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1. Jakarta History Museum- An intriguing portal in Time and History February 08, 2012 The building that stands as the Jakarta Museum of History was formerly known as the City hall of Batavia and the organisational head of the Dutch East Indies Company. The building comprises of 37 beautifully furnished rooms, with several dungeons quietly looming below. Tourists that visit this museum have the opportunity of experiencing life and observing objects of a bygone era such as intricate ceramics, priceless paintings, unique archaeological pieces and many other paraphernalia of Indonesian history. The Museum building is situated in the grand Fatahillah Square, also known as the Taman... (read more) Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

2. Keeping Black East Indies Ducks January 20, 2012 The Black East Indies is a decorative breed of domestic ducks. In spite of the breed's name, it was never developed or breed in the East Indies (now Southeast Asia). It was first bred in the United States in the early 19th century. Some raisers started to call it the East Indies and this particular breed is distinguished by its attractive appearance: jet black color, iridescent green feather coverings and dark bills. The females can sometimes grow white tinge feathers as they mature. A bantam breed weighing around 2 lbs, Black East Indies are widely raised by hobbyists for exhibition purposes.... (read more) Author: authors asa

3. Interesting and Alluring Attractions of Tourism in Malaysia January 16, 2012 Lovingly called “The British Indies”, “The Fabled Spice Islands of the East”, Malaysia is one such country which entices thousands and hundreds of tourists from all over the world. Malaysia a tropical paradise is studded with enticing attractions that is found nowhere else in the world. Malaysia has so many wonderful attractions; it has exciting beaches, enigmatic islands, rejuvenating hill, picturesque and exotic wildlife parks and sanctuaries, modern buildings and heritage attractions and the heart throbbing nightlife all engross the tourists and offer them remarkable opportunity to enjoy... (read more) Author: Sonu Yadav

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