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Is technology in India good?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

According to the Global innovation index (2020), India ranks 48th overall in terms of innovation and ranks amongst the top 15 nations in Information and Communication Technology and R&D-intensive global companies. Is India good at technology? Modern India has had a strong focus on science and technology, realising that it is a key element for […]

Filed Under: India

How many hours of sunlight are there in Botswana?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The longest day of the year is 13:12 long and the shortest day is 10:47 long. The longest day is 2:25 longer than the shortest day. There is an average of 3332 hours of sunlight per year (of a possible 4383) with an average of 9:07 of sunlight per day. How many hours of sunlight […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

How much debt does Sri Lanka have 2021?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

By the end of April 2021, total outstanding external debt of the Government was US$ 35.1billion. Total debt servicepayments from 1st January to 30th April 2021 amounted to USD 981.0 million, of which USD 520.6 million was in lieu of principal repayments and the balance USD 460.4 million for the payment of interest. How much […]

Filed Under: Asia

How long is a work week in Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Iceland did the trials partly because people were reporting relatively long working hours, averaging 44.4 hours per week — the third highest of Eurostat countries in 2018. Participants in the Iceland study reduced their hours by three to five hours per week without losing pay. How long are work days in Iceland? Icelanders do work […]

Filed Under: Europe

What are the main religions in Zimbabwe?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Christianity. ATRs, Christianity and Islam comprise the main religions found in Zimbabwe. What are the top 3 religions in Zimbabwe? Religion in Zimbabwe Protestant (69.2%) Roman Catholic (8.0%) Other Christian (6.9%) Folk religion (4.5%) Muslim (0.7%) Other faith (0.5%) None (10.2%) What are some major religions in Zimbabwe? Most Zimbabweans are Christians. Statistics estimate that […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

What is the richest city in Puerto Rico?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Guaynabo. Puerto Rico municipalities ranked by per capita income Rank Municipality Per capita income (2017) 1 Guaynabo $24,264 2 San Juan $18,160 3 Gurabo $16,559 4 Carolina $16,188 Is there a rich part of Puerto Rico? Known for its white sand beaches and killer rums, Puerto Rico hopes to stake a new claim: tax haven […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Can foreigners retire in Turkey?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Turkey doesn’t have a visa specifically for retirement, so you have to apply for a residence permit instead.A short-term residence permit is issued on a two-year basis. After you’ve lived in Turkey uninterrupted for eight years under your short-term visa, you can apply for a long-term residence permit. How much money do you need to […]

Filed Under: Europe

What is the most common form of transport in Tokyo?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Rail is the primary mode of transport in Tokyo. Greater Tokyo has the most extensive urban railway network and the most used in the world with 40 million passengers (transfers between networks tallied twice) in the metro area daily, out of a metro population of 36 million. What is the most common transport in Japan? […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Japan, Tokyo

When was the Laos crisis?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The first foreign policy crisis faced by President-elect John F. Kennedy was not centered in Berlin, nor in Cuba, nor in the islands off the Chinese mainland, nor in Vietnam, nor in any of the better-known hot spots of the Cold War, but in landlocked, poverty stricken Laos. When did Laos fall? Laotian Civil War […]

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Is Canada or Australia easier to immigrate?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The pay in Australia is slightly higher than in Canada. But jobs are usually easier to find in Canada due to more occupations in demand for the skilled workers. In general, it could be said that immigrating to Canada is easier than Australia, especially considering the 2021 panorama. Is it easier to immigrate to Australia […]

Filed Under: Australasia

What are sidewalks called in New Orleans?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

banquette. In A Creole Lexicon: Architecture, Landscape, People by Jay Dearborn Edwards and Nicolas Kariouk Pecquet du Bellay de Verton, one learns that, in New Orleans (instead of the French word trottoir for sidewalk), banquette is used. How do you say hello in New Orleans? Y’at. You’ll hear this one a lot, since it is […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Louisiana, New Orleans

Who built Edinburgh trams?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Dick Kerr. Built by Dick Kerr of Preston in 1903 as a cable-drawn car, it was one of a batch of 20 for the company. Originally an open-top double-decker, it gained a light top cover in 1907. It was transferred to the Corporation in the 1919 change of ownership. It was rebuilt into an electric […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Edinburgh, Scotland

Is Cancun an island?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Where Is Cancun? Cancun City and the adjacent L-shaped island area known as Isla Cancun, are located on the northeastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula on the Caribbean seashore. Located just north of the Riviera Maya coastal area, Cancun is one of Mexico’s easternmost points.This is DEFINITELY the island life! Is Cancun an island or […]

Filed Under: Mexico

What airlines fly direct to Taiwan?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Which airlines offer direct flights to Taiwan? EVA Air, Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines, China Airlines, Avianca, Copa, Delta and United all fly non-stop to Taiwan. Can you fly direct to Taiwan? There are several daily flights to Taiwan from North American cities on both the east and west coasts. From the US, direct flights leave […]

Filed Under: Asia

Where is red-light district Hamburg?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

St. Pauli. Herbertstraße is a street in Hamburg that has been used for prostitution since the beginning of the 19th century. It is located on St. Pauli near the Reeperbahn. Does Hamburg Germany have a red-light district? The Hamburg red-light district is one of the best entertainment spots in all of Germany. Thousands of tourists […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Germany, Hamburg

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