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Can you fly between Galapagos Islands?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The only way for travelers to get to the Galapagos Islands is by air. Travelers must fly from mainland Ecuador to the Galapagos. It is not possible to cruise from mainland and there is no road or ferry service. Which Galapagos Islands can you fly to? There are two airports in Galapagos, on the Islands […]

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

Do they speak Hindi in Bhutan?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Almost everyone speaks and understands Hindi Even though the official language of Bhutan is Dzongkha. You will be surprised to learn that most locals in Bhutan speak and understand Hindi and do not shy away from talking to Indian tourists in Hindi. What language do they speak in Bhutan? *Note: Dzongkha is the official language […]

Filed Under: Asia

Is Kolkata cheap or expensive?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Kolkata is your best option because the West Bengal capital happens to be one of the most affordable cities to live in the world, shows Mercer’s Annual Cost of Living Survey 2018. In a list of 209 most-expensive cities, Kolkata was ranked 182, the most affordable Indian city. Is Kolkata expensive? The average cost of […]

Filed Under: India Tagged With: Kolkata, West Bengal

What state did Vermont split from?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Throughout the 1780s, Congress refused to acknowledge that Vermont was a separate state independent of New York. In response, frustrated Vermonters went so far as to inquire if the British would readmit their territory to the empire as part of Canada. Which state was Vermont originally part of? New HampshireUltimately, a group of settlers with […]

Filed Under: United States

How do you say Mom in Argentina?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

La concha de la lora The subject can be interchanged for your mother (“la concha de tu madre”) or your sister (“la concha de tu hermana”) at will, and each is as bad as the other. What do you call a woman from Argentina? Let’s establish exactly what we are trying to say. There are […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

What is the coldest month in Pensacola FL?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

January. The hottest month of the year in Pensacola is July, with an average high of 89°F and low of 76°F. The cool season lasts for 2.9 months, from December 3 to March 1, with an average daily high temperature below 67°F. The coldest month of the year in Pensacola is January, with an average […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Florida, Pensacola

What was Alaska before it was a state?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

ALASKA was a Russian colony from 1744 until the USA bought it in 1867 for $7,200,000. It was made a state in 1959. Hawaii was a kingdom until 1893 and became a republic in 1894. It then ceded itself to the USA in 1898 and became a state in 1959. What was Alaska called before […]

Filed Under: United States

How did WWII affect Poland?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Jews, Poles, Romani people and prisoners of many other ethnicities were killed en masse at Nazi extermination camps, such as Auschwitz, Treblinka and Sobibór. Ethnic Poles were subjected to both Nazi German and Soviet persecution. The Germans killed an estimated two million ethnic Poles. What effect did ww2 have on Poland? Eighteen percent of Poland’s […]

Filed Under: Europe

Which is best Tamil Nadu or Kerala?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Both Kerala and Tamil Nadu would be extremely hot and humid in May. Although the landscape may be similar to Sri lanka, Kerala would be relatively a better option than Tamil Nadu as there are more tourist options such as backwaters, beaches, palaces, cultural programes, spice plantation visits and elephant reserves. Is Kerala hotter than […]

Filed Under: India

What is the South Carolina record catfish?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Catfish Family Fish Species Weight Angler’s Hometown Bullhead 6-6.3 Irmo, SC Channel* 58-0 Pineville, SC Flathead 84-9.6 Hanahan, SC White 12-2.9 West Columbia, SC What is the biggest catfish caught in South Carolina? The South Carolina blue catfish record was caught from the waters of Lake Moultrie in 2017, a monster 113.8-pound catch by Paula […]

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Does the UK own Canada?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

In 1982, it adopted its own constitution and became a completely independent country. Although it’s still part of the British Commonwealth—a constitutional monarchy that accepts the British monarch as its own. Elizabeth II is Queen of Canada. Is Canada a part of the UK? No. Canada is not part of the United Kingdom. Canada is […]

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Is it bad to speak Mandarin in Hong Kong?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

No – I have seen lots of mainland Chinese people speak in Mandarin in Hong Kong (Yes – those same pesky noisy folks that form the bulk of tourists that come to Hong Kong!). Just as they would do in any other part of China (Uighur and Shanghai included). Is it offensive to speak Mandarin […]

Filed Under: Asia

Can Indians apply for job in Germany?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

An Indian who has completed Bachelor’s or Master’s from their own country or from Germany, can apply for a job seeker visa. You can also opt to study masters in Germany and after that you can extend your residence permit to find jobs in Germany by 18 months. Do Indians get good jobs in Germany? […]

Filed Under: Europe

When was democracy established in Nepal in Nepali date?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

A Constituent Assembly election was held on April 10, 2008. On May 28, 2008, the newly elected Constituent Assembly declared Nepal a Federal Democratic Republic, abolishing the 240 year-old monarchy. Nepal today has a President as Head of State and a Prime Minister heading the Government. Who established democracy for the first time in Nepal? […]

Filed Under: Asia

What does the coat of arms represent Australia?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The Commonwealth Coat of Arms is the formal symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia . It is used to identify the authority and property of the Australian Government , the Australian Parliament and Commonwealth courts .The shield is held by 2 native Australian animals, a kangaroo on the left and an emu on the right. […]

Filed Under: Australasia

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