Asian Geographic Images of Asia Monthly Competition August 2020 Winners
The ASIAN Geographic's Images of Asia (IOA) 2020 photography competition, exhibits the work of photographers from all across Asia. We have received stunning photos...
The History of a Language
Today marks the 75th year that President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence at the Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, officially declaring...
Fading into Oblivion
Text by Rajeswari Vikirama and Rachel Kwek
Language experts say half of the world’s nearly 7,000 languages are expected to be extinct by the end...
Editorial Error in AG 141 Issue 2/2020 (The Wood Edition)
Asian Geographic magazine apologises for the error in AG 141 Issue 2/2020 (The Wood Edition) on the description of the individual found on the...
The Symbol of Freedom
August 15 marks a significant day for India. Celebrating its 74th anniversary of independence from the British colonial rule, the day serves as a...
Charcoal: A Healing Wonder from the Ashes
Article extracted from Asian Geographic Issue 02/2020 (141)
The story of charcoal cannot be nailed down to any civilisation, continent or century. A myriad...
Banking’s Beginnings
Article extracted from Asian Geographic Issue 02/2020 (141)
With its first appearance as far back as 2000 BC in ancient Mesopotamia, banking has come...
Are You a Wood Baby? – The Making of the Wood Person
Article extracted from Asian Geographic Issue 02/2020 (141)
Text: Shreya Acharya
When it comes to personality types, the archetypal wood baby is “the pioneer” –...