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Mrs. Parry
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March 2012
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One of my teachers, Mr. Sturgeon just came back from Mumbai and told how wonderful it
was. When he was touring Mumbai he was shocked to see that the streets and buildings
were as big as beluga whales. This was one thing he did not expect considering Indias
immense population. Later he went to dobi dagha where people send their clothes to be
washed. He said it was like nothing he had ever seen before and that the air tunnels were
as mind-boggling as a talking dolphin. Later he went to a restaurant called Maharaja and
said that the locals were looking at them amused and he thought it was as hilarious as a
bunny-boy (probably because he was eating with a fork or knife, in India you use your
hands). It was one of the best places he had ever been and he said he would definitely
go there again.
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from Mr.Sturgeon
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A bit about Mumbai
Attractions here, Attractions there come
and see theyre everywhere. From the
gorgeous gardens to the beautiful sea
Mumbai is like a thrill ride for everyone.
There are many people in Mumbai who love
it there because of all the attractions.
Actually as of the latest census Mumbai has
over 18million inhabitants. They have come
from far and wide and add to the beauty
and variety of Mumbai. Although all of
Mumbai is beautiful one of the most
amazing sites is the Taj Mahal palace and
tower, however the peninsula is completely
stunning and is like a mesmerizing snake to
anyone who looks at it. Mumbai went from
a small city to a big time paradise. You
know what they say If you put enough
pressure on coal it turns to pearls and that
is exactly what has happened to Mumbai.
So come on in and enjoy the sites, you
havent lived till youve been to Mumbai.
Population and
Resources
The city of Mumbai was established in
1498. It is located on the west coast of
India and is the capital city of Maharashtra.
In the past, there were a few reasons people
came to Mumbai. The main reason people
moved to Mumbai is because they were
probably looking for a clean source of
water and fish as an endangered animal
might look for protection and sanctuary.
Another reason people might have come to
Mumbai would be if they were slaves or if
thieves had looted their village. If this was
the case then they would have no choice but
to move to Mumbai, since it would be the
wisest option for poor people and slave
traders (After all it was the best place to
trade slaves and of course the slaves have to
follow their orders).
" At this point in time
Mumbais population is approximately
18,000,000. The major populations
represented by Mumbai are Indian and
American. The reason people come to
Mumbai now is much different than before.
In modern times the main reasons people
come to Mumbai is the clean source of
water and variety of jobs which include
engineering, fishing, agriculture, technology
and much more. Actually, come to think of it
the amount of jobs Mumbai has to offer is as
about the same as the number of feathers on
a parrot. Another reason people live in
Mumbai is the cities tourist attractions.
Mumbai is now a city thriving with business
and is one of the most important cities in the
world. You know what they say If you put
enough pressure on coal it turns to
diamonds. And that is exactly what has
happened to Mumbai.
! The Basics
My city: Mumbai
Country it is in: India
Area or Region: Asia
Population/Statistics: Population:
approximately 18 million inhabitants.
Area: 168 square miles/435 square
kilometers
Location: Western Coast of India,
Capital city of Maharashtra.
Weather/Climate: Mumbai is
located in the tropical zone and its
year is divided into 2 seasons: The
wet and the dry season
Motto/Symbols: None
Languages: Marathi, Hindi and
English
Religions: Hinduism, Muslim,
Christian, Sikh and Buddhist
Traditions/Customs: Traditional
festivals, food, music, and theatres
Holidays: Indian Republic Day,
Independence Day, Diwali,
Landmarks: Haji Ali Dargah,
Gateway of India, Mahalaxmi
Temple, Malabar Hill, Babulnath
Mandir Temple and the Taj Mahal
Palace and Tower
Topography: A peninsula setting,
Sea level and hilly
Relative Location: West coast of
India
Absolute Location: 18degrees
north 72 degrees east
How People
Have Changed the
Landscape of
Mumbai
" These pictures show how
people have changed the landscape of
Mumbai. In the 1400s, Mumbai was a
small island city that earned all its money
and food because all of the inhabitants
fished. Everything that occurred there was
as simple as 1,2,3. Then around the year
1498 everything changed. People started
building bigger roads, buildings and deep-
sea ports.
They built the roads and buildings with
relative ease, however the ports were a
different matter. They dug out sand and
gravel from the beaches determined to build
the ports. They were like mothers
determined to raise their child. Mumbai was
no longer as simple as 1,2,3. It was now a
place where people could start over, a place
to raise children. It was like heaven was
masquerading as a normal city, giving
salvation to anyone and everyone who
came to it. It was paradise.
" Mumbai is now a
thriving city full of business and opportunity.
It is as busy and productive as a factory. In
my opinion Mumbai is one of the most
important cities in the world and is
absolutely fabulous. If all these changes to
the landscape hadnt happened we wouldnt
have the Mumbai we have today. If you
havent visited Mumbai you havent really
lived.
Top 5 things in Mumbai
1.The peninsula is a must see location
in Mumbai. It has a stunning view and is
completely mesmerizing
2.The cuisine in Mumbai is fantastic.
It is extremely delicious and a must have if
you go to Mumbai. The Maharaja
restaurant is an incredible place to eat
and you wont regret spending your money
there.
3.You must visit the Mahalaxmi
temple. It is a great place to see and if
you go there you will have a small taste of
Indian culture.
4.The Taj mahal palace and tower is
simply to die for. It is a beautiful building
taking on the name of Indias famous Taj
mahal in Agra.
5.And last but not least the Gateway
of India. It is like the one in New Delhi
where it was built with an everlasting
flame to show that we remember the
soldiers that died in battles. Although the
one in Mumbai was only built for the ships
that sailed of, it is still a beautiful place.
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Mumbai used to
be a small village
inhabited by the Koli
people. They lived
by fishing and their
lifestyle was as
simple as 1,2,3. All
of that changed
when Portuguese
explorer Vasco de
Gama arrived in
Mumbai in 1498.
When he went back to
Portugal he met a wave of
questions like a river fish in
the ocean meeting wave after
wave of new creatures. He
wowed them with stories of of
the exotic goods and rich
culture.
After hearing Vasco de
Gamas story an English
company gave great interest
in India. They placed one of
their factories in Mumbai and
built a deep-sea port. This
attracted lots of labour, which
improved the citys
population and the amount of
money it earned. It also
brought many Indian
merchants through an offer of
religious freedom. Mumbais
business was growing faster
than rats could breed.
Within years, Mumbai was a
center of trade and had a
thriving business. It went
from a small village to a
bustling city. Now it is one of
the most important cities for
trade in India, and even Asia.
Fast Facts
1. Mumbai produces the least amount o
f good chess players in India
2. Mumbai has never had a major
natural disaster.
3. If Vasco de Gama had not found
Mumbai, it might have been the lowest of
the low today.
4. Mumbais population has increased
by several million people over the past 20
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TRIPOLI, LIBYA!
March 2012
FUN FACT!
The American School of Tripoli opened on
the 18th of September. On 26th of May
2011, the AST gave out there rst two
diplomas since 2005.
A bit about Tripoli
WHY SHOULD YOU COME HERE?
Tripoli is like an adventure, you discover as you go. Tripoli
is known as The Mermaid of the Mediterranean. Even
though it got completely destroyed during the protests
against Qadaf. The population of the people in Tripoli is
1,683,000 out of the 6,597,960 people in Libya. They
came to the city because of the great job and education
opportunities. Tripoli is very near the sea; this is useful for
water and trading. Did you know that Tripoli was under a
dictatorship for 42 years? Today, Qadda is dead and
Tripoli is back to the way and is as beautiful as sparkling
crystal. You will have great experiences in Tripoli. Just go
there and see all of the fantastic stuff you can do (and
eat!!!!).
Population and Resources
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The Phoenicians founded the city Tripoli in the
7th century BC. Firstly, it is located near the
Mediterranean Sea; this is useful because it is near
water, water can be traded with other countries or
cities. In the past, people came to Tripoli because of
the calming climate. Today, people come to Tripoli
because of the jobs; most people are usually
employed in the oil industries. The people in
Tripoli discovered oil in 1959, this helped them
because they could build more schools using the
money they got. This added more people to the
population because people who live there have
somewhere study or work. The radio is a famous
form of communication in Libya with sponsored
news, religious and musical programs. In Libya,
there are about 1 million radios and more
than 17 hours of broadcasting. The city of
Tripoli has developed as fast as light adding
several schools and universities.
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The Basics
City: Tripoli (Tarabalus)
Country: Libya
Area or Region: Middle East / North Africa
Population: Libya = 6,597,960
Tripoli = 1,682,000
Location: Next to Mediterranean Sea between Egypt and
Tunisia.
Weather and Climate: Mediterranean along coast; dry.
Extreme desert interior.
Motto and Symbols: Picture Above (Libyan Flags)
Language(s): Arabic, Berber, Italian, and English
Religion(s): Sunni Muslims 97% Other 3%
Traditions and Customs: National Anthem Allahu Akbar
(God is Greatest)
Holidays: 24 December 1951 (from UN trusteeship)
Independence 1 September 1969 Revolution Day (National Day)
Landmarks: Gurgi Mosque Karamanli Mosque Peoples Palace
Red Castle Museum
Topography: barren, at to plains, plateaus, depressions
Currency: Dinar (LYD)
Time Zone: UTC/GMT +1
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The population of the people
in Tripoli is 1,683,000 out of the
6,597,960 people in Libya. In
Libya there are 97% Sunni
Musl i ms and 3% of other.
Languages spoken are English,
Italian, Arabic and Berber. The
population of people in Tripoli
has risen because of amount of
the schools they built.
My perfect day
in Tripoli
I arri ved i n Tri pol i i n
scorching hot day. I got a cab and
went straight to the hotel my
family and I thought the hotel was
awesome! Our rst stop was the
Jamahiriya Museum where we
gured out a lot of stuff about
Tripoli and Libyas history. Our
tour guide told us everything we
had to know.
Next stop, the Red Castle
Museum also known as the
Assaraya Alhamra Museum or the
Archaeol ogi cal Mus eum of
Tripoli. The museum is actually
located In the Red Castle Fort or
Assyria al-Hamra. Our tour guide
told us about the art. She also told
us how Tripoli is known as The
Mermaid of the Mediterranean,
because of its turquoise waters
and whitewashed buildings.
Ou r l a s t s t o p wa s a
restaurant, which had lots of
different Libyan dishes. My kids
enjoyed the potato fritters, which
has lots of chili and herbs. It was
very tasty! I had a great time with
my family. My son especially
enjoyed it Im denitely thinking
of coming back!
Recipe for Potato Fritters
Makes about"30 fritters
Ingredients
3 medium potatoes, grated
1 large onion"nely chopped
2 red chili peppers,"nely chopped (optional)
1 cup nely chopped parsley
1 cup nely chopped fresh coriander
2 large garlic cloves grated
3 eggs"beaten
3 heaped tablespoons our
3 teaspoons cumin
salt and pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
Grate the potatoes using the largest holes of
your grater, then combine with the rest of the
ingredients in a large bowl.
Mix well.
Each fritter should use
one"heaped"tablespoon of the mixture.
Heat the oil in a frying pan."Fit in as many
fritters as you can at a time.
Fry on medium heat until golden on each
side.
The fritters should be crisp on the outside and
soft on the inside and must be served warm."If
you have not used the optional chilies in the
recipe, or if you like extra-spicy food, serve
with"harissa. Otherwise, serve with yogurt
dips:"either"mild cucumber and mint"yogurt
sauce"or"spicy garlic, chili and coriander
yogurt sauce.
Tripoli is in the Northern part of Libya by the Mediterranean Sea.
The absolute location Tripoli is 32 degrees North and 34 degrees East.
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Past to Present
Tripoli was under dictatorship ever
since Colonel Qadda became leader of
Libya. Before World War II, Tripoli and
the rest of Libya had very few schools.
Only less than 10% of the population of
Libya could read and write. Then
everything changed when Libya found oil
in 1959. They invested in everything they
could like schools, vocational training
centers, and universities. As the result,
Libya now uses a western-style of
education. This uses six years Elementary
School, three years of Middle School,
and three years of High School.
Attending school is required for everyone.
The rst university was in Benghazi,
Libya and was built in 1955. They were
determined as a tiger trying to get food,
they built schools and universities that
can help their country. Now, most people
in Tripoli can read and write.
MORE ON TRIPOLI,
LIBYA!
Impact on the past to present.
THANKS FOR THE
STORY!
How People Have
Changed the Landscape
of Tripoli
This picture underneath shows how people
have changed the landscape of Tripoli. You
can clearly see that the place is completely
wrecked. Tripoli got destructed just like an
ant being a stomped on by a human. Before,
in the year 2007, Tripoli was a ne country
and wasnt destructed like today. Then,
around the year 2011, humans changed the
landscape by citizens protesting because of
Qadda. Tripoli was under a dictation and
the citizens were acting, Qadda and his
team answered back with bombing. Today,
because of this change, Qadda is now
dead and the city of Tripoli is back to how
it was last time and is as beautiful as a
ower.
Anecdote for
Tripoli
Jamie says:
I used to travel to Tripoli for
work. I worked in the oil
elds in the desert. It was in
Tripoli. I got to travel to
Tripoli countless times and I
admired how it looked in the
night. It was as colorful as a
rainbow and as crowded as a
beehive. A lot of Americans
used to work in the oil elds
but because of the rival of
Qadda and the Americans,
most of them got red and
they hired Australians. The
few years I spent in Tripoli
were some of the best years
of my life. I met some great
people and got to see some
tourist attractions on my non-
working days. Overall, this
was a great experience and
Im happy I took the job!
Tokyo is as crowded as the teeth in your mouth. Tokyo used to be called Edo
in the land of the rising sun, which was changed into Japan. It began growing
after World War 2. Japan wrote a new constitution emphasizing peace and
human rights. Japan cannot go through war again. Tokyo is now a modern
city, and has developed a second Tokyo Tower to enjoy. Tokyo has exciting
opportunities such as life stability, big compensations, and technology.
Everywhere I look, I see buildings and buildings. When I look down, I see
random peoples shoes.
Tokyo
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The Basics
City: Tokyo
Country: Japan
Region: Asia
Population: Approximately 12.5 people in Tokyo
Location: South Coast
Weather: In the summer, Tokyo has the temperature of
95F to more than 100F.
Symbols: The red circle on the white ag is the symbol
of the sun in Japan.
Language: Japanese is the main language. In writing,
the Japanese write in 3 ways, Hiragana, Katakana
and Kanji. The Japanese write from right to left in
columns.
Religions: The main religions are Shinto and
Buddhism. Only 1% of Japans population believes in
Christianity.
Traditions: Traditional performing arts in Tokyo show
a variety of stories and myths. Some examples are
Noh, Kabuki, Bunraku and Rakugo.
Holidays: New Years Eve is one of Japans holidays,
and it is celebrated on December 31. It is celebrated
with a special rice cake. Childrens day is also a
popular holiday on May 5. It is celebrated with wind
blowers that look like sh.
Landmarks: The Tokyo Tower is one of the landmarks
in Japan. It is a familiar shaped structure that tourist
come to see. People go up the Tokyo Tower to see the
amazing view of Tokyo.
Terrain: Japan in General
is mostly rugged and
mountainous.
Currency: The Japanese
Yen () - JPY
Fun Fact
Tokyo is the most
crowded city in
Japan.
The flag is the symbol of the sun in the sky
Things Not to
Miss:
1.The Tokyo Tower is a
major structure you dont
want to miss. It has a
height of 333 meters.
Going up there is amazing
and you can see all the
buildings and amusement
parks.
2.Something you should
not miss is the Landmark
Hotel. It is one of the
nest hotels in Tokyo. It
has several buffets that
anyone is welcome to eat
there. It has a near by
mall and amusement
park, so you will never get
bored.
3.The Asakusa Temple is a
magical Buddhist place
nobody must miss. It holds
traditional masses and
beliefs.
4.A major building that
nobody must miss is the
Takashimaya. It is a mall
and an indoor market. It
sells designer brands and
also sells food for bento
boxes.
5.The Ueno Zoo is a
popular zoo that has the
only panda in Japan. It is
one of the biggest zoos in
Tokyo. You can see
amazing animals for a
reasonable price.
6.A crucial amusement
park is the Tokyo Disney
Land and the Tokyo Disney
Sea. No-one should miss
this. It has spectacular
thrill rides for all ages.
Tokyo Disney Land and
Tokyo Disney Sea is very
popular in Japan, so a lot
of people go there.
7.The bullet train is as fast
as sound waves and no-
one should miss this. It is
called the Shinkansen. It is
a fast motion train that
can take you to any
province in short amount
of time.
8.A shopping mall
everyone should hear
about is the Shinjuku
shopping mall. It has
everything you want and
more. All those nicknacks
you want are there.
The Impact From Past to the Present
! Japan went through World War 2 with Italy. The United States
joined forces with the United Kingdom. The United States stopped
trading with Japan, so Japan bombed Pearl Harbor. The United States
then wanted revenge against Japan. They dropped an atomic bomb in
the area of Hiroshima. Japan was turned into a developing country.
! Af ter World War 2, Japan wrote a new constitution
emphasizing ideas for peace and human rights. The Japanese decided
that they couldnt go through war again. Now, Japan developed their
country by trading with other nations for things they dont have. By
trading, Japan developed their technology quickly like a shooting
bullet. Today, Japan is a peaceful and hi-tech country.
How People Have Changes the
Landscape
" These pictures show how people made an impact on the
landscape of Tokyo. During the Meiji period in the year 1868 to 1912,
Emperor Meiji took power over Tokyo. Tokyo used to be eastern and
very traditional. Everyone used to wear kimonos, and the houses were
layed with tatami mats. During World War Two, other nationalities
started bombing Tokyo. After World War Two, Tokyo became as
productive as a factory, and it has been growing ever since.
" Today, because of this change, Tokyo is now very busy and
modern. Tokyo has developed their technology, so they re-build old
houses and made them temples. Tokyo started building more hi-tech
and more modern buildings. If this changed never happened, the
people in Tokyo including my family would still be wearing kimonos.
Also we would still be living in houses layed with tatami mats.
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Relative Location
Tokyo is located on the Southern part of Japan. It is located
northeast of Kawasaki.
Absolute Location
Tokyo is located at 36 degrees north and 140
degrees east.
An Anecdote From Clara!
Clara says:
My dad had a surprise for us! He wanted to take us to this sushi
restaurant. About ten minutes later, we got there. There was a conveyer
belt, and there was sushi and other Japanese food on there rotating
around the restaurant. You can take any dish that you want and the
color of the plate shows how much you need to pay for that dish. It was
as unique as the stripe pattern of a zebra. There were delicious desserts
on the conveyer belt too. On New Years Eve, we went there again.
There were rice cakes as sticky as unwrapped candy. It was so cool and
I would love to go there again!
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The city of Tokyo was established in 1868. It was located on the south coast, and emperor Meiji
powered it. Tokyo used to be called Edo. After emperor Meiji died, the city was then renamed Tokyo.
! Today, Tokyo offers a lot of opportunities like having big compensations, life stability and technology.
Some major industries and businesses in Tokyo today are technology, transportation, retail and other hi-tech
businesses. In Tokyo, 99% are Japanese and only 1% are from other nationalities. The main religions in Tokyo
are Shintoism and Buddhism, but there are other religions too. In addition, the western people are introducing
other languages like French, German, Italian, and other foreign languages.
" An interesting population in Tokyo today is the migrating population. 48.4% of Tokyos populations are
immigrants. The reason the immigrants came is because Tokyo has big compensations, and the immigrants want
to take that opportunity. Also, the immigrants want to take a chance for life stability. A life stability chance in
that Tokyo is as hi-tech as the future, so work can come more easily to them. Tokyo has a lot of opportunities
up its sleeve.
How to Make Tempura
Ingredients
Assorted ingredients to tempura (shrimp, onion, carrot,
broccoli,
banana, etc.)
1 cup ice cold
water
1 large egg
3/4 cup our
1/8 tsp.
baking soda
cooking oil
Cooking
Directions
1. In a medium bowl, mix the water and the egg.
2. In a separate bowl, mix the our and baking soda.
3. Stir the our mix into the egg mix. Its okay if the batter is
a little lumpy.
4. Stick the batter in the fridge while you prepare the other
ingredients.
5. If you are using shrimp, peel the skin and wash it.
6.If you are using vegetables, clean them and cut them into
your desired size.
7. Heat the oil in a frying pan. The oil should be hot enough
that when you drip batter in it, the drops come to the top
immediately.
8. Coat your ingredients in the batter. Place the coated
ingredients in the hot oil, turning when the bottom side is
browned.
9.Place the fried ingredients on a paper towel to drain.
Remove any skewers.
10. You can serve the tempura with tempura sauce with
radish or just Japanese mayonnaise.
Tips:
* When your peel i ng t he s ki n,
afterwards make some small cuts to
stop the shrimp from curling.
* Try not to use soft vegetables. It will
fall apart when you cook them.
* Serve your tempura immediately.
This kind of tempura is an
Ebi Tempura. (Shrimp
Tempura)
Auckland is
located on the
north island of
New Zealand
Oceania in the
South Pacic
Ocean, it is on the
top half of the
island and is
south west of
Manukau.
It is south of
Hamilton. It has a
total of over a
hundred thousand
people and a co-
ordinance of 37S/
174E.
Location
The Auckland sky tower by
night. You can go on day tours
and see the view from the top
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City: Auckland
Country: New Zealand
Region/Area: Oceania
Climate: Chilly, Cloudy, Sunny.
Population NZ: 4,428,320
Population Auckland: 1,377,200
Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +12 hrs
Main Biome: Rain forest biome
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AROUND CAMPUS
To the right you can see the
tremendous Auckland harbor
bridge with the sky tower in
the background.
Rangatoto island is one of
the islands bordering
Auckland and have been
made part of the city.
The motto of Auckland,
kept short and sweet it
stands as a respected
sign to all citizens
Landmarks and Topography

Auckland Sky Tower

Rangatoto Island

Auckland Harbor Bridge

3 dormant volcanoes Mt
Eden, Mt Albert and One Tree
Hill
Auckland is situated in a harbor so it is
built at sea level. However it is quite
hilly.
A carving done by Maori people, it is a
sign of protection and earlier used to
scare away enemies
Kiwis Forever!!
Population and people
Aucklands population is currently 1,377,200
and has many interesting things in it like
languages such as Maori, Samoan, French,
English and Cantonese. Its religions are
interesting too some are Anglican,
Presbyterian, Catholic, Methodist,
Baptist and many more can be found. Its
literacy rate is 99%!! And the majority
of the populations nationalities are New
Zealand, American, Australian and
Maori. The people that come to Auckland
come to enjoy a lush green paradise of
amazing adventures and the hospitality
of the friendly people, Most of whom are
self-reliant, highly educated, resourceful
and very multi-cultural. Some cool facts
on Auckland are the health statistics with
318 hospitals, with more still being built
and its 5,210 physicians. With all the
gigantic suburbs and tall towers its a
wonder that it still has space for 13
wildlife parks and reserves!!!
Lyrics to the Haka
Ringa pakia
Uma tiraha
Turi whatia
Hope whai ake
Waewae takahia kia kino
Ka Mate! Ka Mate!
Ka Ora! Ka Ora!
Tenei te ta ngata puhuru
huru
Nana nei i tiki mai
Whakawhiti te ra
A upane ka upane!
A upane kaupane whiti te
ra!
Hi!!
Sport
New Zealand
and
particularly
Auckland is
home to the
All Blacks, the
Kiwis pride
and joy, they
have won the
world cup
twice, and the
is most
famous for
there
performance
at every
match, known
as The Haka.
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Highlights
Auckland
bridge climb
and bungie
jump
Surng
Day trips to
local islands
Whale and
dolphin
safaris
Climbing or
walking the
cities
mountains
and parks
Dinner at
the viaduct
Sailing on
the harbor
Skywalk
As you can see, Auckland has
changed immensely in the last
hundred years or so. It is now a
modern jungle of friendly people
and amazing opportunities!
Look what happened!!
A Funny little moment
It was Sunday afternoon, and
me and my best child hood
friend Nic were walking down
to the chemist, we had
something interesting planed
for tomorrows school day. We
spent a few days, or more
researching all the right
ingredients to give the class a
show. We got to the chemist
we didnt know where to look
so we asked the guy at the
counter we gave him our list
and asked him if he had them,
to our delight he didnt seem
surprised or shocked at the
things we were asking for so
when we were done
everything was set. The next
day the special science
project we had planed was
ready. The day started out
like any other, we went to
classes, we wrote down thing
in our books and we did
everything we were told like
perfect angels. However when
it was time for science the
teacher told us begin and then
we began to work. Later that
day we ran away from the
science room that
mysteriously blew up after
we had just walked out the
door, which the re
department later found the
cause of the explosion was
gunpowder, and the source of
it was identied as our desk.
We were lead to the
principals ofce smoke
pouring through the corridor
and were threatened of
expulsion but got off!
Well...
Public Holidays in
Auckland are Anzac
day, Waitangi day,
Auckland
anniversary and
Queenss birthday.
Unique holidays
How did we
change it?
In the city of Auckland people
have changed and altered many
different things in all sorts of
different ways, they have
improved all of the big things like
buildings, from 1-story markets,
to six story malls! And electricity,
enough to power the whole city.
All the small things like roads
being widened and architecture
became more modern as well as
all the things in the middle like
cars have become bigger and
faster and agriculture is more
efcient and housing is made
more luxurious. Since the early
20th century at around 1901
people have begun to change
things in this wonderful city, but
it did not happen instantly, the
changes slowly progressed as
technology became more
advanced until it became the
Beautiful modern city it is today,
it is as built up as a concrete
jungle. The landscape consists of
mostly hills and mountains but a
few plains can be found around
the city.
Westly street Before
Westly street after
Auckland is like a thrill ride
with a seat on it for
everyone. It twists and
turns, goes up and down
and you never know where
youll stop. Auckland is an
adventure with amazing
sights and friendly people.
It has good food and lovely
surroundings; Beautiful
animal life is natural in
Auckland as it even has
thirteen wildlife parks!
A quote Ive heard about
Auckland from an ISM
student is I wouldnt want
to live anywhere else.
Auckland, and everything
in it is sweet, rich like
fudge. Though it is as cold
as a freezer there are many
huge malls to go shopping
in for coats that will keep
you toasty warm through
your stay. The population
as of the last census is
1,377,200. Auckland is a
green paradise and people
come to enjoy nature
beauty and occasionally the
company of family and
friends.
Still thinking?
Written and
created by Bailey
M. Student of
ISM
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LOCATION
Nepal is located at absolutely 24N
and 84E. Kathmandus relative
location is in the northeast part of
Nepal.
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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT KATHMANDU
WHY YOU SHOULD
COME
Beautiful views.
Heavenly sunsets.
Gorgeous gardens. But
where can you see this?
You can find all of it and
more in Kathmandu.
Because of Kathmandus
beauty and unique job
opportunities, Kathmandu
is host to over 671,000
people. The people of the
city give it a distinct variety,
and fill it with individuality.
Today, even though it is
growing rapidly, the city is
as beautiful as a cherry
blossom. Around every
corner you will be able to
find a new attraction. The
city is so full of temples it
is known as the forest of
temples. Kathmandu is a
great place to go to find
new, exiting
opportunities, so go
ahead and buy a plane
ticket to Kathmandu today!
Did you know?
Mount Everest is the tallest
mountain in the world: and
its right near Kathmandu!
Live monkeys at a temple in Kathmandu.and
Nepal rupees
Clara
Kathmandu is
the place to
go!
TOP 5 THINGS NOT
TO MISS:
1. Seeing Hands Clinic
In the Seeing Hands Clinic,
You can get amazing spa
treatments from poor blind
people. The money goes to
their charity, and they are
very well trained.
2.Garden of Dreams
This is a beautiful garden
where you can escape from
the hustle and bustle of the city
and take a nice tranquil
vacation.
3.Pashupatinath (Temple of
Living Beings)
All non- Hindus arent
permitted inside of the temple,
but a walk around the grounds
is still very pleasant. The
temple is located on the side
of a river, and its great to sit
on the side of the river.
4.Swayambhunath Temple
The temple is placed on top of
a beautiful hill, and all around
the temple, adorable monkeys
roam around. It is a
BEAUTIFUL temple.
5.Durbar Square
This bustling town square has
many shops, temples, and is
even home to many animals!
This is a great place to visit.
POPULATION
The city of
Kathmandu was first
colonized in 1600
B.C. by the Gopala
tribe. Kathmandu
started to attract
people because of its
large trade center,
agricultural
opportunities, and
mountainous
atmosphere. People
still come to the city
for agriculture, but
they also come for the
countrys main
business,
administration, and
culture hub.
Kathmandu also
specializes in carpet
weaving, brick
making, cement
manufacturing, and
food processing.
As a result,
Kathmandu is host to
more than 671,000
people. The city is
international, and is
filled with people from
south, north, east, and
west. There are a
variety of religions
too, such as Hindu,
Buddhist,
Muslim, and
Animist. The
main
languages
are Nepali,
Bengali, and
Hindi. An
interesting
thing about the city is
that there are more
than 60 ethnic groups
in the city alone.
THE BASICS
The city of
Kathmandu is an
amazing place.
Located in Nepal, it is
in the Uplands of the
country. It has a
fantastic weather
ranges, with warm
summers, and snowy,
white winters. The city
is populated with
approximately 1
million citizens. The
main language of
Kathmandu is Nepali,
and the main religion
is Hindu.
The citizens of
Kathmandu have only
a few country
traditions and
holidays, and these
are:
Kumani, a tradition
worshipping young
girls
Republic Day
Democracy Day
One of the MUST SEE
tourist attractions that
most people relate to
the country is. Wait
for it. THE
HIMALAYAS! These
are some of the
largest mountains in
the entire world. In
fact, one of them is the
largest mountain in
the world: Mount
Everest! Kathmandu is
a great place to live.
Girl weaving a carpet on a
traditional Kathmandu carpet
loom.
ANECDOTE FROM A TOURIST

In Kathmandu there are long, curvy streets, and
along the streets there are lots of stalls where
you can buy hiking gear. They had gloves, hats,
scarves any thing hiking-related. They were
selling these to the people who wanted to climb
Mount Everest. I bought a North Face jacket
and I still use it now. It is as warm as a warm cup
of hot chocolate on a cold winter day.
Nepali religious men
KATHMANDU
SPRING ROLLS
Ingredients:
Spring roll wraps
Oil for deep frying
Filling-
1/2 lb. ground lamb
1/2 lb. ground pork
1 cup finely chopped
onion
1/2 cup finely
chopped scallions
1 Tbls. fresh red
chilies, finely chopped
2 Tbls. chopped
cilantro
1 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. ground timur
1 Tbls. curry powder
1 Tbls. lemon juice
1 Tbls. sesame oil
Salt and Pepper
Steps:
In a large bowl, combine all
ingredients for filling; mix thoroughly.
Spread out a wrap; moisten the
edges with water. Spread two
tablespoons of filling mixture
diagonally across the middle of the
wrap. Fold both edges over the
mixture and roll over, making sure
that the filling is tightly enclosed.
Continue making rolls for all filling
mixture.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan and
deep fry wrapped spring rolls until
golden brown. Drain excess oil with
paper towel.
Arrange rolls in a plate and serve
immediately with tomato chutney.
PAST TO PRESENT
Kathmandu used to be
ruled by the king, Jayasthiti
Malla, and he had a great
architectural vision. He
would introduce architecture
to the city. He started to
build temples and shrines of
incredible beauty. The
variety of buildings was so
great that they called it the
forest of temples. The
temples were very precious
to the city, and if they were
destroyed by age, or a
natural disaster, the people
would rebuild them in the
same style as before.
Kathmandu is still filled with
the beauty of architecture,
but now it has some new
modern buildings. In a
nutshell, most of
Kathmandus culture is
based on their architecture.
THE ENVIRONMENT
These pictures show
how people have
changed the landscape of
Kathmandu. Before the
change, in the year 1960,
most of the land in
Kathmandu was
farmland. Then,
a little after
that, the
population
started to
rapidly rise. The
people started
to change the landscape
to meet the needs of all
the people. Houses and
apartments started to pop
up all over the place, and
many trees were cut
down. Kathmandu
adapted to the new
environment and became
more
city-
like.
Today,
because of the change,
the city of Kathmandu
isnt as natural as before,
but it is still truly as
beautiful as a cherry
blossom.
TOMATO CHUTNEY
Ingredients:
3 lb. (1.4 kg) ripe
tomatoes
1! lb. (675 g) cooking
apples
2 oz. (56 g) salt
1! pints (900 ml)
vinegar
3 cloves garlic
2 oz (56 g) mixed
pickling spice
2 teaspoonful ground
ginger
6 oz. (170 g) brown
sugar
Method:
Skin and slice the
tomatoes, Peel, core and
slice the apples.
Put into a pan with the
salt, vinegar, ground
ginger and sugar. Add
the pickling spice and
garlic tied in a piece of
muslin.
Bring to the boil and then
cook until thick.
Pot into clean, hot,
sterilized jars and seal
whilst still hot.
Label with contents when
fully cooled.
Makes about 4 lb.. (1.8
kg) Tomato Chutney.
Kathmandu in the past
Kathmandu in the present
I bet youre
ready to go
buy a ticket
now!
Mmm...
Looks
fantastic!
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The Basics
CITY: Shanghai
COUNTRY: Peoples Republic of
China (East)
AREA OR REGION: Asia; 2,450
square miles/ 6,350 square
kilometers
POPULATION/STATISTICS: 13.5
million
LOCATION: East Coast; Shanghai
municipality
WEATHER/CLIMATE: 18 degrees C
LANGUAGES: Shanghai dialect and
Mandarin Chinese
RELIGIONS: Islam, Christianity,
Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism,
and Judaism
TRADITIONS/CUSTOMS: Writing on
inscribed boards, Shooting reworks
at people on New Years.
HOLIDAYS:
New Years Day Jan. 1
Dragon Boat Festival (According
to the Lunar Calendar)
June 23 2012
June 12 2013
June 2 2014
Chinese New Year (According to
the Lunar Calendar)
Jan. 23 2012 Dragon
Feb. 10 2013 Snake
Jan. 31 2014 Horse
Tomb Sweeping Day (According to
the Lunar Calendar)
April 4 2012
April 4 2013
April 5 2014
International Labor Day May 1
National Day Oct. 1
Mid-Autumn Festival (According to
the Lunar Calendar)
Sept. 30 2012
Sept. 19 2013
Sept. 8 2014
LANDMARKS:
Shanghai World Financial Center
SHANGHAI
Introduction
Shanghai is a snowake with unique details! It always has been and that is one of
the reasons why it is called Chinas Oriental Pearl. The British established the city
of Shanghai in 1842. They forced trade but ended up improving Shanghais
economy. Today people come to Shanghai because they can make more money there
than other agricultural places. Also, some people come for tourism, Chinese food,
and Cultural activities. Today, because of this change, the city of Shanghai is now a
total tourist attraction, the lead in trend, and an important city.
Elaine says:
I had a terric time in Shanghai! I was awed by how modern it was! In spare
time, my co- workers and I would go on tours and look around. One day, we visited a
circus. We purchased our tickets and when we were nally at the ticket booth, we
quickly grabbed our seats. The rst few shows were pretty cool but they werent
abstract or surprising Just as I was thinking that, the Ringmaster announced that
there would be a special performance. All of a sudden, there was a hollow sphere as
big as a Hot Air Balloon! A performer with a motorcycle rode into the sphere and
started driving around in circles on the ceiling! Then another performer with a
motorcycle drove in! They looked a bit squished, but somehow they managed it! I
couldnt believe my eyes when 8 more people joined in! It was amazing
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Things Not to Miss!
! Shanghai is beautiful and who doesnt like seeing
the wonderful scenery? Besides that, there are more things
to see and visit!
These are the most popular landmarks:
Shanghai World Financial Center
Oriental Pearl TV Center
Happy Valley Amusement Park
Waibaidu Bridge
Huangpu River
Shanghai is on the East Coast of
China. It is near Nanjing and
Hangzhou.
POPULATION AND RESOURCES
The British established the city of Shanghai in 1842.
Shanghai and other parts of China used to be isolated, but
when the British started the Opium War it opened Shanghai!
Before that, they traded silk and tea too. But they were as
reluctant as you would be if someone offered you a toothpick
for a billion buck! Some countries were jealous that Shanghai
was located near the ocean and the port because they had easy
access to water and sh.
Today people come to Shanghai because they can make
more money there than other agricultural places. Also, some
people come for tourism, Chinese food, and Cultural activities.
The population is 13.5 million. Did you know that
Shanghai has a target to reach 16 million people by 2020? This
is because they want to expand their culture and introduce
more people to it. Also there is an average of 0.96 births per
woman.
The major nationalities represented are Muslim,
Americans, Chinese, Han, Hui, Man, Mongolian, Zhuang, and
Islam.
Therefore, Shanghai is now one of the most successful
cities in China and maybe even in the world!
To nd your way around...
Shanghai is located at 31 degrees N, 121 degrees E.
SOME MORE INFO
Happy Valley
Yuyuan
Garden
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HISTORY
Impact of the Past to the Present
Shanghai used to be and still is called Chinas Oriental
Pearl. When Shanghai discovered cotton, they immediately
started farming it and manufacturing cloth from it. Then all of a
sudden everything changed! Shanghai became an important and
busy trade and port center. They became so protable that they
didnt need to trade anymore. They didnt want or need to trade
with foreigners.
" In 1760, the government banned trade with
foreigners as fast as lightning but the British thought otherwise.
The British wanted silk and tea but had nothing to trade for it.
They ended up trading huge amounts of silver. China reluctantly
ended up agreeing. Later on, they ditched silver and instead traded
the illegal drug opium.
! As a result, the citizens of Shanghai and other
regions became addicted to it. Britains were desperate, so they
smuggled opium which led to money loss and arresting of British
merchants. The British were very angry and started the Opium
War. China ended up losing and was forced to be open to the
world. China became a worldwide trading center and realized they
had learned from the British (a.k.a. the Barbarians). Today, China
is still a worldwide Trading center and Shanghai will always be
Chinas Oriental Pearl.
How People Have Changed the
Landscape of Shanghai
" These pictures show how people have changed
the landscape of Shanghai. Before in the year of 1990, Shanghai
was a beautiful and peaceful city! It was also as green as a forest
awakening in the spring! Then around the year of 2010, humans
changed the landscape by realizing that trade was better than being
selsh and keeping all of the resources to themselves. When they
nally started trade, their economy rose.
" They then used that money to improve their city
by constructing more buildings, and renovating the current
buildings. They also improved education and jobs! Then they made
sure not to kill the animal life in the river by polluting but they got
rid of most of the trees. They did this because the government
wanted the people to be happy and to attract more tourists for
money. Today, because of this change, the city of Shanghai is now
a total tourist attraction, the lead in trend in China, and an
important city.
Amazing Architecture!
Fun Fact!
Did you know that the signature dish of
Shanghai is Shanghai noodles?! Yum!!!
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Before
After
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A WORD ABOUT ISLAMABAD
Islamabad is as small as a peanut, but as fun as a roller coaster ride. Islamabad is one
of the most improved cities in the world. Islamabads population is like a mustard seed
very small at rst ,but sooner or later will turn into an immense tree, but this seed has
already grown. Islamabad has many trees and fresh air, but if you want to keep it that way
do not go near factories (unless you work there). Islamabad has many attractions like the
zoo, and the Margalla hills. Islamabad is a very amazing place its as nice as a rose, and its
a very nice tourist attraction.
Finn.
Things not to miss
1. Bari Imam: a shrine
dedicated to Shah Abdul
Latif Kazmi who
converted thieves and
robbers to islam religion
2.margalla hills
3. pakistan museum of
natural history
ISLAMABAD
POPULLATION AND
RESOURCES
Page 2
STORYS FROM
VISITORS
Page 3
Islamabad
Things not to miss
1. Daman e koh
2. Pir shawa
3. saidpur village
4. pakistan monument
museum
5. Margalla hills
6. supreme court of
pakistan
7. Rawal lake
8. saudi park tower
building
9. parliment house
10.shakarpariyan hills
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POPULATION AND RESOURCES
Islamabad population and resources
The city of Islamabad became the capital of Pakistan when Pakistan
became an independent country in
1947. It is located in south central
Asia next to India.
People come to Islamabad
Pakistan because of tourism,
culture, and religion. In Pakistan
there is a big mining industry
because they have many minerals.
Another job is to sh because
many people in Islamabad eat sh.
The population of Islamabad is
1.7 million it is the tenth largest city
in the country. The people of
Islamabad do not use there natural
resources as much as they should.
The religion of Islamabad is Muslim
because it is a Muslim country, but
you can be a different religion
even if you live there. There is a
big variety of people in Islamabad. Islamabad is one of the many
places that not many people talk about unless under certain
How people have changed the
landscape of Islamabad
The people of Islamabad changed the
landscape. Before in the year 1945,
Islamabad was like a
giant dust cloud. No
vegetation, no roads,
and bad
transportation. Then
around the year
1990-2000, humans
changed the
landscape by the land being invaded
countless times, and people have brought
there own tradition to Islamabad and have
built many buildings and planted a lot of
vegetation, and that made Islamabad a
much better environment to live in.
BEFORE
AFTER
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ISLAMABAD
Things not to Miss in
Colombo
1. The Fort
2. National Museum
3. Dehiwala Zoo
4. Viharamahadevi
Park
5. Cinnamon Gardens
6. Sri Lankan Cricket
Spicy food, smooth beaches of
paradise and wildlife parks of fun
but where, Colombo of course. A
place where dreams can come true,
its unpredictable but in the end is
right. Its like an adventure park
with all the friendly faces
everywhere. Youll feel at home as
soon as you set foot in this land of
paradise. During World War II other
countries were crushed to pieces like
cars in compressors and populations
dropped left, right and centre but
Colombo escaped unharmed
throughout the entire war. Later as
more and more people worked
towards world peace people from
allover the world came and colored
the city in as if it was a drawing. Did
you know The Fort was originally a
fort during the Portuguese and
Dutch periods but now simply the
commercial center of the country
and the site of most major ofces,
big hotels, some of the better
shops, banks and the main post
ofce.
Sri Lankan Flag
Viharamahadevi
Park
The Fort National Museum
BY: JACK
COLOMBO
Map of Sri Lanka
BASIC INFO
Country it is in: Sri Lanka
Continent: Asia
Population: 683, 000
Location: West Coast
Climate: average temp 27
degrees Celsius, occasional
cyclones and tornadoes.
Main Language: Sinhala
Main Religion: Buddhism
Topography: Mainly low,
at rolling plains; mountains
in south-centre.
Coastline: 1,340 meters.
Landmarks: The Fort,
Cinnamon Gardens
Holidays: Independence
Day, 4th February.
A Perfect Day in Colombo
The perfect day in Colombo would start
by going out to HOP (House of
Pancakes) for breakfast where they will
ll you up with pancakes like a
container. Next you would go shopping
for the rest of the day at the mall the
take a meal at the Curry House before
you leave to beach, have a nice swim
and relaxation time before you head off
to the Dehiwala Zoo for the rest of the
afternoon. At night you head out to
dinner at a ne dinning restaurant and
go to a twenty20 cricket match for the
rest of the evening, before you head
home.
Impact of the
Past on the
Present
by Jack Nicholls

Colombo is a land of rolling plains with a
few mountains in the south central. It
was once a trade port between Asia and
the West. Arabs who settled a trade port
on the coast rst established Colombo
after the natives. In 1505 the
Portuguese arrived and started small
business.
In the mid 17th century the Dutch came
and took over growing cinnamon in a
place called the cinnamon gardens. By
then the businesses had as much money
to splash around than the yanks.
When the British arrived the town
became a city. Major businesses were
destroyed by bomb attacks from LTTE
(a small terrorist group), which caused
them to disperse to the north and south
coasts.
As a result of that the city of Colombo is
now getting its businesses back on track
with people immigrating to the city. As
a result of that I would say Colombo is a
very slowly emerging city.
Changes to the
Landscape
In the rst picture in shows the poorly
built building but reects the way the
people struggled to built houses and
shows how they life in Colombo used to
be. But the second picture shows the
city of Colombo today thriving with
buildings projects.
Around about the 1990s the city of
Colombo changed their architecture and
started building massive buildings as
big as the Egyptian Pyramids. So now
Colombo is developing more industries
and businesses as the city receives
more money.
NOW AND THEN
Now
CINNAMON GARDENS
If your hungry the cinnamon gardens
is a great tourist attraction.
The People

The Arabs established the city of
Colombo in the 1930s after the
native Sri Lankans. They
established a trade port between
Asia and the West and settled there.
Major Business now are the
cinnamon and cotton trade. Today
many people immigrate to Colombo
for a better job, fantastic wildlife
and the Sri Lankan cricket.
Therefore Colombo is now attracting
more people for jobs and better
income.
The current population of Colombo
is 683,000 and still growing as new
businesses are starting all over.
Mainly made up of Dutch,
Portuguese and native Sri Lankan.
In the past people came to Colombo
for business and trade. Today people
come for the exact same reason so
why not relocate to a city as
beautiful as diamonds.
A Story From a
Visitor
If your bored and looking
for action I suggest to head
off to the Dehiwala Zoo its
lled with all the animals
from A right through too Z
from all over the world you
will have to time of your life
with sly jaguars and
dancing elephants, and not
to miss out on the fantastic
jaguars hunting show so if
your bored and waiting for
the world to spin around
head off to the Dehiwala
Zoo to spark up your day.
DEHIWALA ZOO
Dehiwala Zoo
SRI LANKAN CRICKET
The locals in Colombo really
enjoy their cricket.
Map of Colombo

Map Information
Absolute location:
12 North 25 East
Relative Location:
The relative location of
Colombo is on the west
coast of Sri Lanka, Sri
Lanka is a small island
just south of India.
Top Ten things in Colombo
1. ! The Fort
2. ! National Museum
3. ! Dehiwala Zoo
4. ! Cinnamon Gardens
5. ! Viharamahadevi Park
6. ! Galle Road
7. ! The Beach
8. ! Buddhist Temple
9. ! Sinhalese Sports Club
10. ! The Grand Mosques
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Basic Information
Your city: Kuala
Lumpur
Country it is in:
Malaysia
Area or Region: Asia
Population/Statistics:
1.95 million
Location: Southeast
Asia
Weather/Climate:
Rainy, Muddy, Some
areas hot
Mottos/Symbols:
Malaysia truly Asia
Language: Malay
Religion: Muslim/Islam
Traditions/Customs:
Celebrating Hariy
Raya, Chinese New Year
Holidays: Hariy Raya,
Chinese New Year
Landmarks: Twin Towers
Topography:
Rainforests
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How people have changed the landscape of Kuala Lumpur
These pictures show how people have changed the landscape of Kuala Lumpur. In the year
1950, the road Bukit Batang was very quiet and there was no trafc, no bikes, and no cars. The
road was just peaceful. Now, humans changed the landscape by using better materials to create
many useful items such as cranes, and cement trucks. Bukit Batang is better known as Star Hill
because of all the tourists. They built Star Hill because the tourists would come for the food,
shopping centers, cafes, clubs etc. They did this so they would produce more and more money.
Star Hill was as crowded and busy as a big factory.
Population and Resources of Kuala Lumpur
The producers mining tin established the city of Kuala Lumpur. People came to my city in the
past because there was a trade route between India and China. Kuala Lumpur is located on the
western part of Malaysia. And this is important because people don't have to walk there like the
past. Today people come to Kuala Lumpur because of amazing architecture, tasty food, awesome
resources, and cool transportation.
The current population in Kuala Lumpur is 1.6 million people. The major nationalities
represented are Malay, Chinese, Indian, and people who lived in Malaysia for hundreds of years.
The resources in Kuala Lumpur are rubber, tin, oil, gas etc. The major industries and businesses
today include, farming, agriculture, rubber palm oil and coca, mining tin, oil and gas eld. Most of
the peoples religion is Muslim. The language is mostly Malay.
Today people choose to live in Kuala Lumpur due to the businesses, and transportation.
Therefore, Kuala Lumpur is now a lot better because of all the resources that the people have
produced
OLD K.L.
Anecdote of Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur for me is
spectacular. The food
there is astonishing
because it wasnt JUST
Malaysian food, it was
also Spanish food! It was
as spicy as red chili or
fire! The places where you
stay are also really nice.
I stayed in Shangri-La,
and there were a lot of
activities near my room,
such as: Kiddie Bungee
Jumping, tattooing,
watersides (swimming),
buffets, and after the
buffets we would always do
fire dancing. Kiddie
Bungee Jumping is
basically youre on a
trampoline and your tied
on to a rope, and you
start to jump up and down.
When I was leaving, I felt
bad but I had a really fun
time.
This is the Mandarin
Oriental Hotel, Kuala
Lumpur
K.L. TODAY
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Kuala Lumpur Past to Present
Kuala Lumpur used to be a very weak country because the Dutch invaded them in 1641. Then
the British took over in 1786. From 1892-1957 Malaya was totally under British control except
during the Japanese occupation of 1941-1945.
In 1957 Britain granted independence to the federation of Malaya. The rst prime minister of
the republic was Tunku Abdul Rahman. Then in 1963 the federation of Malaysia was created to
include Malaya Sarawak, Singapore, and Sabuh but Singapore left in 1965. The next years were
spent in building a strong united nation. In 1981 Dr. Mahathir Mohamad became prime minister.
Malaysia made law such as: Belief in God, Following and defending the constitution, Loyalty to
the king and country, Rule of Law, Good Behavior and Morality.
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Kuala Lumpurs culture is as colorful as a rainbow. Lots of people came to Kuala Lumpur
because was a trade route between India and China. Did you now Kuala Lumpur also also has Twin
Towers? Kuala Lumpur used to be a very weak country because the Dutch invaded then in1641.
Kuala Lumpur has cool sights and structure, come and explore with me!
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[1]
SINGAPORE
The Amazing Singapore
! Singapore is as beautiful as the shining reworks in the sky.
There are so many things to see and do in Singapore such as tourist
attractions, landmarks & monuments and museums & art galleries.
Singapore is very popular; the population of Singapore is 4,740,737
people. Did you know that Thomas Stamford Rafes separated the
Malay, Chinese, and Indian people into their own working and living
areas? Now, Singapore is its own country with its own government and
that has changed a lot. In Singapore the buildings look as modern as the
newest of the newest technology. So if you want to go somewhere
modern then go to Singapore!
Marina Bay Sands Hotel
Singapore Flag
By: Tara
[2]
These pictures show how people have changed the landscape of Singapore. Before in
the year 1954, Singapore had the largest trading port of Singapore since it was located
at the coast. Over the years Singapore has changed very much because there are more
apartments, houses and other kinds of buildings the buildings look as modern as the
newest of the newest technology. Before it looked old and there where no apartments.
Singapore has changed a lot comparing to it before.
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Anecdote
Mrs. Parry says:
! The one thing I really like was the Singapore zoo. The
Singapore zoo was one of the most beautiful zoos I had ever
seen, it was so clean. The one animal I loved was the tapir. I
thought the tapir was like a mix of a pig and rhinoceros and
it also looked like they where wearing pants, because the top
bit of his body was black and the bottom bit was from white.
I also loved the meerkat, because they would guard their own
colony like a soldier guarding a castle. When theyre
guarding their colony they stand up and look around in a
funny way. Singapore Zoo is the best.
Mrs. Parry
Singapore zoo
Marina Bay Bridge
[4]
Population and Resources
The city of Singapore was established in 1819. It is located Southeast Asia, west of
Indonesia and south of Malaysia. People came to Singapore because it had a port and an
international trading link. Now people come to Singapore because of the tourism and
medical technology and treatment. You can now do a lot of stuff in Singapore like tourist
attractions, landmarks & monuments and museums & art galleries. There are two things
that Singapore is very good in; they are pharmaceuticals and medical technology.
Because it has good education, a nice life style, good transportation, a lot of people want
to go there.
! The population in Singapore is 4,740,737 this number is as big as the
planet Pluto. The nationalities are Chinese 76.8%, Malay 13.9%, Indian 7.9% and other
1.4%. The religions are Buddhist 42.5%, Muslim 14.9%, Taoist 8.5%, Hindu 4%, Catholic
4.8%, other Christian 9.8%, other 0.7% and none 14.8%. The ofcial languages are
Mandarin Chinese 35%, English 23%, Malay 14.1% and Tamil 32%. Singapore is a nice
place to stay and you would see a lot off multi-cultured and multi-religion country.
Past to Present
Singapore used to be a successful trading city. Singapore was located South of
Malaysia and East of Indonesia. Singapore is as modern as the apple company.
Singapore was a base for trading from about 400 AD. It had a small trading port where
Chinese and Indian traders were. The Chinese and Indian earned as much money as a
rich man. Trading at that time was big and important for them, because they wanted to
earn money.
Thomas Stamford Rafes was a British man. Mr. Rafes claimed that Singapore was
part of the British colony. Britain ruled Singapore for 130 years. Mr. Rafes separated the
Malay, Chinese, and Indian people into their own working and living areas. The separation
in Singapore still exists. After the British came, Singapore decided to be an independent
country. In 1965 Singapore was an independent country with its own government.
Top Ten Things to do in
Singapore!!
Singapore is the perfect
place to go you can do so
many things. The top ten
things to do in Singapore
is:
Singapore zoo
Sentosa
Universal Studios
Botanical gardens
Science center
Snow city
Bumboat Ride along
Singapore River
Jurong Bird Park
Night Safari
Shopping at Orchard road
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Singapore Flyer
Singapore Marina Bay
Merlion
[5]
Singapore is
located South of
Malaysia and located
West of Indonesia.
Singapore is located
at 1 north and 104
east.
Maps of Singapore
Batik Fabric of
Singapore
Singapore
Airlines
[1]
BEIJING
By: Tina
THE EXTRAORDINARY BEIJING
Beijing is as colorful as a jeepney on the roads. They have so many
holidays and celebrations that give life to it too! The population of
Beijing is approximately 14 million people. That is because there are
so many different things to see and do, lots of people go there. Beijing
is great to be in for every season, so if you cant go in summer, it is
still great to go in winter! Also, there are so many great landmarks go
look at and learn about. Everything about Beijing is so unique and
incredible you just have to go and see!
Sanlitun,
Beijing
Beijing
Great Wall of
China
Fairmont
Hotel
BEIJING
IS THE BEST PLACE TO GO!
with Wonderful food, Amazing
Entertainment, Fantastic Celebrations
and Breathtaking Landmarks and
Artifacts!
Have you ever
wondered
where to go for
Summer
Holiday? Well I
have an answer
for you.
BEIJING! (read
this Relocation
Guide to nd out
why)
[2]
!e Basics
Your City: Beijing
Country it is in: China
Area or Region: Asia
Population/Statistics:
Approximately 14 million people
Location: Northern part of China
Weather/Climate: Summer (May
to August)
Autumn
(September to early November)
January:
-9c/ 16f
July: 22c/ 22f
Motto/ Symbols: -Olympic Motto
(Olympics in Beijing 2008)
-Dragon(s)
Language: Mandarine (Chinese)
Religion(s): Buddhism, Daoism
(Taoism), Confucianism, Christianity,
Islam, Judaism
Traditions/Customs: Celebrating
Chinese New Year
Holidays: -New Years Day
(January 1)
-Chinese New Year
(Late January/early Feb)
-International
Womens Day (March 8)
-International Labour
Days (May 1)
-Youth Day (May 4)
-Childrens Day (June
1)
-Anniversary of the
founding of the peoples liberation
army
(August 1)
-National Day (Oct 1)
Landmarks: -Stretch of Great
Wall of China
-Forbidden City
-Tiananmen
Square
-Summer Palace
Topography: Mostly mountains,
High Plateaus, Deserts in west;
Plains, deltas,
and hills in east.


ANECDOTE
Finn said: When I
visited the Great Wall
of China, it was a
remarkable
experience. I went
there for a school
trip. As I arrived it
was extremely
crowded. I squeezed
through all of the
people and I finally
got through. I
marched down the
wall, and looked out
to the view. There
were so many trees
like the stars in a
night sky. I began
strolling down the
path with my
classmates. It was
stupendously long
though, after about
30 minutes to 1 hour,
we finally stopped. I
was as sweaty as an
enormous man trying
to run a marathon.
We finally went home.
That was heaps of
fun, I thought.
Autumn,
outside Diaoyutai
State Guesthouse
The
Great Wall of
China, Autumn
[3]
!e Impact on Pa" to Preent
In the past, Beijing has been weakeneu by wai. It hau plenty of
wai but sauly they uiun't win a lot so it hau lots of pioblems. It hau
financial pioblems, anu it was buineu uown anu iebuilt a lot because of
wai. Also, uiffeient iuleis wanteu to take contiol. That was a big pioblem
foi Beijing.
Aftei a while theie weie foieigneis that wanteu to take ovei
China. But the Chinese weie so mau so they biought people calleu the
"Boxei Rebellion" to help them uefeat the foieigneis. Eventually, the
Rebellion hau foieign hostages foi ovei 2 months. But the foieigneis
weie as mau uevils so they tiieu haiu to win. The foieigneis finally won
anu saveu the hostages. Since China fought against them, China hau to pay
a significant amount of money.
Paying biings shame to the Chinese. Also, theie is a ioot of
wiuespieau uistiust of foieigneis touay. But, Beijing is becoming a lot
stiongei touay. Beijing is now as stiong as a uiagon! Now in Beijing,
insteau of focusing on wai, they aie now focusing on tiaue anu that has
maue them a lot stiongei.
Great Wall of
China
These pictures show how
people have changed the
landscape of Beijing. Before
The Great Wall of China was
built, there was nothing to
protect China from Mongolia
so there was a lot of war
going on. It was around 210
BC when the great wall was
completed. That is as old as
my greatest ancestor. They
did this because if the Great
Wall wasnt built, China
wouldnt have been protected
and it would have been much
worse. Today, because of this
change, China is getting a lot
stronger in war and trade.
Also, it is getting very popular
because people come to see
the Great Wall of China as a
tourist attraction. It is popular
like a celebrity in a public
beach.
HOW PEOPLE HAVE
CHANGED THE LANDSCAPE
Great
Wall of China
Before
Great
Wall of China
After
[4]
Population and Re"rce
The City of Beijing has been a center of government of China more than 2,000 years.
There are lots of different reasons why people go to visit or live in Beijing. First, they come to
see part of the Great Wall of China Thats as big as a thousand mansions put together!
Secondly, they come to see construction and repair. Lastly they come to see the
development of the city. Beijing is located in the Northern part of China. It is important that
Beijing is located there because the Great Wall of China is part of Beijing so it separates them
from Mongolia. China and Mongolia used to be against each other so the Great Wall of China
is in between those two countries. There are lots of things to see and do in Beijing so lots of
people like to go there these days.
There are lots of different things to see and do in Beijing, so the population is getting
bigger. The population right now is approximately 14 million people. The main occupations of
China are agriculture (10.2%), industry (27.8%) and services (34.1%) but they do have
different religions (Buddhism, Taoism, Confuciansism, Christianity, Islam and Judaism. An
interesting population fact about Beijing is that 21.5 million rural population of China live
below the ofcial absolute poverty line. I think the most interesting thing I learned about the
people of my city is that there are so many reasons why people go to China. Although the
poverty line is pretty high, that shouldnt discourage people from going there because there
are still lots of opportunities.
Beijing, China
Beijing is in
northern part of China
It is located at
40 north, 115
west
Temple
of Earth,
Chinese
new Year
[5]
I rst went to the Peking
Duck Banquet in Beijing. I hope it
is good. I went there and got
some peking duck. That is when
my life changed. I tasted the
crunchiness of the peking duck
and the soft texture rolling in my
mouth. I knew it was one of the
best meals Ive have ever had. I
took another bite, and another
until I nished it all and wanted
more. It was so good I was about
to get 50 more of them! After I
was done with my meal I went to
watch the show of the Acrobats. I
heard it was remarkable. It was
amazing, I watched as the people
twisted and turned it was so
fascinating. I could never do that.
But that really seemed like a once
in a lifetime opportunity. The day
nally ended and I had an
extremely great time.
A Perfect Day
Interesting Facts
-Bicycling is one of the main modes of transportation
-Wang is the most common surname in Beijing 10.35% of the
population has it.
-Food in Beijing is served family size.
Beijing
Food Symphony
Beijing
City
AGRA RELOCATION GUIDE! MARCH 5, 2012
! PAGE 1
Top Ten
Things to do
in Agra
1. Taj Mahal
2. Agra Fort
3. Shopping in
! Malls
4. Baby Taj
5. The Kings Jail
6. Indian Food
7. Mehtab Bagh
8. Samadhi
! Swamiji Maharaj
! Bagh
9. Cloth Shops
10. Learning
! About Agras
! History
Agra has as much things to
do as much as ants there are in
an ant hive. Agra used to be a
small, peaceful city before it
gained its independence. During
the time before the British
arrived, lots of structures and
temples were built. Now, since
Agra is free today, there are so
many things to see and to do! It
even has one of the 7 wonders of
the World! But thats not all.
There are also lots of other
industries from foreign countries
like KFC or
McDonalds .The
current during 2012 the
population in Agra is 1.3
million. You may think
thats a lot, but then the
biggest Indian Cities
have over 8 MILLION.
In the past, the Agra
Fort was used for the
main Defense and is still
used by the military
today (of course, most
of it is used by tourists).
That is not all! There are also lots
of gem and cloth shops! You can
now see, Agra is more than worth
than just visiting.
Why You Should Come
Written By: Tomas
AGRA
AGRA RELOCATION GUIDE! MARCH 5, 2012
! PAGE 2
BASIC INFO
Country: India
Area: Asia
Population: 1.3
Million
Location: North
Coast
Weather\Climate:
Tropical
Languages: Hindu,
English, Urdu
Religions: Hindu,
Christian, Muslim
Holidays: Republic
Day
Landmarks: Taj Mahal,
Baby Taj, Agra Fort
Topography: Plain
lands
Shopping in
Agra
Story from: The Doherty
Family
During evening, our tour
guide let my family and I go to
a shop. When we went inside,
we saw many things going on.
There were clothes, Indian like
and casual, a man sowing, a
couple people viewing and
pictures of goats. I wondered
why there were pictures of
goats. I thought maybe their
fur was the source of the
clothes in the shop. But then
again there would be little cloth
from a goat and would be a waste.
Then a person from the shop
greeted us and welcomed us to
the shop. He led us to another
room full of cloths. There were
even MORE pictures of goats.
The person from the shop began
talking to us. He said that the
source of the cloth did come
from goats, but it wasnt the fur
of the body, it was from their
beards. He said that their beards
were really soft and smooth,
more than cotton, so it would
have a higher price. He picked up
a small cloth and then said that it
would cost I think something like
around 12 DOLLARS. I was like
wow, that is a bit expensive for a
piece of cloth, but then he let us
feel it. It was really soft, but in
my opinion it was only a couple
dollars higher than it should be.
Suddenly he kept picking up
other
cloths that got more expensive
but seemed to be better. But it
just kept going. Next thing I
knew, the prices were at the
HUNDREDS. The last cloth he
showed us was a small green
cloth. He lets us feel it. It was the
softest cloth you could ever
imagine. But he said its cost was
something like 350 dollars. I
started to wonder if we should
get it or not. I thought that we
should get it because it was really
soft, but then it was really
expensive. My mom decided that
we should not get it because even
though it was really soft, it would
be better just to have a normal,
cheap piece of wool. Then he
went to the other side of the
room. He starts showing us this
time carpets. This time the
carpets were just made out of
wool. We chose a few carpets.
Then the man led us to another
room. He laid the carpets then
brought a couple others. The
carpets were overpriced. But
then my mom the great bargainer
started bargaining. After a while,
we ended up with a small carpet.
Our reason not to buy the more
expensive ones is because we
didnt have so much money in our
pocket and also we needed to
AGRA RELOCATION GUIDE! MARCH 5, 2012
! PAGE 3
In the rst picture, it shows the
clean Taj Mahal, with lots of
widespread land around it, showing
that it used to be a peaceful place. It
also shows the emptiness of a desert,
how Agra was a place not many people
went to and the lack of buildings and
structures. And lastly, there were so
many trees also showing the small
amount of industry.

In the second picture the rst thing you
see is the poverty. There are lots more houses
and people, showing the population growth.
The population is as much as a whole ant
colony but is nothing compared to the rest of
India The change to the landscape is the
amount of buildings and less nature.
POPULATION AND RESOURCES
Sultan Sikander established
the city of Agra in 1504. It was
located in the northern parts of
India, in North-Eastern Rajastan.
In the past the people came to
Agra because it was located near a
trade route and a river of water.
But that was not the only reason
people came to Agra.
They came for their
resources, land food and
power. After that, the
British took Agra,
advanced the country,
united it (maybe not in
the best way) and then
made them
independent. Today,
people come to Agra to
tour its landmarks, buy
items they cant easily
get anywhere else, and
learn about its
wonderful history and
culture.
The amount of gem shops in
Agra is like the amount of bees
there are in a colony. In almost all
tours, it will somehow lead you to
a gem shop. In the city, the three
largest religions are Hindu,
Muslim and Christian. Their
largest nationalities you see there
are European and Indian. In fact,
for some places Indians go to one
line, and foreigners go to another.
Their current population is about
1.3 million (small compared to the
large Indian cities). Their
industries are mostly the Media
and Bollywood. They have lots of
potatoes and cotton.
The country of India is
the third largest
producer of cotton.
There are lots of shops
for items with cotton.
Then comes he potato
production. India has
massive production for
potato. Its exports are
large all over the world.
Today, the city is not
only recognized by
India, but by the whole
world.
AGRA RELOCATION GUIDE! MARCH 5, 2012
! PAGE 4
Agra used to be a transitional
city, where many empires and
forces kept changing power. The
city was built in 1502. But then
everything changed very soon.
The Mughal Empire took Agra in
1526 and held it for many years,
and then started taking over a
whole bunch of other cities, like
a disease spreading through
someones body. Eventually, Agra
was named capital in the Mughal
Empire. Since the Mughal
Empire got so big, many events
begun to rise. Princes and Kings
started building temples for their
loved ones, assassinations were
happening, ght for power begun
to rise, even a king was sent to
jail ( a really nice one) by his own
son! During these events Dehli
was built and then the name of
capital was moved there.
After these events, Agra was
released from the hold of the
Mughals, and then switched hold
with other empires. But then the
British arrived. The British knew
they couldnt win with force due
to Agras fortied defenses. So
then the British decided to start
slowly using trade and business
to get into Agra. They distracted
the king of Agra by getting him
drunk and then messed up Agra
to get power. So then they
claimed Agra and many other
cities, claiming power in 1803.
The British reorganized
everything, claimed its resources,
and then one of Agras main
languages became English.
# In 1857 the India
uprising occurred, then pushed
the British from Agra to other
cities. Their independence as
well as the other cities that the
British took got their
Did you know?
This was sone of the Mughal
Emperors, Akabar
THE EVOLUTION OF AGRA
Did you know?
!
! The agra fort
was the main
defense of Agra
%om attackers.
Today in certain
parts it is sti& used
by the army
today!
Agra Fort
2012! B Y W I R E M U!
The area of Bangkok it is SE Cambodia,
Laos NE, Burma NW, W, Malaysia S,
Bangkok is in Thailand it is the southern
side but it is not part of the Mayla
peninsula. The population is 9,668,854
(2012). The weather in Bangkok is
tropical monsoon, there is lots of rain
but in the high-sun season warm all
year round. Some of the symbols are
the ofcial tree- the golden g/weeping
g the grad palace and the giant swing.
Thai is the ofcial language. English is
the second language of the elite. Malay
and regional language and dialects. The
most common language 94%of the
people are Buddhist 5% Muslim and 1%
Christian.
Thailand is one of the best cities in the
world. The gods cook the food! There
are all different avors and tastes. If you
like food, then you should come here.
Bangkok is also one of the most
cultural cities in the universe. It feels
like there are more that 50 humongous
temples. In Bangkok, there are so many
things to do there. I recommend that
you go visit the Royal Palace, go to the
fantastic river market, and lastly, go on a
smooth, relaxing boat ride and have
dinner on the main canal at night. That
is why - if you like a dinner on a boat
and delicious food, then Bangkok is the
place for you!
Basics thing you need to know about Bangkok
ELSIES BIRTHDAY CAMPING IN OREGON
BANGKOK
population
http://www.fallingrain.com/icao/VTBD.html)
The rst people that came to Bangkok came thousands of years ago
from China as traders and ambassadors. This country is located near
China. It is neighbors with Cambodia. Another good thing of where
Bangkok is located is that it is on the coast to that means it is easy
to trade and enter the port. Some people come Bangkok for work,
but most of the people that come, come for the tourist attractions,
such as the kings palace, the river market, amazing hotels and the
most delicious restaurants.
The population of Thailand is 45,000,000 and the population of
Bangkok is 19,000,000. The nationalities in Thailand are 75% ethic
Thai, Chinese Thai and Malaya Thai. The religions in Thailand are 94%
Buddhist 5% Hindu and 1% Christian. The most important thing I
have learned about my countrys population is that they have a mix
of all Asian races and inuences. A good restaurant in Bangkok is not
hard to nd. They are everywhere! Beware the food is as spicy as
candy cinnamon balls that is why I think people should come to
Bangkok.
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Bangkok absolute
location is 13 54' 45N
100 36' 24E
Bangkok relative location
is south of china
These market
are some of the
most busiest
places on
earth!!!!!!!!!!!
Thailand is nearby to many
Asian countries. Because of
where Thailand is, they have all
the cooking styles from nearby
countries like India, southern
China, Vietnam, and
Cambodia. Portuguese traders
also brought food from
Europe. There is now a mix of
everything from everywhere.
They take different spices
from different countries and
make all their own. I think it is
still around today because
people tell it to there children
and wright it down. And I
thank those people. So now, in
Bangkok, you get salads,
noodle soup, curries with all
different spices and some
restaurants with all different
kinds of food, even American.
That would taste scrumptious.
"Impact of the Past on the Present
THING NOT TO MISS!!
CHAO PRAYA RIVER CRUISE
FLOWER MARKET
WEEKEND MARKET
GRAND PALACE
JIM THOMPSON HOUSE
ROYAL PALACE
STREET MARKETS
TEMPLE OF THE EMERALD
BUDDHA
TEMPLE OF THE
RECLINING BUDDHA
EAT THAI FOOD!!!
Old Thailand New Thailand
Bangkoks history and growth has
taken place along the Choa Praya
River which is the main feature of
the city. Like all big cities,
Bangkoks landscape has changed a
lot over time. As the city developed
along the banks of the Chao Praya ,
which is in a basin that runs to the
sea, humans built canals (klongs)
that are manmade waterways.
Bangkok used to be called the
Venice of the East due to the
hundreds of of canals and
waterways that connected and
divided the city on either side of
the Choa Praya.
The rst canals were built in
Bangkok in 1782. The plan was to
have a circle of water around the
city and a brick wall for protection
against invaders. In 1783 a second
ring was built and added to the
canal system. In 1850 a third ring
was built in the east as the city was
expanding. Soon the defense system
was not as important as a transport
and trade system for the farm
products, especially sugar and rice.
More canals were built as more land
was used for farming and they also
helped with drainage as well as
transport.
You can see in the old photo,
people built their houses along the
banks and traders came on their
boats to sell their goods and farm
products at the markets along the
way. The canals were crowded and
bustling.
From 1900 onwards the Thai
government focused on building
roads so the transport system was
more efcient. No new canals were
built after 1915. They were
neglected or lled to make space
for roads. (See the photo that is
now a road where a canal used to
be).
The canals that are left are not as
important as in the past.
Commuters use the river and canals
to cross from one side of the city
to the other. Tourists visit the many
temples and 5 star hotels built along
it the river. They are not used for
trading agricultural goods as much
as in the past. You can see this in the
modern photo where tall building
and old temples follow the banks of
the river and canal system.
Also, today the small of sewerage
and diseases from the polluted
water has made the canals not a
pleasant place to be near. The liquid
waste of Bangkok is not treated and
goes into the river and water or
canal system.
Another downside of the canal
system is that in the rainy season
they overow and ood. It is said
Bangkok is sinking 2 inches a year as
it lies on a swamp. Some people
worry that by 2030 Bangkok will be
under water! So the landscape is
denitely changing in Bangkok.
Bangkoks Changing Landscape
ANECDOTE
When I think of Bangkok, I think
of a busy, bustling city that never
sleeps. I think of shopping and
the markets , especially the
Weekend Market where I
bought some beautiful blue and
white ceramic picnic baskets. I
also remember my rst visit to
Jim Thompsons house. It is so
serene there and such a
beautiful house to live there. I
wonder what happened to him
in the highlands in Malaysia. Its
sad that he went missing and
never got back home to enjoy
his beautiful house. I also cannot
think of Bangkok without
associating it with delicious
food. Thai food is one of my
favorite cuisines. I love the spicy
avors with lots of coriander
and mint. Mmmm!
HAVE
FUN!!!