Hello, Wattpaders!
Check out these fun facts about Asian & Pacific Islander culture. Do you know any of these?
❥ Southeast Asia is home to the world’s largest flower (the Rafflesia) and the world’s smallest mammal (Kitti’s hog-nosed bat, also known as the bumblebee bat).
❥ China produces 45 billion pairs of chopsticks each year.
❥ Vietnam exports more than a third of the world’s cashew nuts.
❥ The most populous countries in West Asia are Iran, Turkey, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
❥ Nepal's flag is the only flag in the world that is not rectangular or square.
❥ A baby is born in Pakistan every seven seconds.
❥ The Pacific region is incredibly linguistically diverse, with over 1,200 languages spoken among the various island groups.
❥ Before the advent of modern technology, Pacific Islanders were expert navigators, using the stars, waves, and natural signs to navigate the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean.
The AAPIHM 2024 contest closes on <<May 31st, 2024 11:59 PM EST>>! Favorite submissions written by Asian and Pacific Islander authors will earn an opportunity be featured on the participating profiles, including @APIFantasy and @APIRomance:
https://www.wattpad.com/1442708916-asian-american-pacific-islander-heritage-month?