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What is the most common last name in Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Currently, some of the most regularly occurring last names are: Jónsdóttir or Jónsson. Kristjánsson or Kristjánsdóttir. Guðmundsdóttir or Guðmundsson. Einarsson or Einarsdóttir. Sigurðardóttir or Sigurðsson. Ólafsson or Ólafsdóttir. Magnúsdóttir or Magnússon. Jóhannsson or Jóhannsdóttir. What are last names in Iceland? Icelanders do not have surnames but instead they have patronymic names. The format of last […]

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What is a Dublin 4 accent?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

‘Dublin 4’ or its abbreviation, ‘D4’, is sometimes used as a pejorative adjective to describe Dublin’s upper-middle class based on the perceived characteristics of residents of this area. Is Dublin 4 Posh? Simply explained in geographical terms, D4 (short for ‘ Dublin 4’) is a postal district in the Southside of Dublin encompassing Ballsbridge, Donnybrook […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Dublin, Ireland

What is a livable salary in Switzerland?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

What Is a Good Salary in Switzerland in 2021? A monthly salary between 6,000 CHF and 9,000 CHF is considered a decent salary. The annual salary above 72,000 CHF is considered to be good. Everyone getting between 6,000 CHF and 9,000 CHF per month is a good earner. How much do you need to live […]

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Is Croatia a European country?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Croatia. Croatia is a member country of the EU since July 1, 2013, with its geographic size of 56,594 km², and population number 4,225,316, as per 2015.Croatia holds 11 seats in the European Parliament and will hold the revolving presidency of the Council of the EU for the first time in the first half of […]

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Do American citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Do US Citizens Need a Visa to Visit Bulgaria? United States citizens with a valid US passport can travel to Bulgaria as a tourist for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period. They do not have to apply or pay for a visa for short-term visits. Does Bulgaria require a visa for US […]

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What kind of income country is Finland?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The economy of Finland is a highly industrialised, mixed economy with a per capita output similar to that of western European economies such as France, Germany and the United Kingdom. The largest sector of Finland’s economy is services at 72.7 percent, followed by manufacturing and refining at 31.4 percent. Is Finland a high income country? […]

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How many speak English in Poland?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

List Country Eligible population Total English speakers No. Poland 38,501,000 14,300,000 Turkey 80,200,256 12,000,000 Zimbabwe 14,439,000 11,850,710 Is English widely spoken in Poland? English is fairly widely spoken in Poland with just over a third of Poles overall reported as being able to speak English to some degree.Recent stats suggest that 37% of Poles have […]

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Who named Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Hrafna-Flóki Vilgerðarson. Iceland is said to have been named by a Norwegian called Hrafna-Flóki Vilgerðarson. As stated in The Book of Settlements, or Landnáma, Hrafna-Flóki sailed to Iceland from Norway with his family and livestock with the intention to settle in the new country that was now on everyone’s mind during Viking times. Why do […]

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How is the medical system in Portugal?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Expats will find that Portugal has an extensive, tax-funded public healthcare system. This system is known locally as the Serviço Nacional de Saúde (SNS). Under the SNS most essential medical services are available free of charge, while non-essential services and treatments are available for a small co-payment. Does Portugal have good medical care? Portuguese healthcare […]

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Can you do a day trip to Capri from Rome?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Most of the day trippers in Capri are based in Naples, Sorrento, or another town along the Amalfi Coast. But with a bit of planning, a day trip from Rome to Capri is certainly feasible. You just have to make an early start to make the most of your day, and book trains and ferries […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Italy, Rome

Why was there tension over Berlin in the years 1945 49?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Alarmed by the new U.S. policy of giving economic aid to Germany and other struggling European nations, as well as efforts by the Western Allies to introduce a single currency to the zones they occupied in Germany and Berlin, the Soviets blocked all rail, road and canal access to the western zones of Berlin. Why […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Berlin, Germany

Should I go to Valencia or Seville?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Valencia has a bigger, richer, and more modern feel compared to Seville which is more traditionally Spanish and quintessentially Andalusian. Seville has unbearable heat in the summer and often into September – some visitors choose to sleep during the day and visit the city at night. Is Sevilla worth visiting? Seville, Spain took top honors […]

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What is the average income in France in US dollars?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

USD 43 755 per year. French people earn USD 43 755 per year on average, just above the OECD average of USD 43 241. What is a livable salary in France? This statistic shows the opinion of employees working in Paris area on what level of salary per month allows a good living in the […]

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What type of place is Frankfurt?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Frankfurt am Main, English Frankfurt on the Main, city, Hessen Land (state), western Germany. The city lies along the Main River about 19 miles (30 km) upstream from its confluence with the Rhine River at Mainz. Pop. What kind of city is Frankfurt? Frankfurt (German: Frankfurt am Main) is the business and financial centre of […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Frankfurt, Germany

Did Switzerland benefit from ww2?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Swiss officials have maintained that wartime Switzerland dealt evenhandedly with the Third Reich and the Allies. According to Mr. Cerutti, however, Switzerland’s wartime arms sales amounted to some 900 million francs between 1940 and 1944, when the trade was halted under pressure from the Allies. What did Switzerland do after ww2? Since World War II, […]

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