1. Japan
Capital City: Tokyo
Japan is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean which is 377,728sq km with high-rise-filled cities, imperial palaces, mountainous national parks and thousands of shrines and temples.It is a very wealthy, bustling country and its industries make goods which are sold all over the world.The main Island Honshu is where most people live.
The population of Japan is
estimated at 126,999,808 as of July 1 2014.
Japan's population is equivalent to 1.75% of the total world population. Japan
ranks number 10 in the list of countries by population. The population density
in Japan is 336 people per Km2. The most common religions are Shinto and Buddhism
Climate
Thickly wooded hills and mountains occupy two thirds of Japan.Many short,fast flowing rivers flow from the mountains two.Japans climate varies from north to south. In the north winters are harsh and snowyand summers are short.In the south the climate is hot and humid.
People
Many people live in subrubs and commute to work . The traditional arts of Japan are very simple , elegant and formal. The Japanese pioneered bonsai and also perfected origami.
Industry and Agriculture
Japan is a rich and a powerful manufacturing country. It is the leading producer of cars, ships and television sets. Each of Japan's Islands has large areas of farmland . Farms are often run by families the main crops are rice, sugar beet, vegetables,fish.
History
Stone age people first settled in Japan more than 10,000 years ago.According to legend, the first emperor of Japan was Jimmu, who regned in 660 BC. The emperors were regarded as Divine gods.
The ancient art of "Samurai" was also perfected by the Japanese which then became as the rulers of Japan and were called "Shoguns".
Tourism in Japan
Tourism in Japan attracted 8.3 million foreign visitors in 2008, slightly more than Singapore and Ireland.[1] Japan has 16 World Heritage Sites, including Himeji Castleand Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto. Kyoto receives over 30 million tourists annually.[2] Foreigners also visit Tokyo and Nara, Mount Fuji, ski resorts such asNiseko in Hokkaido, Okinawa, ride the shinkansen and take advantage of Japan'shotel and hotspring network.
2.Pakistan
Capital City: Islamabad
Pakistan(803,940 km2) is a country which is situated in the South West Asia with the mighty river Indus at its centre.The Indus flows 2900 km from the plateau of Tibet passing "The Great Himlayas", through the Karakoram Mountains and south to The Arabian Sea.
Pakistan is the most diverse country in the world, in terms of physical regions Mountains and glaciers, deserts, plateaus, plains, fertile lands, sea, rivers, ice capped hills and some of the hottest places on earth Pakistan has got everything And of course in recent years it has gained a lot of strategic importance.Despite being a small country.. Pakistan has held its own pride..7th largest army in the world..6th most populated country.
We all hear and read about how people criticize and insult Pakistan, and unfortunately there are times when we cannot blame most of the reasons due to the increasing violence. But if there’s one thing I’ve been taught, it’s never to generalize. The good points of Pakistan have been hidden in this layer of violence.Lets reconsider our potential by reviewing our past/present achievements.
1. In the last five years, Pakistan’s literacy rate has grown by 250%, the largest increase in any country to date.
2. Pakistan is the first Islamic country to attain nuclear power.
3. Edhi is running the World’s largest Ambulance network.
4. World’s youngest certified Microsoft Experts Arfa Kareem (Late) and Babar Iqbal are from Pakistan.
5. Pakistan has the sixth largest military force in the world.
6. Pakistan’s national anthem tune ranks first in the top three tunes of the world.
7. Fourth largest broadband internet system of world is in Pakistan
8. World’s largest deep sea port is Gwadar.
9. About 50% of the world’s footballs are made in Pakistan.
10. Pakistan is notable for having one of the best trained air-force pilots in the world.
11. Pakistan has world’s youngest civil judge, Muhammad Illyas.
12. The highest railway station of Asia is in Pakistan.
13. First PC virus was created by two Pakistani brothers. (Maybe not something to be very proud of, but it still might have required an impressive level of intellect to do so).
14. Dr. Abdus Salam – Nobel prize winner (Physics 1979).
15. LUMS (Lahore University of Management Sciences) attracts students from Middle East, the Far East, Central Asia, and other parts of South Asia.
16. Ustaad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, hailed as the most important Qawwali singer of the 20th century and received many awards around the globe such as The “Legends” award at the UK Asian Music Awards (2005).
17. World’s 7th largest Pool of Scientists and Engineer.
18. The Shah Faisal Mosque in Islamabad can accommodate almost 100,000 worshipers. Completed in 1976, it could at that time probably hold the city’s entire population.
19. Karakoram Highway runs through the northern areas connecting Pakistan with China’s Xingjiang province is often described as ” Eighth Wonder of the World” due to the marvel of civil engineering as it has taken 15 years to complete by the Pakistan Army Engineers in collaboration with China. It’s been labeled as ” World’s highest paved international Road” under world’s toughest terrain.
20. Air Commodore MM ALAM (Late) has a world record of shooting down 5 planes in less than a Minute.
Despite all the mishaps, destruction and loss, we’ve shown alot of progress. We still have time to improve more since hoaxes such as Y2K and 21st December 2012 actually did turn out to be a false alarm. One of the most amazing facts which people are seeing is that a majority is protesting the violence.
1. In the last five years, Pakistan’s literacy rate has grown by 250%, the largest increase in any country to date.
2. Pakistan is the first Islamic country to attain nuclear power.
3. Edhi is running the World’s largest Ambulance network.
4. World’s youngest certified Microsoft Experts Arfa Kareem (Late) and Babar Iqbal are from Pakistan.
5. Pakistan has the sixth largest military force in the world.
6. Pakistan’s national anthem tune ranks first in the top three tunes of the world.
7. Fourth largest broadband internet system of world is in Pakistan
8. World’s largest deep sea port is Gwadar.
9. About 50% of the world’s footballs are made in Pakistan.
10. Pakistan is notable for having one of the best trained air-force pilots in the world.
11. Pakistan has world’s youngest civil judge, Muhammad Illyas.
12. The highest railway station of Asia is in Pakistan.
13. First PC virus was created by two Pakistani brothers. (Maybe not something to be very proud of, but it still might have required an impressive level of intellect to do so).
14. Dr. Abdus Salam – Nobel prize winner (Physics 1979).
15. LUMS (Lahore University of Management Sciences) attracts students from Middle East, the Far East, Central Asia, and other parts of South Asia.
16. Ustaad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, hailed as the most important Qawwali singer of the 20th century and received many awards around the globe such as The “Legends” award at the UK Asian Music Awards (2005).
17. World’s 7th largest Pool of Scientists and Engineer.
18. The Shah Faisal Mosque in Islamabad can accommodate almost 100,000 worshipers. Completed in 1976, it could at that time probably hold the city’s entire population.
19. Karakoram Highway runs through the northern areas connecting Pakistan with China’s Xingjiang province is often described as ” Eighth Wonder of the World” due to the marvel of civil engineering as it has taken 15 years to complete by the Pakistan Army Engineers in collaboration with China. It’s been labeled as ” World’s highest paved international Road” under world’s toughest terrain.
20. Air Commodore MM ALAM (Late) has a world record of shooting down 5 planes in less than a Minute.
Despite all the mishaps, destruction and loss, we’ve shown alot of progress. We still have time to improve more since hoaxes such as Y2K and 21st December 2012 actually did turn out to be a false alarm. One of the most amazing facts which people are seeing is that a majority is protesting the violence.
People:
The Indus Valley is where most people live.The river's water is used to irrigate farmlandfor food crops such as wheat, rice,sugarcane,and especcially cotton which is Pakistan's most important export.
Pakistan is an Islamic Republic so almost all Pakistanis are muslim.There are bound to be many differences but the whole country is bounded with faith in Islam.
History:
The Indus valley was the sight of the great civilization oof Harrapa and Mohenjo Daro.The invasion of Alexander the greatin the 4th century BC was the first of a series of invasions into the rich lands of the Indus valley and Punjab (the land of five rivers).
Tourism:
Pakistan's tourism industry was in its heyday during the 1970s when the country received unprecedented amounts of foreign tourists, thanks to the Hippie trail. The main destinations of choice for these tourists were the Khyber Pass, Peshawar,Karachi, Lahore, Swat and Rawalpindi.he country's attraction range from the ruin of the Indus Valley Civilization such asMohenjo-daro, Harappa and Taxila, to the Himalayan hill stations, which attract those interested in winter sports. Pakistan is home to several mountain peaks over 7000 m, which attracts adventurers and mountaineers from around the world, especially K2.[4] The north part of Pakistan has many old fortresses, ancient architecture and the Hunza and Chitral valley, home to small pre-Islamic AnimistKalash people community. The romance of the historic Khyber Pakhtunkhwaprovince is timeless and legendary, Punjab province has the site of Alexander'sbattle on the Jhelum River and the historic city Lahore, Pakistan's cultural capital, with many examples of Mughal architecture such as Badshahi Masjid, Shalimar Gardens, Tomb of Jahangir and the Lahore Fort. Before the Global economic crisis Pakistan received more than 500,000 tourists annually.[5] However, this number has now come down to near zero figures since 2008 due to instability in the country and many countries declaring Pakistan as unsafe and dangerous to visit.
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