Sobriquet of Countries (Asia Edition)

Match the countries with their flag

• Malaysia

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• South Korea

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• Sri Lanka

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• Philippines

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• Thailand

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Which country is nicknamed "Land of Smiles"?

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Answer explanation

It got this nickname because in Thailand, a smile is much more than just a smile…it is a form of subtle interpersonal-messaging. There are at least 13 different smiles that a Thai person may use, each one having a very specific meaning.

Which country is nicknamed "Land of Indigenous Malay"?

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Answer explanation

In Malaysia, the early colonial censuses listed separate ethnic groups, such as "Malays, Boyanese, Achinese, Javanese, Bugis, Manilamen (Filipino) and Siamese". The 1891 census merged these ethnic groups into the three racial categories used in modern Malaysia—Chinese, ‘Tamils and other natives of India’, and ‘Malays and other Natives of the Archipelago’.

Which country is nicknamed "India's Teardrop"?

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Answer explanation

Sri Lanka has also been termed “The tear drop of India” because of the tear drop shape of the island and its proximity to India. It has also been called “The Pearl of the Indian Ocean.” As homage to its friendly people, Sri Lanka also enjoys being called “The nation of smiling people”

Which country is nicknamed "Land of the Morning Calm"?

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Answer explanation

The name has long been used to refer to the Korean Peninsula, before the division of South and North Korea, because of its tranquil, temple-dotted mountains and serene forests where dawn breaks on the Asian mainland

Which country is nicknamed "The Pearl of the Orient Seas"?

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Answer explanation

The Philippines is a producer of pearls and the important source of the Golden South Sea Pearls, where the Badjaos are well-known skilled drivers who search for this rare natural gem. At present most of the pearl farming activity is found in the island of Palawan.

Match the countries with their flags.

• Indonesia

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• Japan

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• China

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• North Korea

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• Mongolia

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Which country is called the "Red Dragon"?

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Answer explanation

But why is it called the “Red” Dragon? This is likely due to China being a communist country, but it also stems from the fact that red has always been the traditional colour associated with the Chinese emperor.

Which country is called the "Land of the Rising Sun"?

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Answer explanation

Japan is called the "Land of the Rising Sun" because the country is considered to lie close to where the sun rises.

Which country is called the "Land of Blue Sky"?

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Answer explanation

As one of the highest countries in the world, Mongolia is subjected to extreme continental weather conditions consisting of short, sweltering summers and long, frigid winters. Known by legend as the 'Land of the Blue Sky, the Mongolian sky is cloudless for more than two thirds of the year.