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Travel Q&A and Tips

Is tap water in Guadeloupe drinkable?

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You can drink tapwater, don’t drink water of rivers and small streams (Bilharziose). There are local and imported bottled waters (Matouba, Capes, Didier). What countries should you not drink the tap water? According to these maps, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Russia, China or Morocco are among the 187 countries where visitors should avoid drinking tap water. […]

Is Norway better than the United States?

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However, Norway, an oil-rich country situated in the Scandinavian Peninsula, undeniably outstrips the American standard of living.Due to America’s cavernous income inequality, the poorest 38% of Norwegians are better off than the poorest 38% of Americans despite an overall lower average per capita GDP. How does Norway compare to the United States? Norway is about […]

What is dating like in Japan?

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But most Americans go on a date in pairs rather than groups. In Japan, group dating — or goukon — commonly happens first. It’s a way to gauge mutual interest and suitability, as well as mix with a potential partner’s friends. You might think that this sounds low-pressure compared with American dating customs. How hard […]

What kind of alcohol do Croatians like?

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Rakija is the most popular spirit in Croatia. Travarica (herbal rakija) is usually served at the beginning of the meal, together with dried figs. The Croatian Adriatic coast is known for a great variety of herbal rakija, some typical for only one island or group of islands. What alcohol do Croatians drink? In Croatia, national […]

What is the main culture of Punjab?

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Punjab has one of the oldest and richest cultures of the world. Its diversity and uniqueness is evident in the Punjabi poetry, philosophy, spirituality, education, artistry, music, cuisine, science, technology, military warfare, architecture, traditions, values and history. What do you mean by Punjabi culture? From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The culture of Punjab encompasses the […]

Is Hamburg the second-largest city in Germany?

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Hamburg. Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city with almost 1.9 million inhabitants. Is Hamburg the largest city in Germany? List 2015 rank City 2015 estimate 1 Berlin 3,520,031 2 Hamburg 1,787,408 3 Munich (München) 1,450,381 4 Cologne (Köln) 1,060,582 Which city is bigger Hamburg or Berlin? Berlin, Germany’s biggest individual city.Berlin – 3,275,000. 2. Hamburg – […]

Are there black sand beaches in Iceland?

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Iceland boasts a number of black beaches awash with silky dark sand including Diamond Beach on the eastern coast near to Iceland’s highest mountain peak Hvannadalshnúkur, and Djúpalónssandur Beach on the west coast near Snæfellsjökull National Park. Does Iceland have a black sand beach? The distinctive black sand on Iceland’s beaches is formed from the […]

Was Tunisia called Africa?

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History of Tunisia.Tunisia was called Ifrīqiyyah in the early centuries of the Islamic period. That name, in turn, comes from the Roman word for Africa and the name also given by the Romans to their first African colony following the Punic Wars against the Carthaginians in 264–146 bce. Is Tunisia considered Africa? Tunisia, country of […]

What train takes you to Delaware?

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Delaware Trains Train Routes Destinations Amtrak Carolinian 23 23 Amtrak Palmetto 22 22 Amtrak Cardinal 20 20 Amtrak Acela 13 13 What train goes to Delaware? The main train station in Wilmington is Amtrak/SEPTA Station.Cheapest Price. Departure Avg. Time Avg. Price Newark 1h 29m $86.15 Baltimore 0h 54m $48.53 Washington D.C. 1h 27m $67.61 Does […]

Is Haiti part of Central America?

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Central America: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama; Caribbean and Bahamas: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago. Is Haiti in North or Central America? Haiti is situated in the Caribbean Islands in […]

Can St Kitts and Nevis citizens work in us?

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Yes! As a traveler from Saint Kitts & Nevis, you need to have the US B1/B2 Visa. This travel document allows tourism and business trips to the United States. Let us tell you all about the US B1/B2 Visa for the citizens of Saint Kitts & Nevis. Can I work in Europe with a St […]

How many hours is Jamaica to Trinidad?

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Flying time from Jamaica to Trinidad and Tobago The total flight duration from Jamaica to Trinidad and Tobago is 2 hours, 55 minutes. How far is Jamaica from Trinidad by boat? The distance between Port of Spain and Jamaica is 1901 km. How long does it take to get from Port of Spain to Jamaica? […]

Why is Hong Kong important to China?

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Hong Kong was the Mainland’s largest source of realised foreign direct investment, accounting for about 55.0% of the national total as at end-2019, with the cumulative value reaching HK$9,367.9 billion (US$1,195.5 billion). Hong Kong’s investments in the Mainland concentrate largely in the Guangdong Province. Why is Hong Kong so important to the world? Trading entrepot […]

How are Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth Related?

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For Queen Elizabeth, the relation to Queen Victoria is through her father’s side. During Queen Victoria’s reign as the Queen of England from 1837 to 1901, she had nine children, four sons and five daughters, with her husband Prince Albert. Is Queen Elizabeth a descendant of Queen Victoria? Elizabeth and Philip were great-great grandchildren of […]