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Why do they speak Arabic in Morocco?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

From its independence until the year 2000, Morocco opted for Arabization as a policy, in an attempt of replacing French with Arabic. By the end of the 1980s, Arabic was the dominant language in education, although French was still in use in many important domains. Why does Morocco speak Arabic? The Arabic dialect in Morocco […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

What percentage of Cleveland is black?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

48.8%. Table Population White alone, percent  40.0% Black or African American alone, percent(a)  48.8% American Indian and Alaska Native alone, percent(a)  0.5% Asian alone, percent(a)  2.6% What is the racial makeup of Cleveland Ohio? According to the 2019 census estimate, the ethnic and racial composition of Cleveland was 40% white (33.8% […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Cleveland, Ohio

How hot is Oregon in July?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Temperature 81 °F July average high 27 °C 56 °F July average low 13 °C How hot is Oregon in the summer? Summer temperatures average around 80 degrees but do go over a 100 for one or two days a year. Overnight temperatures average around 60 degrees. This is a 90 day period that typically […]

Filed Under: United States

What is something unique to Pittsburgh?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Pittsburgh has more bridges than any other city in the world. Pittsburgh is known as the “City of Bridges” because it has 446 bridges which is more than Venice, Italy, or any other city in the world.Jonas Salk in Pittsburgh in 1950. Pittsburgh is home to the world’s first T-rex fossil. How is Pittsburgh unique? […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh

Can I bring alcohol to Bahamas?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

DUTY FREE ALLOWANCES FOR ALL TRAVELLERS Alcoholic Beverages not exceeding one quart of spirits and one quart of wine (Adults only), Tobacco not exceeding one pound in weight or 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars (Adults Only). Can you bring wine into Bahamas? How much food & liquor can I bring into The Bahamas? A visitor […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Why is Botswana so expensive?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Why is it more expensive? The Botswana government has taken a sustainable view on their precious lands, not allowing them to become overfilled with lodges and infrastructure. The result, more demand than supply, and this can mean two things. One, the camps book up very quickly, and two, the lodges can charge a premium. Why […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

What percentage of Australians eat fast food?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

This statistic shows the results of a survey conducted by Cint on the average number of times fast food from quick service restaurants was consumed per week in Australia between 2017 and 2018. In 2018, 43.73 percent of respondents in Australia stated they eat fast food less than once per week. What percentage of the […]

Filed Under: Australasia

Why did Belgium choose black yellow and red?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Given the use of the Brabantian colors (a dukedom in northern Flanders where the revolutionary gusto was particularly strong) during an earlier attempt at independence in 1790, the choice was an easy one. The colors of the Belgians were to be black for humility, yellow for prosperity, and finally red for victory. Why did Belgium […]

Filed Under: Europe

Is Japanese easy to pronounce?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Compared to English, Japanese pronunciation is easier as it has less vowels and consonants than English does. Further, each syllable in Japanese has the same length and strength, as opposed to English where you have to be careful about which syllables to stress and speak strongly. Is Japanese hard to pronounce? Japanese people can only […]

Filed Under: Asia

Is Hilton Head water safe to drink?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Can You Drink Tap Water in Hilton Head Island? Yes, Hilton Head Island’s tap water is generally considered safe to drink as Hilton Head Island has no active health based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that we are aware of. Can you drink tap water in Hilton Head? In general, the water […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Hilton Head, South Carolina

Is it good to live in Toronto?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Toronto is also one of the most multicultural cities in the world, making life in Toronto a wonderful multicultural experience.Consistently ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world, Toronto enjoys a reputation as an exciting, diverse, clean, and safe city to set up home. Is moving to Toronto a good idea? If […]

Filed Under: Canada

How many elementary schools are in New Mexico?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Number of Schools in Neighboring States Category Value Colorado 1,745 Oklahoma 1,349 Utah 835 New Mexico 801 How many schools are there in New Mexico? There are 2,171 public and private PK-12 schools in New Mexico. How many elementary schools are in Mexico? In the academic year 2019/2020, the number of elementary schools in Mexico […]

Filed Under: Mexico

Is Sydney wetter than Melbourne?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Despite varying temperatures and public perception that Melbourne is worse for the weather, Sydney is the city that receives more rainfall – a total of 1223 mm on average while Melbourne receives less than half of that (603 mm). Is Sydney drier than Melbourne? Melbourne’s average temperature is made up of more very hot days […]

Filed Under: Australasia

Why people were attracted to the Oregon Country?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Why were trappers and settlers attracted to Oregon Country? Trappers were attracted because of the plentiful fur-bearing animals; settlers were attracted by the fertile land in certain areas such as the Willamette River valley.They found passes through the Rocky Mountains and later showed settlers the trails west. What made Oregon country attractive to new settlement? […]

Filed Under: United States

Is it worth visiting Pittsburgh?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Pittsburgh is the best of the Rust Belt: a city whose successful reinvention has made it a world-class destination full of sports, art, great food, and some of the most beautiful nature in Pennsylvania. What’s more, Pittsburgh is affordable, has temperate summers, and is known for its friendly and sincere residents. Is Pittsburgh safe for […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh

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