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Is Georgia an English country?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Georgia is a country at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia.Since 1995 it is Georgia as written in the Constitution. It was part of the Soviet Unionbetween 1921-1991, but now it is an independent republic. The capital city is Tbilisi. Is Georgia an English speaking country? There are approximately 14 languages spoken in […]

Filed Under: United States

Is Scotland a country or nation?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Legally Scotland is not a nation or a kingdom but part of a larger Kingdom. “The Kingdoms of Scotland and England will be united into the single Kingdom of Great Britain. Is the UK a nation or a country? The ‘United Kingdom’ refers to a political union between, England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Although […]

Filed Under: Europe

Does Wyoming have sick pay?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Paid Sick Leave: Wyoming and Local Law More than a dozen states require employers to give employees paid sick time to use for their own illnesses or to care for a family member. There is no statewide law in Wyoming requiring employers to provide paid sick leave. Does Wyoming require paid sick leave? There is […]

Filed Under: United States

How do you count to 10 in Japanese karate?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

How do you count Japanese karate? Martial Arts – Counting In Japanese One – Ichi. Two – Ni. Three – San. Four – Shi. Five – Go. Six – Roku. Seven – Nana. Eight – Hachi. How do you pronounce karate numbers? “Ni” like “knee,” “San” is three, “Shi” is four, “Go” is five, “Roku” […]

Filed Under: Asia

Is Maryland more expensive than Texas?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Maryland is 27.5% more expensive than Texas. Is it cheaper to live in Texas than Maryland? Go to any online cost-of-living calculator and you will find that the cost of living in Maryland is 4 percent to 4.5 percent less than living in Texas, even with the Maryland state income tax. Is living in Maryland […]

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Is Shanghai a communist city?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Shanghai: An unexpected city where Communist Party of China was born. Shanghai is China’s financial center, a city that might seem an unlikely place to witness the official beginnings of the Communist Party of China. What type of government does Shanghai have? The Politics of Shanghai is structured in a dual party-government system like all […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: China, Shanghai

Can you camp in the Galapagos?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

However, camping is permitted in a very few areas with the Galapagos National Park that are easily accessible to the public on the inhabited islands (Santa Cruz, San Cristóbal, Isabela) — and then, only in designated camping areas: The Garrapatero on Santa Cruz Island. Can you live on Galapagos? The Galapagos Population Today – Do […]

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

How did Losantiville become Cincinnati?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

In 1790, the governor of the Northwest Territory, Arthur St. Clair, proceeded to establish Hamilton County and made Losantiville the county seat.Clair disliked the name Losantiville and changed the town’s name to Cincinnati. The town’s name is recognition of the Roman citizen soldier Cincinnatus. How was Cincinnati created? In 1811, the introduction of steamboats on […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Cincinnati, Ohio

Can I take my truck to Mexico?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Temporary Vehicle Importation Permit: To drive your car into Mexico, outside the border area or free zone, you’ll need a permit which you can get on arrival at the border or purchase online 7 to 60 days prior to your trip. What year truck can I take to Mexico? The truck, car, van, or SUV […]

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What is the dirtiest city in Africa?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The Malian capital, Bamako, tops the list of most polluted African cities, with the air quality there considered “unhealthy for sensitive groups”. Sebokeng in South Africa is second, followed by Accra, the Ghanaian capital, in third place. What is the most dirtiest city in Africa? World air quality report Rank City JAN 1 Bamako, Mali […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

Is the College of Charleston a party school?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The College of Charleston has cracked the top 20 of the nation’s best party schools in the Princeton Review’s annual college rankings, coming in at No.1 party school in the country, followed by West Virginia University and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. What is the biggest party school in SC? University of South Carolina. 4 […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Charleston, South Carolina

Does Trinidad have good food?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The twin-island is famous for its rich melting-pot of cuisine, influenced by a multitude of cultures. Over the years, both the colonizers and slaves left their mark on the islands’ food.These various mouthwatering dishes are always accessible and readily available, especially on the island of Trinidad. What food is Trinidad famous for? Lunch and dinner […]

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What are weddings like in Cuba?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The celebrations include everyone that the families know, usually at least fifty to one hundred people. Traditionally the bride’s family pays for the wedding. The wedding is covered with decorations and the bride dresses in white only if she is a virgin. The reception is filled with music and dancing. Can foreigners get married in […]

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How do Vermont schools rank nationally?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

This week the site released its 2014 list of States with the Best and Worst School Systems, and Vermont ranked third in the country behind New Jersey and Massachusetts. New Hampshire ranked fourth and New York came in 20th. The District of Columbia was at the bottom of the list. Where does Vermont rank in […]

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Can you find obsidian in Connecticut?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

That’s because there is no obsidian in CT. I used to live in MA & did a LOT of collecting in CT; there’s lots of basalt, but, no obsidian. What states have obsidian? Obsidian is restricted to volcanic regions, and in the United States, obsidian outcrops are widely distributed in the Mountain West, Southwest, California, […]

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