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Is a Bordeaux like a Pinot Noir?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Bordeaux also tends to be big and bold in flavor, unlike Burgundy, which is made from the thin-skinned, finicky pinot noir grape. The stylistic differences in the wines are mirrored in the very different vibes of the two regions. Bordeaux abounds in vast estates fronted by big, showcase châteaux. Is Pinot Noir a Bordeaux wine? […]

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How many Icelanders believe in God?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Only 20 years ago, nearly 90 percent of all Icelanders were religious believers. Today, less than 50 percent are. With its growing number of non-believers, Iceland is distinct from much of the rest of the world, as a recent Gallup International and WI Network of Market Research poll found. Do Icelandic people believe in God? […]

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When was Edinburgh city founded?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Edinburgh Edinburgh Dùn Èideann Lieutenancy area Edinburgh Founded Before 7th century AD Burgh Charter 1125 City status 1633 Is Edinburgh the oldest city in Scotland? The charter signed by Queen Victoria. There were many royal burghs, but no official cities for some time.The first royal burghs were created in the 12th century by King David, […]

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What items are exempt from VAT in France?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Generally speaking, exports of goods and intra-Community supplies are exempt from VAT. The VAT on your imports must be paid to French Customs when the goods arrive on French soil (customs clearance): Foreign goods are thus taxed at the same rate as French ones. What items have no VAT? The list of zero rated items […]

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How did Belgium get its flag?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The National Flag of Belgium was officially adopted on January 23, 1831.The vertical design of the flag is taken from the French Tricolor. The Black, gold and red colors are symbolic of the country’s coat of arms and were taken from the arms of the Duchy of Brabant. Did Germany copy Belgium’s flag? The mix-up […]

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Will Croatia go amber?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Croatia is currently on the ‘green watchlist‘. This means that although it has all the freedoms of being a green list country, it is at risk of being moved to the amber list.Because Croatia is currently on the green list, you do not need to quarantine after returning from Croatia. Will Croatia go on the […]

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What was Croatia before Yugoslavia?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Following the defeat and dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1918, the southern Slav people formed a new kingdom which included historic Croatian lands. It was known as the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes. In 1929, the name of this new nation was changed to Yugoslavia. Did Croatia exist before Yugoslavia? At the time […]

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Do Barcelona have Christmas markets?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Barcelona has several quaint traditional Christmas markets around the city in the Christmas month of December. The oldest, biggest and most traditional of the Barcelona Christmas markets is ‘La Fira de Santa Llúcia’ (in Spanish it’s called ‘Feria de Santa Lucia. Does Barcelona do Christmas markets? From 26th November to 23rd December 2021 The real […]

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Is Croatia near Venice?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The distance between Venice and Croatia is 365 km. The road distance is 374.8 km. How long is the ferry from Croatia to Venice? The Pula Venice ferry route connects Croatia with Italy and is currently operated by 2 ferry companies. The Venezia Lines service runs up to 4 times per week with a sailing […]

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What side were Italy on in ww1?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

When World War I began in July 1914, Italy was a partner in the Triple Alliance with Germany and Austria-Hungary, but decided to remain neutral. However, a strong sentiment existed within the general population and political factions to go to war against Austria-Hungary, Italy’s historical enemy. When did Italy switch sides in ww1? 1915Military alignments […]

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Is Glasgow safe for students?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Generally speaking, Glasgow is a safe, welcoming and friendly city. However, as with any city, there can be dangers, so you should stay mindful of these to ensure your time studying in Glasgow is trouble free. Is Glasgow good for students? According to new rankings, Glasgow was ranked 34th in a list of the best […]

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Is there a high-speed train between Madrid and Lisbon?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Is there a high-speed train from Lisbon to Madrid? Unfortunately, there is no high-speed train running between the cities, but Renfe’s night train service boasts very fast travel times. Is there a fast train from Madrid to Portugal? As mentioned above, the Madrid – Lisbon train by Renfe prides itself on fast travel times and […]

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Is 25k a good salary in Ireland?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

€25000 is most certainly enough to live on & even have an average social life. Can you live on 25k per year? To live on $25,000 year, really means $25,000 after taxes. Given this, you would have about $2,100 a month for food, rent and other necessities. This could possibly be enough if you don’t […]

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Is Norway more expensive than Germany?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Norway is 27% more expensive than Germany. Is Norway cheaper than Germany? Germany is 13.5% cheaper than Norway. Is Norway more expensive than Switzerland? Switzerland is 27% more expensive than Norway. Is Norway more expensive than Italy? Norway is 45.2% more expensive than Italy. Is Germany an expensive country? Germany is quite affordable in comparison […]

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What is high school called in the Netherlands?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

voortgezet onderwijs. After attending elementary education, children in the Netherlands (by that time usually 12 years old) go directly to high school (voortgezet onderwijs; literally “continued education”). How does high school work in the Netherlands? Dutch high schools are divided into three streams: one to prepare students for vocational training (VMBO), another to prepare students […]

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