Where are you from?
By exotique
@exotique (306)
Singapore
78 responses
@usmcsgtwife (4997)
• United States
23 Nov 06
I am from USA Ohio but living in California
1 person likes this
@gifana (4833)
• Portugal
23 Nov 06
I was in Singapore in the 1970's. I loved it. Took the Chinese junk tour about the Island. It was the cleanest city I have have seen in all my world travels. My one souvenir is a gold lion charm, the city's symbol. Little did I know then that the lion would become the emblem of my favorite soccer team. My hat's off to Singapore.
@huanghaozi (1472)
• Egypt
16 Feb 07
I come from China
China, an ancient, mysterious and beautiful land, is always appealing to adventurous foreign visitors. As the third largest country in the world occupying an area of 9,600,000 sq km, it spans 62 degrees of longitude and 49 degrees of latitude. A wide variety of terrain and climate shape its numerous natural attractions. Abundant in a variety of resources, plants, animals, and minerals, the land has nurtured countless generations of Chinese people.
One of China's greatest treasures is her long, rich history. As early as 1.7 million years ago, the earliest humans evolved on this land. The first dynasty, the Xia Dynasty, dates to about the 21st century BC. For 4,000 years, feudalism was the dominant economic and cultural model. Then, in 1911, the revolution led by Sun Yat-sen brought the monarchy to an end. On October 1st, 1949, modern China was founded as the 'People's Republic of China'. Since then, China has developed independently and vigorously. Most recently, reform and opening-up policy has energized life in China.
China is proud of her many people, long history, resplendent culture and distinctive customs. Among her greatest gifts to the world are the 'four great inventions' (paper, gunpowder, printing and the compass) . Chinese arts and crafts, including painting, calligraphy, operas, embroidery and silk are distinctive and unique. Martial arts, which have only recently begun to enjoy popularity in other parts of the world have been part of Chinese culture for centuries, and Chinese literature is testifies to the country's rich heritage. And, of course, there is Chinese cuisine, which has been exported to every corner of the globe.
Basic details:
Full name: The People's Republic of China
Area: 9,600,000 sq km
Location: middle and East Asia, bounded on the east by the Pacific Ocean
Climate: mainly continental monsoon climate (Tibet: vertical climate zone)
Territorial seas: the Bohai Sea, the Yellow Sea, the East China Sea, and the South China Sea
Population: 1.3 billion (as of 2004)
Capital City: Beijing
People: Han Chinese (93.3%), plus 55 ethnic groups like Miao, Li, Mongolian
Language: Mandarin Chinese (Putonghua) based on Beijing dialect, plus local dialects
The main religions and beliefs: officially atheist, Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism, Islam (over 22 million), Catholicism (over 4 million) and Protestantism (over 10 million)
Currency and monetary unit: Renminbi/Yuan
Form of government: system of National People's Congress
Administrative demarcations: 23 provinces, 5 autonomous regions, 4 municipalities, and 2 Special Administrative Regions
Chinese President: Hu Jintao
@Quartermaster (2)
• United Arab Emirates
26 Jan 07
I am from Minnesota. Have been to Singapore but it was about 15 years ago
Currently in the Middle East
@prettystranger (47)
• South Korea
12 May 07
i'm from Philippines its so hot in here so take off all your clothes;))(singing)
@mcbota (2125)
• Romania
14 Dec 06
I am not very sure if all of you have heard about my country but for sure if I will tell you that from this country comes nadia Comaneci and Ilie Nastase and maybe Hagi,most of you,will be able to call it on her Name:ROMANIA.I am proud that I was born here and live here!Very nice place