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What is a mutuelle in Belgium?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Everyone who lives in Belgium is obliged to join a ‘mutuelle’ or health insurance provider. This guarantees the reimbursement of most medical, pharmaceutical and hospital-related expenses. What is a Mutuelle? What are mutuelles? France’s mutuelles are non-profit organisations which have been in operation in the country for at least 150 years. Their main purpose is […]

Filed Under: Europe

Is Italy or Florida bigger?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Italy is about 2.2 times bigger than Florida. Florida is approximately 139,670 sq km, while Italy is approximately 301,340 sq km, making Italy 116% larger than Florida. Meanwhile, the population of Florida is ~18.8 million people (43.6 million more people live in Italy). Is Italy twice the size of Florida? Florida is about 2.2 times […]

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Where are the buffalo in South Dakota?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Custer State Park in the beautiful Black Hills of western South Dakota is full of lush forests, quiet & serene meadows, and majestic mountains. This 71,000-acre state park is also home to more than 1,400 bison, one of the world’s largest publicly owned bison herds. Are there wild bison in South Dakota? Bison, one of […]

Filed Under: United States

Why do they speak English in Sri Lanka?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The British colonial presence in South Asia led to the introduction of English to Sri Lanka. Since 1681, some words have been borrowed from Sinhala and Tamil by English. In 1948, Sri Lanka gained independence from the United Kingdom, and English was no longer the only official language. Is English widely spoken in Sri Lanka? […]

Filed Under: Asia

Are there lions in Peru?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The lions were freed after the use of wild animals was banned in Peru in 2011 and Colombia in 2013. What is the main animal in Peru? vicuñaThe Official National Animal of Peru. The national animal of Peru is the vicuña. Related to the llama, this animal is prized for the quality of its wool, […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

How did all of the animals get to the Galapagos Islands?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

BY AIR. Wind is thought to have played a major role in transporting spores of the lower-form plants, such as ferns, mosses, and lichens, to the Galapagos Islands.The weaker-flying land birds and bats (2 species) likely arrived with the help of the wind. How did animals get on islands? Floating is one way animals get […]

Filed Under: Central and South America Tagged With: Ecuador, Galapagos

Is Norway more expensive than the Netherlands?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Norway is 10% more expensive than Netherlands. Is Netherlands cheaper than Norway? Norway is 15.2% more expensive than Netherlands. Is Oslo more expensive than Amsterdam? Oslo is 3.5% more expensive than Amsterdam. Is Norway more expensive than Denmark? Norway is more expensive than Denmark by a small percentage. The average cost of living is around […]

Filed Under: Europe

Is Japan an ancient civilization?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

From around the middle of the 11th century B.C.E. to 300 B.C.E., Japan was populated by a Neolithic civilization called the Jômon (rope pattern) culture.But it wasn’t until the Yayoi period (300 B.C.E. to 250 C.E.) that Japan became a rice-loving culture. How old is Japan civilization? Important Japanese historical sites. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. The […]

Filed Under: Asia

Is Ohio known for farming?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The state has more than 74,500 farms, about half of which have livestock. Farming also provides one out of eight jobs in Ohio! Ohio is one of the top leading producers for livestock and crops: Ohio’s cattle farmers raise approximately 296,000 cows. Is Ohio a big farming state? Spread over 13.9 million acres, Ohio’s more […]

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Is there Opal in Montana?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Just a short drive from our location in Philipsburg, Montana. These beautiful opals are just another example of the fantastic gems grown in our location.As the silica rich water seeped into these rocks, the layers accumulated into plates creating a very stable form of opal. Can opals be found in Montana? The stone’s value is […]

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What documents do I need to register my car in Hawaii?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

As a new resident of Hawaii, to complete your registration you must provide the following: Complete an application for registration of motor vehicle. Recent out-of-state certificate of vehicle registration. Out-of-state title. Bill of landing or shipping receipt. Certificate of safety inspection. What do I need to bring to the DMV to register my car? To […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Hawaii

What type of state is Utah?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

listen) YOO-taw) is a state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. Utah is a landlocked U.S. state bordered to its east by Colorado, to its northeast by Wyoming, to its north by Idaho, to its south by Arizona, and to its west by Nevada. Utah Website utah.gov What is the state […]

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What do monks do in Laos?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Monks gather for evening prayer at Wat Mai temple. Final prayer before bed-time. The young novices recite texts of the Buddha. Night sets over the Wat Mai temple. What is the main job of a monk? A monk may be a person who decides to dedicate his life to serving all other living beings, or […]

Filed Under: Asia

Is Rome or Milan better to live?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

To be fair, Rome is also one of the most beautiful cities in the world, home of a millennium-old culture. On the other hand, Milan has a better public transport system, and a more reliable climate. Is Milan better to live in than Rome? The cool thing about Milan is it perfectly blends the modern […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Italy, Milan

What are the 3 main colors of Bolivia’s flag?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

horizontally striped red-yellow-green national flag that incorporates the national coat of arms when it is flown by the government. What does the Bolivia flag stand for? The Bolivia Flag Symbol and Colors The red band represents the courage of Bolivian soldiers, the yellow band represents the nation’s rich mineral deposits, and the green band represents […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

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