
intrestng bits of Chinese lore can be
found what is known as Jade, Jade is a
stne tat was rst idented in te rst
Chinese dictonary. Jade is important in
China not only because of its beaut, but
also for its virtue and cultural
signicance.
Climat/Weater: (11.8F)
Spring (April t May)
Summer (May t August)
Rainfal (July t August)
Autumn (Septmber t Octber)
Wintr (November t March)
The Night View
of Beijing
The Nest
VIEW OF CENTRAL BEIJING
March 5, 201 2
Things not to
miss:
1.Everland
2.Nasman
3.Han River!
4.Gyeongbok
5.Bugaksan! !
6.The Secret Garden:
Changdeokgung
Palace! !
7.Namdaemun
Market!
8.Inwangsan
9.Insadong
10.Korean Folk
village
SEOUL
N e w s l e t t e r
Places not to miss!
Perfect places to go and life in
Seoul
Page 1
The Basics
All the basics and a bit about
Seouls history
Page 2
Population
The amount of people that are
in Seoul
Page 3
Location
Where to nd Seoul and the
change of the city
Page 4
Life in Seoul
All of North Korea is a jail one wise man said
and that noble man was named Kim Y. Sam. The
capital city of South Korea, Seoul, became more
popular and so the government of South Korea
improved Seoul with new landmarks, unlike
North Korea, a miserable and cruel part of Korea.
20% of South Korea belongs to Seoul, 9,895,000
out of 48,754,657. They came to Seoul from North
Korea because they were terried.
Many Koreans thought they could use
the land to start a new building and
take advantage of it. Eventually they
did take advantage of it with new
structures and houses. Seoul is a
strong place like Chuck Norris that
traps you and never ever lets you go.
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! ! The Basics
City: Seoul
Country: South Korea
Area or Region: East Asia
Population/Statistics: about 10million
Location: Han River 20 miles east of the Yellow Sea.
(9.8 mil) metro (20.5 mil)
Weather/Climate: Humid, east Asia. Monsoonal
climate. Summer, winter, fall, and spring
Motto/Symbols: The Haechi, means justice, safety
and fortune
Languages: Korean
Religion: Koreans have multiple different faiths.
Those who are hunters and farmers most believe in
gods.
Traditional/Customs: Korean children must dance in
traditional dresses. South Korean men must serve 2
years in the military.
Holidays: Thanks giving and New year
; Koreans must wear dresses during holidays most of
the time.
Landmarks: N Seoul tower, Pongdaemun Gate
Topography: Successive mountain ranges crisscross
near the Peninsula.
Summary/other: Koreans like to eat hot and zesty
food; Kimchi. Seoul is one of the very religious
cities.
Anecdote
At Seoul there is a wonderful place called
Everland; where animals scratch and can be seen
outside your bus window. Everland is the major
theme park in South Korea. Eveland includes tons
of different rides, facilities, and has three distinct
themes: Festival World, Caribbean Bay, and Speed
Way. Caribbean Bay is a water park with water
slides and swimming pools with articial waves
they are just like normal waves that you can nd in
beaches. In an addition, it has a safari zoo, where
you can observe animals in their habitats in a
caged bus like when animals are caged but this
time you are and they are at their homes. Snow
sleds are also added in Everland with two
mountains to entertain families during
the winter. By the time you
leave you would
probably
reserve for
next year or
face the
consequences of
your non-stop
annoyance by
your children.
Impact of the Past on the Present
Seoul was not the capital of South Korea because there was no South Korea or North Korea; it was a single country, so
Seoul wasnt as popular or advance today because it as not the capital; but with a threat from North Korea, many are
feared to go near it, because they may assault again. Seoul, before the Korean War was developing city, its still is, but
with more wonderful and ancient things.

Then everything changed when the Korean War started. China helped North Korea and the U.S. helped South Korea. It
started when China became communist, and the U.S. feared that communism would spread or start a domino effect.
North Korea wanted to be communist but South Korea wanted to be a democracy, creating enmity (a feeling of hostile
or killing each other).
The U.S. wanted to split Korea: North Korea and South Korea. North Korea disagreed but South Korea agreed so North
Korea took the rst attack with a nuclear bomb, because they wanted Korea to be communist. Then the Korean War
started, so after a long battle during the Cold War (1945-1991) they divided Korea, thus North Korea and South Korea
were born.
As a result, the capital city of South Korea is now Seoul, a beautiful city with worthy landmarks unlike North Korea, a
sad and cruel part of Korea. Families and relative were divided when they divided Korea. China and America has a
strong feeling of enmity. Many landmarks were destroyed but were recovered after a while. A nuclear owned by North
Korea threats U.S and South Korea. North Korea and South Korea remain even more rivals, and many fear to go
anywhere near North Korea. When the capital of South Korea, Seoul, it became more popular and so the Government of
South Korea improved Seoul with new landmarks, currency, new laws, cleaner property, new transportation, and more!
SEOUL
March 5, 201 2
SEOUL
Population
The capital of South Korea, Seoul was founded in 1394 by Gen, Yi Song-gye the founder of
Choson Dynasty. It was located at East Asia, in the southern half of the Korean Peninsula near
the Yellow River. This location helped Seoul for importing, water, and trading with other
cities/countries.
In the past, people came to Seoul because
there was more land and other natural
resources like water, oil, and coal. Today
many people would like to come to Seoul
to nd job offers like teachers, as a
secretary and vice president of a fashion
company (if you have what it takes);
resources like coal and lead for further
purposes, and nally men must server at
least two years in the military which
makes it safer for anyone who comes
when/if there is a War.
20% of South Korea belongs to Seoul,
9,895,000 out of 48,754,657. People who
live in Seoul are 26.3% Christian, 23.2% Buddhist, 1.3% other, and 49.3% none. Age
structure; under 19 26.4%, 20-50 64.7%, 60+ 8.9%.Languages: Korean and English. There is
only one major nationality in Seoul, which is Korean. The major industries and businesses are
Ace chemical, Asiana Airlines, BC cards, Daelim, other which makes electronics,
telecommunications, automobile, chemicals, ship building, etc.
Today people choose to live in Seoul due to safety, job offers, resources, easy trade, faster
transport, and because they had to get more advance because there are more people in the city.
Houses are huger than you think with an affordable price! Spas with nest back massage and
relaxation; restaurant with the best food you like, and a lot of famous singers/actors/models
are there like Ji-hyun and John Cho. Therefore Seoul is now one of the nest cities in the
country/world, making it a world attraction with its landmarks and its beautiful cravings in
and out of the landmark, like the Pongdaemun Gate.
March 5, 201 2
SEOUL
Location
South Korea is south from
North Korea. Seoul is
located on the downstream
part of the Han River that
runs across the central part
of the Korean Peninsula
37 North and 126 East
Environment
! After the Korean War, the
people in Seoul had to adapt and
change to their new landscape to
survive or to x the landscape but
in some times they could not.
Many Koreans thought they could
use the land to start a new
buildings and take advantage of
it. Seoul before was a bunch of
old building, now Seoul has tall
building and skyscrapers.
The landscape in Seoul was
changed by the Korean War
between 1950-1953, when North
Korea bombed South Korea; their
rst objective was to bomb Seoul.
When tall buildings (that where
barely made) where hit, chunks of
the building collapsed and the
building would fall and create
craters.
Seouls mountains are
smaller thanks to the bombs. The
percent of air and water pollution
increased with nuclear bomb and
debris all over. Also during the
Korean War the government
intended to spend 1.1 million for
safety reasons like weapons, etc;
which creates air pollution, which
relates to the Story of Stuff. This
all happened because of the
Korean War. Today Seoul is now
lled with giant buildings as far
as you can see, with the
mountains still shorter. Old and
revived buildings are now
monuments.
Before
After
Seoul
S U P E R N E W S
Nullam arcu leo, facilisis ut! 1
Sydney
The
changing
to Sydney's
landscape
Sydney used to be populated by
Aborigines who are Australian
natives. But then the Europeans
arrived in 1788. Their rst plan was
to make a convict settlement, which
was founded by Arthur Philip.
Between 1830-1840 urban
development started. Scottish
ofcer Lachlan Macquarie helped
out adding schools, hospitals, banks,
etc. Lachlan was becoming Sydneys
ofcial architect.
! In 1932, during the
Depression era, the Harbor bridge
by Jack Lang. This was during the
Depression time, which was an
economic condition where people
have very low nancial
opportunities. The construction of
this has provided employment to
workers so it was nickname Iron
Lung. In1942, WW2 affecting
Sydney, Japanese forces repeatedly
bombed Sydney Harbor, and a few
of the eastern suburbs were
destroyed, and the Japanese were
also able to sink one ferry.
Thankfully the Harbor Bridges life
was spared, it only suffered minimal
damages. The city then was able to
rebuild itself towards the end of
WW2.Though the Sydneys
experience with WW2 remains a
haunting past. Today the Sydney
Harbor Bridge is a historical
landmark in the city. Thanks to
Macquarie, Jack Lang and other
great contributors to Sydney. This
place is now the wealthiest city in
Australia all because of its past.
Before

After
Experience the fun and joy of Sydney and learn its historical to path to ever
lasting greatness.
! Sydney is a place carved out of pure gold. Without the discovery of gold the city would not evolve as rich as it is today. But this place
is not about gold, this city is a place lled with joy, opportunities, fun, excitement and amazing history. This is a very popular place; about
4.4 million people currently live on Sydney today. Sydney also contains huge mega structures and landmarks all waiting be seen. One of
the most famous landmarks is the Sydney Harbor Bridge. The city also has delicious food. In fact this is the place where sh and chips
originated. Surely Sydneys delicacies are all to make your mouth water. Sydney is also well known for its beaches. You can enjoy an
unforgettable time the swimming at its beaches and explore sea life dwelling in the seabed. Or you can relax in the sand, and the warmth
of the Sydney sun will embrace you with happiness. Though maybe you might want to take it to the next level. Like living in Sydney! No
worries Sydney will ll all your needs very quickly. Also Sydney has a wide range of opportunities for you to have a successful life. The
city is a democratic country so the law does not mostly control you, and you are also able to speak up to the government. Sydney is an
extraordinary city. So what are you waiting for leave this essay and get a ticket to Sydney right now!
Sydney intro
S U P E R N E W S
2!
Impact to past and present
Discover the citys Big bang. From a place urban place populated by our
ancestors,and to being one of the greatest multicultural societies in the world.
Sydney used to be a
place with natives
called Aborigines.
There was an
estimated 4,000 to
8,000 Aborigines who
lived in Sydney. James
Cook a captain sailor
rst discovered them in
1788. The Aborigines
spoke three languages
Dharawal, Darug and
Guringai. Each
Aborigine clan had
their own territories
and their own
resources. Though that
all changed when the
Europeans arrived.
! Europeans
arrived at Jan 26, 1788
their plan for Sydney
was a convict
settlement, and
founded by Arthur
Philip. Also Captain
James Cook made
contact with Aborigine
community called
Gweagal. Europeans
found Sydney cove
and made a colony
there founded by
Arthur Philip. Then
Arthur Philip named
the colony after the
British Home Secretary
Thomas Sydney. And
that is how Sydney got
its name. Today the
Aborigines population
decreased, and
roughly 1000
Aborigines died of the
smallpox back in
1789.The Europeans
also educated
Aborigines Christian
religion, and they did
this by removing them
from their clans.
Sydneys wealth
started when people
found large amounts of
gold and then they
were able to build a
much more richer
society. Without the
discovery gold, Sydney
would not have been
as wealthy and both
attractive as it is today.
" Now, Sydney
then became one of
the most successful
multicultural societies
in the world. It is
multicultural because
Sydney is lled with
English, Scottish, Irish,
and Chinese
immigrants. It has
many immigrants
because of vast wealth
and many businesses
to employ people.
Such jobs are in
manufacturing
companies, health and
community services
like doctors and
nurses, teachers,
bankers, etc. Today,
Sydney is such a
beautiful place with
countless attractions
like the Harbor Bridge,
Opera House, and the
Sydney sh market.
Surely Sydney is a city
not to miss!!
Anecdote
Sydney is one of the most amazing cities I have ever been to.
When I saw the reworks in New Years Eve I saw a real
display!! The re works ew out from the Sydney Harbor
Bridge. And when you look up to sky you would mostly see
sparkles of different colors. Each rework unleashed screams
of awe by the people all around Sydney. Spending New
Years Eve in Sydney was one of the best choices I have ever
made. The cities New Years Eve are fantastic and all, but
Sydneys beach is a competitive match. My most favorite
beach is Bondi Beach it is very sunny and you could easily
feel the soft sand on your feet. The beach is very clear and
clean, and every time I see its beach I would always have a
strong urge to jump in. I have also loved Sydney
architecture. Its designs are mostly colorful and modern, and
they also stand out in many different ways. I wish I had a
house with talented designs of Sydneys architecture. In
conclusion theyre many amazing things in Sydney
sometimes I wonder what good it doesnt do. If I could
describe Sydney Id say it is a remake of a sunny heaven.
The Basics
City name: Sydney.
Topography: An urban coastal basin with countless
beaches and a very big concrete jungle.
Religion:Bahai,Christian,Judaism,Islam,Hinduism,
Jadaism,Taoism,Mormonism,Bhudism (Though Christian is
the main religion in Sydney).
Weather: Mild,sunny,humid,warm and breezy.
Motto:I take but I surrender
Languages:English and other Aborigine languages
Relative location:South of the Indonesian archipelago.
Absolute location:East coast 31 degrees south 150
degrees east.
Country:Australia
Continent:Australia
Landmarks:Sydney Opera house,Sydney Fish Market,The
Museum Of Sydney,(Most of Sydney's attractions are
located at the Sydney Harbor)
S U P E R N E W S
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Population
Learn the recorded stats of Sydneys
population.
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were 3,204,696 aL Sydney. Suddenly aL 2001 Lhere was abouL 4,128,272. 1oday Lhere ls abouL 4.6 mllllon people ln Sydney. lLs
Languages are Lebanese, Creek, Lngllsh, 1urklsh, vleLnamese and oLher Aborlglnal languages. Sydney ls now one of Lhe mosL
successful muluculLural socleues ln Lhe world.
Sydney maps
Relative location: North
of the Indonesian
archipelago
Absolute location:
T H I N G S N O T T O M I S S ! ! !
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The Sydney Fish Market
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Melbourne is a Great Big
city with many people to get
t o know, ever ybody i s
friendly and it makes a
perfect city to relocate too. It
is known as the land down
under as it is very close to
the South Pole. When the
Q u e e n
d e c l a r e d
Melbourne
a city in 25
June 1847,
it was the beginning of
Melbourne becoming the
largest city in Australia, and
the temporary capital city.
Melbourne is one of the
most livable cities in the
world and that makes it a
ve r y popul ar c i t y.
Melbourne has added
370,000 people to its
Population over the
years it started from
1861. So it is a very
multicultural city by
now. The landscape
changed, as bridges and
high-rise buildings were built
to form more ofces and
homes. Mel bour ne has
changed over the years.
Melbourne is a great place
to live and I hope you will
h a v e t h e c h a n c e t o
experience it.
A little About Melbourne
Melbourne
This is a closer look
at Melbourne city
Melbourne has a very
temperate climate having a
distinct four seasons in a year
Location:
Melbourne is South East of Australia but South
of Victoria and is situated on the mouth of the
Yarra river
Go To
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elbourne
Melbourne is 37 degrees
south and 145 degrees
east
By Ashleigh
The Shrine of Remembrance
More Information
My Day at Chadstone
Shopping Center
Melbourne Australia is a great city to go
to especially because of their big
shopping centers, fantastic landmarks to
see and visit. There are heaps of
shopping centers but in my opinion the
best is chadstone shopping center it has
great shops within l ike Marks &
Spencers, Target, Pumpkin Patch and
Lots of food stores.
I always walk around chadstone and
think Im in heaven I remember once
when I was there I was walking around
and saw a really nice T-shirt in the
window so I went in and bought it. Then
I felt a bit hungry so I went to the food
court and got a hot dog at donut king, I
also had a donut that looked like a little
girl it was very funny. After, when I was
nished shopping I went home with a
great big smile on my face making me
think I was going again.
The city of Melbourne, Australia
used to be an undiscovered part of
southeast Australia. An Aboriginal clan,
called the Kulins. Had lived there for over
30,000 years. The Kulins found this was a
great meeting point and a great source of
food and water. It was not until 1801 it
was discovered by a man sailing from New
South Wales named James Grant, when
he entered Port Philip bay.
Then everything changed when a
man called John Batman from Tasmania
went to the same area in southeast
Australia to do some grazing in 1835. He
made an agreement with the Aborigines
to rent a large area of land for grazing, in
return for food, our, blankets and clothes.
This area was to later become the
founding site of Melbourne. In 1836 the
rst government block was built and was
declared the capital of the Port Philip
district. In 1838 Melbourne was declared
a legal port and administration center and
this greatly increased the number of
people moving there. The government of
New South Wales said that John Batman
could not rent the land from the
Aboriginals, as it was the property of the
Crown of the Commonwealth. They
cancelled the rent agreement between
John Batman and the aboriginals, but let
the white settlers stay there in their new
town.
Wh e n t h e Qu e e n d e c l a r e d
Melbourne a city in 25 June 1847, it was
the beginning of Melbourne becoming
the largest city in Australia, and the
temporary capital city. Many years later
the capital city was transferred to
Canberra in New South Wales. As
Melbourne expanded, the aboriginals
were forced further off their land, losing
their normal way of life. At one point of
time Melbourne was the second largest
city in the world, behind London,
England. Melbourne had a gold rush from
1850 to the 1870s, which helped it to
grow at a fast rate and to make the people
wealthier.
Today, Melbourne has the second
highest population in Australia, and is well
known for its Multicultural way of living.
It has been voted the most livable city in
the world on a number of occasions, and
is famous for its sporting events, concerts
and art scene. Melbourne now has a
chadstone shopping center
Two men called John Batman
a n d J o h n Pa s c o e Fa wk n e r
established Melbourne in 1835. Its
located in the southeast of Australia
in the southern part of Victoria. It
sits on Port Phillip Bay at the mouth
of the Yarra River.
People came to Melbourne in
the past because they would look for
new land for their cows to graze.
Also they went to Melbourne for its
resources like gold mining and
brown coal mining.
Mel bour ne has a l ot of
opportunities for people today like
educat i on, empl oyment , t he
opportunity of opening your own
business and buying your own
home. Some major industries in
Melbourne are tourism, building
and lastly shopping centers. People
choose to live in Melbourne now
because it was voted most liveable
city in Australia due to its housing,
cleanliness, transport, restaurants,
sporting xtures and venues. Some
opportunities in Melbourne are:
Education, schools like: North
Balwyn Primary school, Melbourne
Girls Grammar and Scotch College.
Ex a mpl e s o f s o me o f t he
Employment, jobs like: Teacher, Big
Businesses like coca cola.
Over 3,800,000 people live in
Melbourne. Melbourne has added
370,000 people to its Population
over the years it started from
1861.Some of the nationalities that
now call Melbourne home are
Thai, Indonesian, Mal aysian,
Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Indian,
Sri Lankhan, Tibetan, Nepalese,
Lebanese, Turkish, Greek, Italian,
Spanish and Moroccan. Some of
the religions are Catholic, Anglican,
Buddhists, Muslims, Jews and
Hi ndus. Some of t he mai n
languages are English, Greek,
Turkish, Vietnamese, Chinese and
Italian
Melbourne isnt just a place for
peopl e who have an Engl ish
background, it is a home for
everyone from all countries. It is a
multicultural city. It has a wide
range of culture. A lot of people
live in Melbourne and call it home.
It is in a great spot and it has lots of
shops, homes and jobs. Melbourne
is a great place to live and lots of
people think so too.
What has changed
over the years?
This is Scotch college
Buildings in the city
What have we done to
Melbourne?
Things Not To Miss
1.Federation square !
2. Queen Victoria Market
3. Crown Casino
4. Southbank
5. Great Ocean Road
6. Yarra Valley
7. Myer Music bowl
8. Melbourne Aquarium
9. Phillip Island Penguin Parade
10. Melbourne Zoo
Before the big city of Melbourne
was formed, it was just bush land. But in
a period of just over two hundred years it
has grown with many buildings, roads
and bridges being built. More people
arrived as the city grew, and their way of
living grew with the changes that were
getting made. People from overseas
moved to Melbourne and gave it a
multicultural mix.
Melbourne before the 1880s was
different because there were not many
buildings and not enough work for
people. The area of Melbourne around
the port had a lot of vacant land and the
buildings were in poor condition. Picture
1 shows the area around Melbourne Port
in 1880. There were no bridges, few
roads and a lot of smoke from factories.
The landscape changed, as bridges
and high-rise buildings were built to form
more ofces and homes. These changes
occurred around the 1880s and became
the start of Melbourne becoming a large
international city.
How is Melbourne different today?
Well there are more buildings, many
more roads, large bridges linking the
different sides of the port and a big
entertainment area located around the
doc k ar e a. The f ac t or i e s have
disappeared and been replaced by
houses. There are more living spaces and
more places for people to work as
buildings are becoming larger. There is
also more transport being used like trams,
buses and cars.
The most informative thing I learnt
was that lots of buildings have been
renovated over the years, and that
buildings are no longer getting built in
the one place. Instead, they are spreading
out all over the city and into surrounding
suburbs and new housing developments.
As a result of all the people moving to
Melbourne from overseas, different
suburbs have developed a unique culture.
Animals not to Miss at the
MELBOURNE ZOO
Brush-tail possum, Sumatran tiger, Tawny frog-mouthed
owl, Tree Kangaroo, platypus, saltwater crocodile, seals
and Red Pandas
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Peisuasive
Saigon as commonly known unuei the Fiench occupation is a living oiganism that
bieaths life anu vitality into all who settle in Bo Chi Ninh City as it's known touay. Come
anu visit its bustling stieets, the magnificent hotels, even the Bn Thn Naiket, you can
even walk on the cobblestone stieets that aie centuiies olu. }oin youi family in a lunch on a
cuib-siue cait oi enjoying a bnh mi, which is a piece of histoiy wiappeu insiue a fluffy
baguette (Fiench bieau), while watching thousanus of cais anu motoicycles wiz by.
HO CHI MINH CITY
Ben .D
Impact of the Past on the Piesent
Po Chl Mlnh ClLy used Lo be parL of Cambodlan klngdom. under
Cambodlan rule, lL was known as Salgon. AL Lhe Lurn of Lhe 16Lh cenLury
Salgon was absorbed by vleLnam where lL became a base for Lhe nguyen
Lords (A serles of rulers of SouLhern vleLnam).

LveryLhlng changed ln 1839 when Lhe lrench capLured Salgon, because
Lhey sLarLed bulldlng all of Lhe dlerenL bulldlngs, Lhe lrench were also
responslble for lnLroduclng ChrlsuanlLy Lo Salgon. A few years laLer Salgon was
made Lhe caplLal of Cochlnchlna. lL was renamed Po Chl Mlnh clLy by Lhe
Panol governmenL when lL fell Lo advanclng norLh vleLnamese Lroops ln 1973.

Aer Lhey renamed Lhe clLy, Lhe governmenL sLarLed havlng Lrouble
wlLh lllegal resldenLs. 1o solve Lhe problem Lhey Look away Lhe resldence
permlLs so Lhe lllegal people couldn'L buy, own land or a buslness, buL Lhe
lllegal people [usL kepL on comlng, Lhere were even some lllegal people LhaL
sLayed ln Lhe clLy slnce 1973, buL Lhelr resldence permlLs were Lransferred Lo
rural re-educauon camps aer reunlcauon. Many have slmply sneaked back
lnLo Lhe clLy, alLhough wlLhouL a resldence permlL Lhey cannoL own properLy
or a buslness.

1hls has resulLed Lo an exploslve growLh ln a slew of saLelllLe suburbs beyond
Lhe cenLer and an excess of hlgh-rlse bulldlngs, [olnL-venLure hoLels and
colorful shops downLown. 1he downsldes lnclude Lhe blg inciease in tiaffic,
pollution anu othei uiban ills in BCNC.
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Population:
It was established on April
30 1975 by the government of
Hanoi.
People came because its
one of Vietnams largest cities
and is also the most important
economic center.
HCMC is on the Saigon
River in southern Vietnam and
about 45 miles from the South
China Sea.
People come to HCMC for
its colorful city lights, and a
variety of job opportunities.
HCMC is known for the Cu Chi
tunnels and the shopping
district you can nd in the city.
A lot of investors come in for
trade opportunities because of
its rich resources and rising
technology, which lures or
attracts investors.
More than 9,000,000 people
live in Ho Chi Minh City
The majority of the
population is ethnic Vietnamese
or Kinh and accounts 90% of
the City's population. Chinese
or Hoa ethnic groups account
for 8% and other minorities like
Khmer, Cham, Nung, Rhade
2%.
According few studies the
religious breakup in Ho chi Minh
City stands at: Buddhism 50%,
Roman Catholic 12%,
Protestant 2%, others (Cao Dai,
Hoa Hao, Islam, Hinduism) 2%,
and no religion or unknown at
34%.
HO CHI MINH
Relative location: 1,706 south of
Hanoi the capital of Vietnam.
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Bn Thanh Market
Mekong Delta
Cu Chi Tunnels
War Remnants Museum
Notre Dame Cathedral
Reunication Palace
City Hall
Temples
Jade Emperor Pagoda
Post ofce
Rex Hotel
Opera House
CITY SITES
Cu Chi tunnels
Hey, are you up for some adventure in Ho Chi Minh
City? Well I went there last weekend, and let me
tell you it was a blast of metaphoric air! One of
the best places in my opinion are the C Chi
tunnels that were formally used for combat, but
were also used as supply routes. The military
troops sometimes had to stay in the tunnels for a
massive amount of time; they might even have had
to live there!
Ho chi minh is really fun because there are tons
of things to do and see.
Absolute location is 10 degrees north 107 degrees
east
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Environment
In the 15th century,
most of Saigon was
swamps, marshes, and
thick forests. People
reclaimed the land for
agricultural purposes.
The French came and
tried to turn Saigon into
the Pearl of the Far
East. The French built
western style buildings
and French villas. In the
midst of the war Saigon
was bombed. Even today
they have wide
boulevards and French
architecture. For the last
10 years they are
developing new urban
centers. They needed
farmland to grow food
and later space for the
growing population. It
didnt have much land. In
the early 1700s they
reclaimed agricultural
land. The affect is that
they gained more land
rst for agriculture then
for the city.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the
dragon is the most
important cultural
symbol? The holy bird,
dog, and the turtle are
also important symbols.
Hong Kong is a beautiful
city. Your business will be
ensured by the great law
enforcement, strong
government, and
ourishing trade. Plus,
employees will have a
fantastic time living in this
paradise.
HONG KONG.
TIME TO RELOCATE.
INSIDE:
Find out about Hong Kongs pastime and today.
Explore the most splendid tourist attractions! AND MORE!
Discover the origins of this majestic city!
AN INTRODUCTION TO HONG KONG.
No city rose to its full glory in a day, and so does Hong Kong. Join me, and lets
explore Hong Kong and its diversity; from its origins, to the cherished city that
representing honor from both Britain and China to today. Hong Kong is a city
surrounded by oceans and mountains, but yet, it had strived to interact with the
outside world. Its hard to imagine that before 1842, the year the British colonized
Hong Kong, Hong Kong was little more than a backwater of around 20 villages
and slums. Hong Kong today is very different from its past. The outstanding
economics of the city has attracted many to establish their homesteads there. As a
result, Hong Kong hosts 7,722,508 citizens in the year of grace, in 2011. Poverty in
the city is weakening. Development is prevailing. Hong Kong has a bright future
waiting ahead. Please join me, and lets explore what was, is, and will be of Hong
Kong, a city with unimaginable hidden potential that has yet been explained.
By: Calvin Z.
HONG KONG.
TIME TO RELOCATE.
The Hong Kong Flag
A STORY OF HONG KONG + TOP 10 ATTRACTIONS
It was just another day for me, as a Hong Kong citizen. I thrown my wet overcoat sprinkled with thousands of drops of rain
onto the chair and started typing furiously on the keyboard as if playing Flight of the Bumblebee on the piano. I sipped my
coffee in the middle of a business email report for my ever-demanding and ill-tempered boss. Searching through the sea
of papers, I nally accomplished my objective. I reached my hand into that enormous growing mound of papers. It was
10:25 p.m. The clocks rhythmic ticking made me think I was trying to deactivate dynamite that was going to crash my
career otherwise. Tick, tock, tick, tock it went. The frantic clattering of a keyboard accompanied the time bomb. The due
was only a few hours away and so was a nerve-racking telephone call from my anxious boss asking if I nished my work.
Once the clock hits 12:00 am. and Im still typing erratically, I m dead. Maintaining Hong Kongs number one harbor,
Victoria Harbor, is hard work. Most of the employees work until 2 a.m. Then they would amble out of the skyscraper onto
the road with with their dark brown suitcases, sleepy eyes and coffee. My ngers complained as I typed each word and
my brain refused the zigzagging charts and countless numbers. It was the way in Hong Kong. People had things to do as
always. Day and night, cars zoom across roads, subway trains dash on rails, and planes slice through the clouds. 11:50
pm. The clocks ticks were urgent. Tick, tock, tick tock. My eyes strained, looking at the charts and emails. 12:00 a.m.
now. I nally nished my last word and clicked the send button. Riiinnnnggg! The telephone rang. I picked it up.
Employee, did you send me the email yet? Yes sir. My voice quivered. Whats the matter, eh? You get a promotion!
Then he hung up the phone.
" I chuckled as I placed the telephone on the table, back to where it belonged. Hong Kong is always promising and
with wonderful opportunities everywhere. This graceful city is a extravagance of opportunities, where even the solemn
orphans may become a businessman in a glorious skyscraper. And so, I walked home, carrying a suitcase in one hand
and a umbrella in the other.
This
is Hong Kong, a
city that never
sleeps.
1. Victoria Harbor:
Victoria Harbor is one of the worlds busiest harbors. Ships rush to and fro, and the cranes never rest. Also, at precisely 8
pm, the A Symphony of Lights light show begins. Tourists may take a ride on the iconic Star Ferry that sails around the lights
show, which involves buildings near Victoria Harbor. Beautiful scenery, Id say. The marvelous experience cannot be
described. Different-colored lights shoot up into the sky and sway left and right, front and back. The hidden beauty of Hong
Kong is thus revealed to the naked eye.A Star Ferry sits by Hong Kong as the lights illuminate the city and dramatically
impact the tourists mind.
2. The Peak:
The Peak is superior. It leads the tourism industries and attractions, which follow it humbly and eagerly. You must take
the local tram to The Peak After the tram ride, you will step onto a viewing platform, where a miraculous view of Hong Kong
would be discovered.
3. Big Buddha
4. Ladies Market
5. Hong Kong National Geopark
6. Ngong 360
7. 1881 Heritage:
8. Dialogue In the Dark Hong Kong
9. Hong Kong Park
Top 10 Tourist Attractions
Hong Kong used to be a small group of solitary and depressed shing villages of the Qing Dynasty (1635-1911) in China.
The former Hong Kong was a place where shermen cast their nets and menacing pirates robbed the innocent. It was a
colony of Britain from 1842 to 1997 and returned to China on July 1, 1997 as a Special Administrative Region (SAR). The
marvelous Hong Kong today truly witnessed drastic changes in its history.
! Before 1842, Hong Kong was little more than a backwater of around 20 villages and slums when the British East
India Company sent its rst ship to Hong Kong in 1685 as an attempt to begin trade with China. The attempt was
successful, but Britain was in short supply of items China would be interested in to trade, so, the British traded opium, a
type of illegal drug, for the precious silver of the Chinese. When the Qing Dynasty government realized that its people
were getting addicted to opium and the humongous supply of silver China had was rapidly vanishing, the Qing Dynasty
stopped all trade with Britain. The British then declared war on China as a response to the trade embargo. This war was
called the Opium War (1839-1842). The Chinese lost the war, and was forced to hand over Hong Kong to the British for
99 years.
! During the British colonization, Hong Kong grew into a major free port of trade and its economy grew too. It
gained importance, for it was a huge trading center between mainland China and Europe. In the early 1980s, Chinese
government requested the British to return Hong Kong to China. Negotiations about Hong Kongs future between the two
countries lasted for almost 15 years. Den Xiaoping, a skilled Chinese leader guided the Chinese side in the negotiations.
Finally, the negotiations concluded and the British agreed to hand over Hong Kong to China. The British ag lowered as
the Chinese ag rose in Hong Kong on July 1, 1997. After the reunion with China, Hong Kong maintains its capitalist
status while mainland China is socialist. This is called One Country, Two Systems.
! Hong Kong was dramatically changed by its history. Many Europeans migrated to Hong Kong with their cultures
during the British colonization period of Hong Kong. After World War II, the city welcomed a huge amount of mainland
Chinese along with the ambulant supply of labor from the Chinese migrants. With the unmatchable labor, Hong Kong
started to invest more money in its infrastructure and business. During and after the British rule, companies and banks
moved into Hong Kong and strived the local economy and international trade. Lastly, the British and Chinese
governments cooperated well mostly in the negotiations in the late 1990s generally.
! As a result, the city of Hong Kong is now a, or possibly the regional and global trade center of China. The 2012
Hong Kong is now the topnotch city where skyscrapers rocket to the stars and a major nancial center where banks ood
the streets, cherishing millions and billions of dollars in its vaults. Business in Hong
! Kong strives in an outstanding environment, which is supported mainly by Hong Kongs fair and good rule of law.
The citys economy has been rapidly booming too. The GDP in 2010 reached $225 billion (dollars) with a per capita of
$45,900 (dollars). Lastly, Hong Kong enjoys a wide range of cultural diversity.
HONG KONG HISTORY. THE WORK OF A NATION.
Hong Kong Today. Thanks to its History.
THE POPULATION OF HONG KONG
Before 1842, Hong Kong was nothing more than a gloomy shing village. People would rarely go to Hong Kong, for it
was small and dangerous. The handful of people that went to Hong Kong would either sh or rob and raid the other
shermen. The villagers back then did not realize the value of Hong Kong. Hong Kong is near Indonesia, the
Philippines, and a collection of other islands, meaning that trade could begin easily with other countries. China could
trade their gold and silver for spices and other exotic items found in tropical areas. Join me, and lets explore the
population-related information about Hong Kong, a city located at 22 degrees North and 114 degrees East.
" Hong Kong has guided its citizens to success in the world of business with marvelous job opportunities.
Education is a valued job in the society for those willing to pass on their knowledge for the success of future
generations. Since Hong Kong depends on its tourism industry as a major source of income, lots of Hong Kong
citizens are eager to welcome foreigners to the wonderful Hong Kong as their jobs. The urbanized Hong Kong is to be
much thanked for the construction eld of job opportunities and the enthusiastic workers and architecture specialists.
Exporting and importing is, undoubtedly, the greatest and most skillfully managed job for businessmen,
businesswomen, and workers. It is this job, so professional and natural to Hong Kong citizens, that has made Hong
Kong Asias World City, Hong Kongs motto, and poured money into the GDP sack. Manufacturing is also one of
the most inuential and attractive jobs for young people. Without rapid manufacturing of products, how may Hong Kong
establish its advanced trading in the depth of the busy harbors? The governmental organizations may attract the more
people to help the country. These governmental and political jobs are fantastic, but they are also the most stressful and
demanding job opportunities Hong Kong has in store.
" Although Hong Kong does not hold much resources, the citys geography represents a powerful resource.
Hong Kong is surrounded by extremely deep water. Thus, this creates a natural structure for harbors, which Hong
Kong is dependent on primarily. Hong Kong has also established successful multinational companies, like China
Solutions.
" China Solutions is a company introducing and aiding foreign companies that have established a branch of
business in Hong Kong. The company educates other companies about Hong Kongs business basics and patterns,
stock market status, environment, and local interests. China Solutions has also established branch companies in other
part of Asia and some parts of North America, which has made it a multi-national company.
" Business and job opportunities are important reasons why people come to Hong Kong. But most businessmen
and women rush to Hong Kong to scufe about the complex business plans, and back to their own countries the next
day. Most people that have migrated to Hong Kong to live there are attracted not only by the business opportunities,
but also by the free business environment. Since the city is a SAR (Special Administrative Region), it enjoys a high
degree of autonomy and economic freedom. Families from mainland China may migrate to Hong Kong to pursue their
goals and, at the same time, serve their country rightfully.
" Also, people in Hong Kong can also enjoy wonderful views from skyscrapers, like sunsets, busy harbors, and
green mountains. Safety is another major reason why people would settle their families in Hong Kong. Being one of the
top 5 safest big cities in the world, Hong Kong only experiences minor drug issues, and this problem is being resolved
by the police.
" Hong Kongs transportation system is among the worlds most advanced. The constant stream of cars under
the night sky is a symbol of Hong Kongs great transportation. A well-organized army of taxis provide convenience and
services to passengers. Planes zip overhead, and ships propel themselves through the blue ocean. Hong Kongs
advanced lming has made it a movie city like Hollywood. Many people may admire the city for that and would love a
movie as a relief from the days work. Last but not the least, Hong Kong is a clean and well-maintained city.
" As a result, the city of Hong Kong is home to 7,722,508 citizens as of July 2011. 95% of Hong Kongs
population are hard-working Chinese building the city. 1.6% are Filipinos. 1.3% are Indonesians. 2.1% are from other
countries including USA, Canada, Japan.
These foreigners have come to Hong Kong for various reasons, but they all work hard for a common cause of making
Hong Kong an even better place.
" Many religions co-exist in Hong Kong. 66.13% of Hong Kong citizens are Buddhists. 22.05% are believers of
their own consciences and are non-religious. 10.05% are Christian. 1.5% are Muslim, and 0.25% are Hindu. Hong
Kong also hosts a variety of languages. In Hong Kong, 90.8% of the people speak Cantonese, a Chinese dialect, but
only 0.9% is able to speak Mandarin. 5.5% speak other languages from foreign nations. Behold, Hong Kong, a realm
of success and glory.
Hong Kongs original landscape was never drastically changed before 1842. Small clearing were made
only where the few shing villages are located. Natures mountains and hills in Hong Kong prevailed
despite the iron mining industry, which was poorly maintained. Small shing boats oated on the sea.
Fishing was the only source of income that beneted Hong Kong. There were also small amounts of iron
in the depth of the mountains. The mining was not a full scale resource extraction, it was a small-scale
one. After the British colonization of Hong Kong in 1842, the foreigners adapted to the environment
because of the useful geography. The sea surrounding Hong Kong was deep. The British discovered that
this geography of Hong Kong was extremely good for harbors and made lots of them.
" When the British colonized Hong Kong, they started heavy construction as their rst major attempt
to develop Hong Kong. The original villages collapsed and gave way to large European style buildings.
The British government hurried the construction of Hong Kong until when no space is left for any further
urbanization. And thus, the destruction of mountains began. Dynamite shook the landscape. The
mountains were attened. Another major construction project started to make Hong Kong even bigger and
more luxurious. Huge harbors were built for trade. The undeveloped primitive houses were turned into
grand apartments of luxury. When development space nally ran out, reclaimed land was the solution. The
British made land and hurried off erratically into the construction battleeld once again. From 1842-1940,
this development took place. Luckily, World War II did not ruin the city completely, but life standards for the
citizens were spoiling. After World War II, the city was rebuilt. More complicated skyscrapers were built
from 1945-1997. The British had launched its third major construction of the city. Hong Kong grew rapidly.
The people were proud, the government was proud, the city was proud. After the British colonization end
in 1997, Hong Kong continued to develop rapidly in the hands of the Chinese. The inexhaustible supply of
labor from China was a key reason of Hong Kongs success. More shining skyscrapers were built after
1997. The harbors were modern. Victoria Harbor is one of the most beautiful harbors today. It had the
deepest water in Hong Kong and was humongous. The harbor was so inuential that it became a tourist
attraction too. Reclaimed land is popular in Hong Kong today as a solution to minimal land. Many
homeless and poor people were given opportunities to move into skyscrapers. Poverty in Hong Kong was
weakening. More and more slums turned into urbanized areas. Development in Hong Kong continues
consistently. Hong Kong has a bright future ahead.
THE ENVIRONMENT OF HONG KONG
Hong Kong Today
Hong Kong in the the 1880s
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The best place to visit in Islamabad
is the Daman-e-Koh. It is ranked no.
1in the trip advisor. It is a very
beautiful site to have pick nicks and
family gatherings. You can see the
whole city especially when it time for
sunset. The restaurants there are
great and some of people come there
just to eat. The Feisal mosque and you
can see rawal dam. If you are lucky
you may see monkeys on the way there.
Islamabad is the best place to visit.
ISLAMABAD
by: Davlet
Environment
These pictures show how
people made a big changed in
landscape and environment of
Islamabad in the past decades.
BEFORE - Islamabads natural
environment was preserved. It
was one of the earliest
settlements for human in Asia.
There were lots of gardens, no
roads and no lights. It was just a
plain land area with a population
of 100,000. But the location of
this place is almost at the centre
of Pakistan. In 1960, they started
the construction of this city as it
replaces Karachi as the capital of
the country.
They were renovated the
Parliament House. They did this
on the orders of the Speaker and
Prime Minister. They started
building monuments and road
construction for better access to
the place. They divided it into
different sector and zone.
AFTER - The city is now home
to Faisal Mosque, the!largest
mosque!in!South Asia!and
the!sixth largest mosque!in the
world. The population increased
to 1.7 million in 2011, because
people are transferring in this city
due to better opportunity.
Islamabad is known as the city of
peace and it is a safe place to
explore. There is still a lot of
greenery but the economic growth
is much visible now. Islamabad
had developed a lot like shopping
malls, nice hotels, architectural
mosque and government ofces.
This place is a very big tourist
attraction.
the city of peace
PAKISTAN
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Population
Islamabad was
established in 1960 by
president Ayub Khan. This
city is very accessible to all
parts of Pakistan, so it was
decided to make this city as
Pakistans capital instead of
Karachi. It is located in the
Pothohar Plateau in the
northern part of Pakistan, at
the edge of the Himalayas.
An estimated number of
1251905 people live in this
city. The ethnic groups are
Pashtun 15.42%, Sindhi
14.1, Sariaki 8.38%,
Muhajirs 7.56%, Balochi
3.57%, Puntajabubi 44.68%,
others 6.28%. Urdu is their
ofcial language. The main
religions are 95% Muslim
and 5% are Christian.
In 2011 the population
increased to 1.7 million, and
this is mainly because
people are transferring to
this city looking for better
opportunities. There are lots
of job opportunities in this
city because of the different
businesses and
establishments. Most of the
events like social, diplomatic
and summits are held in this
city.
Persuasive Piece
Did you know that Islamabad is
called the city of peace? This city was
surrounded by lush greens, clean water
and pollution free with only few people
living in it. The construction of this city
started 1960, as it replaced Karachi,
which was until that time the capital of
the country. There is still a lot of
greenery, but the economic growth is
much visible now. Islamabad had
developed a lot of shopping malls, nice
hotels, architectural mosque and
government ofces. This place is a very
big tourist attraction. Come and see the
beauty of Islamabad!
islamabad is
known for its
architecture
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Past to present
Islamabad was not the first capital
city of Pakistan. It is located north
west of Lahore and west of
Afghani st an. Thi s ci t y was
pollution free with only few
people living in it and surrounded
by lush greens, had clean water
and. It became capital of Pakistan
in 1960.
In 1947, the first capital city of
independent country was Karachi.
Karachi is located at the end of the
country and this makes it more
vulnerable for attacks from the
Arabian Sea. Then in 1960 the
president Ayub Khan decided that
the capital will be moved to newly
build city, Islamabad, because it is
located in the centre of the
Pakistan and it is more accessible
from all parts of the country
compared to Karachi, and it was
closer to the army. In 1960 the
development and construction of
the city started. There were new
roads, buildings, monuments and
government offices added to the
city. Some of the most popular
places in Islamabad are Faisal
Mosque, Serena Hotel, parliament
house and Pakistan Monument.
The modern Islamabad now
provides more job opportunities to
p e o p l e . Mo r e b u s i n e s s
establishments are seen in the city.
The city also hosted several large
events for the Asian region, like
the south Asian Association for
Regional Cooperation summit and
Sports activities, like 2004 South
Asian games, which was held in
Jinnah Sports Stadium.
Domn-e-Koh
is the best place
to visit
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BURJ AL ARAB (above) is a
7-star hotel on a man
made island, which is on
a made Beach.
THE UPRISING CITY
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THE CITY OF DREAMS

Dubai
Dubai is a modern
desert in the heart of the
UAE. Its population was
small before they found
oil but expanded in
great numbers when
they did. Dubai had
1,204,000 as of 2005.
Dubai was growing in
such vast majorities that
their city wasnt big
enough for houses, so
that is way Dubai has
many apartments and
almost no houses in the
central area of the city.
Even though Dubai is
known for having a lot
of wild architectural
plans, most of them
were shut down because
of the economic crisis
that hit them. Now
Dubai is recovering
from the economic crisis
by building the worlds
tallest man made
structure named the
Burj Khalifa (formally
known as the Burj
Dubai). Even though
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Impact of the Past on the
Present
By: Andres
Dubai was a very remote city
with very few resources. The
city, not only did it have limited
resources, it was basically old
ruins and desert. Since the
desert climate was harsh the
population was very low. Dubai
was known only for gold mining,
shing and as a pearling center.
Dubai did not make a lot of
money and depended a lot on
its neighbor Abu Dhabi.
Suddenly, everything
changed. In 1966 oil was found
in vast quantities and many
countries wanted that oil. At
rst, Dubai traded only with
members of the UAE, but in late
1969 Dubais Sheik HH
Mohammed bin Rashid Al
Maktoum decided it would be
better for the country to trade
with the rest of the world. As the
oil sales grew, so did Dubai. The
economy grew in an
unbelievably fast pace.
Eventually, the prince
realized that their oil was going
to run out sooner or later and
they would get in trouble, so he
decided that the country had to
grow in other ways. Buildings
were built and the city expanded
drastically. By 2004, Dubais
construction industry was
booming and the economy kept
expanding. Oil has made what
Dubai is today: A modern,
vibrant, and extraordinary city.
ANECDOTE

Anecdote
Being on the top of the
Burj Khalifa might be the
closest Ive been to
heaven. The tower was like
a modern looking Mount
Everest. I could reach the
clouds! The Burj Khalifa
is incredibly high rising
at 829.84 m! It also
serves as a restaurant,
and a hotel. The food
there was a mix of modern
Dubai food and classic
Middle Eastern food; it
was so yummy! I did feel a
bit scared when I got to
the observation deck
because if you look down,
you get extremely dizzy.
The elevators were made to
go really fast and it only
takes a few seconds to get
to the top floor (it
actually broke a record).
The Burj Khalifa set a
record when in New Years
Eve because it had the
worlds highest display of
fireworks. The fireworks
jumped out of the tower
and burst into explosions
of color! The outside
Observation deck made me
see the beautiful city of
Dubai; with buildings
popping out of every nook
and cranny of the city.
Then after that I went
over too the swimming pool
(on the 76th floor!) and
went for a swim. On a cold
day the water is cold but
it was a bright sunny day
when I went there. Since
it is very expensive to
stay in the Burj Khalifa;
I had to leave but I hope
that I will be able to go
again.
Dubai in 1990
Dubai in 2005
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Population of Dubai
Dubai was found in June 9th 1883 by
Hamadan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al
Maktoum, Dubai was only involved with
fellow UAE members until the British
came and conquered the city; this had
benets and downsides, the British
taught them English, but also took control
of their trade until December 2, 1971 with
a peace treaty. In the 18th century many
people came to Dubai for trade since it is
located in the Middle East. The Middle
East was where everyone wanted to go to
because of the large amount of gold and
other stuff such as spices, gems/jewels,
etc. that couldnt be found in Europe.
Today, Dubais economy is huge and still
is expanding due to the oil discovery in
1966. Dubai offers a lot of employment in
many different areas of work.
Construction and architecture are
probably the most common company
structures but also there are many oil
companies like Chevron, ADNOC,
Anadarko, and ENOC. There are also
many beautiful sights in Dubai that will
take your breath away like: Burj Khalifa,
Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, and the
desert areas. Due to the oil discovery the
population is booming at 1,442,000
compared to 58,000 in 1968. Now that
the trade is huge and many countries
want to go there are a lot of nationalities
represented in Dubai for example:
Emirate (Local UAE), Arab, Iranians,
South Asians, Western (North and South
America), East Asians, Turks, Filipinos, Sri
Lankan, Indians, Pakistani, and
Europeans. Along with the nationalities
there are also many religions for example:
Islam, Muslim, Catholic/Christian, and
Hindu. Surprisingly, there are more men
than women. Dubai also has a very high
life expectancy 76.51 years in average.
The most important thing about Dubai is
its wonderful sights and economic
opportunities.
The
desert of
Dubai is a great
place to visit
THINGS NOT TO MISS!
!.Burj Khalifa
2.Burj al Arab
3.palm Jumeirah
4.Jumeirah Beach
5.Princess Tower
6.The World
7.Dubais desert
8.The Lost Chambers of
Dubai
9.Emirates Towers
10.The Gold Souk
DUBAIS SIGHTS
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Changes to the Environment
The People of Dubai have
changed the environment
commercial, economic, and
climate issues. Before Dubai was
Basically Desert and small
buildings. The city wasnt making
money and it depended a lot on
Abu Dhabi since Abu Dhabi is a
bigger city than Dubai. Everything
changed when Dubai found oil,
then the prince realized that this
could help boost their economy,
but they only traded with fellow
members of the UAE. When they
sold their oil to the other
members of the UAE they didnt
make as much money as they
thought. when the Prince saw
this; he knew that Dubai was
never going to succeed if they
dint trade with other countries. When they decided to open
up the trade to other countries in 1969, they received far
much more money than they
expected and no longer
depended on Abu Dhabi focused
that money on commercial
reasons: they expanded the
streets made buildings, and
expanded the city because the
Prince knew that their oil was
going to run out eventually. Dubai
made buildings that go with the
environment and battle the heat.
Since Dubai is a relatively small
city; instead of making houses that
could only hold on family, they
made buildings that could hold
more than one family in one spot.
That is why you will nd almost no
houses in Dubai. Now, the people
of Dubai changed the landscape
and made buildings that bring more
people to Dubai to work, live, and have fun.
Map
This is a
map to show
you where
dubai is
WHERE DUBAI IS
LOCATOR MAP
Before
After
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By: Enya
Absolute Location
41 degrees north and 29 degrees east
Relative Location
It is North West in Asia and its Neighboring countries are
Syria, Iraq, Armenia and Georgia.
Istanbul is a diamond that never
stops shining. Many traders and craftsmen moved to
Istanbul to trade wonderful smelling spices,
beautiful sparkling jewelry, silver in all forms and
shapes, pottery in all the colors of the rainbow and
silk carpets with the most detailed designs. Istanbul
still has the spices the beautiful jewelry, the silver,
the pottery and the silk carpets, but they are better
than ever with all the new machines they have to
make the silk, the pottery, the silver and the jewels.
The one thing that is the same is the amazing spice
with all the splendid smells that mix together.
Istanbul has a population of 10.378 million
people. People came to Istanbul for trade and
amazing job opportunities. In Istanbul in (year)
Ataturk (the president of Turkey) wanted to rebuild
Istanbul, so that he could modernize Istanbul so
that the city will look nicer and the buildings would
be safer. Ataturk is like a guardian for all of the
people in the city. The city is now a must see place,
I personally really want to go a see the city. Istanbul
is a city with a drum that never stops beating with
excitement. .
! ! ! ! ! Turkish Delight
Istanbul
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I love shopping at the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul.
The Grand Bazaar has everything you could
wish for. The Grand Bazaar has everything from
earrings to handbags, clothes, pottery, spices,
restaurants, and last but not least Turkish
Delights! When I rst got there I went into a
watch shop. When I was inside I walked right up
to a counter and saw a watch that could glow in
all the colors of the rainbow! All you had to do
was to press a little button. It was as if a
rainbow had been mushed into the watch. I was
so happy that I had a new watch that whenever
someone walked past me I would make my watch
shine brightly. When the people saw my watch
and myself they would look at me with a scared
and horried look as though I was crazy. Then
they would look at my watch with fascination,
which I think was totally unfair because I had
just had my hair done.
I was very hungry after walking around all day
and it was about 3 pm, so I decided to walk
further along the street. At the corner of a street
called Kalazoo I saw a caf that was called
Bla. I thought that was a very odd name for a
caf but as I walked in I could understand way
they called it Bla. The walls were a slimy
green color that had a hint of poop colored
brown; the walls reminded me of when my
grandma was sick. My grandma had been puking
up this liquid that was not brown or green, it was
a mixture of the two. Her puke looked like it was
coming from a walrus that had a bad case of the
diarrhea, but for my grandma I think it was
coming out of the wrong end. The tables were
shaped like smiley faces but the smiley faces
werent happy, they looked like my grandma when
she was sick. There faces were as brown as the
dirt after a mudslide and the faces looked like they
were in pain. The chairs were pink and uffy
and looked very comfy. The only I had was the
shape of the chair. The chair was shaped like a
mouth but not the mouth of a human but of a
werewolf with pink blood dripping from the
sharp teeth that were sticking out at the top of the
pink uffy chair.
As I sat down on the werewolf seat, a waiter
came up to me and gave me a cup of hot
chocolate. The cup of hot chocolate I got smelled
like noting I had ever smelled in my life. It
smelled so good that I swooned. The cup of hot
chocolate was in a normal cup (it was the only
normal thing in the caf). On top of the hot
chocolate, carefully perched was a mountain of
whipped cream that had been carefully sprinkled
with caramel syrup. When I picked up the hot
chocolate I could smell the melted caramel syrup,
I could smell the melted chocolate, and I could
smell the teaspoon of sugar they had put in the
hot chocolate. When the rst drop of hot
chocolate had landed in my mouth it was like an
explosion in my mouth that had awakened all my
taste buds so they could absorb the taste of the
hot chocolate. The melted caramel just owed in
my mouth like a waterfall. The whipped cream
was white as snow, smooth and thick, and it
tasted sweet like candy but at the same time it
was very plain without the hot chocolate. When
the whipped cream hit the bottom of my mouth
along with the hot chocolate and melted caramel it
was as if 3 different explosions went off at the
same time lling my mouth with a sweet
chocolaty taste. When I left caf Bla I had a
longing to come back. To my surprise not many
people new about caf Bla. That day at the
grand Bazaar was like a box of magic tricks,
new things just kept happening.
Shopping In Istanbul
PEOPLE IN ISTANBUL
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Population and Resources
Istanbul was rst called Byzantine and was founded
by the Greeks around 600 BC. When the Romans
conquered Byzantine they renamed it Constantinople.
It was not until 1453 when the Ottoman Turks
conquered Constantinople that the city got the name
Istanbul. In 1923 Ataturk established the Republic of
Turkey and Turkey moved into the modern era. One of
the rst things that Ataturk did was to move the
capital from Istanbul to Ankara.
Istanbul lies on both the European and on the Asian
sides of the Bosphorus and it is the only city in the
world that is situated on two continents. The
Bosphorus is the sea that separates Asia and Europe.
Its location is ideal for trade and has attracted people
from all over the world since it was rst established.
In the past people would come to Istanbul to buy and
sell products in the huge markets. One such market is
the Grand Bazaar. It is one of the largest and oldest
covered markets in the world, with more than 58
covered streets and over 4,000 shops. Here people
would trade spices, food, pottery, jewelry and all kinds
of things.
Even though Istanbul is no longer the capital it has
remained the main center for trade and culture. Today
Istanbul is a well-developed city, vibrant and full of
life, colors, scents and people from many cultures and
nationalities can be there. Istanbul is like a bowl of
different colored candy. The economy is good and has
a promising future. Many people come to Istanbul to
work and others come as tourists. Because of its
location and long tradition of trade, there are many
businesses. Some are big and some are small. Some of
the biggest industries are carpets, marble, wood, and
packaging. There are also many other jobs for people
such as teachers, doctors, artists, taxi drivers and
nannies. Tourists come to enjoy the exquisite food, the
fantastic handicrafts and the beautiful historical sites
including the Grand Bazaar which attracts between
250,000 and 500,000 visitors every day.
In Turkey there are 78,785,584 people, and in
Istanbul there are 10.378 million people. Of this
10.378 million people 99.8% are Sunni Muslim
that means that less than 0.2% are Jewish and
Christian. In Istanbul there are 94 different
nationalities represented. The top 10 main
nationalities in Istanbul are: Turkish, American,
British, Dutch, Canadian, Russians, German,
French, Italians, and Australians. The ofcial
language in Turkey is Turkish but they speak other
languages such as Kurdish, Dimli, Zaza, Azeri,
Kabardian, Arabic, Circassian, Greek, Armenian,
Judezmo, and Gagauz. Istanbul is like a box of every
avored jelly beans.
Hagia Sophia
Top 10 things to do in
Istanbul
1. Hagia Sophia
2. Blue Mosque
3. The Grand Bazaar
4. Topkapi
5. Bosporus cruise
6. Galata Towers
7. Dolphinarium
8. Science Museum
9. Yerebete Sarinici
10. Spice Bazar
Byzantine People


When Ataturk became President he wanted Istanbul to be a better
and safer place to live. He changed Istanbul by starting a big building
project, developing roads and developing building rules. People adapted
because people like to live in a city that is nice, functions, have access to
resources and is safe. Before the change Istanbul was not as well
developed and organized as it is today. Istanbuls buildings were very
old, unsteady and many were just about to crumble beneath peoples feet.
During this building project Ataturk took down 7300 buildings
and rebuilt them into family houses and apartments. The building
project had started in the 1950s. He also reorganized the road system
so it would be safer for civilians to ride their car. Istanbul has also been
affected by many earthquakes that have caused many buildings to fall
down and thousands of people to die under the fallen buildings, roads
and bridges. In order for this not to happen again, building rules were
developed that would tell people how to build houses that would not fall
down in an earthquake. The rst building rules that are called seismic
regulations were developed in 1939. Some people in Istanbul looked at
earthquakes not as just a bad thing but also as a good thing because
Istanbul then had a new chance to rebuild houses, apartments, ofces,
schools, and bridges to be even safer and also nicer looking than before.
Building rules have become better and also much stricter.
Today Istanbuls infrastructure is much better than before. The
buildings are much stronger and have less probability to collapse during
an earthquake. Istanbul is full of life, colors, scents and with people
living there from all over the world. Istanbul is like a scoop of an every
avored tasting ice cream.
The most important thing that I learned about the changing
environment in Istanbul is how important it is to build safe houses that
will not fall down in an earthquake. It is important to have good
building rules and that those who build follow the rules.
! Istanbul, the European capital of culture for 2010, is a city with an
exciting history of trade and conquerors, culture and a mix of people from
different places with different backgrounds and religious beliefs. Istanbul was
rst called Byzantine when the Greeks ruled. When the Romans came and
conquered Byzantine they renamed it Constantinople. In 1453, the Ottoman
Turks conquered Constantinople and they renamed it Istanbul. During the
Ottoman Empire there were over 1,400 public toilets all around the city. At
the same time, not even the palace in France and the rest of Europe had toilets.
Istanbul was built on a spectacular location where the Bosphorus strait and
the Golden Horn meet and ow into the Marmara, the inland sea that
connects the Black Sea to the Aegean Sea. Istanbuls location was more
valuable then earlier settlers could ever have imagined. Istanbul is the only city
in the world that stands in two different continents, Europe and Asia, making
it an ideal location for trade. Many traders and craftsmen moved to Istanbul
and many huge markets were built where people traded wonderfully smelling
spices, beautifully sparkling jewelry, silver in all forms and shapes, pottery in
all the colors of the rainbow and silk carpets with the most detailed designs.
Istanbul had beautiful buildings that can still be seen and enjoyed today such
as the Haghia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the city wall and many more. This
is what Istanbul was like before Kemal Ataturk took control.
Kemal Ataturk, a military ofcer with a fashionably huge mustache, was the
rst president of Turkey. Ataturk was the leader of the Independence war and
founder of modern day Istanbul (Turkey). The war was between the allies
and Turkish Nationalists. The war was about gaining their independence
back, because the allies were taking charge of Turkey. 1923 was the beginning
of the modern Istanbul. When the allies had left Istanbul, Istanbul was free
to do whatever they wanted and decided to change their government from an
empire to a democratic form of government. After they had changed their
government they decided to move the capital from Istanbul to Ankara. Istanbul
has been developed in many different ways because of Ataturk. Ataturk
developed the countries economy, the way people live, and that people are
allowed to believe in whatever religion they want to. President Ataturk took
down 7300 buildings but he also built many family houses and he reorganized
the road system. Even though Istanbul is no longer the capital of Turkey it is
still a main part of Turkey because of its history and its commercial and
cultural center.
Today Istanbul is a city that as before attracts people from all over the world
who live and work there but also thousands of tourists that visit the city every
day. It is a city with compelling history, rich culture, exquisite food, fantastic
handicrafts and bustling businesses. Old buildings have been restored to their
old splendor and lots of restaurants and small shops have been opened that
overlook the Bosphorus. Economic reforms have helped develop businesses such
as banking, transportation and communication as well, which provide many
people with work. The traditional businesses in textile and clothing
are also still important and you can nd the nicest clothes, shoes
and jewelr y.
Then and Now
Kemal Ataturk
Modern Day Istanbul
BEFORE
AFTER
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Did you know that?
When the city was part of the Ottoman
Empire there were over 1,400 public toilets all
around the city. At the same time, there werent
any even at palaces in France and the rest of
Europe.
Istanbul is the only city in the world that
stands in two different continents, Europe and
Asia. Most people think of it as an Asian city
but actually the historic center is on the
European part of town. The Bosphorus River
the two continents and joins the Black Sea
with the Sea of Marmara.
I bet you didnt know this!
FUN FACTS
Turkish Bath House
Modern day toilets
Istanbul Public Toilets Today
MOSCOW
MOSCOW: CITY OF GRANDEUR
Vodka and caviar, very
interesting! I guess a lot of
people drink Vodka in Moscow
is because well, there are the
seasons. There is
summer, fall,
spring, and
winter and
then there
is. RUSSIAN
WINTER.
Moscow is
one of the
main producers
of vodka! Moscow is usually
like you are stuck inside a
snow globe but the change is
that the fake snow is
actually real! Also Vodka
keeps a lot of people warm,
which is the reason why people
drink it. When it was
introduced to Moscow, vodka
was very popular later on the
years. Thats because Moscow
now has 11,514,300 people
living in this beautiful and
cultural city, which is great for
the tourist attractions such as
the Kremlin, which is the ofce
for the government, St.
Basil Cathedral which is
one site you cant miss
and the Red Square,
which contains all of these
wonderful sites to see.
Not to mention it is the
largest city in Europe! Did
you know that Moscow was
the capital of the whole USSR?
(Union of the Soviet Socialist
Republics) Moscow is truly
developing in terms of having
more businesses and now
being open commercially,
which also helped boost up the
economy. So come with me
and lets explore Moscow in
just one easy day!
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[2]
RUSSIA
Russia and other
countries was once one
BIG country named the
USSR. USSR stands for
Union of the Soviet
Socialist Republics.

WHERE EXACTLY IS
MOSCOW?
Moscow is located on
55 degrees North and
45 degrees East.
WHAT CITIES
SURROUND MOSCOW?
Moscow is located at
South of Tver, North
of Ryazan, West of
Kostroma, East of
Bryansk. (West of
Russia).
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[3]
The Changes Have
Begun!
Moscow used to be ruled by
the Russian Empire. The houses
and buildings were bunched up
together and it was a busy city.
Also the Moskva River runs
through Moscow making it a very
beautiful sight. Their emperor,
Tsar, ruled the Russian Empire.
He then changed his title name to
Peter the Great.

Then everything changed
when the Russian revolution
started in 1917 and caused the
downfall of the Russian Empire.
During the downfall of the
Russian Empire, a war started
between the anti-communist party
and Vladmir Lenin who was the
leader or the Soviet Union. When
the Soviet Union won the civil war
against the anti-communist party,
communism started to merge to
the USSR. When Vladmir Lenin
died, Joseph Stalin took over and
led the Soviet Union. He made
peace with countries making them
a big force towards World War 2.
When Stalin lost power because
of death, Mickhail Gorbachev took
over and he wanted changes
made. He wanted to add a bit of
democracy in the government,
which made a whole big
commotion. Basically Mickhail
just softened up the USSR, which
led the downfall of the Soviet
Union (this was in 1990). The
USSR stands for Union of Soviet
Socialist Republics.

After, the USSR divided into
several countries, which are
Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan,
Kazakhstan, Belarus, Azerbaijan,
Georgia, Tajikistan, Moldova,
Kyrgyztan, Lithuania,
Turkmenistan, Armenia, Lativa
and Estonia. Also the Government
in Russia is now Russian
federation. A lot of these
countries speak Russian as their
rst language. Also now there is
freedom from being equal such as
free elections and freedom of
speech! Now they can choose
their leader and really follow their
opinion of whom they want to be
leaded by. Since Moscow was
enclosed meaning that no
businesses were there, now since
the government changed, there
are businesses appearing!
THEN AND NOW
SEE THE
CHANGE!
[4]
Population Facts of Truth
The city of Moscow rst became a city in the
mid 12th century by a prince named Vladimir
Suzdal. Moscow is located in Western Russia
where lots of Trading happened
around. Also, the Moskva
(Moscow) river ows through
Moscow making it also a huge
trading place where everyone can
go and trade to get money and
goods. This was the part of the
Volga trading route, which is the
main trading route around north
of Europe and northwestern
Russia via the Volga River. Also
this trading route connects to the
Caspian Sea. Then ports and
docks were built to make it more
convenient to trade. Also people
would come to Moscow because of job
opportunities and for entertainment such as
the Bolshoi Ballet, which takes place in the
Bolshoi Theatre.
Now Moscow is a producer of oil and is the
MAIN producer of vodka. Also jewelry is
produced and watches which is also a great
attraction. A lot of people
came to Moscow to really
embrace the cultures around.
Also of course a lot of the
people shop, sight see and
look around the amazing
buildings and places all
around Moscow!
The population in
Moscow holds 11,514,300
people in this city, which is
about 8% of Russia. Moscow
is surprisingly the largest
city in Europe. The major
nationalities that are represented are mostly
former soviet republics such as Ukariane,
Armenia, Azerbadjan, Tatars. The major
industries that are in Moscow now are
Whiskey, Almaz-Holding, Rerio, Grey stone
and Bank of Moscow.
MOSKVA RIVER
Bolshoi
Theatre
[5]
Moscow was under
communist rule right after
the fall of the Russian
Empire. Moscow was a
very closed city in Russia
until the fall of
communism, which
happened in the 1980s.
They were more open to
more businesses, which
helped boost up the
economy. Also more
buildings and malls were
added in the great city of
Moscow.
The rst
McDonalds that was
introduced in Moscow was
on January 31, 1990. At
that time, it was the
biggest McDonalds
worldwide! But in the year
2012, they will build a
bigger one in London. Also
the rst vodka distillery
was made in 1774.
Now Moscow is
doing well economically
because they arent
enclosed anymore. Since
they are open to more
businesses their economy
is doing well though, more
things have been more
expensive but all the
fantastic structures are
still the same. Also, more
roads were built due to
destruction and train rails
that were already built but
Moscow has no more room
for them so they covered it
up with roads. Basically
Moscow is doing great and
they are truly successful.
My First bite
Thursday September
6, 1900 (my first entry)
Dear Diary,
I was born on June
22, 1972 at 2:23 am in the
morning. It was a stormy
Tuesday that day. (I know
this because of my mom.)
At that point, there was
still a communist
government that was going
on until there came the day
when it was the downfall of
the USSR (Union of the
Soviet Socialist Republics)
and communism. It was in
the 1980s when dooms
day came for me. In my
opinion I loved the
communist rule because
everyone was equal until
communism was no more!
I felt like a Tornado rose
up in my country and
destroyed everything in its
path leaving everything
just dilapidated! After all
the transition of the
government, there came
something new in my life!
A fast food restaurant
named McDonalds! Right
away I called all my friends
to come there to meet me.
We were agitated by that
mascot, Ronald McDonald.
To me, he looked like a
clown who just got red
because of his frown on his
face, though it was kind of
weird because he had a
smile also that was
painted. Anyway though, I
was also amazed by all the
food that was presented
before my eyes! I had
never heard of a
McChicken burger or
French fries or even a
sundae cone! In my head I
was thinking why would
they name an ice cream
Sunday? My friends and I
then ordered a big mac,
fries and coke! When we
opened the box that said
big mac, there it was, a
HAMBURGER!
One bite and I felt
like I was in
heaven. The
second felt like
there were angles
in the background-
singing alleluia! I
am DEFINATLEY
amazed by the
development that
Moscow has been
through. Even since
communism was no more,
I really feel that Moscow is
developing more and more!
Moscow is denitely like
apps on an iphone that
keeps on getting updates!
EGESTA QUIS SET AHMET
Malesuada eleifend, tortor molestie, a fusce a vel et. Aliquam amet est class.
RELIGION FLAG CONTINENT SEASONS LANGUAGE
Moscow
is in
Eurasia
Winter
Spring
Auttumn
Winter
and.....
RUSSIAN
WINTER!
People there
speak Russian
In Moscow, the
religions are Russian
Orthodox, some
Catholic, Buddhism,
and Judaism
Red Square
Matryoshka Doll
(Russian Doll
Tretyakov Gallery
Symbol of Hanoi
HANOI
By Nacho.P
Relative location: close to Halong Bay,
Haiphong and Lang Son
Absolute location: it is latitude: 21.02871,
longitude: 105.85246
Country and area located in:
Vietnam, Asia, south east Asia
and north vietnam
Po p u l a t i o n : a l l Vi e t n a m
77,311,210, Hanoi 1,089,000
Weather:January 60F to 58F,
February 67F to 60F, March 72F
to 65F, April 80F to 71F, May 87F
to 77F, June 90F to 80F, July 90F
to 80F, August 89F to 80F,
September 88F to 78F, October
82F to 78F, November 76F to 66F,
December 71F to 60F.
Language: Vietnamese
Religion:Buddhist 60%, Roman
Catholic 7%, Taoist, Islam, Cao
Daist and indigenous belifs 33
Landmarks: Hilton Prison
Temple of Literature
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi
Water Puppets
Old Town
Stilt house
Presidential palace
Holiday: January 1, New Year's,
T!t d"#ng l$ch, From last two
days of the last lunar month to 3rd
day of the first lunar month,
(Vietnamese New Year), Largest
holiday of the year, occurs around
late January-early February,
10th day of the 3rd lunar month,
Hung Kings Commemoriations,
Gi% t& Hng V"#ng, New holiday
since 2007, around April (adopted
by the goverment on March 28,
2007[1]),
April 30, Liberation Day /
Reunification Day, Ngy gi'i
phng, Fall of Saigon and
reunification of Vietnam in 1975,
May 1, international workers day,
Ngy Qu(c t! Lao )*ng,
September 2, National Day, Qu(c
khnh, Vietnam declares its
independence, forming the
Democratic Republic of Vietnam
(North Vietnam

Hanoi was as strong as
Bruce Lee. Until the
American powerhouse
knocked down the city.
Which the force of the
Americans was as strong
like a 9.9 earthquake!
You can still see the
French landmarks left in
Hanoi and other parts of
Vietnam. They stand out
like a poppy ower in a
meadow of white daisies.
The population is
1,089,000 and is still
rising. The major
nationalities represented
are 97% Vietnamese and
3% Chinese or Khmer
and Cham. It may not be
as colorful as a rainbow,
but with the time passing
it will blossom like a
ower in spring. In
Hanoi the international
company buildings are a
sign that there was
change after the war.
Which was a terrifying
just like a horror movie.
Hanoi has been rebuilt to
a more modern
undestroyed Hanoi that
is still mighty and
powerful
THINGS NOT
TO MISS
1)Ho Tay Lake
waterpark
2)Ho Chi Minh
mausoleum
3)Temple of literature
4)Vietnam womans
museum
5)Old quarter
6)Lake of the
Restored Sword
(Hoan Kiem Lake)
7)Thang Long Water
puppet Theater
8)One pillar pagoda
9)Ho Chi Minhs
residence
10)Hilton prison
Ordered from 1 to 10
[3]
In the past Hanoi and all of Vietnam were at war. People changed the
environment by bombing with napalm and other chemicals, which killed
vegetation and destroyed buildings. But then over the years after the war
Vietnam rebuilt the city and let hotels and other companies settle in Hanoi and
they bring back how the French improved it but it is more modern. In Hanoi the
modern buildings show that Vietnam has adapted once agoain to modern
expectations and is rebuil to tell the tale of the devastating war.
Impact on the
environment
pictures
Before
After
Impact of the Past on the Present
Vietnam was a country that was not colonized until the 1800ths. When the French colonized
it, its neighbors Laos and Cambodia were colonized too.
!The French came to Vietnam to take its valuable export materials Rice and Rubber. The
French also came to Vietnam for the spot it was located in Asia. The French decided to take
over Vietnam because of a man called Pigneau de Behaine by convincing him that he was
going do catholic missionary work to king Louis XVI. The people in Vietnam were not too
happy with French colonization and control because a lot of Farmers lost their land and
grew poor while the French colonist grew rich. The effect resulted a man called Ho Chi Minh
to grow an army called the Viet Minh during World War 2 so they could overthrow their
French Rulers. Then in 1946 war broke out between the French and the Viet Minh. The
result of that lead to the separation of the country to a north communist Vietnam and a
south anti-communist Vietnam the government in the south wasnt to popular with its
people. Just because of the French another country got inuenced in their problem which
resulted the Vietnam War were 1.2 million north and south Vietnamese soldiers and civilians
died and 58,000 Americans died in the tragedy. You can still see the French Landmarks left
in Hanoi and other parts of Vietnam some examples are the Hilton Prison (Hanoi), Hanoi
railway station and the Presidential palace (Hanoi). You can also see the French were there
with some of the foods in Vietnam like the breads that the French make.
Pigneau de Behaine
Impact
on the
environment
[4]
POPULATION
The city of Hanoi was established in 2897 BC. It was located on the North part of Vietnam and
was established by Hung king it was also then conquered by the French and was called the
French Indochina with Laos and Cambodia it then was in war with U.S.A.
In the past people came to Hanoi because of its valuable recourse Rice and Rubber.
Today people come to Hanoi because they have job offers like coca-cola and Hilton etc. They
also go because not most of the jobs are taken since it is a developing Marketing Economy and
still has some communism in their government. But not bad communism the type of communism
were everything is organized well like the trash on the streets. Everything is clean.
The population is 1,089,000 and is still rising. The major nationalities represented are 97%
Vietnamese and 3% Chinese or Khmer and Cham. The religions are 60% Buddhist, 7% Roman
Catholic and 33% other. The major industries and businesses today include Hilton, Melia, Coca-
Cola and sotel. Today people choose to live in Hanoi due to change of weather (not always hot
or cold) it also has lots of good teaching, Marketing, and it also has good technology and
scientic university's. Therefore Hanoi is now a more populated area and is as I said before a
Marketing Economy but still has a bit of communism left which is good in some cases due to the
pollution on the ground.
Anecdote
Ho Tay Lake Waterpark
! When we went to Hanoi the rst thing I had on my list of things to do was the
waterpark then the rst thing we did was get to the hotel change and go to the water park
instantaneously. It was so much fun everywhere you looked there were waterslides you could go
on super tall ones that were super fast, their were some small ones that you went even faster but
they were shorter, the best one was the most gigantic it was the fastest because it was extremely
slanted. You could not look down of how frightening it looked. Then when you were falling on the
slide you could feel your cheeks jiggling. But at the end of the day it was the best ride of them all!
You would come home saying lets go back PLEASE! Besides who doesnt like waterparks! In the
end I felt like living there so I could go there every weekend.
3%
97%
Bangkok
1]
BANGKOK
March 2012
In the 1S
th
centuiy, Bangkok useu to be just a
small tiauing post. It was establisheu by the Chakii
uynasty as the capital of Thailanu in 1782 only aftei
Thon Buii, which is an aiea of mouein Bangkok,
became capital fiom 1767 to 1782. Thon Buii on the
othei hanu came next to the Ayutthaya Kinguom which
was the capital foi a veiy long time anu was only
ieplaceu aftei its fall to the invauing Buimese aimy.
This was a stiategic move because being on the
southeinmost pait of Thailanu, Bangkok coulu be
uefenueu moie easily unlike the pievious capitals,
thanks to the iivei boiueiing it on one siue anu the Sea
of Nuu on the othei.
Touay, Bangkok is the economic centei of
Thailanu beating all othei uiban centeis in the countiy
which aie often left in the uust. Wheie aie the
heauquaiteis of all the countiy's majoi commeicial
banks like the Bank of Ameiica, BSBC anu Bangkok
Bank. 0f couise, they aie in Bangkok! These
multinational companies placeu theii heauquaiteis in
Bangkok uue to cheap laboi. It is also the chief poit of
Thailanu. Tiauing of golu anu silvei, as well as aits anu
ciafts is populai. Coca Cola also placeu a factoiy in the
city. As a iesult people move to Thailanu to lanu a
position in the goveinment, multinational companies,
tianspoitation, oi touiism. In auuition, the oluest anu
laigest univeisity in Asia can be founu heie so people
come heie to get a goou euucation.
As of 2uu9, the population in this city is 6.9u2
million people. The population of Thailanu is
67,u91,u89 people so that means 1u% of this
population aie in Bangkok. Najoiity of the people aie
ethnic Thais which is 7S%. Ninoiity gioups incluue
Chinese which account foi 14% anu 11% foi the
otheis. The languages they speak aie Thai but English
is also useu to communicate. The uominant ieligion is
Buuuhism which composes 94.6% of the population,
while u.7% aie Nuslims anu u.1% aie fiom othei
ieligions. People living in Bangkok like to smile when
they eat sweet sticky iice anu piobably because of the
many oppoitunities in the city. No wonuei it is calleu
the Lanu of Smiles.

Flag of bangkok
Bangkok
2]
Environment
Did you hear that
Bangkok port was bombed
during World War II? It was
occupied by Japanese
troops then so it suffered
extensive bombing from the
Allied Forces. This reminds
me of the bombing of Pearl
Harbor. Efforts have been
made in 1938 to construct a
modern Port of Bangkok but
due to the bombing, it was
left sitting for several years
until construction resumed
after the war and the Port
Authority of Thailand was
created to oversee it.
Today, Bangkok Port
looks a lot livelier. Unlike how
it used to be, there are now
tons of storage units which
tell us that it is involved in a
lot more business
transactions. It offers a wide
variety of services such as
warehouse storage and
mechanical handling
equipment. It has also
enhanced its tools and
technology. Due to all of
these improvements,
Bangkok Port is one of Asias
most popular tourist
destinations and an
important center for
commerce and business in
Southeast Asia.
Bangkok port
Map of bangkok
BANGKOK
PORT BEFOR
Bangkok
3]
Impact on past to the present
Thailand used to be known as Siam and
the government was under absolute monarchy.
The Thais thought that their kings were like
gods because of the inuence of their Hindu
beliefs. They were very dependent on their
kings. They looked up to them and followed
their orders. But like everything in this world, it
had to come to an end. After a bloodless coup
against the absolute monarch, constitutional
monarchy replaced absolute monarchy in 1932
and Siam changed its name to Thailand which
means Land of the Free. Thais at this time
showed stronger nationalism. Then World War
II challenged Thailand. Because Europeans
and Americans were preoccupied defending
themselves against German attacks in Europe,
they became less interested in their Asian
colonies, so Asian nationalists grabbed the
chance to become the leaders. Thailand
entered war on the side of Japan but due to
the Japanese campaign that Asians should
rule Asians, the Thais realized they didnt want
to be under Japan either because they wanted
to stand on their own two feet. So they secretly
planned to go against the Japanese soldiers.
They sabotaged Japanese trains and buildings
and didnt support the 30,000 Japanese troops
during the war so their ally lost and Thailand
remained free.
As we can see today in the capital city,
Bangkok, the Thais cultivated every aspect of
their culture. There is a wide variety of food
choices that makes your mouth water because
of its distinctive avors. Thai arts and crafts is
also uniquely Thai because they make use of
materials available in their environment like
palm leaves, rattan, wicker and coconut. Thai
music and literature also developed. As for the
native people, they are very welcoming and
hospitable. If all these didnt happen, the
country especially Bangkok, would have been
a Japanese colony and their food, arts, and the
people might not have become as they are
today.
SKY WAY
Bangkok
4]
The land of smilles
Bangkok Thailand was the most
interesting place Ive ever visited,
because it has a tragic history
but that is what makes it more
interesting. There is a story
behind the train over the river Kwai.
During World War II, over 300 soldiers of
the Allied Forces had to make the train
tracks. When they nished it American
soldiers squad came and blew it up.
This prevented Japanese soldiers to
travel through it to attack the
neighboring countries. Now you can ride
the train. When I did I had a blast. It was
very interesting to see the cities that we
passed by. I saw the graves that the
Japanese soldiers put up there
but now a lot of them were dug
up and put in proper graves. If
you do go there, there is a
chance that you can nd some
things to remind of that fateful period.
There are souvenirs that you can buy
too. That is all I will tell you now so have
fun in your visit.
come and see
Bangkok
The Chao
Phraya river
Bangkok
5]
Skytrain (rot fai fah)
Rot Fai Fah is the easiest,
cheapest and safest mode of
transport to go around
Bangkok, better than getting
stuck in trafc jams.
Temple of the Reclining
Buddha (Wat Pho)
Gaze at the largest Buddha
monument in Thailand which
stands over 150 feet in length.
Temple of the Emerald
Buddha (Wat Phra Kaeo)
Come and see a 14th century-
Emerald Buddha located
inside the Grand Palace.
Grand Palace
Enter Bangkoks most famous
palace complex built in 1782
and features several
magnicent buildings.
Chao Phraya River
This is a major river which
runs through Bangkok and is
an essential aspect of the city
in terms port industry.
Temple of the Golden Buddha
(Wat Traimit)
Find the Golden Image of
Buddha in this temple and
marvel at solid gold which
weighs around 5 ! tons.
Vimanmek Mansion
This huge palace is the largest
teak structure in the world.
Lumphini Park
This is the largest and oldest
park in the city.
Klongs
These are the many small
waterways or canals that
snake through the city of
Bangkok.
Bung Sam Lan Lake
This lake which used to be a
swamp is home to the Giant
Mekong Catsh.
DO NOT MISS THIS
Look for this
Top ten
grand palace Cool
! By Jake
JAKARTA
By: Joan
Persuasive Piece
!
" Jakarta is like a city with
broken pieces that needs to be puzzled.
Indonesia had many resources such as
coffee, sugar and spices, but the
Net herl ands di dn t have many
resources. That is why before in the
past people like to live in Jakarta so
they can get food easily by cropping and
farming rice, corn, vegetables, and etc.
People move to Jakarta because of the
weather because theres rainy and
sunny, sunny from April to October,
and rainy from November to April. Its
a really good thing for people who hate
cold weather, because it does rain from
time to time but most of the time its
really warm and sunny outside like
going to the beach every single day.
Jakarta also used to be the cleanest city
in Asia during the 350 when it was
named Batavia. Even though now its
not as clean as it was before, people are
trying to make the city a better place.
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Jakarta, Indonesia.
Indonesia had many resources
such as coffee, sugar and spices, but the
Net herl ands di dn t have many
resources. To produce cloves and
nutmeg, you need sugar, coffee, and
spices which in Europe is really
expensive to buy, and if you sell it, you
will get lots of money. So the Dutch
took over, and exploited Indonesia for
about 350 years. Since they couldnt
just ask for the ingredients because
they know that the Indonesian wont
give them, they forced the people to
plant some spices, sugar and coffee and
if they dont follow what the empire of
Dutch said, they kill them right away.
But before, the Dutch technologies
such as guns were better than the
Indonesians, so they dont have
anything to defend themselves
or kick them out of their
homeland.
! A l t h o u g h , t h e
Netherlands was not the rst
c o u n t r y t h a t c o l o n i z e d
Indonesia; they are the one who
colonized Indonesia the longest.
Indonesia received freedom in August
17, 1945. Since, Indonesia knew that
the Netherlands were coming back to
colonize them the second time, they
were a lot prepared and in the end, the
Netherlands lost and went back to
their country. From 1998 until present,
the Indonesian economy still suffers
from serious economic problems
following nancial troubles of 1997
after Suharto retired in 1998. Some of
the problems include, corruption,
weaknesses in the banking system, and
forced relations with the International
Impact of
The Past
On The
Present
Jakarta, Indonesia
in the present
Jakarta
in the past
!
Before, Jakarta used to have
many trees, but now they are
cut down and they built
skyscrapers and buildings.
Jakarta also used to be the
cleanest city in Asia during the
350 years when it was named
Batavia. People changed the environment so they can
attract foreign tourists to get more money.
!
" Even though the trees were cut down, there
are still some but not many as before. People
these days dont put houses near the buildings;
they made a village where there are only houses
and the rest of the city is lled with buildings, and
skyscrapers.
The Environment
Jakart a i s a
gi nor mous ci t y
wi t h 8, 516, 817
population.
Jakarta now has many more people in the present than the past, so now the
population grew and Indonesia became the 4th populated country. Now, Jakarta has
many problems such as political, structural, and major problems that cannot be
solved easily. Jakarta used to be the cleanest city before, but now many people come
to the city to visit, live, and there is more transportation than the past, which is why
its a polluted and dirty city. But now, the people are trying not to litter as much as
most people do before and try not to pollute much like, walking instead of using
transportation
Indonesia is
l ocat ed i n t he
Southeastern Asia.
I t s a t t h e
Archipelago between the Indian Ocean and the Pacic Ocean. Indonesia
was found in the 17th century, although, the founder of Indonesia is
unknown until now. In the past, people would like to live in Jakarta because
Indonesia has many natural resources so the people can get food easily by
farming rice, corn and etc.
The major industries or business in Jakarta these days are F&B, which
stands for food and beverage, and semi contactor. F&B is when you make
and deliver food to people. Semi contactor is when people x the chips in
your laptop or PC. People choose to live in Jakarta today because of the
weather, job opportunities, and the society or people. People move because
of the weather because theres rainy and sunny, sunny from April to
October, and rainy from November to April.
The languages that most Indonesian speaks today are jawa, Bahasa
Indonesia, and English. Indonesians religions are, Muslim, which is 86%,
Christian is 9%, Hindu is 3%, and Buddhist or other with 2%. Indonesians
Population of Jakarta
< --- Map of
Southeast Asia
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" Traveling around the world is the most enjoyable thing ever, its like knowing that
the places youve been is yours now. One of my favorite places is Jakarta, which is the
capital of Indonesia and its in Southeast Asia. There are a lot of people there that are
helpful, and friendly. There are lots of places you can go and dont want to miss. You
can go to Bandung, and theres a big volcano that you can go on a tour around it. And
once you climbed up on to it, you could feel the wind blowing your hair, and see all
the natural resources in Jakarta. Also, there is one national museum in Jakarta where
you can see and learn all of their cultures, history, and traditions, like going on a time
machine back to 1876. But if you dont go to Taman Mini, you are going to feel
regretful, since its a very special and popular place where all the people go there on
vacation. Its a mini park where you can smell and just feel the spirit and nature.
Jakarta is a wonderful, well-chosen, city that you wouldnt want to miss.
ANECDOTE


1. Taman Impian Jaya Ancol
2. Sea World
3. Ragunan Zoo
4. Glodok(Chinatown)
5. Water Boom

6. Museum Nasional

7. Fatahillah Museum
8. MONAS
9. Taman Mini Indah
10. Kafe Pisa
Things Not To Miss
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Ua Mau Ka Aina I Ka Pono
The life of the and is perpetuated in
Righteousness
Honolulu is a
remarkable place to
reconsider for
relocation. Pearl
Harbor can be found in
the heart of this city.
Pearl Harbor can be
considered a very
popular tourist
attraction displaying
artifacts from WWII
such as naval vessels,
battleships, missiles and
airplanes. In addition,
the city has rebuilt
museums and memorials
to commemorate their
national history.
Honolulu is also very
well known because of
their environment,
diverse nationalities,
food and culture. They
city also has various
cultures and religion.
There are many
opportunities today for
people living in the city
such as employment for
education or education.
The city also offers
childcare supports,
scholarships and
nancial aids through
different programs
from the government of
Hawaii and their local
government. These are
just some of the few
great things about
Honolulu. Join us in the
nest carnival
discovered.
HONOLULU CITY
The Pearl
of the
Harbor
By:
Katherine
A. Shaw
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City, Country:
Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulus Population is:
Approximately 374,906
Location: Latitude: 21 18 N
Longitude: 157 51 W
Located on the South of the Oahu
Island
Weather:
Average Weather/65-88 F degrees
Motto/Symbols of Honolulu:
Flower: Yellow Hibiscus
Tree: Kukui (Candlenut)
Bird: Hawaiian Goose
Motto: Ua Mau Ka Ea O Ka Aina I
Ka Pono
Translation: The life of the land is
perpetuated in righteousness
Languages:
English, Tagalog, Japanese, Chinese,
Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese,
German, French, Thai
Religions:
Catholic, LDS, Baptist, Episcopalian,
Pentecostal, Lutheran,
Presbyterian, other Christian,
Jewish, Eastern, Islam
Traditions/Customs:
Food: Poi, Kalua Pork, Spam and
Asian Inuences
! Traditions: Giving Leis,
Wearing Slippers, Hawaiian
Blessing, Luau and saying ALOHA!
Holidays:
King Kamehameha Day, Statehood
Day, May Day, Boys Day, Girls Day,
Chinese New Year and other
American Holidays.
Landmarks:
Pearl Harbor, Aloha Tower,
Crouching Lion, Delmonte
Pineapple Corner, Diamond Head
Coast, Diamond Head, Diamond
Head Lighthouse, East Coast Cliffs,
Honolulu Zoo (and many more)
Topography:
" Volcanoes: Kilauea, Mauna
Loa, Haualalai
UA MAU KA AINA I KA PONO
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the basics of metropolis
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southwest of
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honolulu is
located on the
south of the oahu
island at:
latitude:
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longitude:
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but is northwest
of hawaii.
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! The city of
Honolulu was
established in 1804. It is
located on the island if
Oahu. The city
established by King
Kamehameha. In the
past people came to
Honolulu because of its
environment, services
and protection.
!
! Today people come
to Honolulu because
their opportunities such
as jobs, scholarships,
collage, starting
businesses, services and
protection. Also the
landmarks like Pearl
Harbor and all the
amazing volcanoes.
Now the population is
approximately 374,906
people.
!
! The biggest
nationalities and
languages within
Honolulu are English,
Filipino, Japanese,
Chinese, Spanish,
Korean, Vietnamese,
German, French and
Thai. The most extensive
industries and businesses
today include trade
center, transportation,
oceanography, job
training, development
projects, commercial
shipping.
! Hence, Honolulu is
a very well known
place because of their
environment, diverse
nationalities,
languages, food, and
culture. Also the
various services and
opportunities the city
has to offer.
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THINGS NOT
TO MISS
-PEARL HARBOR
-DIAMOND
HEAD
-HONOLULU
ZOO
-ALOHA TOWER
-EAST COAST
CILFFS
-DELMONTE
PINEAPPLE
PLANTATION
-CROUCHING
LION
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Some major
industries and
businesses found in
Honolulu are trade,
transportation,
oceanography, job
training, developing
projects, commercial
shipping, labor force,
and employment
outlook. There are
also many other
reasons why people
choose to live in
Honolulu such as its
rich history
(historical landmark),
climate, tourist
attraction, safety,
rich and various
culture, citizen
participation and
involvement, rich
agriculture for
research.
" There are
approximately 374,906
people in Honolulu.
There is a great
diversity in the
nationalities and
languages spoken such
as English, Filipino,
Japanese, Chinese,
Spanish, Korean,
Vietnamese, German,
French and Thai. This
means that there are
also many religions
practiced like Roman
Catholic, Baptist,
Episcopalian,
Pentecostal, Lutheran,
Methodist,
Presbyterian, Jewish,
Christian, and Islam.
" Honolulu is a
very well known place
because of the many
and different
nationalities,
languages, food and
rich culture. Most
importantly, it is
known to be one of the
best tourist hot spots in
the world.
ENVIRONMENT
eat,
sleep,recycle
No one knows for
certain when was founded.
Settlement in Honolulu was in
1100 ad. King Kamehameha
conquered Oahu in 1804.
Honolulu is located on the
island of Oahu.
There are many
opportunities today for people
living in Honolulu such as
employment and education.
Numerous and various jobs
are available such as
Administrative jobs,
engineering, medical care,
education- related jobs,
assistant, sales and "
managerial positions.
" Scholarships and
nancial aids are also
available through PATCH,
Arbor Child Care Connections,
Pre- School Open Doors
Program, Employer/ College
Support, DHS Child Care
Assistance Program, and Child
Care Assistance Program. All
these provide support to the
families in Honolulu. There
are also many colleges and
universities to choose from.
Some offer 2-year or 4-year
programs, both states owned
or privately owned.
" Such colleges are,
Honolulu Community Collage,
Kapio Community Collage,
Hawaii Tokai International
Collage, and World medicine
Institute.
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come and see the citys true beauty
Hawaii is one of the most recent U.S
states made up entirely of islands. It
became a U.S state on August 21,1959.
Pearl Harbor found in Honolulu and
was known as Waimomi, which means
pearl water. U.S Hawaiian relations
began with the whaling and trading
industry. On January 20, 1887, the U.S
senate allowed the navy to temporarily
lease Pearl Harbor as a naval base.
Americans wanted to protect their port
of goods and whales. As the industry
became more extravagant the senate of
the United States permanently assigned a
war ship in Hawaiian waters on
November 9, 1887.
As WWII was occurring the Japanese
military declared war with China
because they wanted to expand their
territory. The U.S began to take defensive
measures because they were unaware of
Japans intentions. America put economic
sanctions on Japan and cut supplies like
oil to threaten Japan but Japan stood
their ground.
" U.S tried to be neutral but Pearl
Harbor was an irresistible target to
Japan because it lacked defense. America
thought that they would not be attacked
because it was very near the United
States. Instead, Japan would attack
nearby European colonies. Further more,
Japan was 4000 miles away from Pearl
Harbor.
On December 7, 1941 the empire of Japan
attacked Pearl Harbor and this resulted
to the United States joining WWII.
! The Bombing of Pearl Harbor
resulted to more than 2000 American
soldiers and sailors dead, 20 American
naval vessels, battleships and two
hundred airplanes destroyed. This
tragedy united the Americans in
warfare. This effect can still be seen in
todays Americans.
" More Americans joined to serve the
military and America has became more
condent in war fare. These tragedy
effects are still seen in todays Americans
by uniting America in warfare. Also
Americans join to serve the military.
Americans became more condent in
warfare. The tragedy of Pearl Harbor
has made changes in todays Honolulu,
Hawaii.
" Pearl Harbor can be considered a
very popular tourist attraction-
displaying artifacts of WWII. The tourists
also go there for the widely attractive
environment and to explore Hawaiian
cultures and traditions. However, it is
still a United States navy deep/water
naval base and the head quarters of the
U.S pacic eet.
impacts of the past
on the present
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Honolulu is a remarkable place to reconsider for relocation. Pearl Harbor
can be found in the heart of this city. Pearl Harbor can be considered a very
popular tourist attraction displaying artifacts from WWII such as naval vessels,
battleships, missiles and airplanes. In addition, the city has rebuilt museums and
memorials to commemorate their national history. Honolulu is also very well
known because of their environment, diverse nationalities, food and culture. They
city also has various cultures and religion. There are many opportunities today
for people living in the city such as employment for education or education. The
city also offers childcare supports, scholarships and nancial aids through
different programs from the government of Hawaii and their local government.
These are just some of the few great things about Honolulu. Join us in the nest
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Tokyo at Night.
The metropolis shines just
as brightly at night as in
the day.
TOKYO BY: MATTHEW
March 2012
The capital city
of Japan, and
your next
destination.
The Majestic Beauty of Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo is a roaring tiger of
technology with a magnicent
shine. Tokyo used to be Edo,
the largest city in the world,
until World War II when the city
was bombed back into the
earth. The population of this
growing city so far is
approximately 12,790,000
people. Many of them came
from foreign countries and
have only added to the majesty
of this city. Between 1960 and
2010, the city underwent a
huge physical change. They
are still actively changing their
landscape. Due to prots from
the Korean War for selling
goods to the armies the
Japanese people rebuilt their
city quicker. Tokyo, after
WWII, was actually very poor.
Nowadays you cannot see
any resemblance to its past
selves, both rich and poor, it
is even better. You can nd
much more about the city of
Tokyo, and no matter how
much you know about the
city there is always something
that will catch your attention,
so come and learn more!
Tokyo, a city of the
future.
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March
A DAY IN TOKYO
TOKYO IS AMAZING! DISNEY
LAND TOKYO HAS THE BEST
ROLLER COASTERS I HAVE EVER
BEEN ON! EVERYWHERE I
LOOKED, I SEE
ROLLERCOASTERS AND OTHER
FUN RIDES AND GAMES. I WENT
UPSIDE DOWN SO MANY TIMES
THAT MY HAIR LOOKED LIKE I
JUST GOT OUT OF A
HURRICANE. I FELT LIKE I WAS
FREE FALLING OUT OF AN
AIRPLANE! IT WAS SUCH A
THRILL. AFTER I WENT ON A
FEW RIDES, I FELT LIKE BEING
SICK! LUCKILY I DIDNT,
BECAUSE I WAS TOO FOCUSED
ON THE NEXT RIDE. I BOUGHT
SOME SOUVENIRS, BUT THE
RIDES WERE MY MAIN
INTEREST. I DIDNT EAT LUNCH
BECAUSE I WAS WORRIED THAT
I WOULD SEE IT DURING MY
NEXT ROLLER COASTER RIDE. I
FELT JEALOUS OF THE PEOPLE
WHO LIVED IN TOKYO BECAUSE
THEY COULD COME HERE
WHENEVER THEY WANTED TO.
WHEN IT WAS TIME TO LEAVE, I
TRIED TO STAY LONGER, EVEN
THOUGH THE TRAVEL GROUP
HAD TO GO BACK TO THE
HOTEL. THE TIME I SPENT AT
DISNEY LAND TOKYO WAS
SOME OF THE BEST FUN I HAVE
EVER HAD.
The immense castle
of Tokyo Disney Land
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Impacts of the Past on the
Present
Tokyo used to be known as Edo,
which was originally built in the swamplands of
the Kanto plain. It was, as Tokyo is today,
divided into townships instead of being one
unied city. The country had many military
victories in the surrounding countries, and at
one point Edo dwarfed the much older cities of
Paris and London and was the largest city in
the world. In 1931, Japan attacked Manchuria
and then most of China. Japan continued to
exert their power upon other Southeast Asian
countries. Then everything changed when the
Japanese Empire entered WWII. At the
beginning of the war Japan signed a treaty
with Germany and Italy. Shortly thereafter,
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, bringing one of
their greatest rivals, the United States, into war
in the Pacic region. As a result, Tokyo was
basically destroyed; due to the United States
air assault and bombing campaign. During the
rst bombing, which began on April 18, 1942,
364 people were killed. The second bombing,
which occurred during March 9-10, 1944,
involved incendiary bombs that claimed 70,000
to 80,000 lives, due to the effectiveness of the
ames on the wooden structures throughout
the city. Basic needs such as food and water
were scarce. Some parts of Tokyo suffered as
much damage as Hiroshima and Nagasaki did
after the atomic bombs were dropped on those
cities. The people lived in fear of the US
military and any further destruction they may
cause. This led to the eventual surrender of
Japan to Allied Forces, and the beginning of
reconstruction efforts throughout Japan. As a
result, the city of Tokyo, Japan is now a major
global city again. Instead of making their city
anew, they rebuilt everything the same as
before. Reconstruction was faster than
expected due to the prots Japan made from
the Korean War. To be specic, the purchase of
food, medical supplies, and other goods
manufactured in Japan by the US to supply
Allied soldiers. Japans education was also
improved, bringing vast numbers of foreign
students who then returned home with a better
understanding of Asias role in the world. One
of Tokyos proudest moments came when they
hosted the 1964 summer Olympics. The city
has undergone many changes to transition
from ancient Edo to modern day Tokyo. The
change directly after World War II from a
devastated, bombed out, poor town to the
huge, rich, technological powerhouse it is
today seems like a miracle. Even in the direst
of circumstances, Tokyo, and Japan on the
whole, will always be moving to the future, no
looking back.
THE BASICS
City: Tokyo
Country: Japan
Area or Region: North Western
Hemisphere
Population/Statistics:
Approximately 12,790,000
Languages: Japanese, Korean
Religions: Majority: Shinto,
Buddhism, Minority: Islam,
Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism
Traditions/Customs: Kimono/
Yakuta: Traditional dress, Tea
Ceremony: The ritual of
preparing and drinking tea,
Geisha: Entertainers performing
traditional Japanese arts,
Gardens: Japanese gardens,
Cherry Blossoms, Japanese plum,
Autumn leaves, Traditional
music, Sumo, Swords, Public
bath, Festivals, Annual events,
Calendar
Holidays: New Year, Coming of
Age, Beginning of Spring,
National Foundation Day,
Valentines Day, Dolls
Festival, White Day, Spring
Equinox Day, Showa Day,
Constitution Day, Greenery Day,
Childrens Day, Star Festival,
Ocean Day, Obon, Respect for
the Aged Day, Autumn Equinox
Day, Health and Sports Day,
Culture Day, Seven-Five-Three,
Labor Thanksgiving Day,
Emperors Birthday, Christmas,
New Years Eve
Landmarks: Tokyo Tower, Belfry,
Hanazono Jinja, Kaminarimon
(Kaminari Gate), Asakusa
Shrine, Meiji Jingu Shrine
Topography: Mountainous 75%,
Plains 29%, 263 volcanoes, 26
volcanic
Summary: I found out a lot
about Tokyo, the city I always
wanted to visit. One thing that
surprised me was that the
topography was mountainous,
since I always pictured it with
many plains. Also, I thought
that Tokyo had only a couple
million people, not
12,790,000! I always knew
their main religion was
Buddhism.
Source Information:
Trueknowledge, Japan
Lifestyle 17 Jan 2011,
Ethnologue, Wikipedia 12 Jan
2012, Japan-Guide.com,Japan-
Guide.com, Worldguides 13
Jan 2012, Encyclopedia of
Nations, Tokyo Metropolitan
Government
Tokyo
demolished
after WWII
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Population
! The city of Tokyo was
established in 10,000 B.C. It was located
in the swamplands of the Kanto plain, at
the southern tip of Japan, on the shore of
a bay facing the Pacic Ocean. This was
possibly done for trade or for naval
defense. In the past, people came to
Tokyo because in 1603 the military class
was growing, so the peasants ocked to
serve them in hopes of a better life. Today
people come to Tokyo because of the
opportunities of education, nance, IT,
healthcare, corporate culture, good
housing, health benets, superior schools,
and exciting social life for all age groups.
The population of this growing
city is approximately 12,790,000. The
religions are Shintoism at 83.9% of the
population, Buddhism with 71.4%,
Christianity 2%, and the rest are 7.8%.
Two major languages in Japan are
Japanese and Korean, due to the close
proximity of the two nations. The major
nationalities are Japanese at 98.5%,
Korean .5%, Chinese .4%, and the other
countries make up the remaining .6%. The
majority of the population, 64%, ts into
the age group of 15 to 64. The next age
group consists of ages 0-14, which has
13.1%. The group with the least amount of
people are those from age 65 and
onwards, with 9%.
The major industries are steel,
heavy electrical equipment, construction
and mining equipment, motor vehicles and
parts, telecommunication equipment,
machine tools, automated production
systems, chemicals, and textiles. Today
people decide to live in Tokyo for several
important reasons. The city has the latest
and best technology, high personal
income, good medical insurance plans,
cultural and traditional events or festivals,
lots of public holidays, healthy foods, good
hospitality and services, an exciting
nightlife, never ending chances for new
experiences, and because it has a very low
crime rate compared to other major global
cities.
As you can probably tell from
this article, Tokyo is my favorite city and I
highly recommend it to the entire
international community. Tokyo has
become a boiling pot of different
nationalities and a hub for many large
electronics companies, such as Sony. It is
like a cake with many different types of
frosting waiting to be eaten.
An everyday
street in Tokyo
My Top Ten List for Tokyo

1: Sony Building(1st pic)
2: Disney Land Tokyo
3: Tokyo Tower
4: Karaoke
5: Ueno Park
6: Tokyo National Museum
7: Imperial Palace
8: Rainbow Bridge
9: The East Gardens of the
Imperial Palace(3rd pic)
10: Hatchiko
TOKYO SIGHTS
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The Japanese people
changed Tokyos
landscape,
following the
bombing of
Tokyo by the
US during WWII.
The destruction
caused by the bombing reduced
the city to near total annihilation,
much like Hiroshima and
Nagasaki. Many years after the
war, Tokyo changed from its
centuries old structure to its
modern form. The Japanese
people changed the city
environment to keep pace with
the contemporary world. Before
the change, the city did not have
any high rise buildings and most
buildings were made of wood
and had an older design.
The rst environmental
change was during World War II,
when the US bombed Tokyo
from 1942-1944, resulting in
most of the city being destroyed.
The second environmental
change occurred immediately
after the war when the Japanese
rebuilt Tokyo as it stood before,
with buildings of wood and no
skyscrapers. The rebuilding
process gained momentum due
to the prots made later on in
the Korean War. The nal change
of modernization happened
between 1960 and 2010. After
the change, the buildings were
made of metal and glass and
most of the buildings are high
rises that are built to withstand
massive earthquakes. This is
very important as Japan is highly
prone to seismic activity.
Another major change was the
city being lit up at night instead
of being pitch black as it was
prior to and directly after World
War II.
Due to these changes
Tokyo is now a modern city. If
they had not changed their city
over the years they would still be
a rural, traditional town in Japan.
Tokyo is also the thriving
metropolis of today because of
the money the country earned
through international sales by its
vast business corporations. I
learned that Tokyo is a vibrant,
modern city that will keep up
with the times, constructing their
buildings in new designs, and
will be constantly growing for
many years to come.
The
Environment
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Tokyos general location. !
Tokyo is located at the southern tip
of Japan, on the eastern side, as well
as in a bay.
Tokyos absolute location.
Tokyo is located at 35 40' 60 N and
139 46' 0 E.
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Anytown, State ZIP
Tokyo, then
and now
KUALA LUMPUR !
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Aiounu the yeai 18S7 - 1887 in
Selangoi (A well known state in
Nalaysia) 87 piospectois weie
seaiching foi tin (Type of metal).
They went to the Klang anu
uombak Riveis then set up camp,
calling the place Kuala Lumpui
which liteially means "Nuuuy
Confluence". In one month 17
piospectois uieu fiom tiopical
uiseases affecting the whole
community of Kuala Lumpui.
Buiing this piocess theie weie
only 18 piospectois that suiviveu.
Tins aie founu mostly on the
Ampang aiea , anu this help Kuala
Lumpui iise into a tiauing
community which uefinitely help
the city of Kuala Lumpui piospei.
As the city giew laigei, this maue
the Biitish inteiesteu in colonizing
theii city foi its iich iesouices. The
Biitish came anu iuleu Selangoi
anu because of the Biitish,
Nalaysia auapteu 2 new ieligions
which aie Chiistianity anu
Binuuism. Kuala Lumpui being
known foi its tins in the Ampang
aiea, ciiminal gangs fighting ovei
this iesouice becomes haiu to
contiol. But eveiything changeu
when the Biitish appointeu Yap ah
Loy (A Chinese Captain) to Ampang
to biing back law anu oiuei. Yap ah
Loy was successful with his task
making suie theie is no violence
anu theie was peace in the
community, this leu him to be the
heau secuiity of the mining city.
The tins weie eveiyone's inteiest
anu it staiteu the civil wai. Piinces
weie fighting ovei it, anu because
of this Kuala Lumpui weie
uestioyeu. But because of Yap ah
Loy's management of the city, he
was able to iepopulate the city
with mineis fiom neaiby cities anu
even countiies anu convince
faimeis to settle neai Kuala
Lumpui because of its iich
iesouices. Kuala Lumpui was
iecoveieu (188u) it became the
capital of Selangoi uue to Captain
Yap ah Loy's success. Be biought
back justice, law, anu oiuei back
foi Kuala Lumpui.
Kuala Lumpui became a mouein
town when the Biitish
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maue new plans on making
impiovements such as builuings.
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anu invaueu Nalaysia. The Biitish
suiienueieu Kuala Lumpui to the
}apanese. But the Biitish nevei
gave up anu eventually won ovei
}apan. The Biitish settleu in Kuala
Lumpui Nalaysia but eventually
gave back Nalaysia's inuepenuence
in 19S7.
This biings a huge impact to Kuala
Lumpui because of the Biitish. If
the Biitish uiun't came to Nalaysia
the people back then woulun't have
access to mouein technologies,
such as biiuges, builuings anu
euucation. If not foi the Biitish
theie won't be peace anu oiuei,
they woulun't have the
oppoitunities to stait of an
oiganizeu community, wheie theie
is euucation anu piopei use of
Kuala Lumpui's iesouices.

Modernization of Kuala Lumpur through the British colonization
By: Ahmad Nazrin Zakaria
Locauon - SouLh LasL
Asla, rlghL above
Slngapore, and rlghL
below 1halland
AbsoluLe Locauon -
four degrees norLh and
one hundred Lwelve
degrees easL
KUALA LUMPUR !
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The British established Kuala
Lumpur in the early 19th
century. It is a good location
for trade because it is in the
center of two rivers namely
Klang and Gombak rivers. It
is bordered by the Titiwangsa
Mountains in the east, and
Malacca straits in the west,
making it the best place to
grow crops and plants for
farming. Since Kuala Lumpur
is known for tin, they are
earning success in electronics.
Kuala Lumpur is also known
for its modern structures and
job opportunities in
technology. Most companies
invest in Kuala Lumpur
because of its rich resources
and modern structures.
! In Malaysia there are
28,728,607 people. In Kuala
Lumpur itself there are about
7.3 million people that live
there. The major nationalities
are represented by the
Malays, Chinese, and Indians.
The main religions are Islam
(Muslim), Buddhism, Taoism,
Hinduism, and Christianity.
The major industries are
electronics and farming. In
Malaysia the job that is
always open is banking,
working for governments,
farming and business related
industries because of the
investors coming in from
different countries.
! Kuala Lumpur is rich
in culture and races. Kuala
Lumpur is also developing
into technologies and
employments. In present there
are more tourists coming in
and learning Kuala Lumpurs
history and to get a view of
the famous Petronas Twin
Tower. Lots of people know
about the ad they show on
T.V, Malaysia Truly Asia,
because Malaysia is truly rich
in resources which makes
Kuala Lumpur a great city to
live in.
Population
&
Resources
KUALA LUMPUR!
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KLIA (Kuala Lumpui Inteinational aiipoit) has affecteu
Kuala Lumpui because of success fiom the piofit that they
eaineu fiom tiauing anu touiists that came to visit. KLIA
gain moie populaiity because people can easily access the
city thiough its moueinizeu aiipoit. The aiipoit maue
touiists anu the people who woik in Kuala Lumpui happy.
Befoie KLIA was built, people neeu to woik in plantations
to woik as faimeis. The laige amount of people that use
to woik in the plantation now woik in KLIA oi neaiby
inuustiies.
This changes the way the lanuscape looks because in
many aieas it was plantations with faimeis to giow anu
haivest the ciops. Those aieas tiansfoimeu fiom
plantation to mouein builuings anu aiipoit. That affecteu
Kuala Lumpui because when KLIA was built (in the
198us) the city of Kuala Lumpui became wealthy anu
moie uevelopeu, because of the touiists anu investois
coming in. This maue Nalaysia a place you woulu want to
live in because of easy employment anu accessibility to
othei places.
With the constiuction of the aiipoit it pioviues jobs foi
people. It maue life easiei foi the people that use to be
faimeis, because they uon't have to woik unuei the sun
anymoie. Kuala Lumpui has been wealthiei because moie
touiists came, anu people fiom othei countiies want to uo
businesses with KL because tiauing is successful.
Noueinization in Kuala Lumpui has impioveu the quality
of life of the people that lives theie. KLIA was a success
anu still continues making Kuala Lumpui a bettei place to
live in.
Environment
& Landscape
KUALA LUMPUR!
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Kuala Lumpur is where Im
from, and is the Capital of
Malaysia! What I would like to
talk about is when I use to go to
this beach called Port Dickson
with my family, Port Dickson is
huge, and some beach areas
here are private. I dont
remember what area it was in
Port Dickson, but the Resort
where we stayed is part of the
long beach stretch. What I like
about the beach was that I
enjoyed the fresh air and
including tropical drinks such
as mangos, pineapple, and any
other fruit that grows on trees.
The sand there was soft and
smooth making it kind of hard
to run but in my opinion the
sand felt great.
The beach had umbrella huts so
that people could rest if they
get tired. Even though the
place is a beach there are also
many trees so usually when the
beach gets hot I would go where
the trees are until the clouds
cover the sunlight, because
Malaysia can get very hot. In
the afternoon it gets windy, and
to me when it gets windy I like
how it goes through me as I
run. Kuala Lumpur is a great
place to go to vacation because
you could have fun especially
when you are looking for a
beach to relax at. I strongly
suggest for the people that are
reading this text goes to Kuala
Lumpur because is a great
place!
TROPICAL CITY OF KUALA LUMPUR !
KUALA LUMPUR!
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Why should you go to KUALA
LUMPUR?
Kuala Lumpur is known as Muddy
Influence because back then Kuala
Lumpur was a huge land filled with
swamps. As years goes by Malaysia
became wealthy because of the tin the
people discovered in the Ampung area, but
during WW2 the Japanese occupied
Malaysia including Kuala Lumpur making
the place a noisy and violent place. Now
Kuala Lumpur is a tropical city of
Malaysia, and trading is successful
because in Malaysia they grew lots of palm
trees that can lead to palm oil. Kuala
Lumpur has a population of 1,809,699
people that lives there. Out of those
1,809,699 people that lives in Kuala
Lumpur about 50.4% of them are Malay,
23.7% of them are Chinese, 11% of them
are indigenous, 7.1% of them are Indian,
and 7.8% of them are others.
Kuala Lumpur is a tropical city filled
with animals, natives, and fresh air. Kuala
Lumpur is mainly known by people all over
the world; because of the famous Patronas
Twin Tower that is built in the middle of
the city and the tallest building meaning
you can get a great view of the city if you
are on the bridge. Kuala Lumpur is rich in
culture and traditions for tourist to learn
what happened in the past or what they do
now. The orangutans are animals that
were discovered in Malaysia and in the zoo
of Kuala Lumpur you could visit the zoo
and see their families. I believe someone
that is planning a trip to visit cites I
suggest they should go to Kuala Lumpur!
[1]
CALCUTTA
February 2012
By:Ranbir
Calcutta
There is an amazing beauty that
exists in Calcutta. However, over
time, people have changed the
environment in unsustainable
ways, like the perpetual cutting
down of so many trees, the
production or construction of more
buildings, and the citizens
throwing their garbage into the
rivers. This is very bad because at
this rate, the rivers in Calcutta will
end up being like dirty brown
mud. As for the population,
Calcutta has a large amount of
about 15 million people! People
would come to Calcutta because of
the large variety of jobs, the
marvelous tourist attractions, and
because of its fantastic
multicultural
personality. Did you
know that Calcutta
used to be a small
place that hardly
anyone knew
about.lnfact,
Calcutta used to be 3
small villages called
Sutanti, Gobindapur,
and Kalikata. Today,
Calcutta has so many
landmarks that were
never there before!
The British truly
made Calcutta
bloom out of its
ower, and helped Calcutta escape
from its trapped cage. Visit
Calcutta, and then tell me if its
Indian Flag
Kolkata is in west Bengal anu is on
the banks of the iivei Boogly.
Boogly is a tiibutaiy of the iivei
uanges oi uanga in Inuia.
Chinatown Calcutta
This pictuie shows you wheie west
Bengal is in Inuia anu wheie Calcutta
is in West Bengal. The cooiuinates foi
Calcutta is Latituue: 22 SS' Noith
Longituue: 88 21' East-Absolute.
[2]
POPULATION ARTICLE
ABOUT CALCUTTA
there is an amazing beauty that exists in
Calcutta. However, over time, people have
changed the environment in unsustainable
environmental ways, like, the perpetual
cutting down of so many trees, the production
or construction of more buildings, and the
citizens throwing their garbage into the rivers.
To me, this looks like a lot of danger and
damage to not only the environment, but the
water we drink, and the ecosystem in the
rivers. The people in Calcutta are adapting to
this damage or conict by doing nothing!
While the other business people in Calcutta
continue to construct more building because of
the prot, or money they earn, and so they can
create tourist attractions. Before these
problems occurred, the industrialization was
less, there was a lot more greenery in the city,
the rivers were actually properly maintained,
and there was lesser construction. The air that
was once as clear as crystal, is now as clean as
mud. At this rate, Calcutta will end up as dirty
as a garbage truck.
More specically, the river conict happened
because of the massive growth of urbanization
in Calcutta, and since the population increased
dramatically, the amount of poverty in
Calcutta grew as well. This made the poor
people throw more garbage in the river
because they have no space to keep it, or live
organized lives. The garbage that was sent to
the river caused it to have many toxics and
chemicals inside of it. This problem wouldnt
have happened if the British had remained in
Calcutta, because when they ruled India, they
made sure they maintained all of the cities,
rivers, and royal or important facilities and
monuments. These problems started to appear
right after the British left. Construction started
to grow during the times of the British rule,
and continues to grow even now. People
started cutting down trees as Calcutta
continued to expand and grow in size. This
caused the landscape to be lled up with a
large quantity of buildings, ats and roads.
Calcutta presently, is a place where the water
is really contaminated, theres less greenery to
protect the city from harm, more construction,
and a place which has very, very, very dirty
air. A thick layer of polluted smog covers the
city. You can smell the polluted air when you
step out of your home. Due to insufcient
planning, theres water logging in various
parts of the city during the monsoon season.
This further leads to the spread of diseases like
typhoid, malaria and jaundice.
We can only hope that the people of Calcutta
start to understand what theyre doing, and try
to inict a better change in the environment.
They need to understand how to treat the earth
better, and sustainably. The most important
lessons to learn will be to not throw garbage in
the rivers, to keep the city clean and to stop
cutting down trees. One can underestimate the
value of greenery in our world.
Anecdote
Calcutta is a beautiful
city that is located in the
continent of Asia. When I
was there, in Calcutta, I
was so amazed by the
wide variety of clubs and
the amazing sports
facilities that it contains.
These sports facilities are
so amazing that anyone,
and I mean anyone,
would die for. The
squash courts are well
maintained, their
extensive cricket elds
that give you the feeling
of pure nature, there are
sandy clay tennis courts,
and a lot more other
facilities. These clubs
have amazing restaurants
too. In the restaurant Ive
been to, the sh was very
well cooked and had a
wide variety of avors
inside of it. There were
also the kebabs that
would just melt in your
mouth. I think we now
both know that Calcutta
truly is the city of joy.
A Part of the
Hooghly River
[3]
Peoples Impacts on the
Environment of Calcutta
Calcutta was established in 1690 by an East
India Company agent called Job Charnok.
decided to form or create Calcutta because it
was a perfect place for trade, and this was
good for the East India Company, because
they wanted to import goods via Calcutta to
Britain. People in the past would come to
Calcutta because of the wide variety of jobs
that were available, and once again, so they
could create trade opportunities. There were
many amazing monuments and landmarks that
were great tourist attractions, and were
pleasing to the eye. Calcutta is located in West
Bengal, and lies on the banks of the Hooghly
River. This location was extremely important
because it allowed people to trade, or import
the goods they received back into their
country.
In Calcutta there are many opportunities due
to the wide variety of companies and
industries. You can get jobs in restaurants,
communication centers, in hospitals, a
mechanical company (an engineer) etc. There
are other jobs too, like in the mining and tea
packaging industries . Major businesses in
Calcutta are the following: Commercial
businesses, electronic industries, and textile or
fabric industries. People still come to Calcutta
because of the amazing landmarks that are still
there today. There are so many, that they
make perfect tourist attractions. Not only that,
but Calcutta makes people feel welcome
because of its unique multicultural personality.
There many fun things to do there too, like
going to an amusement park, going on a tram
ride, or kite ying with other people (there are
lots of kites oating around in the sky of
Calcutta), and lastly, eating the large variety of
food thats available!!!
Calcutta is a huge city which has a total
amount of about 15 to 16 million people.
Most of the people who live in Calcutta are
Indians, but, Calcutta also has many other
people from different nationalities, like
Chinese, Europeans, and a lot more. Hinduism
is the most common religion in Calcutta.
80.5% of the people are Hindus while the rest
of the people are from all sorts of other
religions, like Jews,Muslims, Christians, etc.
The languages spoken in Calcutta are mostly
English, and Bengali. It has a special locality
for the Chinese, called Chinatown, and has a
dedicated Chinese newspaper. Calcutta is
presently the 7
th
largest city in India according
to size, with a total of 187 square kilometers.
Calcutta is now a multicultural city which
provides a lot of opportunities and
employment to everyone. Its a port which
helps the trade opportunities to develop and
grow. It is the third largest city in India, and
leaves a strong impact on all those that reside
or go there !!

The Old Chowringhee Square
The Present Chowringhee Square
The East India Company
Tram Ride
Nicco Park
[4]
TOP 10 OF THE MOST INTERESTING THINGS NOT TO MISS IN CALCUTTA
THE CLUBS!
THE RESTAURANTS
THE MALLS
THE TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
THE AMAZING FESTIVALS
THE TRAM RIDES
THE BUGGY RIDE(HORSE DRAWN
CARRIAGES)
THE SWEETS AND PAN SHOPS
(SEPARATE FROM RESTAURANTS)
FLY KITES
VISIT THE TEMPLES
Birla Temple
Dakshineshwar Temple
A Buggy Ride
Fly Kites(This picture
was taken in Calcutta)
[5]
Impacts on the Past and Present
Calcutta presently to me is a great place,
but still does have some negatives. Today
Im going to focus on the historical event
of the British colonizing India, and
making other related history to Calcutta.
Calcutta used to actually be a small place
that hardly anyone knew about. In fact,
Calcutta never used to exist until the time
or year of 1690. This was when Job
Charnok, agent of the East India
Company, combined the three villages,
Sutanti, Gobindapur, and Kalikata, to
become the new city of Calcutta. Bengal
was originally ruled by the Mughals, and
Murshidabad was the capital at that time.
Murshidabad was located at about 60
miles north of Calcutta. Calcutta also had
less poverty before the British made
changes to Calcutta, and colonized it.
Then everything changed when the
Mughals had a war with the British in
1756. The British were actually allowed
to trade from Calcutta earlier, but they
had to pay a yearly payment of 3,000
rupees (before the war). In 1757, the
British captured Calcutta in a brutal war
lead by Robert Clive. This war was called
the Battle of Plassey. Later on in 1772
Calcutta was made the Capital of India.
The British started this colonization in
Calcutta because of their fantastic trading
system and resources. Calcutta served as
a perfect port for their trading activities.
This is why British wanted the control
over Calcutta.
Calcutta was developed in many different
ways when the British colonized it. Good
examples are the communication system
and improvement of transportation
vehicles. Organized railway systems
were built by the British which improved
their communication drastically, as for the
transportation vehicles, tracks were laid
and trams were introduced in to the city.
The British also built many different
landmarks for Calcutta, like the General
Post Ofce, which is otherwise known as
the GPO, the Writers Building, the
Howrah Bridge, Raj Bahavan, Fort
William, Shaheed Minar and Victoria
Memorial. When Queen Victoria was
crowned, it was in the Victoria Memorial.
Now, if the British Queen was not
crowned in Calcutta, then the beautiful
monument called Victoria Memorial
wouldnt be there. So not only did the
British help make landmarks, but they
also caused some of Calcuttas landmarks
to be built. The British also helped
improve the postal services, and
telegraphy. Not everything was positive
about the British landing up in India or
Calcutta. Some things were negative, like,
the Black Hole Tragedy. This devastating
incident happened before the Battle of
Plassey when the Mughals won the war
against the British. This incident
happened in 1756 on June 20
th
. About
146 British soldiers had been imprisoned
in a small room where they were all
cramped up. One of the
survivors had said that 123
prisoners succumbed due to
being suffocated (mainly), by
the intense heat, or by being
cramped up.
As a result of the British
developing Calcutta as a
fantastic new city, it still stands
alone as a great city today even
though the British have left. Not only
that, but the amazing landmarks are such
a beautiful and entertaining sight of the
city that the people take great pride and
interest in them. The business in Calcutta
has also improved because of the
advanced modes of transport and
communication that the British
introduced, especially the post and
telegraph system. Although there were
many positive effects that the British
created, there were also some negatives,
like the amount of poverty. Poverty has
actually grown since the period of the
British colonizing India.
Fort William
Victoria Memorial
GPO, The General Post Office
Howrah Bridge
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A Bit About
Singapore...
Singapore is given the nickname
of the 'Happiest country in Asia'. It
grew in importance as a center for the
trade in Southeast Asia, becoming one
of the major port cities rapidly under
the British rule. A lot of business
happened there; ships loaded and
unloaded at every part of the day.
However World War II destroyed
everything in its way and forced
people to sleep in streets and have a
hard time going through everyday life.
However today, Singapores
population has reached 4,740,737.
The major nationalities represented
are Chinese, Malay, and Indian. These
people came for job opportunities,
good weather conditions, and for the
plentiful fertile land. This also led to
the increase of Chinatowns, Little India
and Arab Street. Singapore is always
a welcoming city. Orchard road which
used to be nothing more than where
crops grew is now a haven for
shoppers and has some of the citys
biggest malls with a selection of over
2000 brands. Also, the land in Marina
Bay is unrecognizable due to the
reclamation projects, which made the
waters surrounded by expensive real
estate. The Marina Bay Sands is a
popular hotel which cost a total of 8
billion Singapore dollars to build. You
will find a wide variety of things to do
in Singapore if you ever make a visit!
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Singapore is located 1N and 104E.
Singapore is located just
north of the equator and is
positioned in the southern
edge of the Malay
Peninsula between
Malaysia and Indonesia.
Independence
Singapore grew in
importance as a center for the
trade in Southeast Asia,
becoming one of the major
port cities rapidly under the
British rule. A lot of business
happened there; ships loaded
and unloaded at every part of
the day.
Then everything changed
during World War II.
Thousands of locals were killed
and injured and the survivors
had a hard time trying to get
through everyday life since
everything in their path had
been destroyed. And to make
matters worse, the British had
to surrender Singapore to the
Japanese because they had no
other choice. the Japanese
ruled Singapore from 1942 to
1945 as a result of the war.
However, the British were able
to gain control once more
after the Japanese surrender.
However, Singapore was
unsure of this idea of letting
the British rule them again.
After all, they weren't able to
protect Singapore from the
war and the Japanese. It was
then that Lee Kuan Yew
stepped up and founded the
People's Action Party(PAP);
who fought for Singapore's
independence and freedom
from the other countries.
As a result of the PAP, the
city of Singapore is now
independent and self-
governing and is currently
rising in their economy. New
laws are being written by the
Singapore government instead
of the British, which is what
made Singapore what it is
today. Also English, which is
now one of their official
language is being used more
commonly throughout
Singapore because of the past,
when the British were under
control and spread the
language. You can tell how
there is an impact of the past
on the present today.
Modern Singapore was
established in January
19, 1819 by Thomas
Stamford Raffles. It was
located in the coast of the
Malaysian Peninsula on
the major sea-lanes;
which allowed it to
always be dependent on
entrepot trade.
In the past, people came to
Singapore from different places
such as China, East Indies, and
Europe because of its location,
job opportunities, to escape from
war and famine, good weather
conditions, and for the fertile
land. However, most of them
were not intending to continue to
live in Singapore. They were
thinking of returning to Singapore
after they had earned some
money.
The migration at this time also led
to the big diversity in culture in
Singapore which led to the rise of
Chinatowns, Arab Street, and
Little India.
Singapores population has
reached 4,740,737. The major
nationalities represented are
Chinese, Malay, and Indian. They
come to live here because of all
the opportunities in jobs and
education, the clean, safe and
efficient society. Also, in
Singapore, family is the most
important unit; the family and
community always come first in
Singapore. Their official
language is English, Mandarin,
Malay, Tamil, although a lot
speak Singlish, which is a mix of
all these languages.
Not only do people enjoy
living here, but its famous for its
tourism too. Tourism is one of
Singapores largest service sector
allowing Singapores economy to
grow. Also, Singapore Airlines
was voted the best airline in the
world, Singapores Shangri-La as
the best business hotel
worldwide, and Singapores
Changi Airport as the best
airport in the world.
Therefore, Singapore is now
known as an international and
clean place to live in. They are
also given the nickname of the
Happiest country in Asia.
A Day In Singapore
by Olivia Kim
Singapore has an amazing
amusement park to visit. When, I
got to go to Singapores universal
Studios, just this Saturday with my
two best friends who I have known
for the past 5 years. It was my
second time there, but it was just
the same as it had been; I could see
the colorful hotdog stand in the
corner- which I grabbed one on the
way to Battle Star Galactica,
which to me, was the best roller-
coaster in the whole wide world! It
was thrilling and made my heart
pump fast. I even felt my skin come
off of my body as I went down the
slope of the roller-coaster. Finally,
we got off and each person got two
red and blue snow cones each. It
was extremely icy and had a tangy
taste, but fruity at the same time!
After the exhausting day, we went
to a restaurant called Banana Leaf
and ate from a menu of over 400
choices. All of them made my taste
buds go wild. I couldnt help
myself; there were mouth watering
food waiting for me so I shoved
more and more in my mouth that
my friends even called me a pig!
Chinatown, Singapore
Little India, Singapore
Arab Street
The Singapore
Airlines provides
passengers with
the best service
available.
Changes in the Environment
The people of Singapore are cutting
down trees and having more and more
reclamation projects. In the 1960s
Singapore was only 581.5 sq. km.
However, due to the reclamation
projects Singapore is now 723.2 sq.
km. There are also predictions saying
that Singapore will grow by another
100 sq. km in 2033.
I mentioned earlier that a lot of
trees are being cut down. An example
of this is Orchard Road. Orchard Road
was an avenue that ran alongside a
section of nutmeg, pepper and fruit
plantations. There was hardly any
traffic and people used horse-drawn
carriages, bullock carts, and
occasionally, a motorcar would go by.
However, now, its become a haven for
shoppers and has some of the citys
biggest malls with a selection of over
2000 brands. The traffic there goes on
24/7.
An example of the reclamation
project is Marina Bay. It was a strip of
sea surrounded by marshlands. Boats
had to go through its narrow channel
in order to dock at Johnstons Pier,
which were welcoming to travelers
sailing into Singapore. However, since
150 years ago, the bay is
unrecognizable. There were a series of
land reclamation projects, which made
the waters surrounded by expensive
real estate. The three towers in the
picture cost 8billion Singapore dollars
to build. Also, the ever so famous
Changi Airport is built on reclaimed
land.
Singapore is rapidly changing
throughout the years. The government
constructed new towns, which led to
industrial pollution, limited natural
fresh water resources, waste disposal
problems, and seasonal smoke/haze
from forest fires. And because of this, a
lot of their original land is becoming
unrecognizable.
A lot of money has been spent on
these projects but are they really worth
it?
Marina Bay
Above: Past

Right: Present Orchard Road
[1]
SHANGHAI
THE CITY OF THE FUTURE...
Shanghai is like a Swiss army knife; it may not be
big but it has anything a person could need. You may
wonder; what is all that Shanghai has to offer? Could
it be an ideal home? My answer is YES! If you havent
noticed Shanghai is full of great job opportunities and
the same for education too, there is sight seeing,
shopping, and interesting cuisine. Thus making
Shanghai home to 16,650,000 people. Today the city of
Shanghai has changed from a small village/ market
place to one of the worlds strongest economic
powerhouses that still continues to grow rapidly each
year. This proves that although they have been
through tough times, Shanghai has proven to be a very
wise investment for several highly ranked
businesses. If you are in search of a new home or
country to invest in, Shanghai is the place to be. So
join me, and travel through Shanghai and its past to
nd your future.
Fun
Fact!!
Shanghai is in the east
of China, Asia in the
north east hemisphere. It
is located at 31.0961
North and 121.1866
East.
A Map of China
By: Kayla U.
The Modern City of Shanghai
A Map of SHANGHAI
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Traveling through Shanghais past and looking towards its future...
By1936 Shanghai was one of the largest cities
in the world and was the biggest nancial city in
Eastern Asia with a population of 3 million including
35,000 foreigners. These foreigners helped make
Shanghai a well developed city and brought trade,
nance and investments to the new and growing city.
The city was practically split in half, Chinese in the
east and westerners in the west of Shanghai.
Shanghai was responsible for half of all the imports
and exports of goods in China. It was also the only city
in China that was run by merchants and not warlords.
Shanghai was very successful and was referred to as
the Paris of the East, the New York of the West. As
early as 1921, thoughts started to change, when a
group of philosophers disagreed with the traditional
Chinese values and expressed it by writing books that
they handed out to the public. This started the move
towards Communism as many people thought it
would be a better form of government with people
being more equal in their places in life rather then
separated by the strict traditional structures of
Chinese society and the lawless rule of warlords. On
October 1
st,
1949 Mao Zedong (the leader of China)
declared that the PRC (Peoples Republic of China)
would now be a Communist country. This change in
the form of government was followed by much
violence as the new Communist Party had to force
much of the Chinese population to conform to the new
ideology. Although the Communist government
claimed that the country had a peaceful transition
into Communism, mass executions to set an example
of those who would not convert were held and
thousands of people were killed. For the next forty
years, (1950 1990) the Communist government
proceeded to tax the wealthy city of Shanghai to
support the new government far more then it was
able to pay. As a result, Shanghai infrastructure and
public services suffered greatly. Many of the foreign
companies decided to move to Hong Kong and
Shanghai lost its place as an economic powerhouse.
After the hostile takeover many businesses had
moved to other cities.
New leadership in the Communist government
in 1992 brought economic stability to Shanghai as
taxes were reduced and the new government
encouraged both domestic and foreign investment.
Most importantly, they chose to promote Shanghai as
being the economic center of East Asia and the entry
point to the rest of China. Shanghai has grown
economically from 9- 15% each year. Although they
have been through tough times, Shanghai has proven
to be a very wise investment for several highly
ranked businesses.
About the Environment in Shanghai
In many perspectives Shanghai has changed for the better. The
people of Shanghai have changed Shanghai by adding a countless
number of buildings and constructing one of the largest ports in the
world. The reason for this was because they wanted wealth. Once the
port was built, it attracted many large companies and franchises to
make bases in Shanghai. Today the city of Shanghai has changed from a
small village/ market place to one of the worlds strongest economic
powerhouses that still continues to expand each year.
These changes rst came about during the establishment of
Shanghai as a major city (the time of the foreign merchants). In 1949
the uprising of the city was soon put to a halt due to the strict
communist rule. The economy was slowed down and made fractions of
what it used to for several years. In the year 1980 there was new hope
for Shanghai as the communism was toned down. In Shanghai many
homes, factories and buildings where rising, but the one thing of the past
that really made Shanghai what it is today was the port.
The effects on Shanghai have put a positive turn on the city
bringing companies, investments and major tourism to the growing city.
This also brought many people to live in Shanghai with the large
amounts of job opportunities. Over the years Shanghai has ourished
immensely.
But what I learned the most from this journey through Shanghais
economic build up is that the form of government or how strict it is can
affect and completely
change a city or countys economic outcome today.
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Things Not To Miss in Shanghai
If you ever go to Shanghai, here are some things you
should do. For activities you should denitely try to watch a
show put on by the Chinese acrobats extraordinary tricks and
great over all. If you like history and ancient artifacts the
Shanghai Museum will suit you perfectly. Try visiting some of the
temples in Shanghai, they are super cool and nobody can miss
them, some of the best temples to visit are; The Jade Buddha
Temple, Longhua Temple, Sing An Temple, and lastly the
Confucius Temple.
Some great restaurants are; M on the Bund that has
western, modern European and Chinese food, Ye Shanghai
Restaurant- featuring various kinds of Chinese cuisine, Lost
Heaven with spicy Chinese food. There are several other great
restaurants.
When you go to Shanghai you are going to need to stay at
a hotel. I recommend; the Fairmont Peace Hotel, The ST Regis
Shanghai, The Four Seasons Shanghai, and The Westin Shanghai.
Chinese Acrobats
Ye Shanghai Restaurant
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The People of Shanghai
Shanghai was established as an ofcial city
in the year 1927, but the Chinese inhabited
Shanghai as early as 960 AD. Shanghai was located
on the eastern edge of China, which was practically
on the ocean. This was ideal for a large port, which
was built. This attracted people seeking jobs, trade
and investments, then Shanghai was on its way to
being a major city.
Shanghai now has one of the biggest ports in
Asia handling more than half of Chinas imports and
exports. Shanghai provides several jobs, which
attract many people to Shanghai. It is also known
for its good shopping and cuisine, but one of the best
parts of Shanghai is being able to see both the new
and the old architecture in the same city, which in
most cities do not see. In Shanghai there are several
branches of multinational franchises such as; Walt
Disney, Kraft foods, IBM, and many more. For
companies like these, Shanghai has become their
regional headquarters.
Therefore Shanghai is home to 16,650,000
people. The main languages in Shanghai include
Mandarin, Cantonese and Wu (a Shanghai dialect).
There are many religions practiced in
Shanghai,some of which are Atheism,
Christianity,Taoism, Buddhism and Muslim. What I
found to be very interesting was that all 44 ethnic
groups from China are represented in Shanghai, but
99.53% are of Han ethnicity.
A
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About the
Marvelous City
of Shanghai
Shanghai in Chinese
Fun
Fact!!
Religion
Most are atheist (dont believe
in God; because of the
communist regime), also there
are small groups of Taoists,
Buddhists, Muslims and
Christians
A Perfect Day in Shanghai
Dear Diary,
I shall begin the story of my perfect day in Shanghai Museum. It was very interesting, packed with
information and just about the best museum I have visited. Next I went to the Buddha Temple (and several
other temples I could not remember the name of) I had never been to any temples before so I cannot
compare it to other experiences, but I can say that it was amazing, beautiful and unlike anything I had ever
seen before. Then I went to the Fresh Water Pearl Gallery, where I had seen hundreds of pearls, seeing them I
debated on whether or not I should jump into a lake to search for one, but I decided to go shopping instead. I
cant say much about that experience except for WOW! I have never seen that many stores!!
You should pray that you dont ever have to know what stinky tofu smells like and now know how it
got its name, but it doesnt taste bad at all which left me at a loss. I did more shopping but sadly I could not
get to all of the stores. If you go to Shanghai you have to see the acrobats- too cool!! When I rst learned that
the show was 4 hours long I thought I would be bored but I wished the astonishing show would never end! I
ate dinner at MR & MRS Bund (a restaurant on the Bund). I ended my day going to bed at the Okura Garden
Hotel, this concludes my day in Shanghai.
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Holidays
New Years Day (Jan, 1), Spring Festival
or Chinese New Year (changes according
to the lunar calendar), Tomb Sweeping Day
(rst weekend in April), International Labor
Day ( May 1
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(changes according to the lunar calendar),
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according to the lunar calendar),
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national emblem of Egypt. This golden Eagle is
placed in the middle of the national ag.
CAIRO
By Sarah G.
Everything you need to know
about Cairo
This guide will tell all that is
needed to know about Cairo, Egypt.
From the Pyramids of Giza all the
way to the deliciously scrumptious
baladi bread. I hope this will take
you to a journey youll never
forget!
INTERESTING FACTS OF EGYPT. . .
This is where your guide will start. Get ready for an awesome time
adventuring egypt through this guide.
Wow! I hear beautiful music
coming from that house over there!
The population in Egypt is
81,121,077 people! And they make
Rhythmic music, it just makes me
want to jump up and dance! In the
past, they made music with
resourceful items! Like Papyrus and
wood. They were highly resourceful in
the past! Instead of wood, bricks and
cement they used limestone and
Granite! If you want you can come to
Egypt with me and see all the
beautiful monuments!
The Egyptian Flag,
Adopted in Oct. 4 1984
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Egypt is the Middle East. In
Egypt, there is a wonderful place
called Cairo, its the capital. Ive
been there before! Its a very
beautiful city, no kidding! There are
lots of minarets. And the Pyramids
of Giza; The pyramids of Menkaure,
Khafre and Khufu. It wouldve been
lovely if you rode some Camels with
me! If the climate in the pyramids is
too hot for you, than go chill in a
felucca at the Nile river. Did you
know, the Ni le i s about 6650
Kilometers (4132.118 Miles)? There is
also the Luxor Museum, it has
Tutankhamens Golden mask and the
corpses of the dead wrapped in linen
and canvas. The Baladi bread is the
best bread thats ever been made!
Its very delicious and scrumptious!
Cairo is a very beautiful city, I
would highly recommend for you to
come there!
BEFORE AND AFTER
Then and Now
Calro used Lo be a
peaceful, populous place.
lL ls Lhe caplLal of LgypL
[boLh Lhen and now] and lL
ls '1he ClLy of a 1housand
MlnareLs'. Calro was a
beauuful clLy, people
called lL Lhe 'earl of
LgypL'. ln oLher words lL
was llke burled Lreasure.
1hen everyLhlng changed
when Lhe Cuoman 1urks
came and ruled LgypL for
288 years [1317-1803].
1he chlldren, men and
women were slaved and
were belng Lraded around
Lhe world. lL sLopped for a
brlef perlod, abouL 3 years
ln 1799. 8uL Lhe Cuoman
1urks regalned rullng
LgypL laLer on.
ln 1803 Mohammad All,
commander of an
Albanlan conungenL of
Cuoman 1roops, won
auLonomy. Pe was an
Lgypuan commander
worklng for Lhe Cuoman
[he worked for Lhem
because of slave Lrade].
When lL was 1803 Lhe
Cuoman 1urks sLopped
rullng LgypL. Lver slnce
Lhen LgypL agaln had full
lndependence.
As a resulL, apparenLly
LgypL lsn'L successful wlLh
full lndependence. 1helr
governmenL ls Lxecuuve,
Leglslauve, !udlclal and
Supreme ConsuLuuonal
CourL. LgypL has been ln
all klnds of problems and
needs help from oLher
counLrles llke Amerlca and
Chlna [CounLrles from Lhe
unlLed nauons because
LgypL ls one of Lhe orlglnal
members].
Camels
roaming across
the desert of
Giza
1. ulvlng ln Lhe 8ed Sea
2. 1he Luxor museum
3. valley of Lhe klngs, 1emple of

PaLchepsuL, MedlnaL Pabu and more!
4. Coee shop "nublan Pouse" ln
Aswan
3. 1ry Lo be Lhere ln Lhe ume of
8amadan
6. 8edouln's Lee
7. ueserLs [Sahara ueserL for
example]
8. 1he yramlds of Clza
9. 1he nlle 8lver [probably crulslng
Lhrough lL ln a lelucca!]
10. Purghada
THINGS NOT TO MISS!~
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The city of Cairo was...
...esLabllshed ln 969 A.u. by Menes. l was locaLed
nexL Lo Lhe nlle because Lhe people of LgypL geL dehydraLed
because of Lhe hoL cllmaLe. Calro ls 30 norLh and 31 easL.
1hls ls lmporLanL because lf Lhe Lgypuans dldn'L nd a
place Lo sLay Lhey could have deslccaLed and
dlsappear.
Some opporLunlues ln LgypL are Sales and Markeung
Lxecuuve, ro[ecL Manager, AccounLanL, Lnglneers
and much more! LoLs of people choose Lo llve ln Lhls
clLy because of Lhe beauuful monumenLs LhaL were found
Lhere. Maybe LhaL's why people call Calro '1he arls of Lhe
LasL'. Some of Lhe ma[or buslnesses ln Calro are Calro
lnLernauonal Convenuon & Lxhlbluon CenLer (ClCC), SmarL
vlllage and u.1.A.
1here are abouL 7.3 mllllon people ln LgypL, Calro ls Lhe
mosL populaLed clLy ln LgypL Lherefor maklng lL Lhe
20
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mosL populaLed clLy ln Lhe world. 1he people
Lhere speak Arablc wlLh an Lgypuan dlalecL,
Lhough a slgnlcanL percenLage of Lhe educaLed
populauon are capable ln Lngllsh, lrench and/or
lLallan. 1he 80-90 of Lhe rellglons ls lslamlc and
Copuc and 10-20 of Lhe rellglons are Chrlsuan.
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SHANGHAI
THE CITY OF THE FUTURE...
Shanghai is like a Swiss army knife; it may not be
big but it has anything a person could need. You may
wonder; what is all that Shanghai has to offer? Could
it be an ideal home? My answer is YES! If you havent
noticed Shanghai is full of great job opportunities and
the same for education too, there is sight seeing,
shopping, and interesting cuisine. Thus making
Shanghai home to 16,650,000 people. Today the city of
Shanghai has changed from a small village/ market
place to one of the worlds strongest economic
powerhouses that still continues to grow rapidly each
year. This proves that although they have been
through tough times, Shanghai has proven to be a very
wise investment for several highly ranked
businesses. If you are in search of a new home or
country to invest in, Shanghai is the place to be. So
join me, and travel through Shanghai and its past to
nd your future.
Fun
Fact!!
Shanghai is in the east
of China, Asia in the
north east hemisphere. It
is located at 31.0961
North and 121.1866
East.
A Map of China
By: Kayla U.
The Modern City of Shanghai
A Map of SHANGHAI
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Traveling through Shanghais past and looking towards its future...
By1936 Shanghai was one of the largest cities
in the world and was the biggest nancial city in
Eastern Asia with a population of 3 million including
35,000 foreigners. These foreigners helped make
Shanghai a well developed city and brought trade,
nance and investments to the new and growing city.
The city was practically split in half, Chinese in the
east and westerners in the west of Shanghai.
Shanghai was responsible for half of all the imports
and exports of goods in China. It was also the only city
in China that was run by merchants and not warlords.
Shanghai was very successful and was referred to as
the Paris of the East, the New York of the West. As
early as 1921, thoughts started to change, when a
group of philosophers disagreed with the traditional
Chinese values and expressed it by writing books that
they handed out to the public. This started the move
towards Communism as many people thought it
would be a better form of government with people
being more equal in their places in life rather then
separated by the strict traditional structures of
Chinese society and the lawless rule of warlords. On
October 1
st,
1949 Mao Zedong (the leader of China)
declared that the PRC (Peoples Republic of China)
would now be a Communist country. This change in
the form of government was followed by much
violence as the new Communist Party had to force
much of the Chinese population to conform to the new
ideology. Although the Communist government
claimed that the country had a peaceful transition
into Communism, mass executions to set an example
of those who would not convert were held and
thousands of people were killed. For the next forty
years, (1950 1990) the Communist government
proceeded to tax the wealthy city of Shanghai to
support the new government far more then it was
able to pay. As a result, Shanghai infrastructure and
public services suffered greatly. Many of the foreign
companies decided to move to Hong Kong and
Shanghai lost its place as an economic powerhouse.
After the hostile takeover many businesses had
moved to other cities.
New leadership in the Communist government
in 1992 brought economic stability to Shanghai as
taxes were reduced and the new government
encouraged both domestic and foreign investment.
Most importantly, they chose to promote Shanghai as
being the economic center of East Asia and the entry
point to the rest of China. Shanghai has grown
economically from 9- 15% each year. Although they
have been through tough times, Shanghai has proven
to be a very wise investment for several highly
ranked businesses.
About the Environment in Shanghai
In many perspectives Shanghai has changed for the better. The
people of Shanghai have changed Shanghai by adding a countless
number of buildings and constructing one of the largest ports in the
world. The reason for this was because they wanted wealth. Once the
port was built, it attracted many large companies and franchises to
make bases in Shanghai. Today the city of Shanghai has changed from a
small village/ market place to one of the worlds strongest economic
powerhouses that still continues to expand each year.
These changes rst came about during the establishment of
Shanghai as a major city (the time of the foreign merchants). In 1949
the uprising of the city was soon put to a halt due to the strict
communist rule. The economy was slowed down and made fractions of
what it used to for several years. In the year 1980 there was new hope
for Shanghai as the communism was toned down. In Shanghai many
homes, factories and buildings where rising, but the one thing of the past
that really made Shanghai what it is today was the port.
The effects on Shanghai have put a positive turn on the city
bringing companies, investments and major tourism to the growing city.
This also brought many people to live in Shanghai with the large
amounts of job opportunities. Over the years Shanghai has ourished
immensely.
But what I learned the most from this journey through Shanghais
economic build up is that the form of government or how strict it is can
affect and completely
change a city or countys economic outcome today.
Before
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Things Not To Miss in Shanghai
If you ever go to Shanghai, here are some things you
should do. For activities you should denitely try to watch a
show put on by the Chinese acrobats extraordinary tricks and
great over all. If you like history and ancient artifacts the
Shanghai Museum will suit you perfectly. Try visiting some of the
temples in Shanghai, they are super cool and nobody can miss
them, some of the best temples to visit are; The Jade Buddha
Temple, Longhua Temple, Sing An Temple, and lastly the
Confucius Temple.
Some great restaurants are; M on the Bund that has
western, modern European and Chinese food, Ye Shanghai
Restaurant- featuring various kinds of Chinese cuisine, Lost
Heaven with spicy Chinese food. There are several other great
restaurants.
When you go to Shanghai you are going to need to stay at
a hotel. I recommend; the Fairmont Peace Hotel, The ST Regis
Shanghai, The Four Seasons Shanghai, and The Westin Shanghai.
Chinese Acrobats
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Mandarin, Cantonese,
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The People of Shanghai
Shanghai was established as an ofcial city
in the year 1927, but the Chinese inhabited
Shanghai as early as 960 AD. Shanghai was located
on the eastern edge of China, which was practically
on the ocean. This was ideal for a large port, which
was built. This attracted people seeking jobs, trade
and investments, then Shanghai was on its way to
being a major city.
Shanghai now has one of the biggest ports in
Asia handling more than half of Chinas imports and
exports. Shanghai provides several jobs, which
attract many people to Shanghai. It is also known
for its good shopping and cuisine, but one of the best
parts of Shanghai is being able to see both the new
and the old architecture in the same city, which in
most cities do not see. In Shanghai there are several
branches of multinational franchises such as; Walt
Disney, Kraft foods, IBM, and many more. For
companies like these, Shanghai has become their
regional headquarters.
Therefore Shanghai is home to 16,650,000
people. The main languages in Shanghai include
Mandarin, Cantonese and Wu (a Shanghai dialect).
There are many religions practiced in
Shanghai,some of which are Atheism,
Christianity,Taoism, Buddhism and Muslim. What I
found to be very interesting was that all 44 ethnic
groups from China are represented in Shanghai, but
99.53% are of Han ethnicity.
A
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About the
Marvelous City
of Shanghai
Shanghai in Chinese
Fun
Fact!!
Religion
Most are atheist (dont believe
in God; because of the
communist regime), also there
are small groups of Taoists,
Buddhists, Muslims and
Christians
A Perfect Day in Shanghai
Dear Diary,
I shall begin the story of my perfect day in Shanghai Museum. It was very interesting, packed with
information and just about the best museum I have visited. Next I went to the Buddha Temple (and several
other temples I could not remember the name of) I had never been to any temples before so I cannot
compare it to other experiences, but I can say that it was amazing, beautiful and unlike anything I had ever
seen before. Then I went to the Fresh Water Pearl Gallery, where I had seen hundreds of pearls, seeing them I
debated on whether or not I should jump into a lake to search for one, but I decided to go shopping instead. I
cant say much about that experience except for WOW! I have never seen that many stores!!
You should pray that you dont ever have to know what stinky tofu smells like and now know how it
got its name, but it doesnt taste bad at all which left me at a loss. I did more shopping but sadly I could not
get to all of the stores. If you go to Shanghai you have to see the acrobats- too cool!! When I rst learned that
the show was 4 hours long I thought I would be bored but I wished the astonishing show would never end! I
ate dinner at MR & MRS Bund (a restaurant on the Bund). I ended my day going to bed at the Okura Garden
Hotel, this concludes my day in Shanghai.
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Fun
Fact!!
Holidays
New Years Day (Jan, 1), Spring Festival
or Chinese New Year (changes according
to the lunar calendar), Tomb Sweeping Day
(rst weekend in April), International Labor
Day ( May 1
st
), Dragon Boat Festival
(changes according to the lunar calendar),
Mid-Autumn Festival (changes
according to the lunar calendar),
National Day (October
1
st
)