So which is spoken in Barcelona – Catalan or Castilian Spanish? Both. In Barcelona, 98% of the population speaks Castilian Spanish. About 50-60% of Barcelona’s total population speaks Catalan. What language is most commonly spoken in Barcelona? CatalanYou are therefore advised, for all the above reasons, to learn Catalan if you are thinking of living […]
How does Netherlands make money?
Industrial activity is dominated by the machinery, electronics/high tech industry, metalworking, oil refining, chemical, and food-processing industries. Construction amounts to about 6% of GDP. Agriculture and fishing, although visible and traditional Dutch activities, account for just 2%. Why Netherlands is so rich? The reason behind the high GDP of the Netherlands is their ingenious innovations […]
Is Milan a good place to work?
Milan is a beautiful place, the financial hub of Italy. With a beautiful heritage, Milan is a well planned city that offers high end lifestyle, high quality education and work opportunities. It has amenities and luxuries of some of the best cities in the world. Is Milan good for work? Despite Italy’s economic troubles, it […]
How much does FC Barcelona cost?
It is the fourth-most valuable sports team in the world, worth $4.06 billion, and the world’s richest football club in terms of revenue, with an annual turnover of €840.8 million. Can anyone buy FC Barcelona? The FC Barcelona is one of the few clubs in the world to be owned by the club members themselves. […]
Is it warm in Croatia in October?
Croatia is still fairly warm during October, but the temperature is noticeably lower and much wetter than the summertime. Is October a good time to go to Croatia? The best time to visit Croatia is in May and June or September and October when the weather is pleasant and sunny. This makes it ideal for […]
Are the UK and Germany allies?
Germany and Britain fought against each other in World War I and World War II. After British occupation of northern West Germany from 1945 to 1950, they became close allies in NATO, which continued after reunification. Both nations are also founding members of several of the European political communities. Who is Germany allied with? Alongside […]
Are Lisbon people friendly?
Quality of life is superb I’m not gonna lie: living in Lisbon is amazing. The climate is possibly the best in Europe, with about 9 or 10 months of good weather, and without the summer ever getting too hot. (Unlike, say, southern Spain where you’ll be burned alive in August.) Are people nice in Lisbon? […]
Is Barcelona safe at night?
Barcelona is a late night city – you’ll be mainly safe in the main areas, but you should still avoid deserted streets. Is Barcelona metro safe at night? You can walk the streets alone at night out without feeling threatened and the Barcelona metro is completely safe from violent crime. You often see police patrolling […]
Is Lyon hilly?
Lyon, also spelled Lyons, capital of both the Rhône département and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes région, east-central France, set on a hilly site at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers. It is the third largest city in France, after Paris and Marseille. Is Lyon France in the mountains? It is located on the eastern border […]
Is medicine taught in English in Portugal?
Since the number of international students going to Portugal to study medicine increases each year, most schools now offer pre-clinical English courses. However, their clinical training programs remain in Portuguese. Do universities teach in English in Portugal? Most programs are taught in Portuguese, but several are in English, especially at the graduate level. Even with […]
How can a nurse move to Iceland?
To be able to practice nursing in Iceland you are required to have an Icelandic nursing license. The Directorate of Health needs to recognise your nursing license. Therefore you need to send the following papers to the Directorate of Health. Certified proof of your citizenship in an EEA country. How can a nurse go to […]
Was Poland in the first world war?
Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. While Poland did not exist as an independent state during World War I, its geographical position between the fighting powers meant that much fighting and terrific human and material losses occurred on the Polish lands between 1914 and 1918. Which side was Poland on in ww1? In April […]
Why do we call it Florence?
Florence is a feminine English given name. It is derived from the French version of (Saint) Florentia, a Roman martyr under Diocletian. The Latin florens, florentius means “blossoming”, verb floreo, meaning “I blossom / I flower / I flourish”.Florence (given name) Origin Meaning blossoming in faith, in belief (mystic name) Other names How did Florence […]
Is Romania safe for female?
Romania is safe for solo female travellers Of course, bad things may happen occasionally in Romania like they do anywhere in the world. But, for solo female travel in Romania, I wouldn’t give safety a second thought. Simply be smart and confident like you would anywhere! Is Romania a romantic country? Romania is among the […]
Does Berlin mean bear?
Another theory is that the bear was chosen to create a canting or singing arms, because the German word “Bär” (bear) sounds phonetically similar to the first syllable of Berlin. But linguists have shot down this theory having found no etymological connections between the two words. Why is Berlin’s symbol a bear? The bear was […]