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Why does Trinidad have a President?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The Trinidad and Tobago Republican Constitution provides for a President who is the Head of State and Commander in Chief of the Armed forces.Although the President does not sit in Parliament, he is responsible for the summoning, prorogation and dissolution of Parliament and also gives his assent to Bills. What is the purpose of a […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Is the Middle East considered Asia?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

These Middle East countries are part of the Asian continent, with the exception of Egypt, which is part of Africa, and the northwestern part of Turkey (colored orange), which is part of the European landmass.The area was viewed as midway between Europe and East Asia (traditionally called the Far East ). Does Asia include the […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

How many religions are in Africa?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The three main religious traditions—African traditional religion, Christianity, and Islam—constitute the triple religious heritage of the African continent. What types of religions are in Africa? The majority of Africans are adherents of Christianity or Islam. African people often combine the practice of their traditional belief with the practice of Abrahamic religions. Abrahamic religions are widespread […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

Is Michigan the Land of Lakes?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Michigan consists of two peninsulas surrounded primarily by four of the Great Lakes and a variety of nearby islands. The Upper Peninsula is bounded on the southwest by Wisconsin, and the Lower Peninsula is bounded on the south by Indiana and Ohio. Is Michigan known for lakes? If you are looking for lakes to visit […]

Filed Under: United States

What is New Mexico poverty level?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Poverty status is determined by comparing household income to poverty thresholds (income cutoffs). Thresholds vary by family size and number of children under 18 in the household, and are updated in January of each year. For instance, the poverty level for a family of four in 2018 is $25,100. What is the income considered to […]

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How many times has it snowed in April in Kansas City?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Since KCI became the official weather reporting station for the metro area in the fall of 1972, there have only been 25 times that the snowfall has been measurable in April, according to local climate data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Does it snow in Kansas City in April? The 41 Action News […]

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Is Lisbon a pretty city?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Magnificently sited on a series of hills running down to the grand Tagus River, Lisbon is one of the world’s most scenic cities. Beautiful unexpected views are found at every turn down its colorful, picturesque streets, and especially from strategically-placed viewpoints or terraces at the top of each hill. Why is Lisbon so beautiful? Lisbon […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Lisbon, Portugal

Why would someone want to live in Alabama?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Reason to live in Alabama #1: You’ll experience great Southern hospitality.Reason to live in Alabama #2: You’ll be surrounded by lots of beautiful natural scenery. flickr/Kerry Sanders. Reason not to: Alabama’s beautiful waterfalls, mountains, rivers, and lakes will spoil you for life. What are the advantages of living in Alabama? List of the Pros of […]

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When was gold discovered Idaho?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

1860. In 1862, gold was discovered in the Boise Basin and the town of Idaho City sprung up and quickly became a boom town. IDAHO CITY, Idaho — Gold was first discovered in North Idaho, near present-day Pierce, Idaho in 1860, and miners seeking their fortune flooded into the Idaho Territory from across the world. […]

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What should I wear in Santa Fe in fall?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

You’ll want to bring a warm jacket for evenings and mornings and have a light shirt under your layers for the high temps of the day. In late September through mid-October the lows are colder, down to 40s, the days can warm up to low-mid 60s, and maybe low 70s if we’re having a warm […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: New Mexico, Santa Fe

What is a Rhode Island accent?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

It’s a hybrid of Northern and Southern New England English, a Boston-meets-Brooklyn sound with a dash of Italian and Portuguese slang mixed in. Some say you can talk Rhode Island by using a Boston accent mixed with Italian slang.’ And like Bostonians they use the same word for a political fundraiser: a ‘time. What are […]

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Why is olivine so abundant in Hawaii?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Mahana Beach on Hawaii’s Papakolea coast is one of only three green sand beaches in the world.The abundance of olivine crystals filling the beach comes from the eroded cutaway interior of Pu’u Mahana, a volcanic cone produced more than 49,000 years ago by the explosive combination of lava and groundwater. Which is the most abundant […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Hawaii

How many people died from bombs in Laos?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

More than 50,000 people have been killed by unexploded bombs, 20,000 since the war ended. Almost half have been children. MAG has been working in Laos since 1994 because we believe these tragedies can and must be prevented. How many people died in the secret war in Laos? Contact Us M T F 8 9 […]

Filed Under: Asia

Is water private in Bolivia?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The privatization of water supply and sanitation in Bolivia took place during the second mandate of Bolivian President Hugo Banzer (1997-2001) in the form of two major private concessions: one in La Paz/El Alto to Aguas del Illimani S.A. (AISA), a subsidiary of the French Suez (formerly Lyonnaise des Eaux) in 1997; and Does Bolivia […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

What does Russia import from India?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

a) Major Exports: Tea, Marine Products, Coffee, Fresh Fruits, Buffalo meat, Guar-gem meal, and Rice etc. b) Minor Exports: Processed Fruits and Juices, Tobacco, Sesame seeds, Spices etc. a) Major Imports: Pulses, Vegetable Oils, etc. b) Minor Imports: Spices, Alcoholic beverages, Marine products etc. What does Russia export to India? Russia Exports to India Value […]

Filed Under: Asia

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