DZ

Welcome to Window on the World. Today we will travel to an archipelago. Have you ever heard that word before? An archipelago is a chain of islands and the one we will learn about is the Republic of the Philippines. There are more than 7100 islands that make up the Philippines. The chain of islands is 1600 kilometers long and 480 kilometers wide. There are eleven large islands and the two largest are Luzon in the north and Mindanao, in the south. The islands are surrounded by the waters of the Philippine Sea, the Celebes Sea and the South China Sea. The capital of this country is Manila and many people live in this large city.  The Philippine Islands are located in an area that is called the "Ring of Fire" because of the many volcanoes that are there. The islands were formed by volcanoes many years ago. There are about 20 active volcanoes in the Philippines today. The islands also experience earthquakes. The many mountains give the country a beautiful landscape. The highest mountain is Mount Apo which rises 2953 meters in the air.  The climate is very tropical because the Philippines is close to the equator. It usually rains year round. They do have 2 seasons- a dry season and a rainy season. Heavy rains, called monsoons often cause flooding. Typhoons can also cause problems with the strong winds and rains. If you plan to visit our friends in the Philippines, be sure to travel during the drier season to enjoy sunny days.  Next time, when we open our Window on the World, we'll learn about the friendly Filipino people. Goodbye for now. Adios!

DZ

It's time to open our Window on the World. Hello, Friends...I'm so glad that you are listening today. Today, we'll learn about the animals of Cambodia. We have heard about many of these animals because they also live in other Southeast Asian countries.  There are several beautiful large cats that make their home in Cambodia. One is the tiger and the other is the leopard. Tigers have orange and black striped coats while leopards are yellow and black spotted cats. Other mammals include the wild boar which has very long tusks.  The boars will use their tusks to dig for food in the ground. A small fun-loving animal is the Eurasian Otter. This animal loves to swim and play in the water. The Asian Black Bear can also be found in Cambodia. This bear is also called the ¨Moon Bear〃 because it has a white moon shape on its chest.  Two large birds can be found in Cambodia. One is the Peregrine Falcon. This bird can fly as fast as 100 kilometers per hour. It has strong claws that can kill its prey. The Osprey is another bird that can use its claws to catch fish. It flies over water and can grab a fish right out of the water! These are amazing birds, aren't they?  Of course, you can find 2 large snakes living in Cambodia, too. One is the King Cobra. This is the largest poisonous snake in the world. The other snake is the Indian Python. The python can grow to be more than 6 meters long and weigh about 45 kilograms. That is one big snake! You know that I don't like snakes, don't you? I think we'll close our Window on the World for now. Do plan to listen again next week when we find out about a new country! I'll be waiting here for you!

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DZ

Greetings friends. Welcome to Window on the World. We have been learning about Cambodia. This week we will find out about the foods that the Cambodian people enjoy. Many Cambodians are farmers and they grow much of their own food. Some things they grow are rice, maize, corn, and vegetables. If you were to eat a meal in a Cambodian home, you might enjoy soup and rice. A bowl of soup may have any combination of fish, eggs, vegetables, meat, and spices. More than 20 years ago, Cambodia was known as "the cradle of rice," and many different varieties were grown. Rice is prepared in many ways and is eaten at every meal. Vegetables and a wide variety of fruits are available throughout the year. Seafood and fish are also common. Cambodians eat with chopsticks, spoons, and their fingers, depending on the food. Cambodian food is less spicy than in neighboring countries like Thailand.

I think I might enjoy the Cambodian foods since they are not very spicy. Learning more about other countries on Window on the World is very interesting to me. I hope you are also learning many new things. Please join me next week when we find out about the animals of Cambodia. Goodbye, for now, friends.

DZ

Hello and welcome to Window on the World. We are learning all about the Kingdom of Cambodia. This week we'll learn about the Cambodian people. The population of Cambodia is approximately 10,251,000. The official language is Khmer which is very similar to Thai and Lao. French is sometimes used to communicate with officials and traders. English is understood in a few areas, and is becoming more popular in the cities.  Families have an average of 5 children. Several generations usually live together or near one another. The elderly are cared for by their children. Some families are often willing to adopt orphaned children. An orphaned child is someone whose mother and father have died. The bonds of love formed through adoption are very important.  Visiting is encouraged by relatives but Cambodians are careful when inviting stangers into their homes. If you are invited to visit, be sure to remove your shoes when you enter the home. As a houseguest you may be greeted with a bouquet of jasmine flowers. Guests are given the best place to sit.  People enjoy soccer, table tennis, volleyball, and badminton. They like to dance, play music, and sing. People also enjoy festivals and weddings. A wedding may last a full day. There are many guests, abundant food, and plenty of music. The Cambodian people are very interesting. I hope you'll be listening next week when we find out about the foods they enjoy.  Farewell for now, friends.

DZ

Welcome to Window on the World. I hope you are well, friends. This week we will learn about Cambodia, another Southeast Asian country. The country's official name is the Kingdom of Cambodia. The capital is Phnom Penh. Cambodia is 181,040 square kilometers in size. The population is approximately 10,251,000 people. Cambodia's neighbors are Laos on the northeast, Vietnam on the east and southeast, the Gulf of Thailand is on the southwest, and Thailand is on the west and northwest. The land of Cambodia is flat in the central part of the country. There are mountains in the southwest near the flat area, called a plain. The Mekong River flows from north to south through Cambodia. A large lake called the "Great Lake" is in the center of the country.  The climate of Cambodia is very warm and tropical. It has a rainy season that begins in April and continues until October. The average temperature is about 25 degrees celsius. The average rainfall can be about 1,400 millimeters in the plains to about 3,800 millimeters in the mountains.  Next week, we'll learn about the Cambodian people. I hope you will join us then when we open our Window on the World. Goodbye for now, friends.

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Hello, friends! Welcome to Window on the World. This is our last week to find out about the country of Laos. Today, we'll find out about the many animals that live in the forest-covered mountains of Laos. The Asian elephant is found here and also in other Southeast Asian countries. Did you know that an elephant can gather food for about 18 hours a day? It can eat about 150 kg of fruit and leaves. Elephants usually live for about 40 years. The rain forests are also the home for panthers, leopards, tigers and wild boars. You could also see interesting birds like the falcon, the osprey, and the great spotted woodpecker. If you are interested in snakes, you will find 2 rather large ones in Laos. The largest venomous snake is the King Cobra. Venomous snakes are deadly because of the poison in their fangs. The King Cobra can grow to be about 5 meters long. I know I will stay away from the King Cobra because it is able to strike or attack its victim from a distance! Another snake found in Laos is the Indian Python. This snake is known as a constrictor. It means that it will kill its prey by squeezing it to death. Once the animal is dead, the python will then swallow it. The Indian Python is able to kill an animal as large as a goat and then swallow it! That sounds like a very strong snake! I really don't like snakes so I will be sure to stay away from the rain forests of Laos! It is time to close our Window on the World for today. I hope you have learned many interesting things about Laos. Do listen again next week as we continue to find out about another country in Southeast Asia. Farewell, friends!

DZ

Hello, friends. Let's open our Window on the World again on Laos. We have learned about the land, climate and people. Today, let's find out about their food. The main food for our friends in Laos is rice. Most Asian people do enjoy eating rice with their meals. Rice is the main crop that is grown in Laos. The rice is usually served with chili sauce or a spicy fish sauce. Much of the food is very spicy. One dish you might want to try is called LAP. It is meat that is cooked with onions, lemon grass, (a lemon-tasting herb), and other spices. Other foods that are eaten include fish, eggs, chicken, pork, and occasionally, beef. Popular beverages are coffee and tea.
If you were to visit a home in Laos, you would sit on a mat on the floor to eat. As a sign of respect for you as their guest, the host and family would not raise their heads higher than yours. They never want to offend anyone. Most Lao eat using a fork in their left hand and a spoon in their right hand. They do often eat rice with their fingers.
I hope you have learned something new today about Laos. Next week we'll find out about the many different animals that live in Laos.
Goodbye for now, friends. I'll be waiting for you!

DZ

Greetings, Friends! It's time for Window on the World! We are learning about the country of Laos. Today, we'll find out about the people who live there. The population of Laos is about 4,975,800 people. There are three main groups of people who make their homes in Laos. The largest group is composed of Lao, who are closely related to the Thai people. The Lao make up about half of the population. They live mainly along the Mekong River. Another group of people are called ¨Mountain People〃 and they live in the highlands. There is also a small group of Vietnamese and Chinese people who live in the northern mountains.
The official language is Lao. It is very similar to the Thai and Burmese languages. Some older people may speak French. English and Vietnamese are also spoken by some people.
The people of Laos have large families. The average family may have about 7 family members. Sometimes you will find that grandparents or aunts and uncles may live with a family. The oldest man is the head of the family. He usually represents the family at village meetings. The Lao have great respect for their parents and elders. A sign of greeting and respect is called the NOP. A person will fold their hands as if they were praying and place them near the chest level. Then, bow slightly to show respect for an older person. The NOP is also used to show someone your thanks. If you were to visit a Lao home, you would remove your shoes and leave them outside the house. You should also remember to bring a small gift to your hosts when you visit.
It is time to close our Window on the World. The people of Laos are very interesting. Next week, we'll find out about the foods that they enjoy. I hope you will listen. Goodbye for now.