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Did the Berlin wall surround West Berlin?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

West Berlin was formally controlled by the Western Allies and entirely surrounded by the Soviet-controlled East Berlin and East Germany.The Berlin Wall, built in 1961, physically separated West Berlin from its East Berlin and East German surroundings until it fell in 1989. Did the Berlin Wall go all the way around West Berlin? The finished […]

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Is Budapest open on Sundays?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Are there any restrictions on opening hours of tourist attractions, markets and shops on Sunday in Budapest? Markets are generally closed on Sundays. Tourist attractions are open, check the individual websites for opening hours, but it will be minimum 10:00-16:00. Is anything open in Budapest on Sunday? most things are open on Sundays including museums, […]

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How long is high school in Austria?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

It is mandatory for pupils in Austria to complete eight years of school, four years in elementary school (Volksschule), and four years in a school for lower secondary education (Hauptschule/ Neue Mittelschule) or grammar school (Gymnasium). How many years of school are there in Austria? nine yearsIn Austria there are nine years of compulsory education […]

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Is Berlin cheaper than Munich?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Very generally speaking of costs of living Berlin is cheaper than Munich. E.g. rents in Munich are the highest of any German city. Which city is more expensive Munich or Berlin? Munich has a much higher cost of living than Berlin. Despite its provincial feel and distance from the northern powerhouses, it has remained a […]

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Does London have a flag?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The flag of the City of London is based on the flag of England, having a centred red St George’s Cross on a white background, with the red sword in the upper hoist canton (the top left quarter). The sword is believed to represent the sword that beheaded Saint Paul, who is the patron saint […]

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Where do refugees in Italy come from?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Nowadays, Middle-East and African countries are among the places of origin of most people receiving refugee status in Italy. More specifically, Nigerian and Pakistan were the three main nationalities of refugees in Italy in 2019. Where do most of Italy’s immigrants come from? Statistics Country 2010 2019 Romania 887,763 1,145,718 Albania 466,684 440,854 Morocco 431,529 […]

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How much is Bulgaria visa fee?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

When an application for an airport transit visa or for a short-stay visa is submitted, a charge of 60 euro is collected and for children between 6 and 12 years of age it is 35 euro, unless otherwise provided by law, by an international treaty whereto the Republic of Bulgaria is a party, by an […]

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What are the rainiest months in Barcelona?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

August is the hottest month in Barcelona with an average temperature of 23.5°C (74°F) and the coldest is January at 9.5°C (49°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 10 in July. The wettest month is October with an average of 87mm of rain. What month does it rain the most in Barcelona? The month […]

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When was NYC called New Amsterdam?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

September 8, 1664. This week in September was a big one for New York back in 1664, since on September 8, 1664 New Amsterdam became New York in name. In character, New York was forged earlier with the help of its original Dutch settlers. Why was New York originally called New Amsterdam? Following its capture, […]

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Is there freedom of religion in Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Freedom of religion in Iceland is guaranteed by the 64th article of the Constitution of Iceland.Those who are registered as non-religious (not belonging to any religious group) also pay the tax, which is used to support the University of Iceland. Does Iceland have religious freedom? Executive Summary. The constitution provides for freedom of religious belief […]

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Is Barcelona hot in December?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

How Warm Is Barcelona In December? December is one of the coldest months of the year in Barcelona with average daily temperatures of 11°C and highs of 14°C. The lows reach 5°C at night so you will need to bring some warm clothing. Barcelona in December has on average four hours of sunshine a day. […]

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Why was Poland partitioned?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Territories in Poland were divided by its more powerful neighbours (Austria, Russia and Prussia) to restore the regional balance of power in Central Europe among those three countries. Why did the partitions of Poland happen? The basic causes leading to the three successive partitions (1772, 1793, 1795) that eliminated Poland from the map were the […]

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Do I need cash in Denmark?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

In Denmark, all shops have to accept cash by law, although now there can be made exemptions during the evenings and nighttime. But almost everywhere, if not literally everywhere, you go in Copenhagen, card is accepted. Should I bring cash to Denmark? Cash, credit cards and mobile banking apps are all accepted in Denmark, so […]

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What language is spoken in Milan?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Milanese dialect Milanese milanes, milanés Native to Italy Region Lombardy (Metropolitan City of Milan, northern part of the Province of Pavia) Language family Indo-European Italic Romance Western Romance Gallo-Romance Gallo-Italic Lombard Western Lombard Milanese Is English widely spoken in Milan? English is not very widely spoken overall in Italy, although there is a reasonable prevalence […]

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Who was the chief architect of Paris?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Baron Haussmann. The chief architect of the new Paris was Baron Haussmann. Who was the architect of Paris? George-Eugène HaussmannIn the 19th Century George-Eugène Haussmann completely redesigned and rebuilt the French capital. Jonathan Glancey describes how the city of today was born. Who was the chief architect? In information technology (IT), a chief architect is […]

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