Worlds ten largest militaries

In an increasingly unstable and polarized world, the importance of a nations security cannot be highlighted enough. Here's where the soldier steps in, chest jutting out and head held high, as he marches in step with his country's strategic and military needs.And as armies around the world prepare themselves for any eventuality, we take a look at the 10 largest and 10 smallest armies in the world.

People's Republic of China:
With the largest active military in the world, (2,285,000 personnel) People's Republic of China is the biggest military power in Asia. A major nuclear power, China spends the most on its military after the United States of America. Its military budget for the year 2013 was $114.2 billion.

United States of America:
The United States of America, with 1,458,219 military personnel, is the second largest active military in the world behind China. But in comparison to $114.2 billion military budget of the Asian superpower, the US' military spending amounts to a whopping USD 700 billion. The US army, which draws its manpower from a large pool of paid volunteers, is under civilian control. The US army plays a major role in various ...

India:
Headed by the President of India, the Indian military boasts of about 1,325,000 active military personnel. It is the third largest military in the world considering active military strength. On an average, India annually spends about 2.7 % of its GDP on its military. In 2013, India announced its military spending to USD 37 billion; a five percent increase over its previous year's spending.

RUSSIA

SOUTHKOREA

PAKISTAN

IRAN

TURKEY

MALAYSIA

1. People's Republic of China:
   With the largest active military in the world, (2,285,000 personnel) People's Republic of China is the biggest military power in Asia. A major nuclear power, China spends the most on its military after the United States of America. Its military budget for the year 2013 was $114.2 billion.

   United States of America:
   The United States of America, with 1,458,219 military personnel, is the second largest active military in the world behind China. But in comparison to $114.2 billion military budget of the Asian superpower, the US' military spending amounts to a whopping USD 700 billion. The US army, which draws its manpower from a large pool of paid volunteers, is under civilian control. The US army plays a major role in various ...more 

   India:
   Headed by the President of India, the Indian military boasts of about 1,325,000 active military personnel. It is the third largest military in the world considering active military strength. On an average, India annually spends about 2.7 % of its GDP on its military. In 2013, India announced its military spending to USD 37 billion; a five percent increase over its previous year's spending.

   North Korea:
   The North Korean military, also known as the Korean People's Army, is the largest military organisation in the world considering a combination of active, reserve and paramilitary forces which amounts to 9,495,000 but ranks fourth considering just the active military strength with approximately 1,106,000 personnel. The Supreme leader of North Korea is the Supreme Commander of the Korean army. Due to many worldwide economic sanctions,.

1. People's Republic of China:
   With the largest active military in the world, (2,285,000 personnel) People's Republic of China is the biggest military power in Asia. A major nuclear power, China spends the most on its military after the United States of America. Its military budget for the year 2013 was $114.2 billion.

2. United States of America:
   The United States of America, with 1,458,219 military personnel, is the second largest active military in the world behind China. But in comparison to $114.2 billion military budget of the Asian superpower, the US' military spending amounts to a whopping USD 700 billion. The US army, which draws its manpower from a large pool of paid volunteers, is under civilian control. The US army plays a major role in various ...more 

3. India:
   Headed by the President of India, the Indian military boasts of about 1,325,000 active military personnel. It is the third largest military in the world considering active military strength. On an average, India annually spends about 2.7 % of its GDP on its military. In 2013, India announced its military spending to USD 37 billion; a five percent increase over its previous year's spending.

4. North Korea:
   The North Korean military, also known as the Korean People's Army, is the largest military organisation in the world considering a combination of active, reserve and paramilitary forces which amounts to 9,495,000 but ranks fourth considering just the active military strength with approximately 1,106,000 personnel. The Supreme leader of North Korea is the Supreme Commander of the Korean army. Due to many worldwide economic sanctions,...

   1. People's Republic of China:
      With the largest active military in the world, (2,285,000 personnel) People's Republic of China is the biggest military power in Asia. A major nuclear power, China spends the most on its military after the United States of America. Its military budget for the year 2013 was $114.2 billion.

      United States of America:
      The United States of America, with 1,458,219 military personnel, is the second largest active military in the world behind China. But in comparison to $114.2 billion military budget of the Asian superpower, the US' military spending amounts to a whopping USD 700 billion. The US army, which draws its manpower from a large pool of paid volunteers, is under civilian control. The US army plays a major role in various ...more 

      India:
      Headed by the President of India, the Indian military boasts of about 1,325,000 active military personnel. It is the third largest military in the world considering active military strength. On an average, India annually spends about 2.7 % of its GDP on its military. In 2013, India announced its military spending to USD 37 billion; a five percent increase over its previous year's spending.

      North Korea:
      The North Korean military, also known as the Korean People's Army, is the largest military organisation in the world considering a combination of active, reserve and paramilitary forces which amounts to 9,495,000 but ranks fourth considering just the active military strength with approximately 1,106,000 personnel. The Supreme leader of North Korea is the Supreme Commander of the Korean army. Due to many worldwide economic sanctions,...

      
      

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   People's Republic of China:
   With the largest active military in the world, (2,285,000 personnel) People's Republic of China is the biggest military power in Asia. A major nuclear power, China spends the most on its military after the United States of America. Its military budget for the year 2013 was $114.2 billion.

2. United States of America:
   The United States of America, with 1,458,219 military personnel, is the second largest active military in the world behind China. But in comparison to $114.2 billion military budget of the Asian superpower, the US' military spending amounts to a whopping USD 700 billion. The US army, which draws its manpower from a large pool of paid volunteers, is under civilian control. The US army plays a major role in various ...more 

3. India:
   Headed by the President of India, the Indian military boasts of about 1,325,000 active military personnel. It is the third largest military in the world considering active military strength. On an average, India annually spends about 2.7 % of its GDP on its military. In 2013, India announced its military spending to USD 37 billion; a five percent increase over its previous year's spending.

4. North Korea:
   The North Korean military, also known as the Korean People's Army, is the largest military organisation in the world considering a combination of active, reserve and paramilitary forces which amounts to 9,495,000 but ranks fourth considering just the active military strength with approximately 1,106,000 personnel. The Supreme leader of North Korea is the Supreme Commander of the Korean army. Due to many worldwide economic sanctions,...

1. People's Republic of China:
   With the largest active military in the world, (2,285,000 personnel) People's Republic of China is the biggest military power in Asia. A major nuclear power, China spends the most on its military after the United States of America. Its military budget for the year 2013 was $114.2 billion.

2. United States of America:
   The United States of America, with 1,458,219 military personnel, is the second largest active military in the world behind China. But in comparison to $114.2 billion military budget of the Asian superpower, the US' military spending amounts to a whopping USD 700 billion. The US army, which draws its manpower from a large pool of paid volunteers, is under civilian control. The US army plays a major role in various ...more 

3. India:
   Headed by the President of India, the Indian military boasts of about 1,325,000 active military personnel. It is the third largest military in the world considering active military strength. On an average, India annually spends about 2.7 % of its GDP on its military. In 2013, India announced its military spending to USD 37 billion; a five percent increase over its previous

1. People's Republic of China:
   With the largest active military in the world, (2,285,000 personnel) People's Republic of China is the biggest military power in Asia. A major nuclear power, China spends the most on its military after the United States of America. Its military budget for the year 2013 was $114.2 billion.

2. United States of America:
   The United States of America, with 1,458,219 military personnel, is the second largest active military in the world behind China. But in comparison to $114.2 billion military budget of the Asian superpower, the US' military spending amounts to a whopping USD 700 billion. The US army, which draws its manpower from a large pool of paid volunteers, is under civilian control. The US army plays a major role in various ...more 

3. India:
   Headed by the President of India, the Indian military boasts of about 1,325,000 active military personnel. It is the third largest military in the world considering active military strength. On an average, India annually spends about 2.7 % of its GDP on its military. In 2013, India announced its military spending to USD 37 billion; a five percent increase over its previous year's spending.

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Top 10 Most Expensive Cars Ever Sold

10. 1904 Rolls Royce 10 HP Two-Seater ($7.25 million)

Let’s start with an incredibly old car which, to date, remains the most expensive Rolls-Royce ever sold at auction. It’s also the most anyone has ever paid for a car made before 1905, which admittedly is less impressive once you realize that, prior to that date, you basically had the Model T and automotive equivalents of bathtubs equipped with wagon wheels. Still, it’s hard not to see why someone would want to pay so much money for a car like this. After all, it’s not every car that’s going to give you a whopping 10 horsepower engine. Why, with an engine like that you might be able to reach breakneck speeds exceeding 25 miles per hour!

9. 1929 Mercedes-Benz 38/250 SSK ($7.44 million)

If Germans know anything, it’s how to intimidate the French. Also, how to build cars. We’re going to go ahead and assume they accomplished both when they produced this Mercedes-Benz, which looks like the type of car you could either win an old-timey road race in, or perhaps paint black and use it to get from your underground evil lair to the grocery store, because even supervillains need milk to keep their bones strong, and keeping your own cows can really stink up an evil lair. This car was actually designed by a fellow named Ferdinand Porsche, but he probably didn’t accomplish anything else in the automotive industry. Whoever heard of a car called the “Ferdinand” anyway?

8. 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe ($7.68 million)

Up until recently, this was the highest price ever paid for an American-made car (don’t worry, we’ll be getting to the new champion soon enough.) This particular car was one of only six of this model ever built by the legendary Carroll Shelby, and was designed for the specific purpose of beating Ferrari in GT races. And, because we Americans love a good underdog story, it accomplished that very goal when, on July 4 in Reims,France, it won the World Manufacturer’s Championship. USA! USA! USA!

7. 1937 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlante Coupe ($7.9 million)

This two-door coupe was an offshoot of another Bugatti called the Atlantic, and there were only 17 ever produced. You can see why it fetched such a high price at auction, then. It’s kind of like if they only ever made a couple dozen Boba Fett action figures, and you had a chance to pick one up still in the casing, which was in mint condition. Who could pass up that opportunity?

It’s a highly valued car, is what we’re getting at here. This particular Atlante Coupe was owned by various rich people throughout history, including casino magnate William Harrah. And it makes sense that it’d have been owned by such exclusive clientele, considering the price tag when it was originally sold. Plus, who would want to pay $7.9 million for a car owned by one of the dirty poor?

6. 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Spezial Roadster ($9.68 million)

Hey look, it’s our old friend Mercedes-Benz again. This car was sold at a PebbleBeach auction and, believe it or not, the final price tag was something of a disappointment. You see, many thought this car had a chance to become the most expensive car ever sold, for a variety of reasons. First, it’s one of the few such cars that are still kicking around that were produced in pre-war Nazi Germany. Also, they spelled special with a “z.” We’re not sure if that’s an actual reason or not, but it’s pretty damn wacky, so we’re counting it.

5. 1931 Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe ($9.7 million)

Just take a look at this car. Seriously, take a good long look. You know how we mentioned the Mercedes-Benz looked like it could be a supervillain’s car? Well, move over, Benz; a new champion is in town. We’re pretty sure this must have been the inspiration for the Red Skull’s car in the movie version of Captain America, because seriously, just look at this thing. AGAIN.

This was one of only six ever produced, with the idea to sell to royalty. That plan didn’t work out so well. However, this car is noteworthy not just for looking evil and being utterly silly, but for housing a 12.7 liter engine that was originally manufactured for an aircraft. The unused Royale engines were later put in freaking high-speed railcars. We can’t imagine why it didn’t sell well during the Great Depression.

4. 1931 Duesenberg Model J Long-Wheelbase Coupe ($10.34 million)

And speaking of the Great Depression, here’s another 1931 car that not only went for an absurd amount of money at auction, but was ridiculously expensive at the time of its release, with a price tag of $17,000. That would score you a pretty decent car today, so can you imagine having the gall to try charge that much in the midst of the greatest financial crisis the country has ever seen? Fewer than 500 were ever built in the four-year span in which this model was available, and this one in particular fetched such a high price because it only had five owners, and at time of sale, only had 12,500 miles on the odometer.

3. 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder ($10.9 million)

Okay, spoiler alert coming up: this won’t be the last time you’ll see a Ferrari on this list. Heck, we even chose to bump a couple Ferraris because, frankly, talking about the same cars over and over just gets a little redundant. If this car looks vaguely familiar, it’s because it’s the same kind that Ferris Bueller stole from Cameron’s dad and subsequently wrecked in the wackiest of manners. Think about that price the next time you watch Cameron launch that puppy out of the window at the end of the movie.

2. 1968 Ford GT40 Gulf/Mirage Coupe ($11 million)

And now we come to the most expensive American car ever. As with basically every other American performance car built in the 1960’s, the Ford GT40 was designed with an eye toward taking Ferrari down a peg or two in road races. And why was Ford, in particular, so determined to top Ferrari? Because the company had tried and failed to purchase Ferrari in 1963. So basically, the most expensive American car ever sold was built out of spite. You know, otherwise known as the American way!

1. 1957 Ferrari Testarossa Prototype ($16.39 million)

 

Okay, we’re actually kind of folding the two top-selling cars into one. They’re the same model, only one is a prototype and the other, well, isn’t. The 1957 Ferrari Testarossa Prototype is the first 250 Testarossa ever built, so you can imagine why it went for such a high price. Despite being a prototype, this car was used in road races for eight years. Plus, it just looks really, really cool. The actual 1957 Ferrari Testarossa (without the “prototype” tacked on there,) sold for $12.2 million in 2009 and, to us, that’s getting it cheap because holy crap, that thing looks just like the Batmobile!

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10 Weird Sensory Marketing Tricks Companies Use On Us

It is a well known fact that your memory and smells are tied closely together (this is called the Proust phenomenon). More than pictures or sounds, a scent can really bring back memories and invoke emotions. Companies know this all too well and make use of scents and sounds to jolt your brain into liking or enjoying something. The true secret of successfully marketing a product is to pair a store or a product with a specific scent. If you feel at home in a store, you are more likely to buy.

The first time you notice a new type of scent you will subconsciously connect this scent to an item or a person. After that the scent will trigger the response that you experienced to that person or item and a happy response. Let’s see how we are all affected by this…

10

Real Sent of Plastic

Buyers of Apple computers, iPhones and other products know it all too well, the smell of a new device. This very specific smell is rumored to come from inside the devices, but some have suggested that the packaging is responsible. The plastic iPhone has the same smell as the aluminum MacBook, so the scent is probably not added to the plastic. Apple has never owned up to these tactics, but an Apple Mac scent has been produced by the Air Aroma company, combining the smells of cardboard, ink and other ingredients. If you can’t afford a Mac, you can at least make your old PC smell like one.

9

Holiday Bleach

The Holiday Inn hotels chain has been using scents combined with the right kind of music to invite you to stay longer in their rooms, lobbies and bars. The company uses a rose scent for weddings and a leather-based scent for business meetings and similar functions. Even the chlorine pool smell comes from a bucket of powder that is added to the air system in the mornings! Should you have something to celebrate, the Holiday Inn will make your party smell fruity! This type of sensory marketing is used by many hotel chains.

8

Fries: Music To Your Ears

MacDonald’s use aggressive tactics to sell you their fries and other products. Focusing on ‘hot’ times in the day (lunch time for example) the company throws adverts out that are specifically aimed at those driving a car. Examples of one of these ads: one advert for fries features a sound that you could describe as something in between a deep fat fryer and a car heating system. The voice over even announces that the smell of fries being cooked will be transferred to your car, after which you are prompted to go and buy some. This type of advertising can hardly be called subliminal. Apparently the company thinks that subtlety should not be wasted on its customers. That’s why their restaurants feature so much red. Pay, eat fast and go away quickly. Before you can even ask for the wireless password and stay.

7

Shoes and Flowers

Nike stores use a mixed flower scent to direct you towards the more expensive shoe designs inside, but after an incident in which their shoes started smelling of cat urine after wearing them once, maybe they should have added it to the insoles of their designs instead. Apparently you want to spend up to $10 more on their shoes if they are diffusing flowery scents. The shops are light and often have white walls with black decorations or images in neutral colors. This makes you relaxed enough to pay up for their shoes.

6

M&M’s Don’t Smell

The famous M&M World Store in London has a surprisingly strong chocolate scent when you walk in. You would expect that wouldn’t you? You want to feel like you are entering Willy Wonka’s chocolate lab when you go there. But then you look around and realize that all their wares are prepackaged. And you realize that the strong smell of chocolate is being sprayed at you with a vengeance. And your happy chocolate bubble bursts.

5

Gland Sac Makes You Spend

Scents mess with our rational thoughts and connect with our emotions. And what can be more irrational than blowing your monthly pay check on a slot machine or casino game? The scent masters at Aromasys have been involved in choosing the right scents for the right resort. The Mirage hotel and casino uses a scent that is based on Polynesian tones and the well known Bellagio may subtly remind you of Italy. The venetian uses a strong Aromasys scent called Seduction, with strong notes of musk. The scents are aimed at the type of surroundings, the theme of the venue and the type of clientele visiting the venue. Musk is often referred to as the strong manly scent of success. Unfortunately this slightly primitive notion is not supported by the Moschus deer, who would like to hold on to their musk gland sac, if you please.

4

Smell of Weight Loss

If you think that you are overweight because you ingest more calories that you burn off, or because your digestion is slow, think again! You’re just not sniffing up the right scent. Apparently tests have shown that surrounding yourself with the right weight loss promoting scent can help you shed those pounds in a heartbeat. There is a huge marketing machine behind this notion and companies like Slimscents, Aromapatch and Prends-Moi really want you to drop your money on that new scent that makes you lose weight. Just make sure to stop driving around in your car to avoid hearing MacDonald’s adverts. Here’s a tip, surround yourself with the smells of peeling fresh fruit and cooking vegetables around dinner time.

3

Smells Like Bread

Net Cost is pretty big on using scents to make you put some more stuff in your shopping trolley. The scents of chocolate and of fresh bread are used in the shops air system. The Net Cost grocery store in Brooklyn New York was one of the first supermarkets to use this to influence their customers senses, and apparently it really works to make people slow down and check out the products displayed in the shop areas where the goods can be found.

2

Cinnamon on a Corpse

Most morgue and funeral home workers know the smell of a slowly decomposing body all too well. The favorite scent to use in a funeral home is a type of industrial strength cinnamon spray. This spray is a great deal as cinnamon creates a trusting and homely warm feel for visitors to the home, and does a great job in disguising the smells of human decay. If a body is not embalmed before a funeral service or cremation, you can be sure to notice a slight hint of cinnamon during your relative’s service. The icing on the commercial cake is the fact that this scent will make you want to come back and book your own service there too.

1

Your Plane Stinks

Imagine a long haul flight whilst breathing in perfumed air. It seems weird to imagine that even airlines use scented air on their jets. Singapore Airlines has used its scent called Stefan Florida Waters, on its hot towels and on its flight attendants. This way the plane smells fresh when you board, and the scent is spread every time an attendant walks past. According to the airline this enhances the travelers experience of a relaxed flight. After your holiday you will want to book with them again.

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have you watched these top ten movies in the world ,if not watch them and enjoy the beauty of the movie and learn many things from these movies.

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9 top beach resorts in the South China Sea

Vietnam, China, Malaysia and Philippines might be fighting over a few remote, uninhabitable atollsand guano heaps deep in the South China Sea, but on most islands the sun rises and sets as beautifully as ever.

At these top regional resorts, you can be securely pampered like a movie star -- or senior party official. 

Vietnam

Six Sense Con Dao's celebrity guests have included Brad and Angelina.

Six Senses Con Dao

Once a notorious prison island, Con Dao is now one of the most exclusive island resort destinations in Southeast Asia.

A protected national marine park, the pristine island is best reached by a 45-minute flight from Ho Chi Minh City.

Six Senses Con Dao is the first five-star resort in the archipelago. Its 50 villas, each with a private pool, are spread along a mile of private beach. 

Six Senses Con Dao, Dat Doc Beach, Con Dao District, Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province; +84 64 383 1222; www.sixsenses.com

Phu Quy Island

Several beaches and villages are scattered around the isolated island of Phu Quy.Further north, Phu Quy Island is an undiscovered prize for good reason -- it's not easy to reach and facilities are minimal. That makes it all the more appealing to some.

Boats to Phu Quy Island run every other day from Phan Thiet City. Tickets are US$7-14 and the trip takes five to seven hours. Rooms range US$10-20 at family-run guesthouses.

Options include: Anh Tuan Guesthouse, +84 62 376 9245; Minh Tan Guesthouse, +84 90 732 9006; and Thanh Thao Guesthouse +84 90 944 6311.

Vinpearl

Occupying all of Hon Tre Island (just off the central city of Nha Trang), Vinpearl is a resort, theme park, golf course and aquarium rolled into one. 

Vinpearl is reachable by a 10-minute speedboat from Nha Trang or by what's said to be the longest over-sea cable car in the world.

Vinpearl Resort Nha Trang, Hon Tre Island, Nha Trang; +84 58 359 8598; www.vinpearlluxury-nhatrang.com

Whale Island Resort

The rustic charm of Whale Island Resort, surrounded by emerald waters.Two hours north of Nha Trang, Whale Island is named for the whales and whale sharks that frequently visit the island to feed.

There are even whale temples on the island, where fishermen pay tribute to the sea beasts. 

Whale Island Resort has a National Geographic dive center for world-class diving. Its 23 bamboo bungalows sit directly on the beach, shaded by coconut palms. 

Whale Island Resort, 2 Me Linh, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province;+84 58 351 3871; www.iledelabaleine.com

Catba Island Resort & Spa

Home to one of the most endangered primate species in the world -- the golden-headed langur -- Catba is located at the southwestern end of Ha Long Bay.

Catba Island Resort & Spa is the dominant hotel on the island, complete with a sizable water park, underground "Pirate Bar" and festively presented giant war-era gun turrets.

Catba Island Resort & Spa, Catco 1 Beach, Catba Island, Halong Bay; +84 31 368 8686; www.catbaislandresort-spa.com 

China

Sheraton Sanya’s spectacular pool runs the entire length of the resort.

Sheraton Sanya 

Hainan might be China’s largest island, but it's also the country's smallest and southernmost province.

Often touted as China’s own Hawaii, the island is peppered with luxury resorts, beautiful scenery and rare wildlife, such as the Hainan black-crested gibbon.

The Sheraton Sanya Resort occupies 300 meters of private beach along Yalong Bay and has five swimming pools. The property's seven bars and restaurants mean you never need to leave the resort to hunt for variety.

Sheraton Sanya Resort, Yalong Bay National Resort District, Sanya Yalong Bay, Hainan; +86 898 8855 8855; www.starwoodhotels.com

Ritz-Carlton Sanya 

The Ritz-Carlton Sanya is a golf resort with eight restaurants and bars and a private beach.A bit further down the beach, the Ritz-Carlton Sanya offers a family vacation with a complete program tailored for kids.

This includes a children’s butler, Uncle Martin’s Secret Garden (an active educational garden complete with fuzzy animals), deluxe pool for kids with water slides and Petit VIP -- a program to keep them busy, happy and out of your hair all day. 

Ritz-Carlton Sanya, Yalong Bay National Resort District, Sanya, Hainan; +86 898 8898 8888; www.ritzcarlton.com 

The Philippines

Palawan's limestone cliffs and clear waters draw visitors from around the world.

El Nido Resorts

El Nido Resorts has four Palawan properties, each on a different island, with luxury cottages perched above the beach and coral reefs.

Palawan is an archipelago of 1,780 islands in the western Philippines. The area is famous for its limestone cliffs and biodiversity, both on shore and in surrounding reefs.

El Nido Resorts; +63 2 813 0000; www.elnidoresorts.com

Malaysia

Gaya Island Resort: the only way to get in is by boat.

Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort is a 15-minute boat ride from Kota Kinabalu, Borneo. Set amid the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park with stunning views of Mount Kinabalu, the resort’s 120 villas are perched on a pristine rainforest hillside.

The resort offers several eating options, including Fisherman’s Cove, which has a grand view of the bay. Visitors can also enjoy a picnic at the private Tavajun Bay, a five-minute boat ride from the resort. 

Gaya Island Resort, Malohom Bay, Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah; +60 3 2783 1000; www.gayaislandresort.com

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