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Is Venice a city or state?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Venice, Italian Venezia, city, major seaport, and capital of both the provincia (province) of Venezia and the regione (region) of Veneto, northern Italy. An island city, it was once the centre of a maritime republic. Is Venice a city state? listen); Venetian: Venesia or Venexia [veˈnɛsja]) is a city in northeastern Italy and the capital […]

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Is alcohol expensive in Lisbon?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Price of Alcohol in Lisbon It’s actually pretty cheap to drink in Lisbon, especially compared to other European party capitals. As a general guide, a glass of local beer at a bar/restaurant can cost between $2.50 to $3.50 (lower if you know where to look). How much is a pint of beer in Lisbon? Cost […]

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What is Annex 8 Belgium?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Foreigner’s ID card If a positive decision is made by the immigration office, you will receive an annex 8. This is proof of your registration in the Belgian national registry. You may also request an electronic ID card (type E) but this is not obligatory – a fee will apply. Do I need to register […]

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Why were Austria and Serbia enemies?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

They felt this was inadequate and blamed Austria-Hungary for their loss of land. This was a significant factor in the hostility between the two sides as it made Austria-Hungary fear Serbian growth and angered Serbia as they felt that whenever they made gains of land in the Balkans the Austrians would thwart it. What was […]

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How far is the airport from Prague city Centre?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Airport is located about 18 kilometers (11 miles) northwest from the center of Prague. The airport is easily accessible by both taxis and public transportation. Once in airport, the cheapest option is to take a city bus #119. How much is a taxi from Prague airport to the city Centre? Taking a Prague airport taxi […]

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Is Iceland more free than the US?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Iceland ranks 18th on the 2019 Human Freedom Index of the Fraser Institute – a respected Canadian think-tank. The index covers 162 countries for 2017, the most recent year for which sufficient data are available. Iceland’s score in 18th place is 8.41. Is Iceland the freest country? Types of Freedom Economic freedom enables people to […]

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How big is Ireland compared to Oregon?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Ireland is about 3.5 times smaller than Oregon. Oregon is approximately 248,631 sq km, while Ireland is approximately 70,273 sq km, making Ireland 28.26% the size of Oregon. Which US state is closest in size to Ireland? In comparison, the island of Ireland is about the size of the State of Indiana (U.S.). Indiana is […]

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When was Prague liberated?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The offensive was fought on the Eastern Front from 6 May to 11 May 1945. Fought concurrently with the Prague uprising, the offensive significantly helped the liberation of Czechoslovakia in 1945.Prague offensive. Date 6–11 May 1945 (5 days) Result Allied victory When did Prague stop being communist? 1989From the Communist coup d’état in February 1948 […]

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Is there poverty in Cambridge?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Beyond Cambridge’s colleges, UK’s most unequal city battles poverty.Cambridge is officially the UK’s most unequal city. The top 6% of earners who live there take home 19% of the total income generated, while the bottom 20% of the population account for just 2% of that total. Is Cambridge a poor city? Cambridge is, overall, a […]

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Does Bulgaria touch turkey?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

long international border between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of Turkey. Does Bulgaria border Turkey? Bulgaria, which borders Turkey as well as Greece, is essentially one of the main gateways to the so-called Balkan route. Alternatively, some migrants choose to cross directly from Bulgaria northwards into Romania, before continuing west towards richer European […]

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How did Finland beat the Soviet Union?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

One Finnish sniper, a farmer named Simo Häyhä, was eventually credited with over 500 kills.The treaty ending the Winter War forced Finland to cede 11 percent of its territory to the Soviet Union, yet the country maintained its independence and later squared off against Russia a second time during World War II. Why was Finland […]

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What is the crime rate in Norway?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Norway crime rate & statistics for 2018 was 0.47, a 11.42% decline from 2017.Norway Crime Rate & Statistics 1990-2021. Norway Crime Rate & Statistics – Historical Data Year Per 100K Population Annual % Change 2017 0.53 2.82% 2016 0.51 11.40% 2015 0.46 -18.16% Does Norway have a high crime rate? Norway has one of the […]

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Why are North Wales called GOGS?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

North Walians are called Gogs. It comes from the word ‘gogledd’, which means ‘north’ in Welsh, and is usually said with a hint of ‘otherness. ‘ We have a name for South Walians, but prefer to say it behind their backs. Is Gog a bad word? (historical) Replacement for the word God when swearing, forming […]

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How beautiful is Dublin?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

People in the UK rated Dublin highest, scoring it 83.6 out of 100. “It is a beautiful city”, “offers a wide range of experiences” and “offers a safe environment for visitors and residents”, they said.Dublin is also popular in France, where people gave it a score of 80.7. Is Dublin an attractive city? DUBLIN HAS […]

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When can you retire in Switzerland?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Pensions in Switzerland This can be drawn on reaching the legal retirement age in Switzerland; this is currently 65 for men and 64 for women. However, the amount will depend on the number of years and the funds that have been contributed. What age can you retire in Switzerland? 65The statutory retirement age in Switzerland […]

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