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Why did Bhutan separated India?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

When British rule over India ended in 1947, so too did Britain’s association with Bhutan. India succeeded Britain as the de facto protector of the Himalayan kingdom, and Bhutan retained control over its internal government. It was two years, however, before a formal agreement recognized Bhutan’s independence. Why is Bhutan isolated? Bhutan’s rugged mountains and […]

Filed Under: Asia

Why do expats leave Berlin?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Kathleen Parker, the founder of Red Tape Translation, which helps English-speaking expats in Germany navigate the maze of German bureaucracy, cited the main reason for leaving Berlin as finding a better-paid job opportunity elsewhere. Is Berlin a good place for expats? A city with about a third of its residents possessing a non-German background, no […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Berlin, Germany

Where are Galapagos hammerhead sharks?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Abundance & Distribution: In Galapagos, Scalloped Hammerheads are abundant in Darwin Island and Wolf Island, with an occasional balance around the archipelago. They can be spotted at certain snorkeling sites during a Galapagos cruise. They live worldwide in tropical and semitropical waters. Where are the hammerheads in the Galapagos Islands? Dive with Hammerheads at Gordon […]

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

How can I study in Turkey without ielts?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

How You can Study in Turkey Without IELTS? Turkiye Burslari Scholarship. Kadir Has University Scholarships in Turkey. Sabanci University Scholarship. Bilkent University Scholarship. Koc University Scholarship in Turkey 2021. Other Scholarships in Turkey: What are the requirements to study in Turkey? Applying for an undergraduate degree in Turkey Application form. High school diploma (or a […]

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Is it expensive to eat out in Denmark?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Everyday items like milk and bread can also run high. Drinking is also very expensive — as high as 35 kroner, which equates to US$5.58 or 4.70 Euro.A fast-food meal is about 60 kroner, or US$9.57 and just over 8 Euros, and restaurant burgers are generally more expensive than in other countries. How much is […]

Filed Under: Europe

How do you say friend in Peru?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Pata/Pata del alma – Friend/Best friend While “pata” can be used to refer to almost anyone, when used with a possessive, such as “mi pata,” it refers to a close friend or best friend. What do you call a friend in Peru? 1. pata. Pata in standard Spanish means the leg or paw of an […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Why did settlers move to Utah?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The Mormons, as they were commonly known, had moved west to escape religious discrimination. After the murder of founder and prophet Joseph Smith, they knew they had to leave their old settlement in Illinois. Many Mormons died in the cold, harsh winter months as they made their way over the Rocky Mountains to Utah. Why […]

Filed Under: United States

Where is the west end of the Cape Cod Canal?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The West End of the Canal extends from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy out to the end of Wings Neck and Stoney Point Dike. No fishing is allowed east of the MMA (per the Army Corps), and they actively patrol this area and will issue citations. What is the best tide to fish the Cape Cod […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Cape Cod, Massachusetts

How long did the British rule Hong Kong?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Hong Kong was a British colony from 1841 to 1941 and again from 1945 to 1997. In 1839 in the First Opium War, Britain invaded China and one its first acts was to occupy Hong Kong. How long was Hong Kong a British colony? Hong Kong–a small peninsula and group of islands jutting out from […]

Filed Under: Asia

When did North Dakota become a right to work state?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

1947. Right-to-Work States State Year Constitutional Amendment Adopted Year Statute Enacted North Dakota 1947 Oklahoma 2001 2001 South Carolina 1954 South Dakota 1946 1947 Is North Dakota a right to work state? Similar to other states with such laws, North Dakota’s right to work statute states that a person’s right to secure employment should not […]

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Is New Zealand connected to England?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The two countries are related through mutual migration, through shared military history, through a shared system of government, through language, through the Commonwealth (formerly British Empire), and their sharing of the same person as constitutional monarch (Queen Elizabeth II). Is New Zealand a part of England? Following the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, the islands […]

Filed Under: Australasia

Where is the greater Hartford region?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Connecticut. Greater Hartford is a region located in the U.S. state of Connecticut, centered on the state’s capital of Hartford. What towns are in the greater Hartford area? TOWNS IN THE AREA Avon. Berlin. Bloomfield. Bristol. Burlington. Canton. East Granby. East Hartford. What cities are included in Hartford County? List of Towns and Cities in […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Connecticut, Hartford

Is Bangor Maine considered DownEast?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

During the 1800’s, Bangor, Maine was known as the“ logging capital of the world.” In 1828, there was a published reference to a person from the northeast as a down-easter (reference: Oxford English Dictionary).In short, both “Down East” and “Downeast” are used interchangeably in Maine. Is Bangor part of DownEast Maine? Bangor: The Gateway to […]

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Was the South Vietnamese Army good?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Like any army, ARVN units were generally as good as their officers and their training. Just as the first Anzacs were far more effective soldiers by 1918 than they had been in 1915, so too the South Vietnamese Army was more effective in the early 1970s than it had been in the early 1960s. Was […]

Filed Under: Asia

Is Charlotte bigger than Austin?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Austin beats Charlotte both in terms of population and growth, but only barely. The capital city had a population of 978,908, according to 2019 census estimates, and had grown 22.1% since 2010. Charlotte had a population of 885,708 and had grown 20.4% over the same period. Is Charlotte the biggest city in the US? Based […]

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

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