SAsiaOne Directory

Countries to Cover: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan.

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1. Business Listing 6 Get business information from B I can provide the data from
www.SAsiaOne.com. Only Indiana business. our database
Items to include: Org Name, Contact Name,
Address, Phone, Fax, web site
Categories: Main Category, Sub Category
2. Non Profit 1 To be provided B
Organizations –
Officials List
3. Festival/Holidays 2 Of All South Asian Countries, Cultures S All SA Countries, Cultures
List
4. Calendar 2006, 2 S
2007
5. Maps 2 Indianapolis, Indiana, South Asia S
6. Coupons 4 Decide one consistent format B
7. South Asian 2 South Asian population in S/B http://factfinder.census.gov/s
Population US, Indiana, Indianapolis; See sample below ervlet/SAFFFactsCharIteratio
n?_submenuId=factsheet_2&
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8. Notes 2-4 Blanks Pages with soft lines at the end
9. Consulates & 1 All South Asian Countries in US S Get information from
Embassies in US Internet.
10 Country facts 7 See sample below, Flag Images S Reference:
. https://www.cia.gov/cia/publi
cations/ factbook/index.html
11 STD/ISD Codes 2 Of major cities of all South Asian countries S
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12 Weight 1 Wt, temperature, etc. S
. Measurement
Conversion
13 Cover 1 Use the following text:
. a. SAsiaOne Directory
b. Tag Line - Connecting South Asian
Diaspora Worldwide
c. 2007
Other Design Ideas – Use images [flags,
monuments, people, etc]
14 Table of Index 1 S
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15 Introduction/ 1 B
. Submission Form
16 Phone Codes of All 1 S
. US Cities
17 Ads 15 Full, Half, Quarter Page ads B All ad copies will be
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3. FESTIVAL/ HOLIDAY LIST

http://www.qppstudio.net/bankholidays2007/sri_lanka.htm

COUNTRIES COVERED: AFGANISTAN, Bangladesh, BHUTAN, India, MALDIVES, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

AFGANISTAN
2007 Holiday Name Observance* Rule Type**
Mon Jan 1 (c) Eid al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) (3 days) Muslim (2)

Mon Jan 29 Ashura Muslim (2)

Thu Feb 15 Liberation from Soviet Occupation

Wed Mar 21 Noruz (Persian New Year) Solar (7)

Sat Mar 31 The Prophet's Birthday Muslim (2)
Sat Apr 28 (e) Victory Day

Sun Aug 19 (f) Independence Day

Thu Sep 13 Start of Ramadan Muslim (2)
Sat Oct 13 Eid al Fitr (End of Ramadan) (3 days) Muslim (2)
Thu Dec 20 (c) Eid al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) (3 days) Muslim (2)

Bangladesh
2007 Holiday Name Observance* Rule Type**
Mon Jan 1 (c) Eid al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) (3 days) Muslim (2)

Tue Jan 30 Ashura Muslim (2)

Wed Feb 21 Shaheed Day

Mon Mar 26 Independence Day

Sat Mar 31 The Prophet's Birthday Muslim (2)

Sun Apr 1 Day in Lieu for The Prophet's Birthday Only in 2007 (1)
Sat Apr 14 Bengali New Year

Tue May 1 May Day

Wed May 2 Buddha Purnima (Buddha Day) Hindu Lunar (4)

Sun Jul 1 * July Bank Holiday Banks

Tue Aug 28 Shab e-Barat Muslim (2)

Mon Sep 3 Janamashtami Hindu Lunar (4)
Tue Oct 9 (o) Shab e-Qadr Muslim (2)
Fri Oct 12 (h) Jumatul Wida Muslim (2)
Sat Oct 13 Eid al Fitr (End of Ramadan) (3 days) Muslim (2)
Sun Oct 21 Durga Puja (Dussehra) Hindu Lunar (4)
Wed Nov 7 Revolution Day

Sun Dec 16 Victory Day

Wed Dec 19 (c) Eid al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) (3 days) Muslim (2)
Tue Dec 25 Christmas Day

Mon Dec 31 * New Year's Eve Banks + Other

BHUTAN
2007 Holiday Name Observance* Rule Type**
Mon Jan 1 Winter Solstice Solar (7)

Sat Jan 20 (e) Offerings Day Lunisolar (9)

 Sun Feb 18 (f) Losar (Lunar New Year) (2 days) Lunisolar (9)
Thu Apr 26 Shabdrung Kuchoe Lunisolar (9)
Wed May 2 Third King's Birthday

Fri Jun 1 Buddha Day Lunisolar (9)

Sat Jun 2 (e) Coronation Day

Sun Jun 24 (f) Guru Rinpoche's Birthday Lunisolar (9)

Wed Jul 18 Buddha's First Sermon Lunisolar (9)
Tue Jul 24 Third King's Death Lunisolar (9)
Mon Sep 17 Thimphu Drubchen Lunisolar (9)
Fri Sep 21 * Thimphu Tshechu (3 days) Regional Lunisolar (9)
Sun Sep 23 (f) Blessed Rainy Day Solar (7)
Sun Oct 21 (f) Dashaim Lunisolar (9)
Thu Nov 1 Buddha Descension Day Buddhist
Theravada
Sun Nov 11 (f) The King's Birthday (3 days)
Mon Dec 17 * Meeting of Nine Evils Other Lunisolar (9)
Mon Dec 17 National Day

INDIA

2007 Holiday Name Observance* Rule Type**

Mon Jan 1 * New Year's Day Regional +
Other
Sun Jan 14 * Makar Sakranti Regional +
(n) Hindu
Sat Jan 20 * Islamic New Year (Muharram) Regional + Muslim (2)
Muslim
Fri Jan 26 Republic Day

Thu Feb 15 * Maha Shivaratri Regional + Hindu Lunar (4)

Hindu
Sat Mar 3 * (k) Holi (Hindu Spring Festival) Regional + Hindu Lunar (4)
Hindu
Tue Mar 20 * Ugadi (Gudi Padava) Regional + Hindu Lunar (4)
Hindu
Tue Mar 27 * Ram Navami Regional + Hindu Lunar (4)
Hindu
Sat Mar 31 * Milad un Nabi (The Prophet's Birthday) Regional + Muslim (2)
Muslim
Mon Apr 2 * (i) April Bank Holiday Banks

Fri Apr 6 * Good Friday Regional + Easter

Christian
Sun Apr 8 * Easter Regional + Easter
Christian
Sat Apr 14 * (k) Ambedkar Jayanti Regional

Sat Apr 14 * (k) Bengali New Year Regional + Hindu Solar (4)
Hindu
Tue May 1 * May Day Regional

Wed May 2 * Buddha Purnima (Buddha Day) Regional + Hindu Lunar (4)
Hindu
Wed Aug 15 Independence Day

Tue Aug 28 * Raksha Bandhan Regional + Lunisolar (9)

Hindu
Mon Sep 3 * Krishna Janmashtami Regional + Hindu Lunar (4)
Hindu
Sat Sep 15 * (k) Ganesh Chaturthi Regional + Hindu Lunar (4)
Hindu
Sat Sep 15 * (k) Samvantsari (Chaturthi Paksha) Regional + Hindu Lunar (4)
Hindu
Mon Oct 1 * (i) September Bank Holiday Banks

Tue Oct 2 Mahatma Ghandi's Birthday

Fri Oct 12 * Mahalaya Regional + Hindu Lunar (4)

Hindu
Sat Oct 13 * Id ul Fitr (End of Ramadan) Regional + Muslim (2)
Muslim
 Fri Oct 19 * Durga Puja Ashtami Regional + Hindu Lunar (4)
Hindu
Sat Oct 20 * (k) Durga Puja Navami / Mahanavami Regional + Hindu Lunar (4)
Hindu
Sun Oct 21 * (n) Durga Dashami (Dussehra) Regional + Hindu Lunar (4)
Hindu
Sat Nov 10 * (k) Deepavali or Diwali (Festival of Lights) Regional + Hindu Lunar (4)
Hindu
Sat Nov 24 * (k) Guru Nanak's Birthday Regional + Hindu Lunar (4)
Hindu
Thu Dec 20 * Bakrid (Feast of Sacrifice) Regional + Muslim (2)
Muslim
Tue Dec 25 * Christmas Day Regional +
Christian

MALDIVES
2007 Holiday Name Observance* Rule Type**
Mon Jan 1 New Year's Day

Mon Jan 1 (c) Eid al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) (4 days) Muslim (2)

Sat Jan 20 Islamic New Year Muslim (2)

Tue Mar 20 National Day Muslim (2)

Sat Mar 31 The Prophet's Birthday Muslim (2)
Thu Apr 19 Embracing of Islam Day Muslim (2)
Thu Jul 26 Independence Day (2 days)

Thu Sep 13 Ramadan Muslim (2)

Sat Oct 13 Eid al Fitr (End of Ramadan) (3 days) Muslim (2)
Sat Nov 3 (e) Victory Day

Sun Nov 11 (f) Republic Day (2 days)

Wed Dec 19 Hajj Day Muslim (2)
 Thu Dec 20 (c) Eid al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) (4 days) Muslim (2)

NEPAL
2007 Holiday Name Observance* Rule Type**
Tue Jan 16 Interim Constitution Holiday Only in 2007 (1)

Tue Jan 30 Sahid Diwash (Martyrs' Day) Solar (7)

Mon Feb 19 Prajatantra Diwash (Democracy Day) Solar (7)

Sat Mar 3 * (e) Holi / Falgu Purnima (Kathmandu valley) Regional Lunisolar (9)

Sun Mar 4 * (f) Holi / Falgu Purnima (Terai region) Regional Lunisolar (9)

Tue Mar 6 Maha Shivaratri Lunisolar (9)

Thu Mar 8 * International Women's Day (women civil servants only) Other +
Government
Tue Mar 27 Ramnawami / Chaitay Dashain Hindu Lunar (4)
Sat Apr 14 (e) Nepali New Year Solar (7)
Tue May 1 May Day

Wed May 2 Buddha Jayanti (Bhudda Day) Lunisolar (9)

Tue Aug 28 Janai Purnima / Rakshya Bandhan Hindu Lunar (4)
Wed Aug 29 * Day off for valley-based civil servants Regional + Only in 2007 (1)
Government
Tue Sep 4 * Krishna Janmashtami Regional Hindu Lunar (4)
Sat Sep 8 * (e) Civil Servants Day Government

Fri Sep 14 * Teej Festival (women civil servants only) Other + Hindu Lunar (4)
Government
Sun Sep 16 * (f) Rhishi Panchami (women civil servants only) Other + Hindu Lunar (4)
Government
Sat Sep 29 * (e) Indra Jatra (valley-based civil servants) Regional + Hindu Lunar (4)
Government
Fri Oct 12 Ghatasthapana Hindu Lunar (4)
Sun Oct 21 (f) Dashain / Durga Puja (festival begins 3 days before and ends 5 days later) Hindu Lunar (4)
Mon Nov 12 Tihar (festival begins 2 days before) Hindu Lunar (4)
 Tue Dec 25 * Christmas Day (Christian civil servants) Government +
Christian

PAKISTAN
2007 Holiday Name Observance* Rule Type**
Mon Jan 1 * New Year's Day Banks + Other

Mon Jan 1 (c) Eid al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) (2 days) Muslim (2)

Mon Jan 29 Ashura (2 days) Muslim (2)

Mon Feb 5 Kashmir Day

Fri Mar 23 Pakistan Day

Sun Apr 1 The Prophet's Birthday Muslim (2)

Tue May 1 Labour Day

Sun Jul 1 * (f) July Bank Holiday Banks

Tue Aug 14 Independence Day

Thu Sep 13 * Start of Ramadan Banks + Other Muslim (2)

Sat Oct 13 Eid al Fitr (End of Ramadan) (3 days) Muslim (2)
Fri Nov 9 Iqbal Day

Fri Dec 21 (c) Eid al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) (2 days) Muslim (2)
Tue Dec 25 Quaid-e-Azam's Birthday / Christmas Day

Wed Dec 26 * Second Day of Christmas Christian

SRILANKA

2007 Holiday Name Observance* Rule Type**

Wed Jan 3 Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day Lunisolar (9)

Sun Jan 14 (f) Tamil Thai Pongal Day Solar (7)

Thu Feb 1 Navam Full Moon Poya Day Lunisolar (9)

Sun Feb 4 (f) National Day

Fri Feb 16 Maha Sivarathri Day Hindu Lunar (4)

Sat Mar 3 (e) Medin Full Moon Poya Day Lunisolar (9)
Sun Apr 1 The Prophet's Birthday Muslim (2)
Mon Apr 2 Bak Full Moon Poya Day Lunisolar (9)
Fri Apr 6 Good Friday Easter
Fri Apr 13 Sinhala & Tamil New Year's Eve Solar (7)
Sat Apr 14 (e) Sinhala & Tamil New Year's Day Solar (7)
Mon Apr 30 May Day Holiday Day in Lieu Only in 2007 (1)
Tue May 1 May Day

Tue May 1 Vesak Full Moon Poya Day (2 days) Lunisolar (9)
Thu May 31 Adhi Vesak Full Moon Poya Day Lunisolar (9)
Sat Jun 30 (e) Poson Full Moon Poya Day Lunisolar (9)
Sun Jul 29 (f) Esala Full Moon Poya Day Lunisolar (9)
Tue Aug 28 Nikini Full Moon Poya Day Lunisolar (9)
Wed Sep 26 Binara Full Moon Poya Day Lunisolar (9)
Sat Oct 13 Eid-ul-Fitr (End of Ramadan) Muslim (2)
Thu Oct 25 Vap Full Moon Poya Day Lunisolar (9)
Thu Nov 8 Deepavali Festival Day Hindu Lunar (4)
Sat Nov 24 (e) Il Full Moon Poya Day Lunisolar (9)
Thu Dec 20 Eid-ul-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) Muslim (2)
Sun Dec 23 (f) Unduwap Full Moon Poya Day Lunisolar (9)
Tue Dec 25 Christmas Day
7. SOUTH ASIAN POPULATION
Source: http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFFactsCharIteration?_submenuId=factsheet_2&_sse=on
Countries Covered: India, Afganistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

Indians Total US
Characteristics
Population Population
Total population 1,678,765 281,421,906
Male 893,095 138,053,563
Female 785,670 143,368,343
Median age (years) 30 35
Average household size 3 3
Average family size 4 3
Occupied housing units 536,883 105,480,101
Owner-occupied housing units 252,100 69,815,753
Renter-occupied housing units 284,783 35,664,348
Population 25 years and over 1,045,644 182,211,639
High school graduate or higher 906,483 146,496,014
Bachelor's degree or higher 668,029 44,462,605
In labor force (population 16 years and over) 861,679 138,820,935
Median household income in 1999 (dollars) 63,669 41,994
Median family income in 1999 (dollars) 70,708 50,046
 Per capita income in 1999 (dollars) 27,514 21,587
Families below poverty level 27,947 6,620,945
Individuals below poverty level 157,516 33,899,812
Single-family owner-occupied homes 211,270 55,212,108
Median value (dollars) 210,200 119,600
Median of selected monthly owner costs (X) (X)
With a mortgage (dollars) 1,704 1,088
Not mortgaged (dollars) 481 295
(X) Not applicable.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Summary File 2 (SF 2) and Summary File 4 (SF 4)

Afganistan Total US
Characteristics
Population Population
Total population 53,709 281,421,906
Male 27,710 138,053,563
Female 25,999 143,368,343
Median age (years) 28 35
Average household size 4 3
Average family size 4 3
Occupied housing units 15,016 105,480,101
Owner-occupied housing units 6,038 69,815,753
Renter-occupied housing units 8,978 35,664,348
Population 25 years and over 29,678 182,211,639
High school graduate or higher 22,548 146,496,014
Bachelor's degree or higher 9,195 44,462,605
In labor force (population 16 years and over) 21,487 138,820,935
Median household income in 1999 (dollars) 36,115 41,994
Median family income in 1999 (dollars) 37,572 50,046
Per capita income in 1999 (dollars) 14,132 21,587
 Families below poverty level 2,706 6,620,945
Individuals below poverty level 12,231 33,899,812
Single-family owner-occupied homes 5,043 55,212,108
Median value (dollars) 192,700 119,600
Median of selected monthly owner costs (X) (X)
With a mortgage (dollars) 1,505 1,088
Not mortgaged (dollars) 417 295
(X) Not applicable.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Summary File 2 (SF 2) and Summary File 4 (SF 4)

Bangladesh Total US
Characteristics
Population Population
Total population 41,280 281,421,906
Male 23,707 138,053,563
Female 17,573 143,368,343
Median age (years) 29 35
Average household size 4 3
Average family size 4 3
Occupied housing units 11,028 105,480,101
Owner-occupied housing units 2,990 69,815,753
Renter-occupied housing units 8,038 35,664,348
Population 25 years and over 25,002 182,211,639
High school graduate or higher 19,556 146,496,014
Bachelor's degree or higher 12,355 44,462,605
In labor force (population 16 years and over) 18,871 138,820,935
Median household income in 1999 (dollars) 39,321 41,994
Median family income in 1999 (dollars) 38,146 50,046
Per capita income in 1999 (dollars) 13,971 21,587
Families below poverty level 1,576 6,620,945
Individuals below poverty level 8,734 33,899,812
 Single-family owner-occupied homes 2,181 55,212,108
Median value (dollars) 171,000 119,600
Median of selected monthly owner costs (X) (X)
With a mortgage (dollars) 1,456 1,088
Not mortgaged (dollars) 396 295

Pakistan Total US
Population Population
Characteristics
Total population 153,533 281,421,906
Male 85,600 138,053,563
Female 67,933 143,368,343
Median age (years) 28 35
Average household size 4 3
Average family size 4 3
Occupied housing units 40,570 105,480,101
Owner-occupied housing units 16,946 69,815,753
Renter-occupied housing units 23,624 35,664,348
Population 25 years and over 87,426 182,211,639
High school graduate or higher 71,715 146,496,014
Bachelor's degree or higher 47,470 44,462,605
In labor force (population 16 years and over) 65,319 138,820,935
Median household income in 1999 (dollars) 47,241 41,994
Median family income in 1999 (dollars) 50,189 50,046
Per capita income in 1999 (dollars) 18,096 21,587
Families below poverty level 4,989 6,620,945
Individuals below poverty level 25,406 33,899,812
Single-family owner-occupied homes 14,680 55,212,108
Median value (dollars) 181,400 119,600
Median of selected monthly owner costs (X) (X)
With a mortgage (dollars) 1,499 1,088
 Not mortgaged (dollars) 477 295
(X) Not applicable.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Summary File 2 (SF 2) and Summary File 4 (SF 4)

Sri Lankan Total US

Characteristics
Population Population
Total population 24,587 281,421,906
Male 12,872 138,053,563
Female 11,715 143,368,343
Median age (years) 34 35
Average household size 3 3
Average family size 3 3
Occupied housing units 8,325 105,480,101
Owner-occupied housing units 4,157 69,815,753
Renter-occupied housing units 4,168 35,664,348
Population 25 years and over 16,307 182,211,639
High school graduate or higher 14,086 146,496,014
Bachelor's degree or higher 8,074 44,462,605
In labor force (population 16 years and over) 13,427 138,820,935
Median household income in 1999 (dollars) 52,392 41,994
Median family income in 1999 (dollars) 61,612 50,046
Per capita income in 1999 (dollars) 26,530 21,587
Families below poverty level 441 6,620,945
Individuals below poverty level 2,419 33,899,812
Single-family owner-occupied homes 3,555 55,212,108
Median value (dollars) 203,300 119,600
Median of selected monthly owner costs (X) (X)
With a mortgage (dollars) 1,660 1,088
Not mortgaged (dollars) 445 295
(X) Not applicable.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Summary File 2 (SF 2) and Summary File 4 (SF 4)

9. CONSULATES & EMBASSIES IN US

AFGANISTAN
Embassy of Afghanistan
2341 Wyoming Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20008
Tel: 202.483.6410
Fax: 202.483.6488
http://www.embassyofafghanistan.org/

BANGLADESH
Bangladesh Embassy in Washington DC
3510, International Drive NW
Washington, DC 20008, USA
Telephone : (202) - 244 - 0183
Fax :(202) - 244 - 5366
Web: http://www.bangladoot.org

Consulate General of bangladesh

4201 Wilshire Blvd
Suite # 605
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Tel: (323) 932-0100 (for General Info, visa, passport, etc)
Fax: (323) 932-9703
E-mail: bcgla@earthlink.net
http://www.bangladeshconsulatela.com

Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York

227 EAST, 14TH FLOOR,
45TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10017
TEL 212-867-3434
FAX 212-972-4038
E-MAIL bangladesh@un.int
http://www.un.int/bangladesh/

BHUTAN
Permanent Mission of Bhutan to the United Nations in New York
Address: 2 United Nations Plaza, 27th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Telephone: [1] (212) 826-1919
Fax: 202-319-2668

INDIA
EMBASSY OF INDIA,
WASHINGTON D.C.
2107, Massachusetts Ave.
Washington, D.C. 20008
Tel: (202) 939 7000
Fax: (202) 265 4351
Email: indembwash@indiagov.org
http://www.indianembassy.org
Consulate General of India in Houston, United States of America
1990 Post Oak Blvd.
# 600 3 Post Oak Central Houston,TX 77056
Tel: 713-626-2148/9, Fax: 713-626-2450,
E-mail: mailto:cgi-hou@swbell.net
http://www.cgihouston.org/

CONSULATE GENERAL OF INDIA,NEW YORK

3, East 64th Street
New York, NY 10021
Tel: (212) 774 0600
Fax: (212) 861 3788
Email: indhoccgny@aol.com
http://www.Indiacgny.org

CONSULATE GENERAL OF INDIA, CHICAGO

455 North City Front Plaza Dr.
(NBC Tower Building) Suite 850
Chicago, IL 60611
Tel: (312)-595-0405
Fax: (312)-595-0417/18
Email: congendia@aol.com
http://www.IndianConsulate.com

MALDIVES
Embassy of the Maldives
800 Second Avenue, Suite, 400E,
New York, N.Y. 10017
Tel: 212 5996194, 5996195
Fax: 212 6616405
E-mail: maldives@un.int

NEPAL
Permanent Mission of Nepal to the United Nations
820 Second Avenue, Suite 17B, New York, NY 10017
Telephone: (212) 370-3988/3989, Telefax: (212) 953-2038
E-mail: nepal@un.int,
http://www.un.int/nepal

PAKISTAN
Embassy of Pakistan, Washington DC, USA
3517 International Court, NW
Washington DC 20008
United States of America
Tel: 202-243-6500
E-mail: info@pakistan-embassy.org
web: www.embassyofpakistanusa.org/

Pakistan Mission to UN, New York

8 East, 65th Street
New York, NY 10021
United States of America
Tel: +1 (212) 879-8600
Fax: +1 (212) 744-7348
E-mail: info@pakun.org
web: www.pakun.org
SRI LANKA
The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in LA
3250 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1405, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Tel-ConsularL 213 387 0210/ 213 387 0211
Tel-Trade: 213 3870214
Fax: 213 387 0216
Email: lacongen@sbcglobal.net
http://www.srilankaconsulatela.com
10. COUNTRY FACTS
Source: https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/ factbook/index.html
Countries Covered: India, Afganistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.

Introduction India Top of Page

Area: total: 3,287,590 sq km
Area - comparative: slightly more than one-third the size of the US
Population: 1,095,351,995 (July 2006 est.)
Population growth rate: 1.38% (2006 est.)
Ethnic groups: Indo-Aryan 72%, Dravidian 25%, Mongoloid and other 3% (2000)
Religions: Hindu 80.5%, Muslim 13.4%, Christian 2.3%, Sikh 1.9%, other 1.8%, unspecified 0.1% (2001 census)
Languages: English enjoys associate status but is the most important language for national, political, and commercial
communication; Hindi is the national language and primary tongue of 30% of the people; there are 14 other
official languages: Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, Gujarati, Malayalam, Kannada, Oriya, Punjabi,
Assamese, Kashmiri, Sindhi, and Sanskrit; Hindustani is a popular variant of Hindi/Urdu spoken widely
throughout northern India but is not an official language
Literacy: definition: age 15 and over can read and write
total population: 59.5%
male: 70.2%
female: 48.3% (2003 est.)
Country name: conventional long form: Republic of India
conventional short form: India
 local long form: Republic of India/Bharatiya Ganarajya
local short form: India/Bharat
Government type: federal republic
Capital: name: New Delhi
Administrative divisions: 28 states and 7 union territories*; Andaman and Nicobar Islands*, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh,
Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh*, Chhattisgarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli*, Daman and Diu*, Delhi*, Goa,
Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep*,
Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Orissa, Puducherry*, Punjab,
Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal, West Bengal
Diplomatic representation chief of mission: Ambassador Ranendra SEN
in the US: chancery: 2107 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008; note - Consular Wing located at 2536
Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008
telephone: [1] (202) 939-7000
FAX: [1] (202) 265-4351
consulate(s) general: Chicago, Houston, New York, San Francisco
Diplomatic representation chief of mission: Ambassador David C. MULFORD
from the US: embassy: Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021
mailing address: use embassy street address
telephone: [91] (11) 2419-8000
FAX: [91] (11) 2419-0017
consulate(s) general: Chennai (Madras), Kolkata (Calcutta), Mumbai (Bombay)
GDP - real growth rate: 8.5% (2006 est.)
GDP - per capita (PPP): $3,700 (2006 est.)
Unemployment rate: 7.8% (2006 est.)
Population below poverty 25% (2002 est.)
line:
Inflation rate (consumer 5.3% (2006 est.)
prices):
Exports: $112 billion f.o.b. (2006 est.)
 Imports: $187.9 billion f.o.b. (2006 est.)
Currency (code): Indian rupee (INR)
Flag Description

three equal horizontal bands of saffron (subdued orange) (top), white, and green with a blue
chakra (24-spoked wheel) centered in the white band; similar to the flag of Niger, which has a small orange
disk centered in the white band

Introduction Afganistan Top of Page

Area: total: 647,500 sq km
Area - comparative: slightly smaller than Texas
Population: 31,056,997 (July 2006 est.)
Population growth rate: 2.67% (2006 est.)
Ethnic groups: Pashtun 42%, Tajik 27%, Hazara 9%, Uzbek 9%, Aimak 4%, Turkmen 3%, Baloch 2%, other 4%
Religions: Sunni Muslim 80%, Shi'a Muslim 19%, other 1%
Languages: Afghan Persian or Dari (official) 50%, Pashtu (official) 35%, Turkic languages (primarily Uzbek and
Turkmen) 11%, 30 minor languages (primarily Balochi and Pashai) 4%, much bilingualism
Literacy: age 15 and over can read and write
total population: 36%
male: 51%
female: 21% (1999 est.)
Country name: conventional long form: Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
conventional short form: Afghanistan
local long form: Jomhuri-ye Eslami-ye Afghanestan
local short form: Afghanestan
former: Republic of Afghanistan
Government type: Islamic republic
Capital: name: Kabul
Administrative divisions: 34 provinces (velayat, singular - velayat); Badakhshan, Badghis, Baghlan, Balkh, Bamian, Daykondi, Farah,
Faryab, Ghazni, Ghowr, Helmand, Herat, Jowzjan, Kabol, Kandahar, Kapisa, Khowst, Konar, Kondoz,
Laghman, Lowgar, Nangarhar, Nimruz, Nurestan, Oruzgan, Paktia, Paktika, Panjshir, Parvan, Samangan,
Sar-e Pol, Takhar, Vardak, Zabol
Diplomatic representation chief of mission: Ambassador Said Tayeb JAWAD
in the US: chancery: 2341 Wyoming Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008
telephone: [1] (202) 483-6410
FAX: [1] (202) 483-6488
consulate(s) general: Los Angeles, New York
Diplomatic representation chief of mission: Ambassador Ronald E. NEUMANN
from the US: embassy: The Great Masood Road, Kabul
mailing address: U.S. Embassy Kabul, APO, AE 09806
telephone: [00 93] (20) 230-0436
FAX: [00 93] (20) 230-1364
GDP - real growth rate: 8.4% (2006 est.)
GDP - per capita (PPP): $800 (2004 est.)
Unemployment rate: 40% (2005 est.)
Population below poverty 53% (2003)
line:
Inflation rate (consumer 16.3% (2005 est.)
prices):
Exports: $471 million; note - not including illicit exports or reexports (2005 est.)
Imports: $3.87 billion (2005 est.)
Currency (code): afghani (AFA)
Flag Description

three equal vertical bands of black (hoist), red, and green, with a gold emblem centered on
the red band; the emblem features a temple-like structure encircled by a wreath on the left and right and by a
bold Islamic inscription above
Introduction Bangladesh Top of Page
Area: total: 144,000 sq km
Area - comparative: slightly smaller than Iowa
Population: 147,365,352 (July 2006 est.)
Population growth rate: 2.09% (2006 est.)
Ethnic groups: Bengali 98%, other 2% (includes tribal groups, non-Bengali Muslims) (1998)
Religions: Muslim 83%, Hindu 16%, other 1% (1998)
Languages: Bangla (official, also known as Bengali), English
Literacy: age 15 and over can read and write
total population: 43.1%
male: 53.9%
female: 31.8% (2003 est.)
Country name: conventional long form: People's Republic of Bangladesh
conventional short form: Bangladesh
local long form: Gana Prajatantri Banladesh
local short form: Banladesh
former: East Bengal, East Pakistan
Government type: parliamentary democracy
Capital: name: Dhaka
Administrative divisions: 6 divisions; Barisal, Chittagong, Dhaka, Khulna, Rajshahi, Sylhet
Diplomatic representation chief of mission: Ambassador Shamsher Mobin CHOWDHURY
in the US: chancery: 3510 International Drive NW, Washington, DC 20008
telephone: [1] (202) 244-0183
FAX: [1] (202) 244-5366
consulate(s) general: Los Angeles, New York
Diplomatic representation chief of mission: Ambassador Patricia A. BUTENIS
from the US: embassy: Madani Avenue, Baridhara, Dhaka 1212
 mailing address: G. P. O. Box 323, Dhaka 1000
telephone: [880] (2) 885-5500
FAX: [880] (2) 882-3744
GDP - real growth rate: 6.1% (2006 est.)
GDP - per capita (PPP): $2,200 (2006 est.)
Unemployment rate: 2.5% (includes underemployment) (2006 est.)
Population below poverty 45% (2004 est.)
line:
Inflation rate (consumer 7.2% (2006 est.)
prices):
Exports: $11.17 billion (2006 est.)
Imports: $13.77 billion (2006 est.)
Currency (code): taka (BDT)
Flag Description

green field with a large red disk shifted slightly to the hoist side of center; the red disk
represents the rising sun and the sacrifice to achieve independence; the green field symbolizes the lush
vegetation of Bangladesh

Introduction Bhutan Top of Page

Area: total: 47,000 sq km
Area - comparative: about half the size of Indiana
Population: 2,279,723 note: other estimates range as low as 810,000 (July 2006 est.)
Population growth rate: 2.1% (2006 est.)
Ethnic groups: Bhote 50%, ethnic Nepalese 35% (includes Lhotsampas - one of several Nepalese ethnic groups),
indigenous or migrant tribes 15%
Religions: Lamaistic Buddhist 75%, Indian- and Nepalese-influenced Hinduism 25%
 Languages: Dzongkha (official), Bhotes speak various Tibetan dialects, Nepalese speak various Nepalese dialects
Literacy: age 15 and over can read and write
total population: 47%
male: 60%
female: 34% (2003 est.)
Country name: conventional long form: Kingdom of Bhutan
conventional short form: Bhutan
local long form: Druk Gyalkhap
local short form: Druk Yul
Government type: absolute monarchy; special treaty relationship with India; note - transition to a constitutional monarchy is
expected in 2008
Capital: name: Thimphu
Administrative divisions: 18 districts (dzongkhag, singular and plural); Bumthang, Chhukha, Chirang, Dagana, Geylegphug, Ha,
Lhuntshi, Mongar, Paro, Pemagatsel, Punakha, Samchi, Samdrup Jongkhar, Shemgang, Tashigang,
Thimphu, Tongsa, Wangdi Phodrang
note: there may be two new districts named Gasa and Yangtse
Diplomatic representation none; note - the Permanent Mission to the UN for Bhutan has consular jurisdiction in the US; address: 2
in the US: United Nations Plaza, 27th Floor, New York, NY 10017; telephone [1] (212) 826-1919; FAX [1] (212) 826-
2998
consulate(s) general: New York
Diplomatic representation the US and Bhutan have no formal diplomatic relations, although informal contact is maintained between
from the US: the Bhutanese and US Embassy in New Delhi (India)
GDP - real growth rate: 8.8% (2005 est.)
GDP - per capita (PPP): $1,400 (2003 est.)
Unemployment rate: 2.5% (2004)
Population below poverty 31.7% (2003)
line:
Inflation rate (consumer 5.5% (2005 est.)
prices):
 Exports: $186 million f.o.b. (2005)
Imports: $410 million c.i.f. (2005)
Currency (code): ngultrum (BTN); Indian rupee (INR)
Flag Description

divided diagonally from the lower hoist side corner; the upper triangle is yellow and the lower
triangle is orange; centered along the dividing line is a large black and white dragon facing away from the
hoist side

Introduction Maldives Top of Page

Area: total: 300 sq km
Area - comparative: about 1.7 times the size of Washington, DC
Population: 359,008 (July 2006 est.)
Population growth rate: 2.78% (2006 est.)
Ethnic groups: South Indians, Sinhalese, Arabs
Religions: Sunni Muslim
Languages: Maldivian Dhivehi (dialect of Sinhala, script derived from Arabic), English spoken by most government
officials
Literacy: age 15 and over can read and write
total population: 97.2%
male: 97.1%
female: 97.3% (2003 est.)
Country name: conventional long form: Republic of Maldives
conventional short form: Maldives
local long form: Dhivehi Raajjeyge Jumhooriyyaa
local short form: Dhivehi Raajje
Government type: republic
Capital: name: Male
Administrative divisions: 19 atolls (atholhu, singular and plural) and the capital city*; Alifu, Baa, Dhaalu, Faafu, Gaafu Alifu, Gaafu
Dhaalu, Gnaviyani, Haa Alifu, Haa Dhaalu, Kaafu, Laamu, Lhaviyani, Maale* (Male), Meemu, Noonu,
Raa, Seenu, Shaviyani, Thaa, Vaavu
Diplomatic representation chief of mission: Ambassador Mohamed LATHEEF
in the US: chancery: 800 2nd Avenue, Suite 400E, New York, NY 10017
telephone: [1] (212) 599-6195
FAX: [1] (212) 661-6405
Diplomatic representation the US does not have an embassy in Maldives; the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka is accredited to Maldives
from the US: and makes periodic visits there
GDP - real growth rate: 18% (2006 est.)
GDP - per capita (PPP): $3,900 (2002 est.)
Unemployment rate: NEGL% (2003 est.)
Population below poverty 21% (2004)
line:
Inflation rate (consumer 6% (2005 est.)
prices):
Exports: $214 million f.o.b. (2006 est.)
Imports: $832 million f.o.b. (2006 est.)
Currency (code): rufiyaa (MVR)
Flag Description

red with a large green rectangle in the center bearing a vertical white crescent; the closed side
of the crescent is on the hoist side of the flag

Introduction Nepal Top of Page

Area: total: 147,181 sq km
Area - comparative: slightly larger than Arkansas
 Population: 28,287,147 (July 2006 est.)
Population growth rate: 2.17% (2006 est.)
Ethnic groups: Chhettri 15.5%, Brahman-Hill 12.5%, Magar 7%, Tharu 6.6%, Tamang 5.5%, Newar 5.4%, Muslim 4.2%,
Kami 3.9%, Yadav 3.9%, other 32.7%, unspecified 2.8% (2001 census)
Religions: Hindu 80.6%, Buddhist 10.7%, Muslim 4.2%, Kirant 3.6%, other 0.9% (2001 census)
note: only official Hindu state in the world
Languages: Nepali 47.8%, Maithali 12.1%, Bhojpuri 7.4%, Tharu (Dagaura/Rana) 5.8%, Tamang 5.1%, Newar 3.6%,
Magar 3.3%, Awadhi 2.4%, other 10%, unspecified 2.5% (2001 census)
note: many in government and business also speak English
Literacy: age 15 and over can read and write
total population: 48.6%
male: 62.7%
female: 34.9% (2000-2004 est.)
Country name: conventional long and short form: Nepal
local long and short form: Nepal
Government type: parliamentary democracy
Capital: name: Kathmandu
Administrative divisions: 14 zones (anchal, singular and plural); Bagmati, Bheri, Dhawalagiri, Gandaki, Janakpur, Karnali, Kosi,
Lumbini, Mahakali, Mechi, Narayani, Rapti, Sagarmatha, Seti
Diplomatic representation chief of mission: Ambassador (vacant)
in the US: chancery: 2131 Leroy Place NW, Washington, DC 20008
telephone: [1] (202) 667-4550
FAX: [1] (202) 667-5534
consulate(s) general: New York
Diplomatic representation chief of mission: Ambassador James F. MORIARTY
from the US: embassy: Panipokhari, Kathmandu
mailing address: use embassy street address
telephone: [977] (1) 411-1179
FAX: [977] (1) 441-9963
 GDP - real growth rate: 2.4% (2006 est.)
GDP - per capita (PPP): $1,500 (2006 est.)
Unemployment rate: 42% (2004 est.)
Population below poverty 31% (FY03/04)
line:
Inflation rate (consumer 8.6% (November 2006 est.)
prices):
Exports: $822 million f.o.b.; note - does not include unrecorded border trade with India (2005 est.)
Imports: $2 billion f.o.b. (2005 est.)
Currency (code): Nepalese rupee (NPR)
Flag Description

red with a blue border around the unique shape of two overlapping right triangles; the smaller, upper
triangle bears a white stylized moon and the larger, lower triangle bears a white 12-pointed sun

Introduction Pakistan Top of Page

Area: total: 803,940 sq km
Area - comparative: slightly less than twice the size of California
Population: 165,803,560 (July 2006 est.)
Population growth rate: 2.09% (2006 est.)
Ethnic groups: Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashtun (Pathan), Baloch, Muhajir (immigrants from India at the time of partition and their
descendants)
Religions: Muslim 97% (Sunni 77%, Shi'a 20%), other (includes Christian and Hindu) 3%
Languages: Punjabi 48%, Sindhi 12%, Siraiki (a Punjabi variant) 10%, Pashtu 8%, Urdu (official) 8%, Balochi 3%,
Hindko 2%, Brahui 1%, English (official; lingua franca of Pakistani elite and most government ministries),
Burushaski and other 8%
Literacy: age 15 and over can read and write
total population: 48.7%
 male: 61.7%
female: 35.2% (2004 est.)
Country name: conventional long form: Islamic Republic of Pakistan
conventional short form: Pakistan
local long form: Jamhuryat Islami Pakistan
local short form: Pakistan
former: West Pakistan
Government type: federal republic
Capital: name: Islamabad
Administrative divisions: 4 provinces, 1 territory*, and 1 capital territory**; Balochistan, Federally Administered Tribal Areas*,
Islamabad Capital Territory**, North-West Frontier Province, Punjab, Sindh
note: the Pakistani-administered portion of the disputed Jammu and Kashmir region consists of two
administrative entities: Azad Kashmir and Northern Areas
Diplomatic representation chief of mission: Ambassador Mahmud Ali DURRANI
in the US: chancery: 3517 International Court, Washington, DC 20008
telephone: [1] (202) 243-6500
FAX: [1] (202) 686-1544
consulate(s) general: Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Sunnyvale (California)
Diplomatic representation chief of mission: Ambassador Ryan CROCKER
from the US: embassy: Diplomatic Enclave, Ramna 5, Islamabad
mailing address: P. O. Box 1048, Unit 62200, APO AE 09812-2200
telephone: [92] (51) 208-0000
FAX: [92] (51) 2276427
consulate(s) general: Karachi
consulate(s): Lahore, Peshawar
GDP - real growth rate: 6.5% (2006 est.)
GDP - per capita (PPP): $2,600 (2006 est.)
Unemployment rate: 6.5% plus substantial underemployment (2006 est.)
Population below poverty 24% (FY05/06 est.)
line:
 Inflation rate (consumer 7.9% (2006 est.)
prices):
Exports: $19.24 billion f.o.b. (2006 est.)
Imports: $26.79 billion f.o.b. (2006 est.)
Currency (code): Pakistani rupee (PKR)
Flag Description

green with a vertical white band (symbolizing the role of religious minorities) on the hoist side;
a large white crescent and star are centered in the green field; the crescent, star, and color green are
traditional symbols of Islam

Introduction Sri Lanka Top of Page

Area: total: 65,610 sq km
Area - comparative: slightly larger than West Virginia
Population: 20,222,240
note: since the outbreak of hostilities between the government and armed Tamil separatists in the mid-
1980s, several hundred thousand Tamil civilians have fled the island and more than 200,000 Tamils have
sought refuge in the West (July 2006 est.)
Population growth rate: 0.78% (2006 est.)
Ethnic groups: Sinhalese 73.8%, Sri Lankan Moors 7.2%, Indian Tamil 4.6%, Sri Lankan Tamil 3.9%, other 0.5%,
unspecified 10% (2001 census provisional data)
Religions: Buddhist 69.1%, Muslim 7.6%, Hindu 7.1%, Christian 6.2%, unspecified 10% (2001 census provisional
data)
Languages: Sinhala (official and national language) 74%, Tamil (national language) 18%, other 8%
note: English is commonly used in government and is spoken competently by about 10% of the population
Literacy: age 15 and over can read and write
total population: 92.3%
male: 94.8%
 female: 90% (2003 est.)
Country name: conventional long form: Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
conventional short form: Sri Lanka
local long form: Shri Lamka Prajatantrika Samajaya di Janarajaya/Ilankai Jananayaka Choshalichak
Kutiyarachu
local short form: Shri Lamka/Ilankai
former: Serendib, Ceylon
Government type: republic
Capital: name: Colombo
Administrative divisions: 8 provinces; Central, North Central, North Eastern, North Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva, Western
note: in October 2006, the Sri Lankan Supreme Court ruled voided a presidential directive merging the
North and Eastern Provinces; many have defended the merger as a prerequisite for a negotiated settlement
to the ethnic conflict; a parliamentary decision on the issue is pending
Diplomatic representation chief of mission: Ambassador Bernard GOONETILLEKE
in the US: chancery: 2148 Wyoming Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008
telephone: [1] (202) 483-4025 (through 4028)
FAX: [1] (202) 232-7181
consulate(s) general: Los Angeles
consulate(s): New York
Diplomatic representation chief of mission: Ambassador Robert O. BLAKE, Jr.
from the US: embassy: 210 Galle Road, Colombo 3
mailing address: P. O. Box 106, Colombo
telephone: [94] (11) 249-8500
FAX: [94] (11) 243-7345
GDP - real growth rate: 6.3% (2006 est.)
GDP - per capita (PPP): $4,600 (2006 est.)
Unemployment rate: 7.6% (2006 est.)
Population below poverty 22% (2002 est.)
line:
Inflation rate (consumer 12.1% (2006 est.)
 prices):
Exports: $7.076 billion f.o.b. (2006 est.)
Imports: $9.655 billion f.o.b. (2006 est.)
Currency (code): Sri Lankan rupee (LKR)
Flag Description

yellow with two panels; the smaller hoist-side panel has two equal vertical bands of green
(hoist side) and orange; the other panel is a large dark red rectangle with a yellow lion holding a sword, and
there is a yellow bo leaf in each corner; the yellow field appears as a border around the entire flag and
extends between the two panels

11. STD ISD CODES

Source: http://www.gts-translation.com/bangladeshphonecodes.asp
Countries Covered:
Afghanistan Phone Codes
Country Code: +93 
 City Area Code Area Codes

Heart 40

Jalalabad 60

Kabul 20

Kandahar 30

Mazar-E-Sherif 50

Mobile phones 70

Bangladesh Phone Codes
Country Code: +880 
City Area Code Area Codes
 Alamdanga 7622

Ashugonj 8528

Avaynagar (Noapara) 4222

Badargonj 5222

Bagerhat 468

Banaripara 4332

Bandarban 361

Banshkhali 3037

Barguna 448

Barisal 431

Bauphal 4422

Bazitpur 9423

Bhairab 9424

Bhandaria 4623
 Bheramara 7022

Bhola 491

Bogra 51

Brahmanbaria 851

Chandpur 841

Chandraghona (Kaptai) 3529

Chhatak 8723

Chittagong 31

Chaudagram 8034

Chuadanga 761

Comilla 81

Companigon (Bashurhat) 3223

Cox's Bazar 341

Daudkandi 8023
 Daulatpur 7023

Dhaka 2

Dinajpur 531

Faridpur 631

Feni 331

Fulbari 5327

Gaibandha 541

Galachipa 4424

Gazipur 681

Ghatail 9225

Goalanda 6423

Gopalgonj 423

Hajigonj 8424

Hatiya (Oshkhali) 3224

 Hobigonj 831

Ishwardi 732

Jamalpur 981

Jessore 421

Jhalokathhi 498

Jhenaidah 451

Jhikargacha 4225

Joypurhat 571

Kanaighat 8233

Kalaroa 4724

Khagrachhari 371

Khepupara 4425

Khulna 41

Kishoregonj 941
 Kurigram 581

Kustia 71

Laksham (Daulatgonj) 8032

Lakshmipur 381

Lalmonirhat 591

Madaripur 661

Magura 488

Manikgonj 651

Mathabdi 6257

Meherpur 791

Mithamain 9435

Mohanganj 9524

Moheshkhali 3424

Mongla 402
 Mongla New Port 4662

Moulavibazar 861

Muktagacha 9028

Muladi 4326

Munshigonj 691

Mymensingh 91

Nabinagar 8525

Nagarpur 9233

Naogaon 741

Narail 481

Narsingdi 628

Natore 771

Nawabgonj (Chapai) 781

Netrokona 951
 Nilphamari 551

Noakhali 321

Pabna 731

Paikgacha 4027

Palash (Ghorashal) 6254

Panchagar 568

Parbatipur 5334

Patuakhali 441

Perojpur 461

Plulpur 9033

Potiya 3035

Rajbari 641

Rajshahi 721

Ramgoti (Char Alexander) 3823

 Rangamati 351

Rangpur 521

Saidpur 5526

Sarsha (Benapol) 4228

Satkania 3036

Satkhira 471

Savar 2

Shariatpur 601

Sherpur 931

Shibganj 5033

Sirajgonj 751

Sitakundu (Barabkundu) 3028

Srimangol 8626

Sunamgonj 871
 Syedpur 552

Sylhet 821

Taherpur 8732

Tangail 921

Thakurgaon 561

Ukhia 3427
 Bhutan Phone Codes
Country Code: +975 
City Area Code Area Codes

Bangtar DAMA 7

Basochu 2

Chapcha 8

Chargary 5

Chumey 3
 Dagana 6

Dagapela 6

Daifam DAMA 7

Damphu DAMA 6

Dechencholing 2

Deothang 7

Drujegang 6

Drukgyel Dzong 8

Gasa 2

Gedu/Tala/Padechu/ Sinchekha 5

Gelephu 6

Gelpoyshing 4

Gomtu 5

Ha 8
Ha (Damthang) 8

Jakar 3

Kanglung 4

Khaling 4

Kharsadrapchu 2

Lhamoi Zingkha 5

Lhuntse 4

Lingshi DAMA 2

Lodrai 6

Mongar 4

Nganglam 7

Nganglam DAMA 7

P/Gatshel 7

P/Gatshel DAMA 7
Panbang DAMA 6

Paro 8

Pasakha 5

Phuntsholing 5

Punakha 2

Rangjung 4

S/Jongkhar 7

Sakteng DAMA 4

Samtse 5

Sarpang 6

Shaba 8

Sibsoo 5

Simtokha 2

Suray 6
 Taba 2

Tangmachu 4

Thimphu 2

Tingtibi 3

Trashi Yangtse 4

Trashigang 4

Trongsa 3

Tsenkharla 4

Tsimasham 8

Tsirang(Damphu) 6

Wamrong 4

Wangdue 2

Wangkha 8

Zhemgang 3
 Zhemgang DAMA 3

Mobile Providers Codes

B-Mobile (GSM 900) 17

 India Phone Codes
Country Code: +91 
City Area Code Area Codes

Agra 562

Ahmedabad 79

Ajmer 145

Alwar 144

Amritsar 183

Aurangabad 2432

Bangalore 80

Barmer 2982

Baroda 265

Beawar 1462
 Bharatpur 5644

Bhilwara 1482

Bhopal 755

Bikaner 151

Bundi 747

Chandigarh 172

Chennai (formerly Madras) 44

Chandigarh 172

Chittorgarh 8572

Coimbator 422

Dholpur 5642

Delhi 11

Dehradun 135

Deogarh 6432
 Fathepur Sikri 5619

Hyderabad 40

Jaipur 141

Jullundur 181

Kanpur 512

Kolkatta (formerly Calcutta) 33

Kota 744

Lucknow 522

Manipal 8252

Mount Abu 2974

Mumbai (formerly Bombay ) 22

Mussooree 1362

Mysore 821

Nagaur 1582
 New Delhi 11

Patna 612

Pune (formerly Poona) 20

Pushkar 145

Rajkot 281

Ranthambhore Natl. Park 7462

Sariska 144

Simla 177

Srinagar 194

Surat 261

Udaipur 294

Vadodara 265

Pakistan Phone Codes
Country Code: +92 
City Area Code Area Codes

Abbotabad 992

Bahawalpur 621

Faisalabad 41

Ghourghushi 5799

Gujranwala 431

Hyderabad 221

Islamabad 51

Karachi 21

Lahore 42

Multan 61

Okara 442

Peshawar 91

Quetta 81
Sahiwal 441

Sarhodha 451

Sialkot 432

Sukkur 71
 Sri Lanka Phone Codes
Country Code: +94 
City Area Code Area Codes

Ambalangoda 97

Ampara 63 + 4 digits

Anuradhapura 25 + 4 digits

Avissawella 36 + 5 digits

Badulla 55 + 4 digits

Bandarawella 57 + 4 digits

Batticaloa 65 + 4 digits

Chilaw 32 + 4 digits

Colombo Central 1 + 6 digits

Includes: Angoda, Boralesgamuwa, Central Colombo, Havelock Town, Hokandara, Homagama,

Ja-ela, Katunayaka, Kadawatha, Kaduwela, Kelaniya, Kollupitiya, Kotte, Maharagama, Malwana,

Maradana, Mattakkuliya, Moratuwa, Mt.Lavinia, Nugegoda, Padukka,

Piliyandala, Ragama, Ratmalana, Wattala, Wellampitiya

Galle 9 + 5 digits

Gampaha 33 + 5 digits

Hambantota 47 + 5 digits

Hatton 51 + 5 digits

Jaffna 21 + 4 digits

Kalmunai 67 + 4 digits

Kalutara 34 + 5 digits

Kandy 8 + 6 digits

Katagastota 8

Kegalle 35 + 4 digits

Kurunegala 37 + 5 digits

Mannar 23 + 4 digits
 Matale 66 + 4 digits

Mathara 41 + 5 digits

Nawalapitiya 542 + 4 digits

Negambo 31 + 4 digits

Nuwara Eliya 52 + 4 digits

Panadura 34

Polonnaruwa 27 + 4 digits

Ratnapura 45 + 4 digits

Trincomalee 26 + 5 digits

Vavuniya 24 + 5 digits

Mobile Phones

CellTel 72 + 6 digits

Call-Link 78 + 5 digits
 GSM Dialog 77 + 6 digits

Mobitel 71 + 5 digits

12. WEIGHT MEASUREMENT CONVERSION

Source:
To change  To  Multiply 
 by

acres  hectares  .4047

acres  square feet  43,560

acres  square miles  .001562

atmospheres  cms. of mercury  76

Btu/hour  horsepower .0003930

Btu  kilowatt­hour  .0002931

Btu/hour  watts  .2931

bushels  cubic inches  2150.4

bushels (U.S.)  hectoliters  .3524

centimeters  inches  .3937

centimeters  feet  .03281

cubic feet  cubic meters  .0283

cubic meters  cubic feet  35.3145

cubic meters  cubic yards  1.3079

cubic yards  cubic meters  .7646

degrees  radians  .01745

dynes  grams  .00102

fathoms  feet  6.0

feet  meters  .3048

feet  miles (nautical)  .0001645

feet  miles (statute)  .0001894

feet/second  miles/hour  .6818

furlongs  feet  660.0

furlongs  miles  .125

gallons (U.S.)  liters  3.7853

grains  grams  .0648

grams  grains  15.4324

grams  ounces (avdp)  .0353

grams  pounds  .002205

hectares  acres  2.4710

hectoliters  bushels (U.S.)  2.8378

horsepower  watts  745.7

horsepower Btu/hour 2,547

hours  days  .04167

inches  millimeters  25.4000

inches  centimeters  2.5400

kilograms  pounds (avdp or troy)  2.2046

kilometers  miles  .6214

kilowatt­hour Btu 3412

knots  nautical miles/hour  1.0

knots  statute miles/hour  1.151

liters  gallons (U.S.)  .2642

liters  pecks  .1135

liters  pints (dry)  1.8162

liters  pints (liquid)  2.1134

liters  quarts (dry)  .9081

liters  quarts (liquid)  1.0567

meters  feet  3.2808

meters  miles  .0006214

meters  yards  1.0936

metric tons  tons (long)  .9842

metric tons  tons (short)  1.1023

miles  kilometers  1.6093

miles  feet  5280

miles (nautical)  miles (statute)  1.1516

miles (statute)  miles (nautical)  .8684

miles/hour  feet/minute  88

millimeters  inches  .0394

ounces (avdp)  grams  28.3495

ounces  pounds  .0625

ounces (troy)  ounces (avdp)  1.09714

pecks  liters  8.8096

pints (dry)  liters  .5506

pints (liquid)  liters  .4732

pounds (ap or troy)  kilograms  .3732

pounds (avdp)  kilograms  .4536

pounds  ounces  16

quarts (dry)  liters  1.1012

quarts (liquid)  liters  .9463

radians  degrees  57.30

rods  meters  5.029

rods  feet  16.5

square feet  square meters  .0929

square kilometers  square miles  .3861

square meters  square feet  10.7639

square meters  square yards  1.1960

square miles  square kilometers  2.5900

square yards  square meters  .8361

tons (long)  metric tons  1.016

tons (short)  metric tons  .9072

tons (long)  pounds  2240

tons (short)  pounds  2000

watts  Btu/hour  3.4121

watts  horsepower  .001341

yards  meters  .9144

yards  miles  .0005682

16 PHONE CODES OF ALL US CITIES
Source: http://www.allareacodes.com/area_code_listings_by_state.htm
Alabama 205, 251, 256, 334
Alaska 907
Arizona 480, 520, 602, 623, 928
Arkansas 479, 501, 870
209, 213, 310, 323, 408, 415, 424, 510, 530, 559, 562, 619, 626, 650, 661, 707, 714, 760, 805, 818, 831, 858, 909,
California
916, 925, 949
Colorado 303, 719, 720, 970
Connecticut 203, 475, 860, 959
Delaware 302
Florida 239, 305, 321, 352, 386, 407, 561, 727, 754, 772, 786, 813, 850, 863, 904, 941, 954
Georgia 229, 404, 470, 478, 678, 706, 770, 912
Hawaii 808
Idaho 208
Illinois 217, 224, 309, 312, 331, 464, 618, 630, 708, 773, 815, 847, 872
Indiana 219, 260, 317, 574, 765, 812
Iowa 319, 515, 563, 641, 712
Kansas 316, 620, 785, 913
Kentucky 270, 502, 606, 859
Louisiana 225, 318, 337, 504, 985
Maine 207
Maryland 227, 240, 301, 410, 443, 667
Massachusetts 339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
Michigan 231, 248, 269, 313, 517, 586, 616, 734, 810, 906, 947, 989
Minnesota 218, 320, 507, 612, 651, 763, 952
Mississippi 228, 601, 662
Missouri 314, 417, 557, 573, 636, 660, 816, 975
Montana 406
Nebraska 308, 402
Nevada 702, 775
New Hampshire 603
New Jersey 201, 551, 609, 732, 848, 856, 862, 908, 973
New Mexico 505
New York 212, 315, 347, 516, 518, 585, 607, 631, 646, 716, 718, 845, 914, 917
North Carolina 252, 336, 704, 828, 910, 919, 980, 984
North Dakota 701
Ohio 216, 234, 283, 330, 419, 440, 513, 567, 614, 740, 937
Oklahoma 405, 580, 918
Oregon 503, 541, 971
Pennsylvania 215, 267, 412, 445, 484, 570, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
Rhode Island 401
South Carolina 803, 843, 864
South Dakota 605
Tennessee 423, 615, 731, 865, 901, 931
Texas 210, 214, 254, 281, 361, 409, 469, 512, 682, 713, 737, 806, 817, 830, 832, 903, 915, 936, 940, 956, 972, 979
Utah 435, 801
Vermont 802
Virginia 276, 434, 540, 571, 703, 757, 804
Washington 206, 253, 360, 425, 509, 564
Washington, DC 202
West Virginia 304
Wisconsin 262, 414, 608, 715, 920
Wyoming 307