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Why did Napoleon invade Venice?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

In 1796, the young general Napoleon had been sent by the newly-formed French Republic to confront Austria, as part of the French Revolutionary Wars. He chose to go through Venice, which was officially neutral.On 25 April, Napoleon openly threatened to declare war on Venice unless it democratised. Why did Napoleon invade Italy? In 1796, the […]

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Is there a city under Venice?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

listen); Venetian: Venesia or Venexia [veˈnɛsja]) is a city in northeastern Italy and the capital of the Veneto region. It is built on a group of 118 small islands that are separated by canals and linked by over 400 bridges. Venice. Venice Venezia (Italian) Venesia (Venetian) Region Veneto Metropolitan city Venice (VE) Is there land […]

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How many sick days do you get in Switzerland?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

In Switzerland, the amount of paid sick leave which employees are entitled to depends on how long they have been employed by an employer. As a rule, employees are entitled to 3 weeks of paid sick leave during the first year under your employ. This obligation applies from the fourth month of employment. How many […]

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What food is Wales famous for?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Dishes such as cawl, Welsh rarebit, laverbread, Welsh cakes, bara brith (literally “speckled bread”) or the Glamorgan sausage have all been regarded as symbols of Welsh food. Cawl, pronounced in a similar way to the English word “cowl”, can be regarded as Wales’ national dish. Whats the most popular food in Wales? Don’t leave Wales […]

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What frequency is ITV Granada?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

ITV Granada © LyngSat, last updated 2021-11-25 – https://www.lyngsat.com/tvchannels/uk/ITV-Granada.html Position Satellite Frequency 28.5°E Astra 2E 10891 H 28.2°E Astra 2G 11053 H ITV Granada © LyngSat, last updated 2021-11-25 – https://www.lyngsat.com/tvchannels/uk/ITV-Granada.html What is the frequency for ITV? 10.891Frequency: 10.891. Polarisation: H. Symbol rate: 22.0. FEC: 5/6. What channel is Granada Reports on? Granada Reports What […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Granada, Spain

Is Glasgow pretty?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Glasgow is an extremely interesting city to visit & the people are just lovely. It has a lot to offer by way of architecture, arts & culture, not to mention pretty good shopping & very good hotels & restaurants. I much prefer it to Edinburgh. Is Glasgow horrible? Despite its poor reputation, Glasgow is NOT […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Glasgow, Scotland

What is so great about Lisbon?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Wondering what Lisbon is known for? Lisbon is famous for its number 28 yellow tram and is one major reason why people visit, after seeing iconic photos of it moving through the narrow city streets.There are actually a number of trams that run all over the city as well the specific tourist trams. What is […]

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Who ranked first at Cambridge?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Christ’s. Current rankings Position College Score 1 Christ’s 75.7 2 Trinity 74.1 3 Pembroke 72.3 4 Peterhouse 71.2 Do you get ranked at Cambridge? University of Cambridge Rankings Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence. Read more about how we rank schools. What is the most […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Cambridge, England

How much is a good salary in Finland?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

In Finland, everybody gets paid once a month. She’s lives comfortably on $48,000, but in an ideal world, would make closer to $75,000. What is considered a good salary in Finland? Salaries in Finland are generally good, with yearly salaries ranging between €7,679 and €259,222. The median salary stands at €54,564 per annum. Is 4000 […]

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What are Croatian guys like?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Innately Loyal Because of their being family-oriented, Croatian men by nature are loyal and honor commitments. Once you are taken into his fold the Croatian proverb ‘tko ce kome ako ne svoj svome’ (translation: who will you help if not your own). You can count on them to look out for you at all times. […]

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Is Italy a superpower?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Italy’s great power strength includes a vast advanced economy (in terms of national wealth, net wealth per capita and national GDP), a strong manufacturing industry, a large luxury goods market, a large national budget and the third largest gold reserve in the world. Is Italy still a great power? However, the country is still a […]

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Is university free in Bulgaria?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Students who prefer a quiet, suburban way of life can enroll in universities outside of Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital. Although college and university education isn’t free in the country, students can apply for student loans and scholarships. Are universities free in Bulgaria? Education in Bulgaria The Ministry of Education and Science is the overseeing body for […]

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Who owns Iceland frozen?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Iceland founder and executive chairman Sir Malcolm Walker and CEO Tarsem Dhaliwal have taken full ownership of the frozen food chain. The pair have bought investment firm Brait’s shareholding in the business through a newly established company that they wholly own. Who owns the company Iceland? In March 2012 Malcolm led a successful £1.45 billion […]

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What percentage of Ireland is white?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The largest group in 2016 was “White Irish” with 3,854,226 (82.2%) usual residents. This was followed by “Any other White background” (9.5%), non-Chinese Asian (1.7%) and “Other incl. What percentage of Ireland is black? 1.42 per centThe preliminary results of the 2011 census recorded 58,697 people of Black African ethnicity and 6,381 people of any […]

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Which Is Better Berlin or Amsterdam?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Both Amsterdam and Berlin are great for solo trips. But if you are into the city nightlife, Berlin has more to offer. If you are on a budget, Berlin will be the better choice for you. As the food is less expensive than in Amsterdam, as well as local transportation and accommodation. Is Berlin safer […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Berlin, Germany

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