Places

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 Japan – Indonesia – Timor Leste – Vietnam – Oman        

 Each of these places holds special significance for me, shaped by memorable experiences and meaningful connections.

Japan

The State of Japan is located in Northeast Asia off the coast of Russia and the two Koreas. 
 

Indonesia

The Republic of Indonesia is located between the continents of Asia and Australia, and between the Pacific and Indian Oceans. It is made up of over 16,000 islands, including the five main islands of Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Papua. The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta.

Timor Leste (East Timor)

The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. It is one of the world’s youngest countries, gaining independence from Indonesia on May 20, 2002. Before that, it was under Portuguese rule from 1975 until it was invaded by Indonesia. 

Timor-Leste is on the eastern half of the island of Timor, which it shares with Indonesia. The capital of Timor-Leste is Dili.

Vietnam

The Socialist Republic of Vietnam is immmediately south of China and to the east of Laos and Cambodia.

Oman

The Sultanate of Oman is situated in the south eastern corner of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering the United Arab Emirates (including Dubai) and Saudi Arabi to the west and the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea to the east.  Its  northernmost tip overlooks the Strait of Hormuz, the gateway to the Persian Gulf.

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