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Why is Delaware its own state?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

But Maryland was a Catholic colony, and much of Delaware had been settled by Dutch Protestants who didn’t want to have anything to do with those Catholics. The British government agreed that they couldn’t have Protestants being under the rule of Catholics, and thus Delaware is now it’s own state. Why does Delaware claim the […]

Filed Under: United States

Is Kim a Vietnamese last name?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

A Korean surname, from Korean, the English form of a surname very common in Korea. (김 (Gim), hanja: 金), the most common Korean surname. What nationality is the last name Kim? KoreanKim is the most common Korean surname, comprising about 20 percent of the Korean population. According to some sources, there are over 600 different […]

Filed Under: Asia

How much does it cost to go to Germany for a week?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The average price of a 7-day trip to Germany is $1,379 for a solo traveler, $2,217 for a couple, and $2,208 for a family of 4. Germany hotels range from $50 to $222 per night with an average of $90, while most vacation rentals will cost $130 to $400 per night for the entire home. […]

Filed Under: Europe

Why is Dominican Spanish?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Spanish is the official language and the most spoken language in the Dominican Republic. A variety of Spanish languages are spoken within the country.Dominican Spanish thus borrows some words from Arawak language, as well as from the African languages spoken by Africans who came to the island. Is Spanish and Dominican the same? The Dominican […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Is Iceland part of NATO?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Iceland has been a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) since its foundation in 1949. Membership of the Alliance and the 1951 bilateral Defence Agreement with the United States of America remain the two main pillars of Iceland’s security policy. Why is there no military in Iceland? Iceland has no standing army. The […]

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Why is Charlotte downtown called Uptown?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

It dated back to when Charlotte was just a trading post at Trade and Tryon.The early residents of Charlotte would walk or ride their horses to Trade and Tryon to buy and sell their goods. They literally had to go uphill so they would say they were going “Up to Town”. It later was shortened […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Charlotte, North Carolina

Where did the Caribbean ancestors come from?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Most Caribbean people have African ancestors. It has been estimated that more than 1.6 million people were transported between Africa and the Caribbean between 1640 and 1807. Once in the Caribbean, these people were enslaved and forced to toil on the plantations and in households. Who are the Caribbean ancestors? Indigenous peoples: Our earliest inhabitants […]

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What is visiting Tokyo like?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The Japanese are polite, welcoming and follow a rigid etiquette that you should try to uphold too. Unlike most cities where people often become a little uptight, Tokyo hasn’t lost its civility. Tokyo people follow the same etiquette. Is Tokyo worth visiting? Tokyo is one of the best cities to visit anywhere. It’s full of […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Japan, Tokyo

Was Gaelic ever banned in Scotland?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Gaelic was introduced to Scotland from Ireland in the 5th century and remained the main language in most rural areas until the early 17th century. It was outlawed by the crown in 1616, and suppressed further after the Jacobite rebellion of 1745. Was Gaelic ever widely spoken in Scotland? It became a distinct spoken language […]

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What religion is practiced in Dominican Republic?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Roman Catholicism. The constitution provides for freedom of religion and belief. A concordat with the Holy See designates Roman Catholicism as the official state religion and extends to the Catholic Church special privileges not granted to other religious groups. What are the main religions in the Dominican Republic? Roman Catholic is the most common religion […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Why is Vancouver so cool?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Spectacular & Safe Setting – Majestic mountains, sparkling ocean, rainforests and beautiful foliage throughout all four seasons make Vancouver one of the most beautiful cities in the world.A great walking city, Vancouver is clean, green, safe, and easily accessible! Why is Vancouver so awesome? Vancouver frequently ranks highly as one of the world’s most livable […]

Filed Under: Canada

What do Costa Ricans eat for lunch?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Lunch. A typical Costa Rican lunch is a casado – a plate of rice, beans, a protein (chicken, pork, beef or fish), salad (usually something with cabbage) and sweet plantains. It can also include tortillas, yucca, avocado, pico de gallo and fresh or fried cheese. What time do Costa Ricans eat lunch? Dining hours in […]

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Does Vietnam use Whatsapp?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Zalo is Vietnam’s answer to Whatsapp. With over 30 million users, nearly half of the country can be found on Zalo! What chat app is used in Vietnam? ZaloResearch by DI Marketing has found that the home-grown app Zalo is the most popular messaging app in Vietnam. 80% of smartphone users in Vietnam have Zalo […]

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What is Chilean ancestry?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The overwhelming majority of Chileans are the product of varying degrees of admixture between European ethnic groups (predominantly Spaniards) with peoples indigenous to Chile’s modern territory (predominantly Mapuche). What is the race of Chilean people? The vast majority of Chile’s population is white and Mestizo, which is a term that refers to a person of […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

How do you show respect in Morocco?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

In Moroccan culture, respect is a very important value and gestures of affection are numerous. But the most common gesture of respect and affection in Morocco consists in taking another person by the hand. Indeed, in the Kingdom, holding your elder by the hand is a way of proving your respect. How can I be […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

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