China (China) - a state in East Asia
SHOPPING In large government stores and food shops prices are fixed. Bargaining is possible and…

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Malaysia - a state in Southeast Asia
SHOPPING Large department stores and supermarkets work from 10.00 to 21-22.00 without lunch, regular stores…

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Syria - a state in the Middle East
SHOPPING Shops are open from Saturday to Thursday from 9:30 to 14:00 and from 16:30…

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Arab Republic of Egypt, or just Egypt
ABOUT EGYPT HOTELS In Egypt, there are hotels of many famous world chains, such as…

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Malta – an island nation in southern Europe in the Maltese archipelago

SHOPPING
Typically, shops are open from 9:00 to 19:00, on Saturdays until 20:00 (lunchtime, or siesta, lasts 3-4 hours). In busy tourist centers, many shops are open until 22:00. On Sundays, most shops are closed, with the exception of some souvenir and newspaper shops.
From Malta you can bring weaving and pottery, handmade lace, Maltese wines, original Maltese chess (the queen is without a crown, because the knights of the Order of Malta made a vow of celibacy), door handles (they say there are no two identical handles in Malta).
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Albania - a state in south-eastern Europe
SHOPPING As a souvenir from Albania, you can bring a copy of one of the…

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