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What diseases are common in Thailand?

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Main Tropical Diseases in Thailand Malaria. Dengue. Japanese Encephalitis. Leptospirosis. Soil-transmitted worm diseases. Hepatitis B. Hepatitis A. HIV. What is the most common cause of death in Thailand? Upon correction, stroke is the leading cause of death in Thailand (10.7%), followed by ischemic heart disease (7.8%) and HIV/AIDS (7.4%). Other leading causes are road traffic […]

How was Ohio named?

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The state takes its name from the Ohio River, whose name in turn originated from the Seneca word ohiːyo’, meaning “good river”, “great river”, or “large creek”. Ohio arose from the lands west of Appalachia that were contested from colonial times through the Northwest Indian Wars of the late 18th century. How did Ohio get […]

What ocean is Grenada in?

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Caribbean Sea. Grenada, byname Isle of Spice, island country of the West Indies. It is the southernmost island of the north-south arc of the Lesser Antilles, lying in the eastern Caribbean Sea about 100 miles (160 km) north of the coast of Venezuela. Is Grenada bordered by the Atlantic Ocean? Located with the Caribbean Sea […]

Is there an age limit for Australian citizenship?

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General eligibility criteria for citizenship Generally, those over the age of 18 who apply for Australian citizenship must: have passed a citizenship test (unless over the age of 60) be a permanent resident at the time of application, and also, at time of decision. Can I apply for Australian citizenship if I am over 60? […]

Which cart is used in Rajasthan?

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Camel cart-In Rajasthan, children live in desert and there is sand all around. Camel cart is the only transport used in desert areas. There children ride in camel cart to reach their school. Why camel cart is used in Rajasthan? In a new initiative, the Border Security Force (BSF) has started using camel carts on […]

How Close Is Sydney to the equator?

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How far is Sydney-Australia from the equator and on what hemisphere is it? Sydney-Australia is 2,340.00 mi (3,765.86 km) south of the equator, so it is located in the southern hemisphere. What part of Australia is closest to the equator? As part of the southern hemisphere, Australia is situated beneath the equator and in the […]

How many cities does the Maldives have?

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Here is the list of 6 Cities in Maldives. Are there any cities in the Maldives? Maldives has 0 cities with more than a million people, 1 cities with between 100,000 and 1 million people, and 1 cities with between 10,000 and 100,000 people. The largest city in Maldives is Male, with a population of […]

What do Egyptians speak now?

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The official language of Egypt is Arabic, and most Egyptians speak one of several vernacular dialects of that language. As is the case in other Arab countries, the spoken vernacular differs greatly from the literary language. Is Egyptian language still spoken? CAIRO – 8 August 2017: It is fair to say that the Ancient Egyptian […]

Is there an island called Maui?

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With an area of 728 square miles (1,886 square km), the island is the second largest of the Hawaiian chain (after Hawaii island); it is also the second youngest of the Hawaiian Islands. Maui takes its name from a Polynesian demigod.Haleakala, Maui, Hawaii. Is Maui island real? The island of Maui (/ˈmaʊ. i/; Hawaiian: [ˈmɐwwi]) […]

What month does spring start in Ireland?

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of March. Spring begins on the first of March and continues until the end of May. It is a time when animals and plants begin to wake up from the long winter. What months are spring in Ireland? When Does Spring Start in Ireland Starts Ends Meteorological Spring in Ireland 1st of March 31st of […]

Can you drive from India to Russia?

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Yes, you can drive from India to Russia, provided you have acquired the travel documents and permits required to enter all the countries you’ll be entering enroute, including China, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and of course, Russia. Can we go from India to Russia? Indians travelling to Russia have been advised to take a direct flight […]

How much does a meal cost in Barbados?

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Cost of Living in Barbados Restaurants Edit Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 32.50Bds$ Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 180.00Bds$ McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 19.99Bds$ Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 5.00Bds$ Is Barbados expensive to eat and drink? Re: How expensive is Barbados??! Yes, it can be expensive if you eat at upscale […]

Which Hawaiian island is safest?

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Now that we live on the Big Island I started to wonder just how safe it is compared to the U.S. or the other Hawaiian islands.If we look at the 10-year property crime average the Big Island comes in as the safest of the islands again: Big Island: 2,942. Oahu: 3,193. Kauai: 3,311. Maui: 3,762. […]

Does Costa Rica has 7 active volcanoes?

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Of the 200 volcanic formations, just seven are considered historically active: Rincón de la Vieja, Poás, Arenal, Irazú, Turrialba, and Tenorio, plus the not-so-active Miravalles, which emitted just a puff of steam way back in 1946. How many active volcanoes are in Costa Rica? six active volcanoesCosta Rica is home to a great number of […]