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Are there bunnies in Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Due to the extensive spread of rabbits in Iceland, the species is now being considered as part of the country’s wild fauna. The stock numbers hundreds or even thousands of animals. What animals does Iceland not have? Are there any dangerous animals in Iceland? Not really, the island is thankfully free of large predators. The […]

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Was Macedonia part of Bulgaria?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The western part of Bulgaria including Macedonia was incorporated into the Byzantine Empire as the province of Bulgaria (Theme of Bulgaria) and the Bulgarian Patriarchate was reduced in rank to an Archbishopric. When was Macedonia part of Bulgaria? The valley of the river Vardar, which was later to become the central area of North Macedonia, […]

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Is Florence a name?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Florence is a feminine English given name. It is derived from the French version of (Saint) Florentia, a Roman martyr under Diocletian.Florence was in olden times also used as a translation of the Latin version Florentius, and may be used in this context as a male given name. Is Florence an old fashioned name? Florence […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Florence, Italy

Was Ukraine part of the Soviet Union?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Ukraine had experienced a brief period of independence in 1918–20, but portions of western Ukraine were ruled by Poland, Romania, and Czechoslovakia in the period between the two World Wars, and Ukraine thereafter became part of the Soviet Union as the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic (S.S.R.). Was Ukraine once part of the Soviet Union? After […]

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Why was Prague not destroyed during ww2?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

While the Germans destroyed synagogues and Jewish graveyards throughout the Sudetenland, they spared Prague the same fate because they planned to set up a Central Jewish Museum there with property they had stolen from Jews who were deposited in overcrowded freight cars and sent to concentration camps. Who liberated Prague in ww2? the USSRThe city […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Czech Republic, Prague

What countries colonized Italy?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Italy had arrived late to the colonial race and its status as the least of the Great Powers, a position of relative weakness in international affairs, meant that it was dependent on the acquiescence of Britain, France and Germany towards its empire-building. Who Colonised Italy? In 1937, this colony was divided into four provinces, and […]

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How much is bread in London?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Groceries Grocery item Average price (GBP) Average price range (GBP) Loaf of white bread 1 0.56 – 1.65 Milk (1L) 0.91 0.50 – 1.2 Eggs (12) 1.92 1 – 3 White rice (1kg) 0.98 0.45 – 2 What is the price of bread in London? Food prices Markets Edit Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: England, London

What is the meaning of Athens?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Definitions of Athens. the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess) “in the 5th century BC ancient Athens was the world’s most powerful and civilized city” synonyms: Athinai, Greek capital, capital of Greece. example of: national capital. What do they call Athens? AthenianAthens Athens Αθήνα Athína • Metro 3,753,783 Demonym(s) […]

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How are Icelandic names created?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

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. Why is the name Harriet […]

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What was Ireland like in the 1700s?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The majority of the people of Ireland were Catholic peasants; they were very poor and largely impotent politically during the eighteenth century, as many of their leaders converted to Protestantism to avoid severe economic and political penalties. Nevertheless, there was a growing Catholic cultural awakening underway. What was happening in Ireland in the 1700’s? During […]

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What gemstones are found in Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

A total of 25 types of igneous rock have been found in Iceland, the most common of which are tholeiite, olivine tholeiite, gabbro, and rhyolite. The main rock-forming minerals in tholeiite, olivine tholeiite, and gabbro are plagioclase, augite, olivine, magnetite, and apatite. Does Iceland have gems? Iceland is full of beautifully crafted churches, awe-inspiring canyons, […]

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Was Hungary part of Austria?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The Kingdom of Hungary between 1526 and 1867 existed as a state outside the Holy Roman Empire, but part of the lands of the Habsburg Monarchy that became the Austrian Empire in 1804. After the Battle of Mohács in 1526, the country was ruled by two crowned kings (John I and Ferdinand I). Was Hungary […]

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Is Lisbon cheaper than London?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Cost of living in Lisbon (Portugal) is 49% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) Is Lisbon cheap or expensive? The good news is that unlike most of the capital cities in Europe, Lisbon is cheap. It’s a great city for those who are traveling to Portugal with kids and budget travelers. If you are traveling […]

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Does Poland have a royal family?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

In the same year, the Capetian House of Anjou became the ruling house with Louis I as king of both Poland and Hungary.List of Polish monarchs. Monarchy of Poland Residence Wawel Castle Warsaw Castle Wilanów Palace Appointer Hereditary Elective Pretender(s) none Ruediger, Margrave of Meissen (disputed) Alexander, Margrave of Meissen (disputed) Who is the current […]

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How much deposit do you need for a mortgage in Ireland?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

In Ireland you need a deposit of at least: 10% if you’re buying your first home. 20% if you’ve owned a property before. 30% if you‘re buying a property to rent out. How much deposit do you need for a house 2021? How much deposit do I need to buy a house? Usually you need […]

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