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Is Ukraine EU or CIS?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Ukraine ended its participation in CIS statutory bodies on 19 May 2018. Eight of the nine CIS member states participate in the CIS Free Trade Area. Is Ukraine a part of EU? The economic part of the Ukraine–European Union Association Agreement was signed on 27 June 2014 by the new president, Petro Poroshenko. On 1 […]

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Is it mandatory to learn English in Sweden?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

There are very few private schools in Sweden. According to Sundin (2000), Sweden’s English language education has historically shown swings of the pendulum in terms of starting age: Since the mid 50s, English has been taught as a compulsory subject for all children from grade five and then gradually from grade four. Is English taught […]

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Can Croatians understand Bulgarians?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The languages are mutually intelligible to the highest extent. I’m Bulgarian and when I’m in Serbia, Croatia or Bosnia I speak to the local people in Bulgarian, they answer me in Serbo-Croatian and we understand each other. Which language is Bulgarian closest to? relatedBulgarian is most closely related to modern Slovenian, Sebo-Croatian, and Macedonian. It […]

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How cold does it get in Berlin Germany?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Climate – Berlin (Germany) In Berlin, the capital of Germany, the climate is moderately continental, characterized by cold winters, with average temperatures around freezing (0 °C or 32 °F), and moderately warm summers, with daytime temperatures hovering around 24 °C (75 °F). What is the coldest month in Berlin? JanuaryColdest Month: January (33 F / […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Berlin, Germany

Who is Santa Claus in Austria?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

St. Nicholas. In Austria, the Santa Claus equivalent is St. Nicholas. Like Santa, he is suited in red and has a lot of work to wrap up at this time of year. What is the evil version of Santa Claus in Austria? Krampus is the counterpart to Santa Claus. He is a devil figure that […]

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How many Serbian monasteries are in Kosovo?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The Medieval Monuments in Kosovo, founded by the Nemanjić dynasty, is a combined World Heritage Site consisting of four Serbian Orthodox Christian churches and monasteries. In 2006, the property was inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger. How many monasteries are there in Serbia? two hundred monasteriesSerbia has more than two hundred monasteries, […]

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Is lunch break included in working hours Germany?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

In Germany, is lunch included in an 8 hour shift? No. A lunch break is mandatory (30 minutes minimum in an 8 hour day) but unpaid. If you come in at 8:00 and have to work 8 hours, 16:30 is the earliest you can leave. Is lunch time included in working hours Germany? The majority […]

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Which of these countries is Europe’s largest by population?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Russia. European Countries by population (2021) # Country (or dependency) Net Change 1 Russia 62,206 2 Germany 266,897 3 United Kingdom 355,839 4 France 143,783 What are the 5 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 […]

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How do Icelandic people name their kids?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The naming system in Iceland is the old Scandinavian system which all the countries once used. It is a paternal system where the father gives his children his first name as their last name adding -son if the child is a boy and -dóttir if the child is a girl. This might seem confusing at […]

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How do I emigrate from UK to France?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

A British national married to an EU national wishing to move to France and settle over there will have to apply a French residence permit at their local prefecture. There is no need to apply for an entry visa. The most common long-stay entry visa effectively doubles up as a residence permit. What are the […]

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How long can foreigners stay in Poland?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

A foreigner planning to stay in Poland for more than 3 months may apply for a temporary residence permit. A temporary residence permit is issued for the maximum of 3 years. The period of validity of the permit may be shorter, however, if the basis for applying for this permit indicates that a shorter stay […]

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Is Rome in Italy or Greece?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The Metropolitan City of Rome, with a population of 4,355,725 residents, is the most populous metropolitan city in Italy. Its metropolitan area is the third-most populous within Italy. Rome is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, within Lazio (Latium), along the shores of the Tiber. Are Greece and Rome in Italy? Both […]

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Is Copenhagen more expensive than London?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

London is 22.3% more expensive than Copenhagen. Is Copenhagen really that expensive? Copenhagen is in the top ten of the world’s priciest cities to live in – and the fourth-most expensive city in Europe, according to a global study.The Danish capital was one of four European cities and only three European countries to feature in […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Copenhagen, Denmark

How many people drive cars in the Netherlands?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Over 11 million people have a Dutch driving licence, equivalent to 81 percent of the population aged 18 and over. The number of car driving licences is highest among people in their fifties (90 percent). How many cars are there in the Netherlands? In 2018, over 8.5 million passenger cars were registered in the Netherlands. […]

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Are you supposed to tip in Prague?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

As a general rule, always remember that, except for restaurants and cafés, tips aren’t expected in Prague – tip at your discretion, and always factor in the quality of service. When in doubt, round up to the next hundred Koruna, or tip somewhere between five and 10 percent of your final bill. Is it rude […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Czech Republic, Prague

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