In the Netherlands, all children aged 5-18 are required to attend school. Hence, ‘home schooling’ is not allowed. Is homeschooling legal in the Netherlands? Homeschooling is not explicitly recognized by Dutch law. At the local level, the Municipal Executive Council checks whether pupils subject to compulsory education are attending schools in their municipalities and have […]
Can you sleep in your car in Iceland?
Today in Iceland, it is illegal to overnight or camp in cars, trailers, motorhomes, campervans, or any type of motorized vehicle outside of a designated campsite unless you have written permission from the landowner – which is quite unlikely that you will get if you can even find the property owner. Is it legal to […]
What’s the meaning of Prague?
The Czech name Praha is derived from an old Slavic word, práh, which means “ford” or “rapid”, referring to the city’s origin at a crossing point of the Vltava river. What does Prague mean? [ prahg ] SHOW IPA. / prɑg / PHONETIC RESPELLING. noun. a city in and the capital of the Czech Republic, […]
What is the legal age to drink alcohol in Austria?
First, the age limit for spirits (or drinks containing spirits) is 18. Second, alcohol consumption on school premises is forbidden. Note also that these drinking laws are regional, not national, so may vary once you leave Vienna. Can you drink at 16 in Austria? Everyone over drinking age – which is 16 for beer and […]
What was the United States able to do as a result of the Berlin airlift?
Q. What was the result of the Berlin Airlift? U.S. and Allied airplanes delivered supplies to West Berlin for almost a year, but the Soviet Union NEVER gave up. All of Berlin is now under Communist rule. What did the US gain from the Berlin Airlift? During the entire airlift, the U.S. and U.K. delivered […]
Is Germany cheap or expensive?
Is Germany expensive? Generally speaking, Germany is not considered expensive, especially when compared to the average cost of living in Europe, although there are always exceptions to this, and what your budget must be will depend on where you are and your lifestyle requirements. Is Germany a expensive country? Germany is quite affordable in comparison […]
What is a fry in Ireland?
(In Ulster in Northern Ireland the breakfast is also known as an “Ulster fry.”) All full Irish breakfasts include some or all of the following: Bacon, sausages, baked beans, eggs, mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, and perhaps some cooked leftover potatoes made into a hash or a bubble and squeak. What does Ulster fry mean? A popular […]
Why is Serbia depicted as a small child?
Serbia is shown as the little guy because they don’t stand against Austria until Germany supports them. Austria blamed Serbia for the assassination of Franz Ferdinand (Archduke). What countries are represented in the chain of friendship cartoon? The countries included are: Britain, Serbia, Russia, Germany, France, and Austria- Hungary. 2. Use the cartoon to make […]
How do you eat in Madrid?
Tapas bars, cafés, and restaurants are a way of life in Madrid. Locals live by the combination of walk/stop/eat/repeat, and food and drink always go together (in Madrid tapas come free with drinks– at the traditional places). How do you eat like a local in Madrid? How to Eat Like a Local in Madrid Know […]
How many giraffes are in Edinburgh Zoo?
There are five Nubian giraffes at Edinburgh Zoo – Ronnie, Arrow, Gerald, Fennessy and Gilbert. They arrived in 2021 to form a bachelor herd here at the zoo. Watch Ronnie and Arrow take their first steps into their new home. Does Edinburgh Zoo have giraffes? Giraffes face many threats in the wild, but building a […]
What is the main source of income for Switzerland?
About 74% of Swiss GDP is generated by the service sector and 25% by industry. The contribution from the agricultural sector is less than 1%. The European Union (EU) is Switzerland’s main trading partner. Around 78% of Swiss imports are from the EU, while 43% of Swiss exports are destined for EU countries. What is […]
How did Bulgaria leave the Ottoman Empire?
Ottoman forces captured the commercial center of Sofia in 1385. Serbia, then the strongest Christian power in the Balkans, was decisively defeated by the Ottomans at the Battle of Kosovo Polje in 1389, leaving Bulgaria divided and exposed. Within ten years, the last independent Bulgarian outpost was captured. Why did Bulgaria separate from the Ottoman […]
How do you say 90 in Belgium?
90 = quatre-vingt-dix (four twenty ten); How do you say 99 in Belgium? Fortunately, Belgians say ‘septante‘ instead. This is easier to learn as ‘septante’ comes from ‘sept’ (‘seven’). Likewise, for the numbers between 90 and 99. Where the French would say ‘quatre-vingt-dix’ for ‘ninety’ (or literally ‘four twenty ten’), a Belgian would say ‘nonante’. […]
What is the prettiest city in Croatia?
Dubrovnik. No line-up of the most beautiful towns in Croatia could possibly be complete without a mention of Dubrovnik, which rises dramatically from the Adriatic cliffs in the far south of the country. Where is the nicest part of Croatia? What are the best places to visit in Croatia? Zagreb. Croatia’s capital has a lively […]
What famous people are from Lyon?
Famous People Born In Lyon 1 Claudius. 537. Listed In: Historical Personalities. 2 Antoine de Saint-Exupery. 262. Listed In: Media Personalities. 3 Karim Benzema. 2310. Listed In: Sportspersons. 4 Alexandre Lacazette. 83. Listed In: Sportspersons. 5 Kurt Zouma. 53. 6 Nabil Fekir. 10. 7 Yannick Bolasie. 21. 8 Andre Marie Ampere. 234. Who is famous […]