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What is the most popular car in Norway?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Number of passenger car registrations of leading car brands in Norway in 2020, by brand Characteristic Number of passenger car registrations Volkswagen 19,273 Toyota 12,882 Audi 10,269 BMW 9,625 What is the most used car in Norway? Norway’s most popular cars include Audi’s e-tron, Volkswagen’s Golf, as well as Hyundai’s Konda, the Nissan Leaf and […]

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Is Turkey a bad word?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Beloved as turkeys may be as holiday-eating fare, you, as a human, probably don’t want to be called a turkey. The word is an insult, referring to a person who has done something ill advised or stupid, as in that uncle who decides to introduce his new girlfriend to his ex-wife on Thanksgiving Day. What […]

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What languages are spoken in Provence Alpes Azur?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Languages Provençal 5.2% Italian 4.4% Arabic 3.0% Spanish 2.8% Corsican 1.1% What languages are spoken in Provence France? French is the official language spoken in Provence. What language do they speak in the French Riviera? Occitan is a language that is spoken across the Occitania region — mainly in southern France but also in northern […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: France, Provence

How many airports are there in Florence?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

two. The Amerigo Vespucci airport is the only airport in Florence. Tuscany has two international airports, the Galileo Galilei International Airport in Pisa and Amerigo Vespucci Airport, also known as Peretola, in Florence. Which airport do you fly into for Florence? If you’re going to Florence, the closest airport is the Florence Airport (“FLR”) just […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Florence, Italy

Who is Austria allied with?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Triple Alliance, secret agreement between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy formed in May 1882 and renewed periodically until World War I. Who is allied with Austria during the war? In the immediate aftermath of World War II, Austria was divided into four occupation zones and jointly occupied by the United States, the Soviet Union, the United […]

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When did Santa start in Ireland?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

When the Normans lost power in France, Nicholas de Frainet moved to Ireland. This story has the relics being buried in Jerpoint in 1200. Saint Nicholas is often referenced as the source of our present-day Santa Claus. When was Santa first celebrated? The legend of Santa Claus can be traced back hundreds of years to […]

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Can I use Uber in Budapest?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

There are no Uber’s in Budapest but Bolt is the uber of Budapest. With the same concept as Uber or Lyft but utilizing taxis instead of nondescript cars. Updates March 12, 2018: Bolt formerly known as Taxify.As a tourist this is the safest way to get around the city by taxi. Is Uber legal in […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Budapest, Hungary

Is Iceland actually icy?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

It’s true, though: Iceland is much less icy than Greenland and has a much milder climate. Glaciers cover approximately 11% of Iceland, compared to 80% of Greenland.It’s due to the Gulf Stream that brings mild Atlantic air to Iceland’s south and east coasts. Is there actually ice in Iceland? Iceland actually imports 40 percent of […]

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When did Poland become a free country?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

1918. Poland vanished from the map of Europe until 1918; Napoleon created a Grand Duchy of Warsaw from Prussian Poland in 1807, but it did not survive his defeat. A Polish Republic was proclaimed on November 3, 1918. When did Poland become free from Russia? With a new democratic government after the 1989 elections, Poland […]

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Is Sicily attached to Italy?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Sicily, Italian Sicilia, island, southern Italy, the largest and one of the most densely populated islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Together with the Egadi, Lipari, Pelagie, and Panteleria islands, Sicily forms an autonomous region of Italy. Is Sicily connected to mainland Italy? Mainland Italy was connected to Sicily through a natural bridge – 20,000 years […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Italy, Sicily

Is it very cold in Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Although the temperature in Iceland is milder than you might expect, it’s still pretty cold!The temperature in Reykjavík can drop down to -10°C (14°F) in winter, or go up to 10°C (50°F), and during summertime, it can drop down to 7°C (44°C) and go up to 25°C (77°F). How cold does it get in Iceland? […]

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Who is the rightful king of France?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Louis Alphonse de Bourbon. As a pretender to the French throne, he is styled Louis XX and Duke of Anjou. Louis Alphonse considers himself the senior heir of King Hugh Capet of France (r. 987–996). Louis Alphonse de Bourbon Pretendence 30 January 1989 – present Predecessor Alfonso, Duke of Cádiz Heir apparent Louis, Duke of […]

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How much is property tax in Turkey?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Residences in large cities are subject to a property tax in Turkey of 0.2% rate per year, while those in the surrounding area are taxed at a rate of 0.1%. Commercial properties in Turkey are taxed at 0.4% rate, while a 0.6% tax rate is applied to land. Does Turkey have property tax? Currently, Turkish […]

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Is Amalfi Coast open in winter?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Many Places are Closed While winter on the Amalfi Coast is relatively moderate, the season ends at the beginning of November and doesn’t pick up again until the spring. This means many, if not most, hotels close off season. Some close entirely, some re-open for Christmas & New Year’s and some do stay open. Is […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Amalfi, Italy

How wealthy is Stockholm?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

This is a list of the municipalities of Sweden by average net wealth of its inhabitants in 2007 according to Statistics Sweden.List of municipalities of Sweden by wealth. # Municipality Average net wealth (‘000 SEK) 9 Stockholm Municipality 1,034 10 Ekerö Municipality 974 11 Värmdö Municipality 967 12 Sollentuna Municipality 942 Is Stockholm a wealthy […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Stockholm, Sweden

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