ASIAN Geographic8 min read
The Karakoram Anomaly Decoded
It is midsummer in Pakistan’s northern region of Gilgit-Baltistan, on the treacherous and unforgiving Baltoro Glacier, the second longest in the Karakoram Range and one of the largest outside the polar regions. We are trekking our way to the amphithe
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Asia: The Muslim Continent
Two-thirds of all Muslims live in 10 countries, 7 of which are in Asia: Indonesia, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Turkey, Iran and China. Two countries are in North Africa (Egypt and Algeria) while one is in Sub-Saharan Africa (Nigeria) Earth is home t
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Conservation Photographers Cristina Mittermeier and Paul Nicklen Partner with Rolex as Part of Its Perpetual Planet Initiative
Cristina Mittermeier and Paul Nicklen co-founded SeaLegacy with Andy Mann in 2014. The non-profit organisation brings together filmmakers, photographers, marine and climate experts, indigenous leaders and policymakers from around the world to build e
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World Glacier Facts and Predictions
According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), globally glaciers lost more than 6,000 gigatons of ice over the period 1993– 2019. This is the equivalent water volume of 10 lakes the size of the Dead Sea, the deepest hypersaline la
ASIAN Geographic3 min read
Why so Green?
Green has strong associations to Islam. Prophet Muhammad seems to have favoured the colour and is said to have worn a green cloak and turban. The Hadith, which are generally believed to record the words and actions of the Islamic prophet, are full of
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Asian Geographic
PUBLISHER/EDITORIAL DIRECTOR JOHN THET EDITOR IAN BONGSO-SELDRUP ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR TINHTWE JUSTIN REGIONAL BUSINESS MANAGERS ELYSEE TAN DESMOND HO KARTER LEE ELLFRANCE PHANG MIHIRI S KORALA SENIOR TRAFFIC/PRODUCTION MANAGER VICTOR OW ■
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Where Is the Karakoram?
The Karakoram is a mountain range in the Kashmir region spanning the borders of Pakistan, China and India, with the northwestern extremity of the range extending to Afghanistan and Tajikistan. The majority of the range falls within the jurisdiction o
ASIAN Geographic6 min read
Passport Green Philippines
Part of the Visayas island group, Bohol Island is the first UNESCO Global Geopark in the Philippines. Bohol’s geological identity has been forged over 150 million years, as periods of tectonic turbulence have raised the island from the ocean depths.
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Green Mountain
LI BAI (李白) (701–762 CE) was a prolific poet and wanderer who lived during the Tang dynasty, a period of great cultural and artistic flourishing in China. He was known for his passionate and spontaneous poetry, which often celebrated the beauty of Na
ASIAN Geographic4 min read
Green Dreams
The tallest plunge waterfall in India is a stunning sight not just because of its thrilling 340-metre height, but for the dense evergreen rainforest blanketing the surrounding cliffs and the surreal green-coloured plunge pool below. The falls are loc
ASIAN Geographic10 min readChemistry
Green Water Revolution
At a time when environmental issues are at the forefront of global discussions, Southeast Asia stands at a pivotal crossroads. The COP28 summit in the United Arab Emirates, one of the most water-stressed regions in the world, has brought the decarbon
ASIAN Geographic3 min read
Colours & Celebrations
AN EXCITING EDITORIAL JOURNEY WITH ASIAN GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE IN 2023–2024! www.asiangeo.com SUBSCRIPTIONS subscribe@asiangeo.com EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS editor@asiangeo.com 2023 AG No. 160 Issue 3/2023 Beginning our unique series of colour-themed issue
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Life On The Edge
“We have never believed that people are separated from Nature. Walruses are the walrus people, whales are the whale people, and the orca is our most honourable animal. When a hunter dies, his soul passes into the killer whale.” Igor Makotrik speaks s
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Changing Chukotka
For the hunters of the Chukchi Peninsula, climate change presents a very real danger to their livelihoods. As sea ice deteriorates in the region, scientists are seeing declines in ice-associated marine mammals such as seals and walruses, both targete
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{ Editor’s Note }
In this special Green Edition of ASIAN Geographic, we continue our series of “colour editions” with a look at all things green in Asia. In more ways than one, green is the colour of the continent. Much of Asia is situated in the tropics and subtropic
ASIAN Geographic3 min read
Progress Towards the “Green” Sustainable Development Goals
Created in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are designed to serve as a “shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future”. While there are synergies b
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10 Awe-Inspiring Reasons to Visit Sri Lanka
Ask the uninitiated about Sri Lanka, and they’ll likely come up with “tea” and “cricket”. After all, it’s almost impossible to have enjoyed a nice cuppa without noticing where those cherished leaves originated from, or to have even a passing interest
ASIAN Geographic5 min read
Kyoto: Japan In A Nutshell
First timers to Kyoto will want to get a good dose of Shinto shrines, Buddhist temples, and Zen gardens, leaving time to enjoy the markets, restaurants, and a night or two in a ryokan, Japan’s charming traditional accommodation. If you can catch a gl
ASIAN Geographic6 min read
Koyasan
Koyasan attracts pilgrims and Nature lovers seeking spirituality and enlightenment. Japanese belief is that one can feel the presence of God in these woodlands. It is the perfect place not only to enjoy the pristine countryside and cultural landscape
ASIAN Geographic3 min read
Kumano Sanzan
First documented in the 9th century, Hongu Taisha was described as five main pavilions enshrining 12 deities, as well as a stage for music, dance and Noh dramas as religious offerings. Over the centuries, the pavilions were periodically damaged or de
ASIAN Geographic2 min read
Editor’s Note
ASIAN Geographic marks 30 years of “Bringing Asia to the World” in 2024, and what better way to celebrate this amazing continent than seeing a little more of it? Yes, after the unexpected hiatus caused by the coronavirus pandemic, ASIAN Geographic Ex
ASIAN Geographic3 min read
Wakayama: Epicentre of Spirituality
With its imposing mountains, rugged coastline, picturesque waterfalls, scenic rivers, and huge old-growth trees, the Kii Peninsula has been considered a mystical abode of the gods since ancient times. It is here that Shinto, Japan’s age-old tradition
ASIAN Geographic7 min read
The Silk Road Through Uzbekistan
ASIAN Geographic’s expeditions are back, and with it the trip that tops so many people’s travel bucket lists: the Silk Road through Uzbekistan. This is the country where caravans of camels once journeyed through the desert, travelling from oasis to o
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Nepal: In The Shadow Of Giants
Whether you call it Everest, Chomolongma (Tibetan) or Sagarmatha (Nepali), the world’s highest peak will always have a strong association with Nepal for foreign visitors, even if the border with China runs across its summit point. Indeed, while there
ASIAN Geographic2 min read
Dawa Yangzum Sherpa: A Trailblazing Nepali Mountaineer Teaching Women To Climb
Since 2019, Rolex Testimonee and pioneering mountaineer Dawa Yangzum Sherpa has been running a mountaineering course in an effort to pass on her extensive knowledge and skills to the next generation of aspiring female climbers. The Rolex Perpetual Pl
ASIAN Geographic1 min read
Asian Geographic
PUBLISHER/EDITORIAL DIRECTOR John Thet EDITOR IAN BONGSO-SELDRUP ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR TINHTWE JUSTIN REGIONAL BUSINESS MANAGERS ELYSEE TAN DESMOND HO KARTER LEE ELLFRANCE PHANG MIHIRI S KORALA SENIOR TRAFFIC/PRODUCTION MANAGER VICTOR OW ■
ASIAN Geographic3 min read
Colours & Celebrations
AN EXCITING EDITORIAL JOURNEY WITH ASIAN GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE IN 2023–2024! www.asiangeo.com SUBSCRIPTIONS subscribe@asiangeo.com EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS editor@asiangeo.com 2023 AG No. 160 Issue 3/2023 Beginning our unique series of colour-themed issue
ASIAN Geographic5 min read
People Power in Pink
When it comes to the colourful politics of the Philippines, there’s never a dull moment. Crowded with powerful dynasties, passionate activists, and vocal voters, the political landscape is complex, messy, and vibrant. It’s been over 35 years since a
ASIAN Geographic12 min readMaterials Science
The Biggest Pink Diamond in the World
Mention the “Crown Jewels” and you’ll likely immediately conjure in your mind the pomp and ceremony of the British monarchy. In 2023, the world got a rare glimpse of a couple of impressive crowns from the collection on the heads of Charles III and hi
ASIAN Geographic2 min read
Pink Dolphins Of The East And West
Name: Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin Alternative Name: Chinese White Dolphin Species: Sousa chinensis Subspecies: S. c. chinensis (Chinese Humpback Dolphin) and S. c. taiwanensis (Taiwanese Humpback Dolphin) Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: M
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