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Is Bermuda still part of England?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

In short, yes. Bermuda is a British colony following the English Virginia Company permanently settling there in 1609 in the aftermath of a hurricane – making Bermuda an English colony at the time.What’s even more interesting is that since 1949, Bermuda has remained the oldest British Overseas Territory. Does Britain still own Bermuda? Bermuda is […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Which thing is famous in Paris?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The Louvre is what Paris is most famous for. Wander inside this important repository of art and home to Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and an unparalleled collection of items covering the full spectrum of art through the ages. What is the most famous thing in Paris? What is Paris Most Famous For? Eiffel Tower. […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: France, Paris

Is Spain more beautiful than Italy?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The dramatic scenery in Italy, from the Dolomites mountain range to the islands of Sardinia and Scilly, and the beautiful lake district in the north, means Italy is arguably more beautiful than Spain.Although Spain – the home of tapas – is a culinary giant in its own right. Is Spain better than Italy? In general, […]

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Does Egypt still have pharaohs?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Augustus and subsequent Roman emperors were styled as Pharaoh when in Egypt until the reign of Maximinus Daza in 314 AD.List of pharaohs. Pharaoh of Egypt Last monarch Nectanebo II (last native) Cleopatra and Caesarion (last actual) Maximinus Daza (last to be referred to as Pharaoh) Who is the current Pharaoh of Egypt? Ahmed Fouad […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

Why did the Democratic Republicans support the Louisiana Purchase?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The Louisiana Purchase confirmed our national belief that things can continue to change in the experiment that is the USA.Federalists believed in a strong central government, Republicans (sometimes also called the Democratic-Republicans) in a smaller, weaker federal government, with more power located in the states. Who supported the Louisiana Purchase? Jefferson tasked James Monroe and […]

Filed Under: United States

Is Lima poor?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The rate of poverty in Lima is currently 13.3 percent, which is 2.3 percent higher than the rate in 2016.Peru has an extreme poverty rate of 3.8 percent, which is defined as the inability to purchase a basket of basic food and beverages. Is Lima a wealthy city? Lima, with nearly 10 million inhabitants, has […]

Filed Under: Central and South America Tagged With: Lima, Peru

Is Fremont Seattle a suburb?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Fremont is a neighborhood in Seattle, Washington with a population of 20,904. Fremont is in King County and is one of the best places to live in Washington. Living in Fremont offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. Is Fremont Seattle a good neighborhood? Fremont frequently makes it on lists of […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Seattle, Washington

Is it windy in Iceland in June?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

June in Iceland June is the third warmest month where temperatures vary between 7°C to 13°C (48.2°F to 55.8°F) and the wind speeds drop to 13km/h (8 mph). It’s also the month of the summer solstice, the longest day in the year, and the average daylight in June is 20 hours and 51 minutes (23 […]

Filed Under: Europe

Which is harder Chinese or Vietnamese?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

FSI put Mandarin in the category ‘super-hard languages’ that requires a native English speaker 2,200 hours to be fluent, while the Vietnamese just requires 1,100 hours.Although Mandarin has only 4 tones while Vietnamese has 6, it is still easier to read Vietnamese because of its alphabet. Is Vietnamese the hardest language to learn? Learning Vietnamese […]

Filed Under: Asia

Is Grenada a volcanic island?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The island of Grenada is composed of five Pliocene-to-Pleistocene volcanic centers, the youngest and highest of which is Mount St. Catherine on the northern end of the island. A complex of lava domes is located within a crater breached to the east at the summit. What Caribbean islands were formed by volcanoes? Caribbean islands formed […]

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Is it cheaper to drive or fly to Florida?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Saving Money When Driving Driving might be the cheapest option for you. Even though it can take longer to drive than fly for long-distance trips, gas and lodging can be cheaper than plane tickets, baggage fees, and rental cars. Is cheaper to fly or drive? A common rule of thumb says if the driving distance […]

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Does Bolivia have any ports?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Bolivia ports play an important role in the export and import trade of the country. The ports authority of Bolivia runs the seaports, which is operated by the Government of Bolivia.Bolivia ports have direct shipping connections with other countries through the important shipping lines. Does Bolivia have an outlet to the Atlantic Ocean? Bolivia has […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Was France ever colonized by England?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

It was the Normans who colonised much of the British Isles. As you can see from this map, France was originally a tiny kingdom based on Orleans and surrounded by many other kingdoms and would only attain its current borders in 1530. So NO! England was never colonised by the French. Did British colonize France? […]

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Is Sol in love with Charlotte?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Sol confesses her feelings to Charlotte, forcing the captain to reckon with her feelings for the first time ever. Is Sol really Charlotte’s sister? Ever since Charlotte Roselei saved Sol from bandits, Sol has been inspired by Charlotte and looked up to her as a big sister. As such, Sol refers to Charlotte as “sis” […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Charlotte, North Carolina

How do you get to St Barts from Puerto Rico?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

To St Barths Via San Juan Airport (SJU) Getting to St Barts via San Juan Puerto Rico, Fly to San Juan Puerto Rico, and then take a one-hour flight directly to St Barts eliminating the St Maarten airport (and its potential hassles). Is there a ferry from San Juan to St Barts? Barth (SBH) is […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

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