Phaic Tan Trivia Quiz

Answer: Bumpattabumpah

Bumpattabumpah means, "water convergence" and refers to the meeting of the river Pong with the untreated sewage from a treatment plant. The city was originally called Phxux Xauan but was changed to its present name in 1933 when it was discovered that only 12% of the population could pronounce it.
Bumpattabumpah also claim to having the world's largest unfenced hole after plans to construct the world's tallest office block were scrapped while the foundations were being dug.

Answer: Budget travel

Sven Teitarssen is such an expert on the art of budget travel that he once traveled through Southeast Asia and made a profit.
Some of Sven's advice includes arriving at museums 15 minutes before closing so as to avoid the entrance fee, saving money when hiring a bicycle rickshaw (a cyclo) by offering to help pedal, and breaking the law to allow yourself a night or two of cheap accommodation in a crowded jail cell.

Answer: Land of a Thousand Tigers

In reality the actual numbers of tigers in the region hovers around seven, and that's including the five in the Lom Bauk Grand Circus.
One of the sights to see in the region is the Chua Wa hydro-electricity plant. For some time it was a mystery how workers managed to haul the dam's materials over the area's difficult terrain. Engineers revealed the answer when it was discovered that the dam had been constructed of pumice.

Answer: Pilates

Sukkondat is home to the border town of Gung Ho. The guide suggests contacting the Gung Ho Information Centre before venturing into town to determine whether there are any armed clashes currently underway. It also suggests, "If the Information Centre is on fire or under mortar attack it might be worth postponing your visit."

Answer: Cocktail umbrellas

Although Phaic Tan's industries are booming, it is not without a detrimental effect to the environment. The capital city's smog is so bad that the higher floors of the city's apartment blocks no longer require tinted windows. Crackdowns on illegal burning of the rainforest and the regulation of industry have met with only partial success at best.

However there is some hope on the horizon as the government is set to introduce legislation limiting the number of mosquito coils that may be lit to one per family per day.

Answer: Daylight savings

King Ahamthibodi is also famous for ordering the construction of the Waterslide of Nha Trang and creating the modern Phaic Tanese written language, based on the serrations of the palm frond. In the 13th century came the reign of the philosopher Emperor Khai Huong who coined the phrase "all life is suffering" after being stuck indoors during a wet weekend listening to the prince practice on the clarinet. Khai Huong was considered a wise though unlucky ruler. During his reign the royal elephant died after developing a peanut allergy.

It was also whispered that despite having 104 wives the emperor was lucky to have sex once every couple of months.

Answer: Made of rice paper

The rice paper screens were easily breached from either side. The early twentieth century also saw Phaic Tan enter FOPN (Federation of Opium Producing Nations). Phaic Tan entered World War II on the side of the Japanese after the Royal Astrologers predicted "an easy victory".

At the end of the war the Chief Astrologer was transferred to house-keeping duties. After the war the Phaic Tan constitutional monarchy was beset by so many attempts to overthrow it, parliament was forced to implement the "One Coup Per Family" policy.

In 1956 Phaic Tan's charismatic and fiery student leader was killed as he stood on a table to address a crowd and was decapitated by a ceiling fan.

Answer: It has hinges

The flag is hinged in the centre (making flag folding ceremonies simple). The flag itself has an all green background with a white thin line running horizontally through its centre. The top left corner depicts crossed ping pong bats, one red and one blue, surrounded by six white table tennis balls.

Answer: Sand flies

For tourists looking for activities beyond the normal parasailing and snorkeling, some tour companies have begun offering interactive cruises on one of the many pirate ships that frequent the straits off Pattaponga. Although expensive, costs can be as high as US $5000 a week, much of the cost can be offset by fencing stolen goods.
It is a little known fact that Charles Darwin visited the region on his travels; he found no new animal species but is considered the first member of the British Royal Society to have their beard braided.

Answer: Bulletproof hides

Many breeding programs have been instituted to save Phaic Tan's endangered creatures. The spotless leopard, the buck-toothed tiger and the myopic owl are fortunate to have such programs in place. The country's government states that 60% of its virgin forest still remains, however close examination reveals that the government's official definition of 'rainforest' includes areas such as rice paddies, golf courses and even "balconies with one or more hanging baskets".