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Is Chicago hotter than NYC?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

I note that during the winter months New York City is consistently warmer than Chicago.Chicago’s average winter temperature (December through February) is 26.4 degrees; New York’s winter average, at 35.2, is 8.8 degrees higher. Chicago’s climate is “continental,” far from the warmth and humidity of ocean air. Is Chicago mostly hot or cold? Chicago’s climate […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Chicago, Illinois

Who inherits when there is no will in Mexico?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Descendants, spouses, ascendants, collateral relatives to the 4th degree and common-law spouses have the right to inherit through intestate successions. If none of the relatives described above exist, the assets of the deceased must be distributed to public charity. What happens when someone dies without a will in Mexico? When someone dies without a will […]

Filed Under: Mexico

Can you grow in South Dakota?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

South Dakota is in USDA plant hardiness zones 3-5. *Based on statistics there is a 10% chance that frost will occur before or after these dates. What crops grow well in South Dakota? Agriculture is the number one industry in South Dakota. Farmers and ranchers grow soybeans, field corn, wheat, sunflowers, alfalfa, vegetables and other […]

Filed Under: United States

What is a good monthly salary in Shanghai?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

24000 RMB per month is around US$3500 and that is considered very good salary in China. Average Chinese earn way less than that. If this is your net income then you should go for it. What is considered a good salary in Shanghai? All expats should look at a salary range from 10,000 to 30,000 […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: China, Shanghai

Can foreigners buy property in Antigua?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Yes, foreigners can buy property in Antigua and the Government of Antigua welcomes investment from overseas buyers.The application cost for an Alien Landholding License is 5% of the property’s value and can take four months to be approved. Can foreigners buy property in Caribbean? Can foreigners Buy Property in the Caribbean? In most destinations throughout […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Why is amalgam banned in Sweden?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

“Sweden is now leading the way in removing and protecting the environment from mercury, which is non-degradable,” the Minister for the Environment, Andreas Carlgren, said. “The ban is a strong signal to other countries and a Swedish contribution to EU and UN aims to reduce mercury use and emissions.” Which countries have banned amalgam fillings? […]

Filed Under: Europe

How do I register a Ugandan car in Kenya?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Owning a Ugandan registered car in Kenya Login to the eCitizen portal using your account (or create one if you don’t have it) Once logged in, navigate to the NTSA section by clicking on NTSA in the dashboard. Click on make application menu in your NTSA platform. Select Foreign Vehicle Permit/Licenses. How do I change […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

Can I bring liquor into Aruba?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Aruba Customs regulations allow incoming visitors to bring articles for personal use. Persons 19 and over can also bring in 2.25 liters of wine, 3 liters of beer, or 1 liter of liquor and 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, and or 250 grams of tobacco. Can you bring alcohol in checked bag to Aruba? Alcoholic beverages […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

What percentage of visitors hike into the Grand Canyon?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Carved by the Colorado River and other geological forces, it is 277 miles long, up to 18 miles wide, and a mile deep. Nearly five million people visit the canyon annually, but as we later learned, only about one percent of them hike all the way to the bottom, as we planned to do. What […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Arizona, Grand Canyon

When can you water your garden in Cape Town?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Watering with municipal drinking water, using a bucket or watering can, is allowed on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays before 09:00 or after 18:00 for a maximum of one hour per day, per property. Hosepipes or sprinkler systems are not allowed. Can I water my garden in Cape Town? According to the Water By-law, these are […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East Tagged With: Cape Town, South Africa

What is childcare like in Denmark?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The Danish public childcare system is based on a partial free system, and although some daycare institutions have waiting lists, most guarantee a place for children from the age of one. The options consist of day nurseries (birth to 3 years), kindergartens (3–6 years) and pre-school/after-school centres (6–10 years). Does Denmark have free daycare? He […]

Filed Under: Europe

How much is Poland in debt?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

In 2019, the national debt of Poland amounted to around 1,272.81 billion U.S. dollars. What is the most debt free country? Brunei is one of the countries with the lowest debt. It has a debt to GDP ratio of 2.46 percent among a population of 439,000 people, which makes it the world’s country with the […]

Filed Under: Europe

Is it illegal to take rocks from Lake Michigan?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

It is illegal to take any natural thing from a National Park, even flowers, mosses and rocks unless explicitly permitted. Park Rangers liken the National Lakeshore to a museum.The National Lakeshore ends at 1/4 of a mile into Lake Michigan, the National Park Service does not allow the taking of any rocks. Where is it […]

Filed Under: United States

How much is the ferry from Norway to Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The best way to get from Bergen to Seyðisfjörður without a car is to ferry and car ferry which takes 2 days 23h and costs kr 3400 – kr 3900. Is there a ferry from Norway to Iceland? The new ferry “Norröna” of the shipping company Smyril Line cruises the North Atlantic visiting Denmark, the […]

Filed Under: Europe

What is Maine’s state flag?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The current state flag was established in February 1909. Its coat of arms shows a moose-and-pine-tree emblem on a shield supported by a farmer and a sailor; a ribbon below bears the state name, and above is the North Star and the Latin motto “Dirigo” (“I direct”). What is the official state flag of Maine? […]

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