by Global Sherpa | Mar 4, 2011 | China, Cities & Countries, Countries, Globalization, India
China and India – the world’s two biggest countries, and maybe someday, two largest markets have much in common, and much that sets them apart. China’s 12th Five-Year Plan and India’s penchant for jugaad are prime examples. Why has China’s economic growth...
by Global Sherpa | Feb 24, 2011 | Belize, Quiz, Travel
Our Belize quiz tests your knowledge of interesting, fun facts and trivia about this beautiful Central American country on the Caribbean Sea! The quiz has 10 questions. Your score, correct answers, and explanations appear at the end. Enjoy! [QUIZZIN 6] Related...
by Global Sherpa | Feb 17, 2011 | Egypt, Foreign Policy
The toppling of governments in Egypt and Tunisia sparked protests across Arab countries in Africa and the Middle East leaving us hanging on the question of what will happen next? We examine the Economist’s Shoe-thrower’s Index and alternate approaches to ranking...
by Global Sherpa | Jan 26, 2011 | Aid & Development, China, Countries, Travel
Chinese New Year marks the world’s largest annual human migration to re-unite families for the Spring Festival holiday. The spring travel season, or chunyun, lasts for 40 days and involves billions of journeys from China’s booming coastal cities to the country’s vast...
by Global Sherpa | Jan 25, 2011 | China, Cities, Cities & Countries, Globalization
China President Hu Jintao made Chicago a focal point of his official state visit to the U.S. last week. Business ties and Chicago Mayor Daley’s long-term diplomatic engagement of China were key motivations behind the high profile visit. Why Chicago? At first glance,...
by Global Sherpa | Jan 15, 2011 | Cambodia, Cities & Countries, Countries, Environment, Travel
Fauna & Flora International (FFI) conservationists recently announced the intriguing discovery of a new species of carnivorous pitcher plant in the dense forests of Cambodia’s Cardamom Mountains. The plant’s story highlights the rich biodiversity and...
