by Global Sherpa | Apr 7, 2014 | Cities, Cities & Countries, Countries, Indonesia, Jakarta
Jokowi is the rallying cry and first name on the lips of many people in the sprawling Southeast Asian nation of Indonesia these days. An affectionate nickname short for Joko Widodo, Jokowi is the widely admired governor of Indonesia’s megacity capital of Jakarta, a...
by Global Sherpa | Jan 31, 2014 | China, Cities & Countries, Countries, Economic Development, Globalization, Travel
The world’s largest human migration takes place every year from about mid-January to mid-February. That’s when hundreds of millions of Chinese journey back to their hometowns to spend the Spring Festival with their families. China’s spring travel ritual is the...
by Global Sherpa | Mar 24, 2013 | Cities, Cities & Countries, Environment
Resilient cities mark the convergence between several powerful, prevailing trends in international development: rapid urbanization, climate adaptation and a pronounced increase in natural disasters. By 2050, the United Nations expects 80 percent of the world’s...
by Global Sherpa | Feb 8, 2013 | China, Cities & Countries
Have fun taking the Chinese New Year Quiz to test your knowledge and learn more about the fascinating customs surrounding China’s most important holiday. The quiz has 10 questions. Your score, correct answers and explanations appear at the end. Enjoy!...
by Global Sherpa | Dec 2, 2012 | Cities & Countries, Countries, India, Quiz
The India Quiz tests your knowledge of the world’s second most populous country. The quiz has 10 questions. Your score, correct answers and explanations appear at the end. Enjoy! [QUIZZIN 16] For more fun quizzes, check out Global Sherpa’s Quiz Page!...
by Global Sherpa | Aug 8, 2012 | Brazil, Business, China, Cities & Countries, Countries, Data, India, Marketing, Mexico, Sustainability, World Rankings
Consumers most likely to report being “very concerned” about environmental problems and related health impacts hail from the BRIC countries of Brazil, India and China, Latin American nations of Mexico and Argentina, and South Korea. While China and the U.S. are the...
