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Does Norway own Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Iceland was brought under Norwegian rule around 1262.Norway gained independence from the so-called union, to some degree in 1814, whereas Iceland remained a colony until 1944. Greenland is still a Danish possession. Which country does Iceland belong to? listen)) is an island country in the North Atlantic, between Greenland and Norway, formerly a possession of […]

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How long will it take me to learn Croatian?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

For an English speaker, the Foreign Service Institute places Croatian in category IV (meaning it would take approximately 1100 hours to learn), along with other Slavic languages. How long does it take to learn Croatian? FSI says that it will take a total of 1,100 class hours to learn Croatian. In Category 1, the easiest […]

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What Olympic sports is Hungary good at?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Hungarian athletes have won a total of 511 medals at the Summer Games and 7 medals at the Winter Games, with fencing being the top medal-producing sport. Is Hungary represented in the Olympics? Hungarian athletes have appeared in every edition of the Summer Olympic Games, except for two occasions. Hungary was not invited to the […]

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How much does it cost to see a doctor in Bulgaria?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Seeing a doctor in Bulgaria A visit to a private clinic will save you time and will come at a reasonable price between 20-30 Euro for the consultation. Doctors are highly trained and often speak English, but not a bad idea to ask before booking your appointment. Is medical free in Bulgaria? State healthcare in […]

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When did Czechoslovakia become the Czech Republic?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

January 1, 1993. It was occupied by Nazi Germany in 1938–45 and was under Soviet domination from 1948 to 1989. On January 1, 1993, Czechoslovakia separated peacefully into two new countries, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. What was Czechoslovakia called before 1918? Czechoslovak history, history of the region comprising the historical lands of Bohemia, Moravia, […]

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Can you drink at 16 in Denmark?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

There’s no age requirement for drinking alcohol in Denmark. For example, if you want to buy some Tuborg beer in a store, you’ll have to be at least 16 years old; in fact, that rule applies to buying alcohol between 1.2% to 16.5% ABV in stores. What country let you drink at 16? At least […]

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How Christmas is celebrated in Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Traditionally, one candle is lit each Sunday until four candles are lit on the 24th. At 6:00 pm Church bells ring to start the Christmas celebration. The religiously observant and/or traditional Icelanders will attend mass at this time while the secular Icelanders will begin their holiday meal immediately. How do they say Merry Christmas in […]

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Does Sweden have a military?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The Swedish Armed Forces consists of three service branches; the Army, the Air Force and the Navy, with addition of the military reserve force Home Guard. Does Sweden have a strong army? For 2021, Sweden is ranked 31 of 140 out of the countries considered for the annual GFP review. It holds a PwrIndx* score […]

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Is Icelandic harder than Mandarin?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

No, Icelandic isn’t hard. But, it’s relatively harder than some languages for native English speakers.This starts from easy category I languages like French or Spanish, all the way to a complex category V like Mandarin or Japanese. Icelandic is a category IV language in terms of difficulty according to the FSI. Is Mandarin the most […]

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How do I pay in Bulgaria?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

In terms of household payments, card payments are prevailing in Bulgaria: eighty to ninety percent of all transactions are by card. As regards companies, most payments are executed in the lev payments system, BISERA6, with a low percentage of international payments in euro. Can I use my bank card in Bulgaria? You can use your […]

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Is religion allowed in Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Executive Summary. The constitution provides for freedom of religious belief and practice, as long as it is not prejudicial to good morals or public order, and it protects the right to form religious associations.Other religious and humanist “life-stance” groups must register to receive state subsidies. What religion does Iceland believe in? English is widely spoken […]

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Does Austria have property taxes?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

For property tax, each municipality levies an annual tax on Austrian real estate. Notably, this is deductible from rental income. Property tax is based on the unit value and is decided upon by local authorities. Generally, the tax rate is between 0.1 and 0.2% annually. Do you pay property tax in Austria? Every owner of […]

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Does France have free healthcare?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

France has a high quality healthcare system that offers universal coverage for all citizens, regardless of age or economic situation. It consists of an integrated network of public and private services including doctors, hospitals, and specialist providers. Do you pay for health care in France? Funding of health care in France. The French health care […]

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Is Berlin a growing city?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Oxford Economics expects Berlin to be one of the fastest growing cities in Germany over the five years to 20213.As a result of the growing population, the number of households in Berlin is rising by more than 20,000 per year. In 2011, Berlin’s Senate expected the population to rise by approximately 250,000 by 2030. Is […]

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What are some bad things about Ireland?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Here’s 21 reasons why Ireland is undoubtedly the worst country in the world. There are no nice views anywhere on the island. There’s no good restaurants. The nightlife is terrible. No big act ever has a concert here. There’s no wildlife. Our soccer team can’t beat the best countries. It has no history. What is […]

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