Hong Kong

What grain is perceived to have a soul or spirit and it therefore subject to many ritual observances during growth and harvesting?

rice

Hong Kong

  Set among beautiful natural surroundings Hong Kong has all the benefits of a thriving and vibrant commercial center. You  will be able to find the delights of modern living alongside an abundance of reminders of its historic past. Whether you visit the better known highlights like the stunning Ocean Park, the fantastic viewpoint of Victoria Peak or the beautiful Repulse Bay, Hong Kong is said to exceed the expectations of most.

  Hong Kong has grown from what was a simple fishing village into the world's fourth largest banking and financial center and eighth largest trading economy. Situated in the southeast corner of China, Hong Kong occupies an area of about 426 square miles and is home to more than 6,970,000 people. Most people are Chinese and speak Cantonese and English.

Hong Kong is made up of four parts: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula, the New Territories and the Outlying Islands. Hong Kong Island is the center of economy, politics, entertainment and shopping. Northern Hong Kong Island is the main commercial, shopping and entertainment area; the residential area is located in Eastern Hong Kong Island; and Southern Hong Kong Island known for its sea shores and bays. Kowloon is another flourishing part of Hong Kong. Above all, Causeway Bay, Wan Chai, Tsim Sha Tsui, Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok are the most popular areas. These areas are busy day and night
What is the most common religion in Hong Kong?

Food in Indonesia

How wide is Indonesia compared to the United States?

as wide as the United States from San Francisco to New York

Food in Indonesia

The 'typical' Indonesian meal might be described as being based on rice, with several savory side dishes of vegetable, fish or meat or poultry, accompanied by chilli-hot condiment or sambal, with peanuts, crackers (krupuk) or fried shallots to provide a crunchy contrast. In eastern Indonesia, where the natives are more influenced by Pacific islander cultures, the meals can be centered on other sources of carbohydrates such as sago and/or grain.

Indonesian island of Maluku is famed as "the Spice Island" also gave contribution on the introduction of native spices to Indonesian and global cuisine. The most popular dishes that originated in Indonesia are common across most of Asia. Popular Indonesian dishes such as satay, beef rendang, and sambals also favored in Malaysia and Singapore. Soy-based dishes, such as variations of tofu (tahu) and tempeh, are also very popular. 

Beef rendang

 

What grain is perceived to have a soul or spirit and it therefore subject to many ritual observances during growth and harvesting?

Indonesia

What is the most famous food export from Russia?

Caviar

Indonesia

The Republic of Indonesia is the largest peninsula in the world comprising 17,504 large and small tropical islands bordered with white sandy beaches, many still uninhabited and a number even still unnamed. It straddles the equator, situated between the continents of Asia and Australia and between the Pacific and the Indian Oceans. Indonesia has a total population of more than 215 million people from more than 200 ethnic groups.

Among the most well known islands are Sumatra, Java, Bali, Kalimantan (formerly Borneo), Sulawesi (formerly Celebes), the Maluku Islands (or better known as Moluccas, the original Spice Islands) and Papua. Bali “the world’s best island resort” has its enchanting culture, beaches, dynamic dances and music. But Indonesia still has many unexplored islands with grand mountain views, green rainforests to trek through, rolling waves to surf and deep blue pristine seas to dive in where one can swim with dungeons, dolphins and large manta rays.

Because of her location, and geology, Indonesia is glorified with the most diverse landscape. From fertile rice lands on Java and Bali to the luxuriant rainforests of Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi, to the savannah grasslands of the Nusatenggara islands to snow-capped peaks of West Papua. Home to over a quarter of the world's marine life, the Indonesian Archipelago is famous for its world class diving and exciting underwater beauty.

How wide is Indonesia compared to the United States?

Food in Russia

Russia covers nearly twice as much of the earth as that of what next largest country?

Canada

Food in Russia

    A very common main dish is a pelmeni: minced meat (typically beef or pork) or fish filling inside a very thin layer of dough that's poached in water. Other baked or fried alternatives are vareniky, which contains berries, potatoes or cheese curds rather than meat and pirozhki, small dough buns that are filled with fish, meat, cabbage or potato. Some heartier main dishes familiar to many in this country are beef stroganoff (beef mixed with sour cream) and Chicken Kiev (rolled chicken fillet filled with butter).

    Baked piglet, stuffed with cooked kasha, mushrooms and onion and topped with cooked greens or pickled vegetables is a favorite Russian holiday meal. Some festive food also includes roasted goose garnished with baked sour-sweet apples, kasha, stewed cabbage and potatoes. I found it out of the ordinary that desserts often consist of fried cottage cheese, served with sour cream, pancakes topped with butter and jam and cake, which can range from moist to light and fluffy . Why not chocolate cake right?

What is the most famous food export from Russia?

Vareniky

Meat filled Pelmeni

Russia

What food is a staple to the Salvadorian diet?

Corn

Russia

    Russia is well known for its vastness and also for its cities, namely Moscow, St. Petersburg and Murmansk. These cities are said to be known all over the world for its loveliness and allure. Whether you decide on a short history- and museum-heavy trip through Moscow and St Petersburg's cultural treasures, or a more wide-ranging trip that could include an almost endless list of destinations there is something for all. The mountains of the Caucasus, the beaches of the Black Sea, the vast Volga River, the endless tracts of Taiga in Siberia, magical Lake Baikal, and the volcanoes of Kamchatka are all major must haves on your itinerary.

    It is hard to believe that Russia covers eleven time zones and two continents, and even extends up to 50 miles from North America. Within the immense expanses of Russia lies the largest freshwater lake in the world, rivers and woodlands swarming with fish and wildlife, splendid volcanoes, and mighty mountains.

Russia covers nearly twice as much of the earth as that of what next largest country?

Food in El Salvador

El Salvador is slightly smaller than what US State?

Massachusetts

Food in El Salvador

    The cuisine of El Salvador is similar to that of its neighbors, with a strong reliance on indigenous foods like corn, beans, squash and tomatoes. The influence of Mayan culture is quite strong, mixed in with contributions from the Spanish kitchen. Pupusas, curtido & semita de piña, may be the most well known Salvadoran dishes.

    Pupusas are similar to corn tortillas, only thicker and stuffed with cheese, beans or meat. The pupusa originated in El Salvador, but it is also popular in neighboring Honduras. Curtido is a simple cabbage salad traditionally served with pupas. Large jars of curtido are kept at restaurants and sides of the slaw are served with most meals. Curtido is usually allowed to simmer slightly at room temperature before serving, becoming a kind of Salvadoran sauerkraut. Cabbage salads are served through Central America. Semita, a popular pastry in El Salvador, is basically a tart of bread dough filled with jam or other rich fillings. Semita de piña, with a tasty pineapple filling, is a favorite. Semita, a popular pastry in El Salvador, is basically a tart of bread dough filled with jam or other rich fillings. Semita de piña, with a tasty pineapple filling, is a favorite. 

 

What food is a staple to the Salvadorian diet?

Curtido on top of pupusas

Semita

Pupusas

El Salvador

Which country shares the largest border with Norway?

Sweden

In what Norwegian city were the Winter Olympics held in 1952?

Oslo

El Salvador

   El Salvador ('The Saviour' in Spanish) might be the smallest country in Central America, but it is said to be well worth exploring. Awed by marquee destinations such as Guatemala and Costa Rica, travelers tend to skip El Salvador. Being most known for museums and war memorials, pristine forests, active volcanoes and sparkling beaches El Salvador seems like a must on my list of places to visit.

   This tiny tropical land is bursting with natural attractions, including the Cerro Verde National Park, the volcanic lakes of Ilopango and Coatepeque, and impressive beaches. Because El Salvador is so small, travelers are never far from the country’s Pacific beaches. The water is over eighty degrees on average, the wave breaks are perfect, and the sands are rarely crowded. Its not surprising to find out that surfers flock to El Salvador's beaches all year long -— the favorites are La Libertad, Las Flores, and Playa Herradura. The beaches of Costa del Sol and San Juan del Gozo are said to be better for non-surfers, boasting soft white sands and calmer waters. El Salvador also offers interesting archaeological sites from Maya civilization, and the Ruta de Las Flores which takes visitors to some of the prettiest villages and market towns. 

 

El Salvador is slightly smaller than what US State?