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What countries border Nicaragua?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Nicaragua is bounded by Honduras to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the east, Costa Rica to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Are Nicaraguans white or black? Ethnic/Racial groups Non-genetic phenotype data from the CIA World Factbook establish that Nicaragua’s population self-reports as 69% Mestizos, and 17% White with the majority […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Is the Australian Human Rights Commission effective?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

In the 2017-2018 Australian financial year the Commission received 2,046 complaints about discrimination and breaches of human rights. Of those, 1,262 conciliation processes were conducted and 74% of these complaints were successfully resolved. Are human rights protected adequately in Australia? Human rights are recognised and protected across Australia through a range of laws at the […]

Filed Under: Australasia

What happened to the Berlin Wall?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The Berlin Wall stood until November 9, 1989, when the head of the East German Communist Party announced that citizens of the GDR could cross the border whenever they pleased.Some crossed freely into West Berlin, while others brought hammers and picks and began to chip away at the wall itself. Is the Berlin Wall still […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Berlin, Germany

Does Delaware have property tax on cars?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

There is no personal property tax in Delaware. Is there a property tax on cars in Delaware? Is this the personal property tax portion of the registration fee? There is no personal property tax in Delaware. What you are paying is akin to a sales tax or impact fee in other states which is not […]

Filed Under: United States

What is a Packie in Boston?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Packie, a slang term for a “package store” (i.e. a liquor store) in Massachusetts. What does Packie mean in Boston? package storeA popular piece of Boston slang, “packie” — short for “package store” — describes a no-frills liquor store. And it’s almost always used in the context of a “quick run.” What Packie means? package […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Boston, Massachusetts

Why does Malaysia not have snow?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Malaysia has no record of it ever snowing in Malaysia. Simply, it is sunny all year round with temperatures mostly staying above 20°C (68°F) with high humidity, the temperature never drops low enough for it to snow. Is it possible to have snow in Malaysia? Despite being generally accepted that it does not snow in […]

Filed Under: Asia

Is Greece and Rome the same?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Both Greece and Rome are Mediterranean countries, similar enough latitudinally for both to grow wine and olives. However, their terrains were quite different. The ancient Greek city-states were separated from each other by hilly countryside and all were near the water. Is Greece part of Rome? Greece remained part of and became the center of […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Italy, Rome

Are there oak trees in Argentina?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Fossils found deep in the forests of Argentina suggest that relatives of oak trees evolved in the southern hemisphere, not the north as previously thought. Fagaceae are one of the most important groups of flowering plants including oaks and beeches, and its trees are a cornerstone of rainforests across south-east Asia. Do oak trees grow […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

What counts as proof of residency Wyoming?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Acceptable documents to prove Wyoming residency include: Wyoming vehicle title or registration. lease agreement or rent receipt. utility bill. How do I prove residency in Wyoming? Determination of whether or not a permanent residence has been established is based on factors such as full-time employment in Wyoming for one continuous year, ownership of property in […]

Filed Under: United States

Is Vancouver WA a suburb of Portland?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Vancouver is the fourth-largest city in Washington (after Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma) and continues to grow each year. Originally a fur-trading outpost when established in 1825, Vancouver has transformed into a suburb of Portland, Oregon. Is Vancouver a Portland suburb? Vancouver is a suburb of Portland.But 100 years ago this July, Portland annexed St. Johns, […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Maine, Portland

What is the population of New York and London?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The UK capital city is comparable in population to New York City, totaling around 8.9 million compared to NYC’s 8.4 million. As for size, however, the Greater London Area covers around 607 square miles, which is about twice as big as NYC’s 302.6 square mile area. Is New York population bigger than London? London’s stood […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: England, London

Why is New Zealand so windy?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The mountainous land enclosing Cook Strait squeezes and speeds up the wind between the North and South Island. “The reason it doesn’t flow over the top is because the atmosphere is reasonably stable, so all that air that pushes against New Zealand can’t go over the top so it has to go through the gaps.” […]

Filed Under: Australasia

Is it cheaper to live in Netherlands or UK?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

United Kingdom is 0.9% cheaper than Netherlands. Is it cheaper to live in the Netherlands than it is in UK? The cost of living in the Netherlands is lower than in the UK. However, cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Maastricht are rather expensive, especially when it comes to rent prices. Is Netherlands more expensive than […]

Filed Under: Europe

Does New Zealand offer citizenship by investment?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

It is not possible to obtain New Zealand citizenship by investment, but there are investment residence permit programs in the country. Under their terms, applicants invest from 3 million New Zealand dollars in the country’s economy. How much do I need to invest in NZ to get citizenship? Generally, there are two different streams leading […]

Filed Under: Australasia

Why is Japan so poor?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Japan’s working poor Several factors have been found to be correlated with the working poor including single-parent households, shortcomings of the Public Assistance System, unstable employment and minimum wage insufficient to cover a minimum standard of living. Is Japan becoming poor? An astonishing fact: 92 percent of Japanese consider themselves middle-class, according to a labor […]

Filed Under: Asia

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