ASIA
Mongolia
Mongolia is the most sparsely populated independent country in the world.
With a population of around 2.9 million people, about half of Mongolia’s population live as nomads. A large proportion live in the capital, Ulaanbaatar, the only city in Mongolia with a population over 100,000 people.
Rapid urbanisation and industrialisation has transformed a population that was 78% rural in 1956 to 58% urban by 1990.
Singapore
Singapore is an island 42 km wide by 23 km north to south.
Before the arrival of Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, Singapore was a small fishing village surrounded by jungle. In time, the jungle gave way to building programs to house the local, and eventually colonial, government. The oldest part of the city is Fort Canning, a hilltop park and many existing buildings date from the 1800s.
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is a land of wonderful people and hospitality. History and traditions are kept alive through artisans reviving ancient crafts and the restoration of incredibly breath-taking architecture.
Tashkent's thriving modern urban landscapes above ground are matched by stunning metro stations. The historical architecture of Samarkand and Bukhara are a feast for the eyes, only matched by the beautifully ornate interiors.
Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan is a country largely shielded from the rest of the world. The Black Desert, or Karakum Desert, occupies about 70 percent, or roughly 350,000 square km of the country.
Everything here is huge: from the Darvaza Crater (Door to Hell) to wedding palaces and forts in an ancient oasis city.
So many natural wonders and historical sites to see, which is a contrast to the surrealism of extravagant interiors and white marble exteriors in the capital, Ashgabat.
MONGOLIA GALLERY
SINGAPORE GALLERY
UZBEKISTAN GALLERY
TURKMENISTAN GALLERY
