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What is the main transportation in the Netherlands?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The main public transport in the Netherlands for longer distances is by train. Long-distance buses are limited to a few missing railway connections. Regional and local public transport is by bus, and in some cities by metro and tram. How do most people travel in the Netherlands? Around half of all trips in the Netherlands […]

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Which is the most biggest country in Europe?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Russia. Table Rank State Total area (km2) 1 Russia* 3,969,100 2 Ukraine 603,628 3 France* 551,695 4 Spain* 498,511 What are the top 10 largest countries in Europe by population? The top 10 most populous countries in Europe are: Russia (143.45 million)* Germany (81.4 million)* France (66.4 million) United Kingdom (65.08 million) Italy (60.93 million)* […]

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Why is Sevilla important?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

An inland port, it is the chief city of Andalusia and the fourth largest in Spain. Sevilla was important in history as a cultural centre, as a capital of Muslim Spain, and as a centre for Spanish exploration of the New World. What makes Seville special? What is Seville famous for? As the capital of […]

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How long is train from London to Wales?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The London to Wales train duration is on average 2 h 39 min, which is to be expected when traveling 135 miles (218 km) to Wales from London. How long does it take from London to Wales by train? How long is the journey by train from London to Cardiff? Journeys between London and Cardiff […]

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Can you go to the beach in Barcelona in March?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Barcelona Weather in March This may be a bit cool for sunbathing or swimming at the beaches, but it’s a great temperature for exploring the city without breaking a sweat.Instead, you’ll likely enjoy an average of 12 hours of sunlight per day to complement the mild temperatures. Can you go to the beach in March […]

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What role did Ukraine play in ww2?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

During the Second World War, the majority of Ukrainians fought on the side of the Allies. The war began on 1 September 1939 and 120 thousand Ukrainians fought against the Wehrmacht as part of the Polish Army. Most were Polish citizens who came from Galicia and Volhynia, which was a part of interwar Poland. Who […]

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Does France import beef?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Imports of meat and offal represented a total of more than 4 billion euros for France in 2018. The French market is mainly an importer of meat and offal from the European Union.In less than ten years, European imports of meat and offal exceeded 4 billion euros. Where does France import beef from? Nonetheless, France […]

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Is the US bigger than Finland?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

United States is about 29 times bigger than Finland. Finland is approximately 338,145 sq km, while United States is approximately 9,833,517 sq km, making United States 2,808% larger than Finland. Meanwhile, the population of Finland is ~5.6 million people (327.1 million more people live in United States). What US state is the same size as […]

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Can an English person live in Ireland?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

UK citizens do not need a visa or residency permit to live, work or study in Ireland. Under the Common Travel Area ( CTA ), UK and Irish citizens can live and work freely in each other’s countries and travel freely between them. Both the UK and Irish governments are committed to protecting the CTA […]

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What is Copenhagen best known for?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Copenhagen is known for being the city of fairy tales. Reputed to be happiest city in the world, Copenhagen is known for its canals, excellent food, Tivoli Gardens and for once being home to the children’s writer, Hans C Andersen. It is also famous for the Danish language, its community spirit and the beer breweries. […]

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How do you say thank you in Budapest?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

In Hungarian, “Thank you.” is Köszönöm. 2- Köszönöm szépen. You can emphasize köszönöm by adding szépen, which means literally “nicely, well.” You could say Köszönöm szépen, which would be equivalent to “Thanks a lot.” a more polite expression than just köszönöm. How do you respond to Koszonom? You basically round your mouth like you are […]

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What is the difference between Hamburg and hamburger?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Re: Hamburg vs Hamburger In “native” English, “Hamburg” is the German city, a “Hamburger” is someone who lives there, and a “hamburger” is a cooked ground meat patty. In American and Canadian English, a “hamburger” is usually served in a bun, but can be served by itself, in which case it is commonly covered with […]

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Does France have higher taxes than Denmark?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

French taxes are famously high – but no longer the highest in Europe, after a new report saw France knocked off its top slot.France’s tax revenues for 2019 represented 45.5 percent of GDP, compared to Denmark’s 46.1 percent. Is France the most taxed country? This is why France continues to be among the OECD countries […]

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Can you drink tap water in Helsinki?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

About Finland You can drink tap water everywhere. You can also fill your own bottles with clean and refreshing spring water for free, as many locals do. Is Helsinki tap water safe to drink? Residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area drink tap water that is of excellent quality.The multi-stage treatment process of our water treatment […]

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Is it rude to finish your plate in France?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

French etiquette indicates that you should finish your plate, or the host will be offended (thinking that the meal was bad). There is a potential conflict here, as in some cultures if you finish your plate it means you didn’t get enough! What is considered rude in France? French people tend not to visit unannounced […]

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