NORTH AMERICA Major Geographic Characteristics Canada and the US are characterized by urban and ethnically diverse populations

s North America has a diversified resource base, including fertile soils that make it the major food-surplus region in the world North America has a high total and per capital consumption of resources and consumer goods The region is more dependent upon the automobile than any other region of the world Canada and the US are democratic federal states but each has a unique political organization Major Tourism Characteristics Tourism is an important element in the quality of life of residents of North America The region is one of the largest origin regions for international tourism The region is one of the largest international destination regions of the world The automobile is the major form of travel for domestic tourism The attractions in the region are extremely diversified CANADA PROVINCE ALBERTA MANITOBA NEW FOUNDLAND & LABRADOR NOVA SCOTIA ONTARIO QUEBEC YUKON CURRENCY: CANADIAN DOLLARS CAPITAL EDMONTON WINNIPEG ST. JOHNS HALIFAX TORONTO QUEBEC CITY WHITEHORSE PROVINCE BRITISH COLUMBIA NEW BRUNSWICK NORTHWEST TERRITORY NUNAVUT PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND SASKATCHEWAN CAPITAL VICTORIA FREDICTON YELLOWKNIFE IQALUIT CHARLOTTETOWN REGINA

Cultural Capsule Do not compare Canada with US Firm handshake and eye contact Little or no casual touching Offensive gestures are the same as in the US To signal a waiter, raise your hand For the check, motion with one hand as if you are writing In French-speaking Quebec, thumbs-down is offensive Eating & Food o In Quebec, do not eat on the street o o In Quebec, nod the head to beckon a waiter o o Food is reflective of the region and ethnic character: French pastries and breads in Quebec Potatoes, red meats and breads Wild rice, smoked fish, beef, smoked salmon and seafood

Tipping is 10 to 15 percent Dress appropriately for dinner

Tourist Attractions 1. Newfoundland and Labrador a. Has fishing, scenic, cultural and g. Whale watching at Trinity historical attractions h. Hiscock House b. Village landscapes with white, talli. Alexander Graham Bell Museum spired churches j. Cape Breton also known as Ile Royale, c. Coastline beaches served as Frances atlantic bastion d. St. Johns Area capital and largest k. Halifax worlds second largest natural city of this province harbor e. Cape Spear Lighthouse the oldest l. Citadel Fortress lighthouse m. Nova Scotia has unique cultural f. Cape Boonavista Lighthouse built in traditions with Scottish influence 1843 2. New Brunswick called the picture province 3. Prince Edward Island a. Charlottetown small capital city b. Green Gables House i. Province House c. Lobster festivals 4. Quebec largest province a. Major tourist destination Quebec City and Montreal 5. Ontario 6. Toronto a. Festivals: CARIBANA (Caribbean festival) and CARAVAN (multicultural festival) 7. Ottawa 8. Niagara Falls can be viewed from Canada side also. 9. Alberta richest province in Canada 10. Vancouver new city with modern architecture and has the second largest Chinatown in North America a. Vancouver Island b. The University of British Columbia c. Stanley Park thousand-acre park

d. Ski Resorts Whistler and Blackoomb UNITED STATES Cultural Capsule: Do not compare Canada with US Attitude is a lot more liberal compared to other regions or country in the world At age 18, people move out of their parents homes Public Display of Affection is acceptable Divorce is legal in several states Food & Eating o Preference is given to ready to eat or food to go o Usual food includes pot roast, hamburgers, salads, steaks, lamb chops, chicken and mashed potatoes. o Food is served usually in a set plate o Do not serve rice but has a carbohydrate component instead Additional Information State Capital Date Notes St. Stephens Alabama[2] Statehood in 1819 Huntsville Cahawba Tuscaloosa Montgomery Sitka 1817 Alabama Territory capital 1819 1820 State capital 1826 1846 State capital; Confederate national capital briefly during 1861 1808 Russian Alaska capital (as New Archangel) Alaska[3] Statehood in 1959 1867 Department of Alaska capital 1900 Juneau Prescott Arizona[4] Statehood in 1912 Tucson Prescott Phoenix Arkansas Post Little Rock Monterey California[6] Statehood in 1850 San Jos Vallejo Benicia Sacramento Auraria Colorado[7] Statehood in 1876 Colorado City Golden Denver Hartford Connecticut Statehood in 1776 New Haven Joint Capitals Hartford Delaware Statehood in 1776 Florida[8] New Castle Dover St. Augustine 1906 1864 1867 1877 1889 1912 State capital 1819 1821 1836 Arkansas Territory capitals State capital; during 1861-1863, Washington was the Confederate state government capital Arizona Territory capitals District of Alaska capitals

1959 State capital

Arkansas[5] Statehood in 1836

1777 Alta and Baja California capital under Spanish and Mexican rule 1850 1851 1853 1854 1859 Territory of Jefferson capital 1861 Colorado Territory capital, federally unrecognized 1862 1867 Colorado Territory capitals State capitals

1876 State capital 1639 Capitol of Connecticut Colony. 1640 Capital of New Haven Colony until that colony's merger into Connecticut Colony in 1662.

From 1701 to 1874, New Haven and Hartford were "co-capitals," with the 1701 Legislature holding its May session in Hartford and its October session in New Haven. 1875 Hartford has been the sole capital since 1875. 1704 Delaware colony capital 1777 State capital 1565 Spanish Florida colonial capital

Statehood in 1845

Pensacola Tallahassee Savannah Augusta Heard's Fort Augusta Savannah

1821

Florida Territory capital; British East Florida capital Florida Territory capital; British West Florida capital

1824 Florida Territory capital 1845 State capital 1733 Georgia colony capital 1777 1779 1780 1781 1782 1782 1784 State capitals 1786 1796 1807 1864 1865 1868 1820 1845 Kingdom of Hawaii capital

Georgia[9] Statehood in 1776

Ebenezer Savannah Augusta Louisville Milledgeville Macon Milledgeville Atlanta Lahaina

Hawaii Statehood in 1959

Honolulu

1894 Republic of Hawaii capital 1898 Hawaii Territory capital 1959 State capital 1863 1864

Idaho[10] Statehood in 1890 Illinois[11] Statehood in 1818

Lewiston Boise Kaskaskia Vandalia Springfield Vincennes

Idaho Territory capitals

1890 State capital 1809 Illinois Territory capital 1819 1839 1800 1813 1816 1825 1838 1841 1846 1857 State capitals Indiana Territory capitals State capitals

Indiana Statehood in 1816

Corydon Indianapolis Burlington

1837 Wisconsin Territory capital Iowa Territory capitals State capitals

Iowa[12] Statehood in 1846

Iowa City Des Moines Pawnee

1855 Kansas Territory capital (July 2-July 6) De jure (pro-slavery) Kansas Territory capital De facto capital

Kansas[13] Statehood in 1861

Shawnee Mission 1855 Kansas Territory capital Lecompton Topeka Topeka Danville Bowling Green Frankfort Mobile Bay Biloxi New Orleans 1856

1861 State capital 1780 Virginia's Kentucky District capital 1861 Confederate state government capital, November, 1861 to February, 1862 1792 State capital 1702 1720 French colonial capitals

Kentucky[14] Statehood in 1792 Louisiana Statehood in 1812[15]

1722 French and Spanish colonial capital

1803 Orleans Territory capital 1812 Donaldsonville New Orleans Baton Rouge Opelousas Shreveport New Orleans Baton Rouge Portland Maine[16] Statehood in 1820 Augusta Portland Augusta Maryland[17] Statehood in 1776 Massachusetts Statehood in 1776 Michigan[18] Statehood in 1837 Minnesota[19] Statehood in 1858 Mississippi Statehood in 1817
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1830 1831 1849 1862 1863 1865 1880 1820 1827 State capitals de jure State capitals

1832 State capital de facto 1832 State capital 1634 Province of Maryland capital 1694 Province of Maryland capital; previously named Anne Arundel Town 1777 State capital; U.S. national capital (1783 - 1784) 1620 Plymouth was the capital of Plymouth Colony from 1620 to 1691. After 1691, Plymouth Colony was absorbed into Massachusetts Bay Colony.

St. Mary's City Annapolis Plymouth Boston Detroit Lansing Saint Paul Natchez Washington Natchez Jackson St. Louis

1630 Massachusetts Bay Colony capital 1776 State capital 1805 Michigan Territory capital; occupied by British forces 1812 - 1813 1837 1847 State capitals

1849 Minnesota Territory capital 1858 State capital 1798 1802 1817 1821 Mississippi Territory capitals State capitals

1765 French colonial capital 1804 Missouri Territory capital 1821 State capital until 1825 Exiled pro-Confederate Missouri government capital 1826 State capital 1864 1865 Montana Territory capital 1875 1889 State capital 1854 Nebraska Territory capital 1867 State capital 1861 Territorial capital

Missouri Statehood in 1821

Saint Charles Marshall, Texas Jefferson City Bannack

Montana[21] Statehood in 1889 Nebraska Statehood in 1867 Nevada[22] Statehood in 1864 New Hampshire[23] Statehood in 1776 New Jersey Statehood in

Virginia City Helena Omaha Lincoln Carson City Portsmouth Exeter Concord Elizabethtown Perth Amboy

1864 State capital 1679 Province of New Hampshire capital 1775 Revolutionary War capital 1776 1808 State capitals

1665 Province of New Jersey; now named Elizabeth 1673 Capital of the Colony of East Jersey after the colony was split in two.

Burlington Joint Capitals Trenton San Juan New Mexico Statehood in 1912

1673 Capital of the Colony of West Jersey after the colony was split in two. East Jersey and West Jersey were re-united as a single colony in 1702. Both 1702 towns functioned as the colonial capital during the remainder of the colonial period. 1784 State capital; U.S. national capital 1598 1609 Provincial capital of New Spain

1776

Santa Fe

1821 Mexican territorial capital 1850 New Mexico Territory capital 1912 State capital 1664 Province of New York under British rule 1777 1777 State capitals 1777 1788 State capital; U.S. national capital 1785 1788, 1789 1790 1797 State capital 1712 1776 Colonial capital. (Carolina Colony divided into North and South Carolina in 1712. See South Carolina for period before division.) State capitals

New York Kingston New York Statehood in 1776 Hurley Poughkeepsie New York Albany North Carolina Statehood in 1776 North Dakota Statehood in 1889 New Bern Raleigh Yankton Bismarck Marietta Ohio Statehood in 1803 Chillicothe Zanesville Chillicothe Columbus Tahlequah Tuskahoma Tishomingo Oklahoma Statehood in 1907 Wewoka Okmulgee Guthrie Guthrie Oklahoma City Fort Vancouver Oregon City Oregon[24] Statehood in 1859 Salem Corvallis Salem Philadelphia Lancaster Harrisburg Rhode Island Statehood in 1776 Five Capitals Joint Capitals

1794

1861 Dakota Territory capital; now part of South Dakota 1883 Dakota Territory capital 1889 State capital 1788 1800 1803 1810 1812 1816 1838 Cherokee capital 1838 Choctaw capital 1855 Chickasaw capital 1866 Seminole capital 1867 Creek capital 1889 Oklahoma Territory capital 1907 1910 1848 1851 1855 1855 1859 State capital 1682 Province of Pennsylvania capital 1776 State capital; U.S. national capital 1776, 1777, 1778-1783, 1790-1800 1799 State capital; U.S. national capital 1777 1812 State capital From 1776 to 1854, Rhode Island had five capitals: Providence, Newport, East 1776 Greenwich, South Kingstown, and Bristol. The state legislature would rotate, meeting in each county seat. 1854 The state legislature alternated sessions between Providence and Newport. Oregon Territory capitals State capitals State capitals Northwest Territory capitals

1825 Oregon Country capital de facto

Pennsylvania Statehood in 1776

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Providence South Carolina Statehood in 1776

1900 Single state capital Colonial capital. Capital of Carolina Colony before 1712. After Carolina Colony 1670 is divided into North and South Carolina in 1712, Charleston became the capital of the colony of South Carolina. 1776 1786 State capitals

Charlestown

Columbia South Dakota Statehood in 1889 Yankton Bismarck Pierre Rocky Mount Knoxville Tennessee[26] Statehood in 1796 Kingston Nashville Murfreesboro Nashville Los Adaes San Antonio de Bexar Saltillo Monclova Texas Statehood in 1845 Washington Galveston Harrisburg Velasco Columbia Houston Austin Utah Statehood in 1896 Vermont[27] Statehood in 1791 Fillmore Salt Lake City Windsor Montpelier Jamestown Virginia[28] Statehood in 1776 Williamsburg Richmond Fort Vancouver Washington[29] Statehood in 1889 Oregon City Salem Olympia Wheeling West Virginia Statehood in 1863 Wisconsin
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1861 Dakota Territory capital 1883 Dakota Territory capital; now capital of North Dakota 1889 State capital 1790 Southwest Territory capital 1791 Southwest Territory capital; formerly White's Fort 1796 State capital State capital for one day in 1807 to fulfill treaty obligations with the Cherokee 1812 1818 State capitals 1826 1721 Colonial capital; now part of Louisiana 1772 Colonial capital; now San Antonio 1824 1833 1836 1836 1836 1836 1837 Republic of Texas capital 1839 Republic of Texas capital; named Waterloo until 1839 1845 State capital 1850 1858 Utah Territory capitals Temporary Republic of Texas capitals Coahuila y Tejas capitals

1836 Republic of Texas capital; now Washington-on-the-Brazos

1896 State capital 1777 Vermont Republic capital 1791 1805 State capitals

1619 Virginia Colony capital 1699 Virginia Colony capital; originally Middle Plantation 1776 State capital 1780 State capital; Confederate capital 1861-5

1825 Oregon Country capital de facto 1848 1851 Oregon Territory capitals

1853 Washington Territory capital 1889 State capital 1863 1870 1875 1885 1836 Wisconsin Territory capital State capitals

Charleston Wheeling Charleston Belmont

Burlington Statehood in 1848 Wyoming[31] Statehood in 1890 Madison

1837 Wisconsin Territory capital, now part of Iowa 1838 Wisconsin Territory capital 1848 State capital 1869 Wyoming Territory capital

Cheyenne

1890 State capital America: 48 Continental states, Hawaii, Guam and Alaska Massachusetts New Hampshire New York Georgia Maryland North Carolina Mississippi Tennessee o Oklahoma Texas o South Dakota Wisconsin Rhode Island Vermont Pennsylvania South Carolina Virginia West Virginia

There are a total of 51 states of the United States of The states are grouped into 9 regions: 1. New England o Connecticut o o Maine o 2. Mid Atlantic o New Jersey o 3. South Atlantic o Delaware o o District of o Columbia o o Florida 4. East South Central o Alabama o Kentucky 5. East North Central o Illinois o o Indiana o 6. West South Central o Arkansas o Louisiana 7. West North Central o Iowa o o Kansas o o Minnesota o 8. Mountain o Arizona o o Colorado o o Idaho o 9. Pacific o Alaska o o California o Tourist 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. Attraction Mark Twain Memorial Yale University Acadia National Park Portland Boston capital of Massachusetts JFK Library Central Park, NY Fifth Avenue, NY Shopping district Lincoln Center for Performing Arts, NY Rockefeller Center, NY Empire State Building, NY Statue of Liberty, NY Manhattan Bridge, NY Niagara Falls can be viewed on the side of NY Maid of the Mist Cruise along the Niagara Falls Amish Town in Pennsylvania Florida Keys Everglade National Park, FL Miami, FL Key Largo, FL Tampa, FL Orlando, FL Kennedy Space Center, FL Walt Disney World Resort, FL Magic Kingdom Park, FL Epcot, FL Disney-MGM Studios, FL

o o o o o o o o

Michigan Ohio o o Missouri Nebraska North Dakota Montana Nevada New Mexico Hawaii Oregon

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Utah Wyoming Washington

28. Typhoon Lagoon, FL worlds largest water park 29. Universal Studios, FL 30. Daytona Beach, FL 31. Washington DC, MD 32. Baltimore, MD 33. White House 34. US Naval Academy, MD 35. Rocket Center, AL 36. Mississippi River 37. Parthenon, TN --- replica of that of the Athens Parthenon 38. Graceland, TN --- home of Elvis Presley 39. Chicago, IL 40. Detroit-Grand Rapids 41. Cleveland, OH 42. NASA, TX 43. Las Vegas, NV 44. Seattle, WA 45. Space Needle, WA 46. Jackson Square 47. Times Square Park, NY 48. Grand Canyon, Colorado 49. Harvard University, WA 50. Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco 51. Hawaii Beach Resorts 52. Anchorage, Alaska

Note: There are a lot more attractions not listed above that are found in USA. SOUTH AND SOUTHEAST ASIA Major Geographic Characteristics The population of this region is concentrated in the river basins The monsoon impacts the economy and life in South Asia Village life dominates throughout South & Southeast Asia There is fragmentation of the political, cultural and physical geography Large & rapidly growing populations combine with political and cultural conflict to make this region important Major Tourism Characteristics This region is located far from the markets of the western industrialized countries of the world The exotic and sensual are emphasized in attracting tourists The political problems of SEA retard the growth of tourism development Tourism is localized in a relatively few countries and places in the region, such as the Himalayan Mountains Tourists from industrialized countries visit only one country but tourists from the region visit multiple countries NEW DELHI FEDERAL REPUBLIC HINDI, ENGLISH RELIGION: CURRENCY: TOURIST SEASON: HINDU, MUSLIM, CHRISTIAN INDIAN RUPEE NOVEMBER THROUGH MARCH

INDIA CAPITAL: GOVERNMENT: LANGUAGE:

Cultural Hints A handshake is common with Westerners Traditional greeting is palms pressed together, fingers up below the chin and a slight bow The term namaste is a common greeting and goodbye Do not touch women Use titles when addressing others Do not stare in public Ask permission to take pictures Women should cover their heads when entering a scared building Remove shoes before entering a temple or mosque Eating & Food: o Often utensils are not used o Eat with your right hand o Transfer food from the communal dish to your plate with a spoon o Indian food is quite spicy. Typical food varies by region. In general it includes rice, wheat bread, and curry. Vegetarianism is common for religious reasons. Muslims eat no pork and drink no alcohol. Betel leaves and nuts are commonly chewed or eaten after meals. Tourist Attractions 1. The Golden Triangle Agra, Jaipur and Udaipur a. Taj Mahal in Agra b. Red Fort, Agra c. Amber old fortified hill city in Jaipur 2. Delhi --- capital a. India Gate --- similar to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris b. Connaught Place 3. Bombay major international gateway a. Towers of Silence 4. Kashmir fertile green valley at the foot of the Himalayas a. Srinagar city of canals 5. Ganges River 6. Varanasi holiest city in India 7. Durga Temple Monkey Temple 8. Calcutta Indias largest city 9. Madras Region final major tourist region in India NEPAL CAPITAL: GOVERNMENT: LANGUAGE:

d. Gulab Bagh, Udaipur series of beautiful gardens c. Parliament Street d. Jama Masjid largest mosque in India b. The Prince of Wales Museum b. Moque of Madani

KATHMANDU CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY NEPALI

RELIGION:

CURRENCY: TOURIST SEASON: OCTOBER THROUGH DECEMBER

HINDU, BUDDHIST, MUSLIM, CHRISTIAN

Cultural Hints Do not touch another persons hair or shoulders Men do not touch women Do not whistle or wink

 Pass objects with right hand Eating & Food: o Use right hand to eat o When drinking water from a communal container, the lips do not touch the rim o Typical food includes rice, lentil soup, vegetable curry, goat, chicken, water buffalo, fruits and vegetables. Many people are vegetarians. Tourist Attraction 1. Kathmandu Valley 2. Durbar Sq\uare MALDIVES CAPITAL: GOVERNMENT: LANGUAGE: 3. Krishna Temple 4. Mt. Everest 5. Bhadgaon 6. Millet Terraces

MALE REPUBLIC DIVEHI, ENGLISH

RELIGION: CURRENCY:

SUNNI MUSLIM MALDINIAN RUPEE

Tourist Attractions The attractions in the Maldives are mostly sun-sand-sea with diving and other water sports activities. The majority of the tourist resorts in the Maldives are located on KAAFU ATOLL, with limited amount of development on ALIF ATOLL.

BANGLADESH CAPITAL: GOVERNMENT: LANGUAGE:

DHAKA REPUBLIC BENGALI, ENGLISH

RELIGION: TOURIST SEASON: CURRENCY:

MUSLIM, HINDU OCTOBER THROUGH FEBRUARY TAKA

Cultural Hints Women do not wear pants and men do not wear shorts Men will shake hands and nod when introduces to a woman Do not take pictures without asking permission Eye contact is important Eating & Food: o Never use the left hand to eat o Men & women often dine separately o Do not transfer food from one person to another o It is acceptable to eat with your fingers o Bones and food wastes are placed on bone plates o Typical food is rice, fish, carrots, cucumbers and tomatoes. Food is spicy (cumin, ginger, coriander, tumeric, and pepper) and often marinated. Tourist 1. 2. 3. 4. Attractions Dhaka capital Chittagong major port city Coxs Bazaar ear seaside resort Karnaphuli River JAKARTA INDEPENDENT REPUBLIC INDONESIAN, JAVANESE RELIGION: MUSLIM, CHRISTIAN, HINDU & BUDDHIST TOURIST SEASON: YEAR ROUND, PEAK DURING AUGUST & SEPTEMBER CURRENCY: RUPIAHS

INDONESIA CAPITAL: GOVERNMENT: LANGUAGE:

Cultural Hints Remove sunglasses when speaking to someone or entering a home In Bali do not photograph people washing and bathing nude or topless Yawning in public is impolite Eating & Food o Eating while walking on the street is inappropriate o Eat only with your right hand o Keep both hands on the table o In crowded restaurants others will ask to sit with you o When finished eating, leave a little food on your plate o Typical foods include rice, vegetables, fish, hot sauces, tea, fruits, beef, buffalo, chilies, and coconut milk. Muslims do not eat pork. Tourist 1. 2. 3. 4. Attractions Bali considered as one of the most exotic, romantic island in the world Sumatra Java & Jakarta Sulawesi offering excellent beaches and coral reefs

MALAYSIA CAPITAL: GOVERNMENT: LANGUAGE:

KUALA LUMPUR FEDERATION OF MALAYSIA MALAY, ENGLISH, CHINESE

RELIGION: TRIBAL TOURIST SEASON: CURRENCY:

MUSLIM, BUDDHIST, CHRISTIAN, MAY TO DECEMBER LAYAYSIAN RINGGIT

Cultural Hints A handshake is a common greeting Show respect for elderly people Give and receive gifts with both hands Malayans do not form a line for public buses Remove your shoes before entering a mosque Among the Malays and Indians avoid touching a persons head Eating & Food o Malays and Indians eat with hands and spoons. o Eat with your right hand only o Typical foods include rice, fish, and spiced foods such as hot peppers, vegetables and fruits Tourist Attractions 1. Kuala Lumpur capital 2. Penang one of the oldest trading centers with major resorts where gambling is legal 3. Pusat Islam Center PHILIPPINES CAPITAL: GOVERNMENT: LANGUAGE: MANILA REPUBLIC FILIPINO, ENGLISH 4. Thean Hou Temple 5. Kota Bharu 6. Malacca

RELIGION:

Cultural Hints Respect is shown for Elders (Mano Po) Filipinos will recognize most popular American gestures Palabra de Honor Pakikisama or Bayanihan Eating & Food: o Leave a little food on plate when finished o Typical food includes rice, fish, vegetable, pork, garlic, stew of chicken, milk, and seafood o Adobo, Pinakbet, Kare-Kare, Tinola, La Paz Bsatchoy, Kakanin Tourist Attraction As this is our own country and you are most familiar with it, I wont be listing all of the attractions. In the exam please make sure to identify them properly. SINGAPORE CAPITAL: SINGAPORE GOVERNMENT: REPUBLIC WITHIN COMMONWEALTH LANGUAGE: CHINESE, MALAY, TAMIL, ENGLISH RELIGION: BUDDHIST, MUSLIM, CHRISTIAN, HINDU, SIKH, TAOIST, CONFUCIANISM TOURIST SEASON: YEAR ROUND CURRENCY: SINGAPOREAN DOLLARS

ROMAN CATHOLIC, PROTESTANT, MUSLIM, BUDDHIST TOURIST SEASON: DECEMBER THROUGH NOVEMBER CURRENCY: PESO

Cultural Hints A handshake is a common greeting Shoes are removed before entering a mosque Visitors are expected to be punctual Do not point with finger Eating & Food o Some foods are eaten with a spoon, some with hands o As service charge is included in bill, tips are not necessary o Typical foods include rice, fish, seafood, peanut sauce, Indian curries, Chinese dishes and fruits

Tourist 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Attractions Merlion monument to welcome visitors in Singapore Pulau Ubin small island shaped like a boomerang Duty Free Shopping District Chinatown Hindu temples Jung Bird Park Haw Par Villa (Tiger Balm Gardens) Arab Street Underwater World Singapore Asias largest tropical oceanarium Sentosa

THAILAND

CAPITAL: GOVERNMENT: LANGUAGE: RELIGION: TOURIST SEASON: CURRENCY:

BANGKOK CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY THAI, ENGLISH BUDDHIST, MUSLIM YEAR-ROUND WITH PEAK ON DECEMBER BAHT

Thailand is known as SIAM before. Cultural Hints Do not step on the doorsill when entering a dwelling. Thais believe a deity resides in the doorsill Avoid touching the top of another persons head Do not eat or pass objects with the left hand Do not defile, stand or sit on a religious monument Do not point or show the bottom of the foot to another person Eating & Food o Use the fork (left hand) to push food onto the spoon o Bones are placed on the plate o When finished eating, place utensils together on the plate o Tips are not necessary o Typical foods include rice, spicy dishes of meat, vegetables, fish, eggs and fruits. Curries and pepper sauces are popular Tourist 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Attractions Bangkok the capital Ayuttaya --- historical site Kanchanaburi good place for lovers Nakhon Pathom --- boasts the tallest Buddhist pagoda Chantaburi --- famous for gemstones Samet Island --- located at Rayong Chiang Mai --- second largest province Phuket --- offers the sand-sea-sun attractions Mae Hong Son Temple Floating Market at Damnoen Saduak Royal Grand Palace --- home of the king of Siam Pat Phong

INDOCHINA --- VIETNAM, CAMBODIA, LAOS COUNTRY CAPITAL CAMBODIA PHNOM PENH LAOS VIENTIANE VIETNAM HANOI Tourist 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Attractions Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Cu Chi Tunnels Can Tho City, Vietnam Am Chua Temple, Vietnam Ba Den Mountain, Vietnam Khmer Empire Settlement, Cambodia Hue, Cambodia --- old imperial city Royal Palace with Silver Pagoda, Cambodia Angkor Wat, Cambodia Wonder of the World

LANGUAGE KHMER LAOTIAN, FRENCH VIETNAMESE, FRENCH

CURRENCY RIEL LIBERATION KIP DONG