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Can you walk around Portland Maine?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Portland is so dense with elegant 19th-century urban architecture and waterfront views that any walk through the city is a scenic stroll. Is Portland Maine a walkable city? Portland is a very walkable city, with a compact downtown that is 3.5 miles long and 1.5 miles wide. You can get here by air, train, or […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Maine, Portland

Do you consider Bhutan as a best country to visit?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Bhutan named Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel for 2020. Lonely Planet has revealed their Best in Travel for 2020, including the top ten countries for the year ahead. Bhutan has topped the list for 2020, thanks to its outstanding sustainable tourism policy. Why Is Bhutan the best country? Bhutan has long been known as one […]

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Are people from Shanghai Chinese?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Shanghainese people (Chinese: 上海人; pinyin: Shànghǎirén; Shanghainese: Zaanhe-nyin [zɑ̃̀hɛ́. ɲɪ̀ɲ]) are people of Shanghai Hukou or people who have ancestral roots from Shanghai.Shanghainese people. Total population Hong Kong approximately 75,000 – 250, 000 Japan approximately 60,000 Taiwan As part of Taiwanese population What nationality are people from Shanghai? 98.2% of Shanghai’s residents are of the […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: China, Shanghai

How much cash should I take to Bali?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

For spending money we recommend bringing the following, based on your travel budget: Low-cost: IDR200,000 ($19) per person, per day if you plan to eat local and take public transport. Mid-range: IDR530,000 ($50) per person, per day if you plan to dine in restaurants and hire a car or take private transport. Should I take […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Bali, Indonesia

Does boiling water in Mexico make it safe?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Yes. As long as you bring the water to a boil for at least one minute, it is perfectly safe to use tap water for making coffee and tea in Mexico. Boiling water kills any bacteria and viruses that may be present. The only problem is that some tap water has a funky taste. How […]

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Which is the cleanest city in Gujarat?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Surat. The latest ranking of 2020 by Swachh Survekshan Indore as the cleanest city and Surat as the second cleanest city of india.2019-2020. Swachh Survekshan Rank City hideState/Union Territory 1 Indore Madhya Pradesh 2 Surat Gujarat 3 Navi Mumbai Maharashtra 4 Ambikapur Chhattisgarh Is Gujarat cleanest state? In terms of cleanest states, the second position […]

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Is Malaysia a high context culture?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

According to anthropologist Edward Hall (1976), Malaysia is an example of a high-context culture, in which the communication or message is one in which most of the information is either in the physical context or internalised in the person, while very little is in the coded, explicit, transmitted part of the message. Why Malaysia is […]

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Why did the Spanish choose to establish San Antonio de Bexar in this location?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

It was designed to protect the system of missions and civilian settlements in central Texas and to secure Spanish claims in the region against possible encroachment by other European powers. Why did the Spanish choose the location of San Antonio? In 1691, a group of Spanish explorers and missionaries came upon the river and Native […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: San Antonio, Texas

Who is Louisville named for?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Louis XVI Louisville, Kentucky County Jefferson Founded by George Rogers Clark Named for Louis XVI Government Who was Louisville named after and why? King Louis XVI of FranceLouisville has a rich history and was named after King Louis XVI of France in appreciation for his assistance during the Revolutionary War. Named for King Louis XVI […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Kentucky, Louisville

Did the British came to Trinidad before the French?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Trinidad thus became a British crown colony, with a French-speaking population and Spanish laws. British rule was formalized under the Treaty of Amiens (1802).British period. Colony of Trinidad and Tobago • Attachment of Trinidad Tobago 20 October 1889 • Independence 31 August 1962 Who arrived first in Trinidad? Christopher ColumbusChristopher Columbus landed on Trinidad, which […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Why were the Missouri Compromise and Compromise of 1850 necessary?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The Compromise of 1850, which admitted California to the Union as a free state, required California to send one pro-slavery senator to maintain the balance of power in the Senate.The controversial law effectively repealed the Missouri Compromise by allowing slavery in the region north of the 36º 30′ parallel. What was the purpose of the […]

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Where is Tornado Alley in Arkansas?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Since 1950, counties with 35 or more tornadoes are mostly clustered along Interstate 30 and U.S. Highway 67/167. This includes areas from Arkadelphia (Clark County) to Little Rock (Pulaski County) and Jonesboro (Craighead County). Tornado deaths are highest in this part of the state as well. What city in Arkansas has the least tornadoes? Arkansas […]

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Can a 16 year old date an 18 year old in Wyoming?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

In the Wyoming, it is illegal for an adult (someone 18 or older) to have sex with a minor (someone younger than 17), even if the sex is consensual. Those who break the law have committed statutory rape. What states is the age of consent 16? States where the age of consent is 16 (31): […]

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Was Rhode Island a charter colony?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

It allowed settlers in Rhode Island to govern their own colony and guaranteed their individual freedom of religion.It was the first charter to offer this degree of freedom to a colony. What type of colony was Rhode Island? The Rhode Island Colony was classified as one of the New England Colonies. The Province of Rhode […]

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Which is the beautiful dam in Kerala?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Kakkayam Dam is the most picturesque dam site in Kerala and listed as one of the best hydel tourism destination in the state. The Kakkayam dam and valley offers excellent place for rock climbing,forest hiking,trekking and wildlife in Kozhikode. Which is the greatest dam in Kerala? Idukki Arch DamIdukki Arch Dam situated between Kuravan and […]

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