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 | Mar 25, 2014 | Indonesia, Quiz
Have fun taking the Indonesia Quiz and find out how much you know about the fascinating Southeast Asian nation. The quiz has 10 questions. Your score, correct answers and explanations appear at the end. Enjoy! [QUIZZIN 19] For more fun quizzes, check out Global...
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 | Dec 9, 2013 | Countries, Populations, South Africa
Nelson Mandela’s passing on December 5, 2013 at the age of 95 set off a global outpouring of moving tributes and remembrances. This post offers a brief glimpse into a few of them and the life of the extraordinary freedom fighter known to South Africans as “Madiba” or...
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 | Jan 14, 2013 | Beijing, China, Cities, Countries, Environment, Health
Beijing, China’s air pollution levels rose to more than 20 times the World Health Organization (WHO) standard this weekend. As China extends its global influence, many Beijing residents are loathe to leave their apartments. Dark, smog-filled skies led to a...
