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Was Pennsylvania a Confederate?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

During the American Civil War, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania played a critical role in the Union, providing a substantial supply of military personnel, equipment, and leadership to the Federal government. The state raised over 360,000 soldiers for the Federal armies. Did Pennsylvania support the Confederacy? Pennsylvania was the birthplace of six Confederate generals who served […]

Filed Under: United States

Do people refer to Cape Cod as the Cape?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Cape Codders tend to refer to the land on the mainland side of the canal as “off-Cape”, though the legal delineation of Cape Cod, coincident to the boundaries of Barnstable County, includes portions of the towns of Bourne and Sandwich that are located north of the canal. Is Cape Cod referred to as the cape? […]

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

Why is South African economy so bad?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

A worrisome government debt trajectory could be the cause of the crash of the economy in South Africa. South Africa’s current account has been negative for years.So the government, incapable of managing its budget, is single handedly responsible for the growth of South Africa’s current account deficit. What is wrong with South Africa’s economy? The […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

Who started Venice?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

According to tradition, Venice was founded in 421 AD. At that time a Celtic people called the Veneti lived along the coast of what is now Northeast Italy. Since 49 BC they had been Roman citizens. However, in 453 Attila the Hun invaded Italy. Who was Venice founded by? Venezia was founded in 421. The […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Italy, Venice

Is Hamburg poor?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Some 12.5 million Germans are now classified as poor.Statistics. Bundesland (state) Children on the welfare rolls (percent of all children, in 2015) People on the welfare rolls (percent of all persons, in 2015) Hamburg 20.8% 10.6% Thuringia 20.8% 10.4% Brandenburg 21.5% 12.0% Saxony 22.8% 11.8% What is the poorest city in Germany? Munich, the capital […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Germany, Hamburg

What percent of Argentina is Italian?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

62.5%. Italian is the largest ethnic origin of modern Argentines, after the Spanish immigration during the colonial population that had settled in the major migratory movements into Argentina. It is estimated that up to 25 million Argentines have some degree of Italian ancestry (62.5% of the total population). What percent of Argentina is European? Thus, […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Is Tim Allen still doing Pure Michigan commercials?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Well, the state has brought back the Pure Michigan ad slogan, albeit with a fresh coat of pain. The new ads promote winter activities in the state. The most noticeable difference in the first ad is: there’s no Tim Allen.Along with the ads, the Pure Michigan landing page has been updated to coordinate in the […]

Filed Under: United States

How many Nepalese are there in the UK?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

76,000 Nepalese. Nepalese in the United Kingdom (also British Nepalese, Nepalese British, British Nepali) are British citizens or full-time residents of the United Kingdom whose ethnic origins lie fully or partially in Nepal. According to ONS estimates in 2019 there were 76,000 Nepalese-born people in the country. How many Nepalese are there in 2020 UK? […]

Filed Under: Asia

Does Waze work in Aruba?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

If you have a smart phone, you can use the Waze app which works really well in Aruba. If you don’t want to incur data fees, you can program it when you have access to Wifi, and it continues to work when you are out of range. Does the Waze app work in Aruba? If […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

What do they speak in Ottawa?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The city offers municipal services in both of Canada’s official languages (Canadian English and Canadian French). Nearly 300,000 people, or 37% of Ottawa’s population, can speak both languages. As such it is the largest city in Canada where municipal services are offered in both English and French. Is Ottawa more French or English? Population by […]

Filed Under: Canada

Does Tunisia have mountains?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

In the north, Tunisia is mountainous, while the central part of the country features a dry plain.The highest point in Tunisia is Jebel ech Chambi at 5,065 feet (1,544 m) and it is located in the northern part of the country near the town of Kasserine. Does Tunisia have any mountains? The highest point of […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

What does Lima mean in military terms?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Lima Charlie – Loud and Clear. Mikes – Minutes. November Golf – NG or No Go (fail) Oscar-Mike – On the Move. What does Lima stand for? LIMA Acronym Definition LIMA Local Internet Marketing Association LIMA Light Mobility Aircraft (US Air Force) LIMA Laser Induced Mass Analysis LIMA Licensing Industry Manufacturer’s Association What does Lima […]

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

What is Argentina’s climate weather like what are the seasons?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Summers are very hot while winters are mild to warm. The northern parts of the region are warmer than the southern parts. During heat waves, temperatures can exceed 40 °C (104 °F) in the summer months, while in the winter months, cold air masses from the south can push temperatures below freezing, resulting in frost. […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Can you survive speaking English in Montreal?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

So yeah, you can survive here in English but as in any country you should always learn the local’s language or they will get very frustrated with you. It’s just like moving into a castle and deciding to spend all your time alone in a closet. Don’t do it. French is not hard to learn […]

Filed Under: Canada

Is Brazil allies with China?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

China became Brazil’s largest trading partner in 2009. Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and many in the Brazilian media consider China to be “Brazil’s most promising business partner and a strategic ally” due to China’s “rapidly rising demand for raw materials and agricultural produce”. Does Brazil have any alliances? United Nations politics […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

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