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| Biruwa |
Posted
on 13-Nov-02 07:47 PM
Dear Sajhites,
What are some of the questions concerning international info. that can be asked to americans? I am organizing such a quiz contest.
Any ideas?
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| Biruwa |
Posted
on 15-Nov-02 09:29 AM
people of sajha,
How about some questions related to Nepal which can be asked as international questions ? :-)
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| Biruwa |
Posted
on 15-Nov-02 09:39 AM
correction:
8 of the highest ten peaks
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| Biruwa |
Posted
on 15-Nov-02 09:39 AM
How many of the world's highest peaks are in Nepal?
According to the The following site NEpal has 8 of the highest peaks.
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0001771.html
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| Biruwa |
Posted
on 15-Nov-02 09:42 AM
I found the following site quite interesting :-)
http://www.dalitstan.org/books/patana/patana6.html
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| SIWALIK |
Posted
on 15-Nov-02 12:12 PM
Question 1: Buddha gained his enlightenment in India, but he was born in another South Asian country. Name the country.
Question 2: There is only one official Hindu country in the world, name it.
Question 3: All the countries have their national flags that are rectangular in shape. Name a country that does not.
Question 4: Which country in the world has the highest point on Earth?
Question 5: "Gurkhas" are known to be fierce warriors. Which country do they originate from?
Do you want some more?
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| dirk |
Posted
on 15-Nov-02 12:27 PM
1. Along with Sir Edmund Hillary who was the person who was the first to summit Everest?
2. Where did the Pagoda style of architecture originate from?
3. The Highest Lake: Tilicho is the highest lake in the world. It is situated at an elevation of 16,140 ft (4,919m ).
4. The Deepest Valley: The Arun valley of eastern Nepal is the deepest valley in the world. The lowest point in the valley is about 1,500 ft with Mt. Everest (29,028 ft.) and Kanchenjanga (28,170 ft.) to its north. That makes this valley 27,530 ft. deep from the highest point of the earth.
5. The Deepest Gorge: The gorge of Kali Gandaki between Dhaulagiri 26,796 ft) and Annapurna I (26,547 ft) is the deepest gorge in the world. It is 22,860 feet (6,967m) deep.
6. The Highest living Mammal: The Wild Yak, which generally climbs up to 20,000 ft., is the highest living mammal in the world.
7. The Rarest Bird: Spiny Babbler was presumed to be extinct. It was later found in Nepal. Nepal is a paradise of birds. About 850 species are found in Nepal. North America has 750 species.
8. The Highest Human Settlement: Tada village of Nepal is the highest permanent human settlement in the world. It is at the height of 5,769 m (18,750 ft).
9. The Highest Hotel: Hotel Everest View situated below Mt. Everest is the highest hotel in the world. The elevation of the hotel is 13,000 ft.
10. Waterfall at the Highest Elevation: Suligad (543 ft., 167m) is the waterfall situated at the highest elevation in the world. It comes from Phoksundo Lake (11,855 ft. 3,645 m)
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| Biruwa |
Posted
on 15-Nov-02 01:03 PM
Thanks SIWALIK and dirk ,
I appreciate your help :-)
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