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PASSPORT
INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT DAY 2008
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Dear Participant   On behalf of New York
Universitys Leonard N. Stern School of Business,
I am pleased to welcome you to International
Passport Day, where our international students
share with the Stern community unique facets of
their national traditions.   Passport Day is a
wonderful opportunity for you to experience
Sterns extraordinary diversity at first hand.
Over 25 countries will be represented today,
through traditional cuisine, cultural dress and
performance. Whether you are attending as a
potential member of next years student class, an
alumnus engaging with the School community, or a
current student, I am delighted that you are here
and know that, like me, you will have a wonderful
day.   Best wishes, Thomas Cooley Dean
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Last name / Surname / Nom First name / Given
names / Prenoms Date of issue / Date de
délivrance MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2008 Authority /
Autorité NYU STERN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
LEONARD N. STERN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Passport Passeport
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2008 International Passport Day Participating
Countries
We would like to thank all students and
volunteers for supporting this day of Diversity
at the Stern School of Business.

• Argentina
• Brazil
• Canada
• Caribbean
• China
• Colombia
• El Salvador
• France
• Hungary
• India / Pakistan
• Israel
• Japan
• Mexico

• Peru
• Puerto Rico / Dominican Republic
• Romania
• Singapore
• South Africa
• South Korea
• Spain
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• Turkey
• Venezuela

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ARGENTINA Comprising almost the entire southern
half of South America, Argentina is the world's
eighth largest country. Argentina possesses some
of the world's tallest mountains, expansive
deserts, and impressive waterfalls, with the
diversity of the land ranging from wild, remote
areas in southern Patagonia to the bustling
metropolis of Buenos Aires, an elegant capital
with a European-flavored sophistication, and a
passionate culture. Argentina has a population of
40 million people and most of its inhabitants are
of Spanish and Italian descent, although other
western cultures have a strong presence.
Argentina is renowned around the world for tango,
soccer, polo, delicate wines and tasteful steak.
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BRAZIL Brazil, located in South America, is the
fifth largest country by geographical area, the
fifth most populous country (almost 185 million
people crazy about futebol national sport -
and proud of its unique and rich culture) and one
of the ten largest economies in the world.
Brazil can be considerate a good example of
multicultural and multiethnic society many races
and ethnic groups live together in a very
peaceful and respectful environment. Brazil's
large area comprises different ecosystems (e.g.,
Amazons basin, Pantanal and Atlantic forest),
which together sustain some of the world's
greatest biodiversity. Brazil is very famous for
the beauty of its beaches and women, for "Samba"
and "Bossa Nova" music and also for the joy of
the Brazilians. Recently, Christ the Redeemer
statue (icon of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil) was
named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
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CANADA Canada is the world's second-largest
country by total area, and also has the worlds
2nd largest oil reserves. 30 million people live
in Canada across 10 provinces and 3 territories.
Canada is a constitutional monarchy with
Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada as head of state,
and a parliamentary democracy with a federal
system of parliamentary government and strong
democratic traditions. Canada has a public health
care system, its national pastime is hockey
(technically its lacrosse), and known for
producing great beer. Canada has hosted the
Winter Olympics in 1988 and will be hosting again
in 2010. Famous Canadians include Pamela
Anderson, Kiefer Sutherland, Michael J. Fox,
Jason Priestly, Dan Akroyd, Elisha Cuthbert, Tom
Green, Sandra Oh, Matthew Perry, Alex Trebek, Jim
Carrey, Mike Myers, Howie Mandel, Leslie Neilson,
Keanu Reeves, William Shatner, Brian Adams,
Barenaked Ladies, The Tragically Hip, Neil Young,
Alanis Morissette, Sarah McLachlan, Miss Universe
2005, and Steve Nash.
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CARIBBEAN Only one place in the world can be
responsible for Bob Marley Wyclef Jean. Where
you can speak French, Spanish, Creole and Patois
all in the same day. If you havent figured it
out already, the place is Caribbean. Every year
millions of people from around the world travel
to this tropical paradise rich in culture and
scenery. The Caribbean (Dutch Cariben or
Caraïben French Caraïbe Spanish Caribe) is a
region of the Americas consisting of the
Caribbean Sea, its islands and the surrounding
coasts. The Caribbean islands are an island
chain 2,500 miles long. The West Indies consist
of the Antilles and the Bahamas. The Caribbean is
organized into 27 territories including sovereign
states, overseas departments, and dependencies.
From Anguilla to Trinidad Tobago, all these
islands make up the culturally diverse Caribbean.
The region takes its name from the Carib, an
ethnic group present in the Lesser Antilles and
parts of adjacent South America.
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CHINA China, officially the People's Republic of
China (PRC), is the third largest country by
land. Its population of 1.3 billion, about 22
percent of the worlds total population, is the
worlds largest. Population distribution is very
uneven. The highest population concentration is
along the east and south coast, where economy is
the most developed within the country. China is
one of the world's oldest continuous
civilizations. It has the world's longest used
written language system, and claims such major
inventions known as the Four Great Inventions of
Ancient China paper, the compass, gunpowder, and
printing. The Chinese government is led by the
Communist Party of China (CPC). In recent years,
China's economy has been growing rapidly and now
ranks no.4 in the world by GDP. This has brought
an improving standard of living to most Chinese,
especially those who live in China's rapidly
growing cities.
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• COLOMBIA
• In a place split between the Caribbean Sea and
  the Pacific Ocean you will find one of the jewels
  of South America. Colombia is a land of
  enchanting rainforests, spectacular mountains,
  vibrant cities, a producer of extraordinary
  emeralds, delicious foods, fashion, and of
  course, smooth rich coffee.
• In Colombia you can find all possible climates
  anytime of the year and endless landscapes and
  attractions throughout its marvelous regions.
  Bogotá is the country's capital a city of
  futuristic architecture, a lively and diverse
  cultural and intellectual life, splendid colonial
  churches and brilliant museums.
• Some facts
• Official Name Republic of Colombia
• Population 45 million
• Religion Roman Catholic 90
• Language Spanish
• Some 100 Colombians you know Shakira (singer),
  Gabriel Garcia Marquez (writer), Fernando Botero
  (artist),and Juanes (singer)
• Enter South America. Enter Colombia and encounter
  it all Welcome! iBienvenido!

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EL SALVADOR Welcome to El Salvador! Twenty
thousand square kilometers of mixed tropical
forest and farmland on the Pacific coast of
Central America with breathtaking beaches,
mountains, lakes, and waterfalls, several surfing
breaks that are internationally recognized, and a
simple, charming, and gentle population. We share
borders with Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
Inhabited for long periods of time by the Mayas,
Pipiles, Aztecas, and Spanish it is now a modern
democracy with 6.9 million citizens of a mixture
of all of these tribes. The economic and
governmental capital is San Salvador, the
currency is the US Dollar, and the largest income
to the economy is remittances from workers in the
US. Other important sources of income include
textiles and agriculture such as coffee, cotton,
sugar cane, and corn. El Salvador was recently
ranked as second most open economy in Latin
America after Chile and investment opportunities
have been identified in areas of infrastructure,
tourism, and outsourcing.
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FRANCE France is where you want to be! What you
already know about France this is where you
could have the longest vacations you can dream of
as an MBA graduate, and take advantage of those
to go skiing, drink champagne, to the Cannes
Festival, or bring your date to the most romantic
city ever. But France is also the first country
in the world to have its President divorce his
wife and elope with an ex-model within less than
his first year of term. The French are clearly
trend setters when it comes to love, sex, cheese,
strikes, haute-couture, nuclear energy, labor
unions, cynicism, wine and arrogance. Come to
our booth to discover all of what makes France a
wonderful country, including food that doesn't
make French women fat!
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HUNGARY Quick Facts Official Name Republic of
Hungary Capital City Budapest Currency
Hungarian Forint (163 HUF/USD as of
3/28/08) Size Slightly smaller than the state of
Indiana Population 10 million Language
Hungarian commonly estimated to be one of the
hardest languages to learn. The language belongs
to the Finno-Ugric family and most similar to
Finnish. Background Hungary became a kingdom in
A.D. 1000 and eventually became part of the
Austro-Hungarian Empire, which collapsed during
World War I. The country fell under Communist
rule following World War II. In 1956, a revolt
and an announced withdrawal from the Warsaw Pact
were met with a massive military intervention by
Moscow. Hungary held its first multiparty
elections in 1990 and initiated a free market
economy. It joined NATO in 1999 and the EU in
2004.
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INDIA India is a diverse country rich with
culture and tradition. Indias contributions have
been vast from yoga and the concept of zero to
ayurveda and chess. It is home to the Himalayas
and the Taj Mahal and gave birth to Mahatma
Gandhi, Mother Teresa and the Dalai Lama. It has
over 28 states, 5 major religions and 2 official
languages and 22 regional languages. It is the
largest English speaking nation in the world. It
is known for its cuisine, dance, music and
poetry. Its film industry known as Bollywood
produces the most number of films in the world.
With a long and rich history, it is the largest
democracy in the world.
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PAKISTAN Pakistan shares its borders with Iran,
Afghanistan, China India. With an estimated
population of 169 million, it is the sixth most
populous country in the world. Its rich cultural
past goes back to prehistoric times - many great
civilizations prospered and perished here. The
architectural monuments of the Moguls and the
Khyber Pass bear witness to the creative vision
of the people of this land. Pakistan is the only
country where five of the fifteen highest peaks
of the world are located. The variety of
Pakistani music ranges from classical Qawwali to
modern forms fusing traditional and western
music. Pakistans most reknown Qawwali master was
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The official and national
sport of Pakistan is field hockey, although
squash and cricket are also very popular.
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ISRAEL The State of Israel, an independent
nation in southwest Asia, is located between the
eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea and the
head of the Gulf of AQABA, an arm of the Red Sea.
Israel was established on May 14, 1948, as a
Jewish state. Israel is considered the Holy Land
for Christians, Jews, and Muslims. The official
language of Israel is Hebrew. English is widely
used as a second language, and recently Russian
has become commonplace. Israeli food customs also
conform to the wider Mediterranean region, with
lunch, rather than dinner, being the focal meal
of the day. Jewish customs also have an
influence, so Shabbat (Sabbath) dinner, and to a
lesser extent Shabbat lunch, are the main festive
meals in Israeli homes.
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JAPAN Japan is a country famous for its
technology and manufacturing. And most people
point out the technological superiority of big
companies like Toyota or Sony, but real strength
lies in small manufacturing companies spreading
all areas in Japan. Other than industry, Japan
is a country blessed with beautiful nature, and a
country treasures its history, culture and its
traditions. Popular Sumo wrestling was
originally a ceremony to hope enough harvests.
Also, Hanami, which is kind of outside Sake
party under cherry blossoms, is one of the
traditional ceremonies to celebrate the beauty of
nature. Regarding Sake, Izakaya which provide
cheap but delicious Sake and foods, will make you
funny and drunk easily. Also, we have lots of
oriental foods other than Sushi. You can see lots
of Soba restaurants or Ra-men shop all around
the city. Anyway, come by Japan table and feel
the oriental menu and traditional performance.
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MEXICO Fun Facts Mexico City was founded on a
lake by the Aztecs and is currently the 3rd
largest city in the world with 20 million people.
Mexico introduced chocolate to the world. A
Mexican scientist invented the color T.V.
Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California used
to be part of Mexico. Mexico is part of North
America. The worlds smallest volcano is in
Puebla, Mexico and is called the Cuexcomate.
Cinco de Mayo is not the Mexican Independence,
it is a celebration of a small Mexican army
(4000) against a French army twice as large and
it is a small celebration in Mexico. Mexicans
speak Spanish, not Mexican. Not every Mexican
food is spicy and Mexicans dont eat chips and
salsa.
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PERU Peru lies on the Pacific coast of South
America just south of the Equator. To the Quechua
Indians Peru means "land of abundance." The Inca
capital was Cusco, but the Spanish founded Lima
in 1535 along the coast and made it their
capital. The western seaboard is desert, where
rain seldom falls. The Andean highlands occupy
about a third of the country and contain mostly
Quechua-speaking Indians. East of the Andes lies
a sparsely populated jungle the major city of
this region is Iquitos.
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PUERTO RICO / DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Puerto Rico
(a.k.a. Borinquen) and the Dominican Republic
(a.k.a. Quisqueya) are Caribbean neighbors that
share a common history and flavor! Although PR
is a US Commonwealth and the DR is not, both
countries were initially home to the indigenous
Tainos, and were later on colonized by the
Spanish, who brought African slaves to work in
their sugarcane and coffee plantations.
Therefore, the people of PR and DR are a
beautiful mixture of the Spanish, Taino, and
African cultures. Our language, food (Rice and
beans! Plantains!), music (Salsa! Merengue!) ,
and joyful way of life reflect this unique
mélange. During the 20th century, a great
influx of people from PR and DR moved to the US
in search of better opportunities. Today, there
are large Puerto Rican and Dominican communities
throughout the US, especially in New York City!
Today, both islands are amazing vacation
destinations full of hard-working people who love
their country and continue to bring about
progress.
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ROMANIA Romania is located in South-East Central
Europe, North of the Balkan Peninsula, on the
Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian
arch, bordering on the Black Sea. Almost all of
the Danube Delta is located within its territory.
It shares a border with Hungary and Serbia to the
west, Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova to the
northeast, and Bulgaria to the south. Romania has
the 9th largest territory and the 7th largest
population (with 22 million people) among the
European Union member states. Its capital and
largest city is Bucharest , the 6th largest city
in the EU with almost 2.2 million people. In
2007, Sibiu, a large city in Transylvania, was
chosen as a European Capital of Culture. Romania
also joined NATO in 2004, and is also a member of
the Latin Union, of the Francophonie and of OSCE.
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SINGAPORE Population 4,680,600 Area 270 sq
miles Official Language English (Others
Mandarin, Malay, Tamil, and various Chinese
Dialects) Attractions Hawker Centers, Night
Safari, Sentosa, Asian Civilization Museum The
first records of settlement in Singapore are from
the 2nd century AD. Singapore comes from the
Malay words singa ("lion") and pura ("city").
This name was given by a 14th century Sumatran
prince who landed on the island and spotted a
beast that his chief minister identified as a
lion. In 1819, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles from
the British East India Company arrived in
Singapore and developed it as a British trading
post and settlement. Singapore became an
independent republic in 1965. At first glance,
Singapore appears modern and anonymous, but it is
an undeniably Asian city where Chinese, Malay and
Indian traditions from feng shui to ancestor
worship create part of the everyday landscape -
colorful contrasts that bring the city to life.
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SOUTH AFRICA Charlize Theron, Nelson Mandela the
Dave Matthews band and Ernie Els hail from this
staggeringly beautiful country on the southern
tip of Africa. Boasting unrivalled wild life,
pristine beaches and 3 of the top 20 hotels in
the world South Africa is a tourist mecca which
possesses the largest economy in Africa and a
history every bit as colorful as its people. The
worlds eyes will descend upon the Rainbow
Nation in 2010 as the country hosts the worlds
2nd biggest sporting event, the soccer World Cup.
With enormously deep commodities and precious
metals reserves, world class sporting pedigree
and economic infrastructure, South Africa is the
economic envy of Africa and a popular destination
for emerging market investment. Having shed the
yoke of a turbulent political past and armed with
one of the worlds most advanced and liberal
constitutions, South Africa is embarking on an
exciting journey into the next millennium.
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• SOUTH KOREA
• South Korea has struggled with the aftermath of
  the Japanese control (1910-1945), the Korean War
  (1950-1953).The South Korean economy is the 10th
  largest economy in the world (GDP base). South
  Korea is the largest shipbuilder in the world and
  also one of the world's most technologically
  advanced and digitally-connected countries it
  has the third most broadband Internet users among
  the OECD countries and is a global leader in
  electronics, semiconductors, digital displays,
  steel, and mobile phones.
• Some facts
• Capital Seoul (The second most populous
  metropolitan area in the world. 22.8 million
  inhabitants)
• Population 49 millions
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SPAIN The birthplace of such great artists as
Picasso, Salvador Dalí, Velázquez, Miguel de
Cervantes, Antonio Banderas and Penélope Cruz...
Spain is a 45 million inhabitants country
extended over a surface of 504,782 km2 in
Southern Europe with two small exclaves in North
Africa. Spain is bordered on the south by both
the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea,
which is also the limit of the country on the
east, on the north by the Cantabrian Sea and the
Pyrenees and on the west by the Atlantic Ocean.
Spain shares land borders with Portugal, France,
Andorra, Gibraltar and Morocco. It is the larger
of two sovereign states that make up the Iberian
Peninsula the other is Portugal. Spanish
(called both español and castellano in the
language itself) is the official language
throughout Spain, but there are other primary
languages (co-official) also spoken in their
respective regions Catalan (català) Basque
(euskera) Galician (galego)
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TAIWAN Taiwan, officially named Republic of
China, is an island located off of the coast of
mainland China. It is populated by 23 million
people, and is the geographically the size of
Maryland and Delaware combined. The official
language is Mandarin Chinese, but because many
Taiwanese are of southern China descent, two
dialects, Min-nan and Hakka, are also widely
spoken. Taiwan has a dynamic capitalist economy
with a current GDP per capita ranking 23rd in the
world. Taiwan is currently the world's leading
producer of Notebook PC's, LCD Monitors, PC
Cameras, among other products. In 2004,
construction was completed for Taipei 101,
currently the world's tallest building. The
people in Taiwan are politically active, having
enjoyed over a decade of complete democratic
rule. Taiwan is also a hotbed in Asia for
sports, culture, and entertainment. Many of the
hottest pop stars and movie stars in Asia come
from Taiwan, including Jay Chou and A-Mei.
Taiwan is the home of Academy Award winning
director Ang Lee, Yahoo founder Jerry Yang, and
NY Yankees star Wang Chien-ming.
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THAILAND From the stupa-studded mountains of Mae
Hong Son and the verdant limestone islands of the
Andaman Sea, to the pulse-pounding dance clubs of
Bangkok and the tranquil villages moored along
the Mekong River, Thailand offers something for
everyone.
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• TURKEY
• Turkey is the worlds only country that resides
  on two continents Europe and Asia and borders
  water on three sides the Baltic Sea, the Aegean
  Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea. Come visit
  youll love it!
• Some other interesting facts
• Turkish cuisine is recognized as one of the
  worlds best cuisines.
• The Turks introduced coffee to Europe, and gave
  the Dutch their famous tulips!
• Two of the Seven World Wonders are in Turkey -
  Ephesus and Halicarnasus.
• Turkey placed 3rd after Brazil and Germany in the
  World Cup Soccer in June 2002!
• Turkish is the 6th most widely spoken language in
  the world!
• Some words with Turkish origins yogurt, pilaf,
  coffee, baklava, sherbet, caviar, etc.
• Turkey is home to the oldest known human
  settlement - Catalhoyuk, Turkey.
• The first church built by man was in Antioch
  (Antakya), Turkey.
• St. Nicholas, also known as Santa Claus, was born
  on Turkeys Mediterranean Coast!

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VENEZUELA Venezuela, officially the Bolivarian
Republic of Venezuela, is a country on the
northern coast of South America. The country
comprises a continental mainland and numerous
islands located off the Venezuelan coastline in
the Caribbean Sea. Currently, the Bolivarian
Republic of Venezuela possesses borders with
Guyana to the east, Brazil to the south, and
Colombia to the west. The Caribbean Sea and
several islands lie just north, off the
Venezuelan coast. Falling within the tropics,
Venezuela sits close to the equator, in the
Northern Hemisphere. Today, the Bolivarian
Republic of Venezuela is known widely for its
petroleum industry, the environmental diversity
of its territory, and its natural features.
Venezuela is considered to be among the world's
17 most biodiverse countries.
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Special acknowledgement to the following groups
for their contribution and support!
Stern Student Corporation MBA Student
Activities Jeremy Carrine Edward Kovacs MBA
Admissions Office of Special Events Deans
Office International Passport Committee Hayal
Koc, Co-Chair Ronald Pinto, Co-Chair Kalshelia
Lloyd, Operations Stephanie Rajzbaum,
Finance Alex Figueroa, Finance Gajender Sharma,
Entertainment Eusebio Gomez, Technology Virendra
Jain, Public Relations
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