Asian Countries

Fun Facts About Asian Countries

• Japan has more than 5 million vending machines serving its 125 million citizens. That's about one machine for every 25 people — the highest density in the world.
• India is home to the world's largest population of cows. There are over 300 million and they roam freely in many cities as sacred animals.
• Hong Kong has the most skyscrapers over 150 meters (about 500 feet) tall. They have over 500 of these giant buildings.
• Singapore has a strict law involving chewing gum. Since 1992, it is illegal to import, sell, or even possess the offensive chew. Penalties include fines up to $10,000 and even jail time for smugglers.
• Taiwan plays a crucial role in the global tech supply chain, producing more than 60% of the world's semiconductor chips (and over 90% of the most advanced ones). The island nation is arguably the most geopolitically important place on Earth for modern technology.
• Despite its vast size spanning roughly 5 time zones geographically, China officially operates on just one single time zone. It's a policy that's been in place since 1949.
• The name "Hong Kong" means "fragrant harbour" in Cantonese. It refers to the area's past as a significant trading port for fragrant goods like sandalwood and spices.
• Laos has the unfortunate distinction of being the most heavily bombed country per capita in history. During the Vietnam War, the U.S. dropped more bombs on this neutral country than on Germany and Japan combined during WWII.