| Asia is a mysterious and mystical land; a spiritual oasis | | | | of thirteen states and three federal territories. It |
| influenced by Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam. From the | | | | borders Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei and Singapore. Islam |
| Great Wall of China to the Temples of Angkor, Asia | | | | is the official religion of Malaysia, but there are a great |
| has something to interest most anyone. For students | | | | many Christians, Buddhists, and Hindu in the country. |
| interested in an international internship in a stunningly | | | | India is a country in south asia, bordered by Pakistan, |
| gorgeous and exotic setting, Asia will not disappoint. | | | | China, Nepal, Burma, Bhutan and Bangladesh. It's the |
| Here's a few quick facts about some of the more | | | | second most populous country in the world, with an |
| popular destinations for students considering an | | | | estimated 1,178,394,000 citizens. It is a parliamentary |
| international internship in Asia. | | | | democracy, consisting of 28 states and seven |
| Burma, officially known as the Union of Myanmar, is | | | | territories. |
| considered the largest country in mainland Southeast | | | | Japan is an island in east Asia, located in the Pacific |
| Asia (Indochina). It shares borders with China, Laos, | | | | ocean. Japan is close in (relative) proximity to China, |
| Thailand, Bangladesh, India, and the Bay of Bengal. | | | | North Korea, South Korea, and Russia. It is often |
| Nepal, officially known as the Federal Democratic | | | | referred to as the "Land of the Rising Sun", as the |
| Republic of Nepal, is located in South Asia. It shares | | | | characters which make up it's name mean "sun-origin". |
| borders with both China and India. Nepal is a diverse | | | | It is an archipelago of 6852 islands, four of which |
| nation, rich in geography, culture and religion. It is also | | | | account for 96% of Japan's land mass. Japan is the |
| home to one of the highest mountain peaks in the | | | | only Asian country in the G8. |
| world; Mount Everest. | | | | Thailand is located in the heart of southeast Asia, |
| Afghanistan, or the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is | | | | bordered by Laos, Burma, Cambodia, and Malaysia. |
| located in south-central Asia. It shares borders with | | | | Over 94% of Thai citizens practice Buddhism, and their |
| Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and | | | | traditions have been influenced by both Chinese and |
| China. Afghanistan has a long, colorful history and is | | | | Indian culture. Thailand is a popular tourist destination, |
| considered to be of great geostrategic interest. | | | | and is considered home to some of the most beautiful |
| Malaysia is located in southeast Asia, and is made up | | | | beaches in the world. |