Da importância de Bombaim, Chenai (e Calcutá)

... we are witnessing the resurgence of a pre-colonial “Maritime Asia” – the sweep of coastal communities, port cities and towns, and waterways connecting Northeast and Southeast Asia, India and now Australia. Maritime Asia is the locus of Asian wealth and power. It is where 60 to 70 percent of Asians live, the biggest cities are and globalization-driven investment is concentrated. The world’s six largest ports are all Asian.

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