Global Q&A 'How important is your country to the world?'

[Stephanie Lam]

Global Q&A 'How important is your country to the world?'

Epoch Times Staff Nov 4, 2009

Facebook Digg del.icio.us StumbleUpon | |
Related articles: World > International

Achievements of historical value, geographical position, living in harmony and cultural contributions are some of the significant features of different countries to the world today. This is what Epoch Times reporters from Rio de Janeiro to Ankara discovered when they asked locals this week, “How important is your country to the world?”

Joanna Janas, Poland

Poland Joanna Janas, 24, Graduate of Rzeszowski University Many well-known individuals of historical significance have come out of Poland. The most important of these was Pope John Paul II, but also others, such as Maria Curie-Sklodowska, Nicolaus Copernicus or Frederick Chopin, as well as the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Lech Walesa. These people are proof that Poland was and continues to be a country of considerable importance to the world.

Taipei, Taiwan Ch'en Wei-hsiang, 46, General Manager of a publishing house Taiwan is the heart of the world, whether it’s geographic location, or in terms of strategic or economic advantage—it’s all important.

Ch'en Wei-hsiang, Taipei, Taiwan

Pinar Cikrikci, Ankara, Turkey

Ankara, Turkey Pinar Çikrikçi, 18, Student of Gazi University Turkey has a very special geographical and strategic position. It is like a bridge between Europe and Asia. In addition, Istanbul and Canakkale Bosphorus are very important for international trading. So Turkey is a very important country both for Europe and Asia. Turkey has a young population in general and has rich underground resources.

Sofia, Bulgaria Lyubomira Damyanova, 28, Telecommunications Engineer At the moment, my country does not have any significant achievements that could make it important for the world, but in the past we gave a lot. First, Mr. John Atanasoff invented the computer. Bulgaria is known for the yoghurt and Bulgarian bacteria used for the preparation of yoghurt called Lactobacillus bulgaricus. Also, the Bulgarian Air Force was the first to use air-raid during the World War I. Last, but not least, Bulgarians have invented the anti-baby pills. I am sure that we will give other important inventions to the world in the near future.

http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24775/