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How fast can you drive in Bulgaria?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The speed limit in cities is 50km/h, outside of the cities it’s 90km/h and on the highways it is 140km/h (unless otherwise specified). In Bulgaria you are required to drive with headlights on even during daytime throughout the entire year. If your headlights are not on, you may get a fine. What is the highway […]

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Is London Ontario colder than Toronto?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Toronto has a Continental climate, meaning cold winters and hot summers. It is actually farther south than London and, on average, is warmer. Is London Ontario warmer than Toronto? London is nowhere near as cold as Toronto, but it can be wetter and windier, making it quite unpleasant. Snow (if any) usually only falls in […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: England, London

How did Ireland get rich?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

High FDI rate, a low corporate tax rate, better economic management and a new ‘social partnership’ approach to industrial relations together transformed the Irish economy. The European Union had contributed over €10 billion into infrastructure. When did Ireland become a wealthy country? of theFrom the 12th century to the 1970s, most Irish exports went to […]

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Does Great Britain include Ireland?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Great Britain is the official collective name of of England, Scotland and Wales and their associated islands. It does not include Northern Ireland and therefore should never be used interchangeably with ‘UK’ – something you see all too often. Is Ireland part of the UK or Great Britain? The island of Ireland comprises the Republic […]

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What was so significant about the Berlin Wall coming down in 1989?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The Berlin Wall: The Fall of the Wall On November 9, 1989, as the Cold War began to thaw across Eastern Europe, the spokesman for East Berlin’s Communist Party announced a change in his city’s relations with the West. Starting at midnight that day, he said, citizens of the GDR were free to cross the […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Berlin, Germany

Why does summer start in May in Ireland?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

This is because the tilt of the Earth’s axis is most aligned with the sun, providing us with the most daylight of the year. After June 21, the nights will begin to close in as our planet rotates with the northern hemisphere tilting further from the sun. Is May a summer month in Ireland? Gaelic […]

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What sea borders the Amalfi Coast?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Tyrrhenian Sea. Overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Amalfi Coast extends in the Gulf of Salerno and includes some of its most famous places, from Positano to Ravello and naturally Amalfi. Where does the Amalfi Coast start and end? The Amalfi Coast extends geographically from Punta Campanella on the southern edge of the Sorrentine Peninsula to […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Amalfi, Italy

When did Norway become more developed?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Economic and industrial growth The period from 1905 to 1914 was characterized by rapid economic expansion in Norway. When did Norway become the most developed country? Huge stocks of natural resources combined with a skilled labor force and the adoption of new technology made Norway a prosperous country during the nineteenth and twentieth century. Table […]

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Does Ireland have a high quality of life?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

IRELAND HAS BEEN ranked second-highest in the world for quality of life, according to a new study by the United Nations. The ranking appears in the UN’s annual Human Development Index, which is calculated on health, education and income.Hong Kong’s life expectancy at birth of 84.9 years is the highest in the world. Why does […]

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When did the Bulgarian monarchy end?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

15 September 1946. List of Bulgarian monarchs Monarchy of Bulgaria Abolition 15 September 1946 Residence Royal Palace Appointer Hereditary Pretender(s) Simeon II When did the Kingdom of Bulgaria end? 15 September 1946Kingdom of Bulgaria • Treaty of Craiova 7 September 1940 • Coup d’état 9 September 1944 • Monarchy abolished 15 September 1946 Currency lev […]

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Can I move to Switzerland with a US passport?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The first two things Americans need to enter Switzerland is a valid US green card and passport, which allow for up to a three-month stay in the country. Those planning on staying longer than three months need to obtain a residence permit or “Ausländerausweis” as it’s called in German. Can I live in Switzerland with […]

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What clothes to take to Germany in winter?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Germany gets cold in the winter. Warm winter coat – even better if it’s water resistant and can double as a rain jacket. Winter scarf. Winter hat. Warm gloves. Comfortable boots or other shoes that will keep your feet warm and dry. How should I dress for winter in Germany? How to Dress for Winter […]

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Do they speak Russian in Ukraine?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The vast majority of people in Ukraine speak Ukrainian, which is written with a form of the Cyrillic alphabet. The language—belonging with Russian and Belarusian to the East Slavic branch of the Slavic language family—is closely related to Russian but also has distinct similarities to the Polish language. Is it OK to speak Russian in […]

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How cold does it get in Krakow Poland?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

23°F to 76°F. In Kraków, the summers are comfortable; the winters are freezing, snowy, and windy; and it is partly cloudy year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 23°F to 76°F and is rarely below 5°F or above 87°F. What is the coldest month in Krakow? January Quick Climate […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Krakow, Poland

How much is a beer in Budapest in forint?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

A bottle of beer (0.4 – 0.5 litre) in shops: 200 – 600 HUF. How much is a beer in Budapest? Budapest is 56.63% less expensive than New York (without rent).Cost of Living in Budapest. Restaurants Edit Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 14,000.00Ft McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 1,800.00Ft Domestic Beer […]

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