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Do EU citizens need visa for Ukraine?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

If you wish to travel to Ukraine and you are not from a visa-exempt country, you need a Ukraine Tourist Visa to enter.Citizens from several nations can enter Ukraine for periods of up to 90 days within any 180 day period. These include all EU countries, the USA, Canada, Japan, Russia, Brazil and Argentina. Do […]

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Why food is so cheap in Germany?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Compared to other European countries, Germany’s prices are cheaper because of fierce competition between large retailers. “We have a comparatively high concentration of supermarkets on the German market and a merciless competition between large retailers, which leads to prices being very low. Is food affordable in Germany? Food prices in Germany are generally considered to […]

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What is the vintage on the label of bottles of wine from Bordeaux?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The vintage indicates the year the grapes have been harvested, in this example, the vintage year is 2000. Most Old World wines include the vintage, the exception to this rule is Champagne, where non-vintage (NV) wines are the norm. What does the vintage date on a wine label indicate? A wine’s vintage represents the year […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Bordeaux, France

Did Hungary ever host the Olympics?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Hungary has won more Summer Olympic medals than any other existing nation never to have hosted the Games, and after overtaking Finland at the 2020 Olympic Games, it is now the country with the highest number of gold medals won per capita (not counting microstates with less than 1 million inhabitants). Did Hungary host the […]

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Are Norway and Russia allies?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Norway and Russia have a longstanding relationship founded on trade and mutual interests. The relationship with Russia is arguably the most important bilateral relation in Norwegian foreign policy. Does Norway get along with Russia? While political contact between Norway and Russia in some areas has increased since 2017, there is still little military and defense-political […]

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Can you swim in Sicily in December?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Swimming in Sicily in december is cool (in the best case scenario) In december in Sicily swimming conditions vary by city.Swimming in december in Catane, Cefalù, Taormina and Licata is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 67°F, it can also go as low as 60°F. Is […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Italy, Sicily

What countries did Italy invade in ww2?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

During the Second World War (1939–1945), Italy occupied British Somaliland, parts of south-eastern France, western Egypt and most of Greece, but then lost those conquests and its African colonies, including Ethiopia, to the invading allied forces by 1943. What country did Italy invade in ww2? Benito Mussolini, the Fascist leader of Italy, had adopted Adolf […]

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What is Sparta Ancient Greece?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Sparta was a warrior society in ancient Greece that reached the height of its power after defeating rival city-state Athens in the Peloponnesian War (431-404 B.C.). Spartan culture was centered on loyalty to the state and military service. What is Sparta Greece known for? City of Sparta. Sparta was one of the most powerful city-states […]

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How much spending money do you need per day in Krakow?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

For budget-minded travelers, it costs around $25-$45/day to visit Krakow. These prices are based on what you’ll need to visit the city comfortably as a budget traveler. Is Krakow cheap for food and drink? Even supposedly cheap locations like Berlin or Lisbon are more expensive than Kraków, with restaurants roughly a third cheaper in the […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Krakow, Poland

Who owned Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Possession of Iceland passed from the Kingdom of Norway (872–1397) to the Kalmar Union in 1415, when the kingdoms of Norway, Denmark, and Sweden were united. After the break-up of the union in 1523, it remained a Norwegian dependency, as a part of Denmark–Norway. Who owned Iceland before it became independent? U.S. Recognition of Icelandic […]

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Are taxis expensive in Madrid?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

How much is the taxi fare in Madrid? The basic fee is €2.50, the kilometer price is €1.10. For standing and waiting time, €22.00 is charged per hour. These fees shall apply except Monday to Friday from 9:00pm until 7:00am. Are taxis in Spain expensive? Although taxi fares out in the provinces – outside the […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Madrid, Spain

When was the last absolute monarchy in France?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

In 1789, food shortages and economic crises led to the outbreak of the French Revolution. King Louis and his queen, Mary-Antoinette, were imprisoned in August 1792, and in September the monarchy was abolished. Who was the last absolute monarch of France? Louis XVIAbsolute Monarch of France: 1774-1789 When Louis XVI succeeded to the throne in […]

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How many regions are in Europe?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Europe can be divided into seven geographic regions: Scandinavia (Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark); the British Isles (the United Kingdom and Ireland); W Europe (France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Monaco); S Europe (Portugal, Spain, Andorra, Italy, Malta, San Marino, and Vatican City); How many region are there in Europe? Conventionally there are four […]

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Does Bulgaria still use the lev?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Although it is part of the European Union, and rumors of introducing the euro have been circulating for a long time, Bulgaria still uses its own currency, the Bulgarian lev (abbreviated BGN). Does Bulgaria use euro or lev? Bulgaria is an EU country although it has not adopted the Euro. While it may do in […]

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How are you Croatian formal?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Consider bok and pozdrav your Croatian alohas. Dobro jutro, dobar dan and dobra večer are your formal greeting go-tos. How do you greet someone in Croatian? A handshake with direct eye contact is the most common form of greeting. Greetings will often be accompanied by the phrase ‘dobro jutro‘ (‘good morning’), ‘dobar dan’ (‘good day’) […]

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