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Where did the Vietnamese come from?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The Vietnamese people (Vietnamese: người Việt) or Kinh people (Vietnamese: người Kinh) are a Southeast Asian ethnic group originally native to modern-day Northern Vietnam and Southern China. The native language is Vietnamese, the most widely spoken Austroasiatic language. Is Vietnamese related to Chinese? The Vietnamese and Chinese languages belong to two separate language families. Vietnamese […]

Filed Under: Asia

Does Iceland have free healthcare?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

State healthcare in Iceland is not completely free. Healthcare costs are covered by the state (through the Icelandic Health Insurance fund) and through patient contributions. Patient contributions are capped each month. Once you’ve spent a certain amount, your state healthcare is free for the rest of the month. How much does healthcare cost in Iceland? […]

Filed Under: Europe

How many sides does Wyoming have?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

This map shows a few larger ones of the many deviations in on all four sides of Wyoming. Is Wyoming a perfect rectangle? Of the 50 states, only Colorado and Wyoming are rectangles, more or less. They‘re not perfect rectangles because rectangles are from plane geometry and state lines are drawn on an oblate spheroid. […]

Filed Under: United States

What percentage of Honduras live in poverty?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

As of 2017, 64 percent of Honduras’ population lives in poverty. Further, Honduras has the second smallest middle class in Latin America, at only 10.9 percent of the population. Is Honduras the poorest country? 68.5% of Hondurans live in poverty (World Bank, 2016). We call the rural areas where we work, “The Last Mile.” Here, […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

What are the traditions in Austria?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Six unique traditions that Austrians love to love Easter Egg battle (‘Eierpecken’) Autumn Cow train (‘Almabtried’) First day of school cone (Schultüte) Image source: Pixabay. Stealing the Bride (‘Brautraub’) Lead pouring, Molybdomancy (‘Bleigießen’) Scary mask processions (‘Perchtenlaufen’ or ‘Krampuslauf’) What are some holidays and traditions in Austria? 13 Holidays Celebrated in Austria New Year’s Day. […]

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Is North Dakota poor?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

North Dakota had an eight percent poverty rate in 2020.North Dakota ranks in the top 10 states with the lowest poverty rates, and is down from the national average of 11.4 percent. What is the poverty level for North Dakota? 10.6 percentThis graph shows the poverty rate in North Dakota from 2000 to 2019. 10.6 […]

Filed Under: United States

Is it a good idea to move to Tennessee?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Low property taxes and no state income tax are just two reasons why you can afford to live in Tennessee comfortably.According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index score for Tennessee is 87.6, well below the national average. Home prices are exceptionally affordable, compared to many other parts of the country. Is Tennessee worth moving […]

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How expensive is Uganda?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Family of four estimated monthly costs are 1,710$ (6,092,615USh) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 485$ (1,727,706USh) without rent. Cost of living in Uganda is, on average, 53.07% lower than in United States. Is Uganda expensive to visit? Uganda is not an expensive country to visit, but the facilities are not what […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

Is London good for international students?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

It’s official: London has done it again. In the QS Best Student Cities Rankings 2019, the capital has held onto the number one spot as best city for international students. Is London safe for international students? By international standards, the UK is a very safe place to be. The city is very multi-cultural and accepting […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: England, London

Is Finland a free country?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Finland is the freest country in the world together with Sweden and Norway. Freedom House, Freedom in the World 2018. Finland is the safest country in the world. Does Finland have freedom? Human rights in Finland are freedom of speech, religion, association, and assembly as upheld in law and in practice. Finland has been ranked […]

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What is grown in Sonoma?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

SONOMA COUNTY ANNUAL FARM PRODUCTION 1 Grapes, Wine 465,036 3 Poultry, Unspecified 41,035 4 Livestock Products, Misc. 26,399 5 Nursery, Woody Ornamentals 10,215 6 Cattle & Calves, Unspecified 9,290 What is Sonoma known for? Sonoma County, California, is famous for so many things that it’s hard to keep them all straight. Of course, we’re probably […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: California, Sonoma

What is Bermuda sand made of?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The pink sand on Bermuda’s beaches is created by red-shelled Foraminifera, bits of coral, and crushed shell mixing with soft, white sand. What makes the sand pink in Bermuda? Bermuda’s characteristic pink sand is all down to one little invertebrate – the red foram (Homotrema rubrum). Like many sea creatures found in Bermuda, such as […]

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What is the most interesting thing about Peru?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Check out these 12 interesting facts about Peru to learn more about one of our favorite destinations in South America. Caral-supe is believed to be the oldest site occupied by humans in the Americas. Its history dates back 5,000 years. Three-quarters of the world’s alpaca population lives in Peru. What are 3 interesting things about […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Is Scarborough east or west of Toronto?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Scarborough is located on the east side of the City of Toronto, roughly bounded by the Victoria Park Avenue to the west, Steeles Avenue to the north, Scarborough-Pickering Townline and the Rouge River to the east and the southern boundary is Lake Ontario. What is considered Toronto East? Today East Toronto commonly refers to the […]

Filed Under: Canada

Is Gambia an African country?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The Gambia, country in western Africa situated on the Atlantic coast and surrounded by the neighbouring country of Senegal. It occupies a long narrow strip of land that surrounds the Gambia River. The land is flat and is dominated by the river, which is navigable throughout the length of the country. What country owns Gambia? […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

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