CHAPTER 8

Major Destinations in Asia and the

Pacific

Major Destinations in Asia• Top three major destinations in Asia: (Nicole)

1)Beijing, China

2)Hanoi, Vietnam

3) Siem Reap, Cambodia• Populations in these destinations: (Nicole)

1)11.51 Million people (2000 Census)

2) 6.562 Million people (2010 Census)

3) 903,030 people (2007 Census)

Major destinations in the Pacific• Top three destinations in the pacific: (Frank)

1) French Polynesia, Bora Bora2) Hong Kong, China

3) Ecuador, Galapagos Islands

•Populations in these areas: (Frank)1) 8,880 people (2007 Census)2) 23.7 Million (2012 Census)

3) 25,000 (2010 Census)

Three Facts about each Destination (Leatha Lee)

Beijing:• 6 million people live in Bangkok• There are 200,000 millionaires• Bangkok is known in Thai as Krung Thep

Hanoi:• - Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city• - Founded: 1010• - Population: 6.562 million (2010)

Siem Reap:• -Country Name: Kingdom of Cambodia• -Language: Khmer, secondarily English and French• -Currency: Riel (~US$1=4050R). US dollars are as commonly used as riel

French Polynesia:• - Area Codes -- French Polynesia does not have domestic area codes.• - Evening attire for men is usually a shirt and slacks• - Women typically wear a long, brightly colored dress (slacks or long skirts help to keep biting sand flies away

from your ankles).

Hong Kong:• Has yearly monsoons• 10% is Christian• Has 7 million people

Ecuador:• - Largest cities: Guayaquil, 2,634,000• - Monetary unit: U.S. dollar• - National name: República del Ecuadorwww.factmonster.com

Attractions in Asia• Major attractions within the top three destinations:

1)Beijing, China (Travis)

a: Forbidden City

b: Tiananmen Square

c: Temple of Heaven

2)Hanoi, Vietnam (Leatha)

a: Ha Long Bay

b: Thien Mu Pagoda (Hue)

c:Hoan Laiem Lake (Hanoi)

http://www.Touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-vietnam/

3)Siem Reap, Cambodia (Julie)

a: Angkor, Lost City and temples full day tour

b: Private day trip to Phnom Kulen Mountain

c: Private day trip to Phnom Kulen Private day trip to Phnom Kulen Mountain

Attractions in the Pacific• Major attractions within the top three destinations:

1) French Polynesia, Bora Bora (Devin)

a:

b:

c:

2) Hong Kong, China (Katie)

a: Avenue of Stars

b: The Peak

c: Hong Kong Disneyland

3) Ecuador, Galapagos Islands (Tiffany)

a: Rancho Permiso

b: Punta Espinoza

c: Isla Genovesa

Currency• How Asia’s currency is compared to the United States Currency:

(Deta)

http://www.frommers.com/destinations/southeast-asia/640200#sthash.D6hsy6SU.dpbs

This website compares all of the currencies of all of the countries in Asia with the U.S. dollar, and tells how a person could live in each country.

CurrencyHow the Pacific’s currency is compared to the United States currency:

(Jacob)

- U.S to Pacific

0.50 = 43

1.00 86

2.00 173

5.00 432

10.00 864

20.00 1727

50.00 4318

100.00 8637

200.00 17,273

500.00 43,183

1000.00 86,366

2000.00 172,732

5000.00 431,830

10,000.00 863,659

20,000.00 1,727,319

50,000.00 4,318,297

100,000.00 8,636,594

Travel in Australia

• Australia’s stable political system, well-maintained roads, low crime rate and high standard of health care make it a safe and

relatively easy country to explore. However it’s important to be aware of potential

environmental hazards, such as bushfires, rough surf and extreme desert heat. You’ll need to be thoroughly prepared for outback journeys and

long bushwalks or hikes, and take sensible precautions in regards to sharks, crocodiles and poisonous animals. With the following common-

sense tips, you can safely enjoy Australia’s unique landscapes – from the vast outback to wild ocean beaches and pristine wilderness

tracts.

http://www.australia.com/plan/while-your-here/tips-hazards.aspx

http://www.goway.com/trip/australia-and-south-pacific/classic-australia-12-day-economy-ex-sydney/

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Rail Travel in Australia• There are four different rails in Australia: (Jenny)

1. CountryLink

2. Great Southern Rail

3. Transwa

4. Queensland Rail

http://www.railaustralia.com.au/aboutRailAustralia.php