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How close are Greece and Rome?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Distance between Rome and Greece is 1050 KM / 652.9 miles. Is Greece and Rome near each other? Both Greece and Rome are Mediterranean countries, similar enough latitudinally for both to grow wine and olives. However, their terrains were quite different. The ancient Greek city-states were separated from each other by hilly countryside and all […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Italy, Rome

What age do people marry in Turkey?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

18. The legal age to get married in Turkey is 18. But Turkish law says that in an extraordinary circumstance, a judge can give permission for a male and female aged 16 to marry. The controversy touched a nerve in Turkey, where child marriages are not uncommon and the fight continues to raise girls’ level […]

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Does Malcolm Walker still own Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

In March 2012 Malcolm led a successful £1.45 billion management buyout of Iceland, in conjunction with three external shareholders, and in June 2020 he and Iceland CEO Tarsem Dhaliwal returned the company to full British family ownership by buying out its one remaining external shareholder, the investment company Brait What does Malcolm Walker own? Children. […]

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Can you get benefits in France?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Employees and social security in France Most employees receive coverage for sickness, maternity, paternity, and family benefits under the compulsory general scheme. Financing for this comes mainly from contributions and tax deductions from earnings. What benefits can I claim in France? A – Basic maintenance benefits 1) Child benefits. 2) Flat-rate allowance. 3) Family income […]

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What do you do in medical emergency in Germany?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

If you’re not sure whether the condition is life-threatening, you should still dial 112 to be on the safe side! When this emergency number is called, the appropriate emergency vehicle (such as an ambulance) will be dispatched, along with an emergency doctor, if required. What should I do in case of medical emergency in Germany? […]

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Why is Copenhagen so safe?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

In the report, Copenhagen Mayor Lars Weiss said: “One key factor that makes Copenhagen such a safe city is its low crime rate, currently at its lowest level in more than a decade.We focus greatly on early intervention with preventive initiatives. Why is Copenhagen so liveable? It is often on the top of lists of […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Copenhagen, Denmark

How does Bulgaria make money?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The strongest sectors in the economy are energy, mining, metallurgy, machine building, agriculture and tourism. Primary industrial exports are clothing, iron and steel, machinery and refined fuels. Why is Bulgaria so rich? The World Bank classifies Bulgaria as an upper-middle income nation. Its economy is powered by construction, mining, services – which include tourism – […]

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Did the Royal Family of Norway survive ww2?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

This year, in 2020, marks 75 years since World War II ended.While the Danish royal family was taken prisoner by the Nazis, the Norwegian royal family managed to escape and carry on the war from exile for the next five years. As early as 1939, both the Allies and Nazi Germany began to make invasion […]

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What are some traditions in Berlin Germany?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Authentic German Traditions Schultüte on the first day of school. The Schultüte is a traditional German gift that was established during the 19th century. Fireworks on New Year’s Eve. Watching “Dinner For One’ on New Year’s Eve. Reinfeiern. Karneval. Tanz in den Mai. Tanzverbot. Tatort. What are German traditions? Contemporary German traditions include ‘Kaffee und […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Berlin, Germany

Where did football come from in Scotland?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The earliest evidence of the use of codified rules of any type of football in Scotland came in 1851 when rugby football was adopted by the Edinburgh Academy, in order to be able to play with other schools. The Edinburgh Academical Football Club, is the oldest football club of any code in Scotland (rugby football). […]

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What is the average salary increase in Netherlands?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

In 2021, Dutch wages actually increased by an impressive 1.9%! What is considered a good salary in Netherlands? According to the Centraal Planbureau (CPB), in 2021 the median gross income for a person working in the Netherlands is 36.500 euros annually or 2.816 euros gross per month.Starting salaries by industry. Sector Monthly salary (gross) IT […]

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What does the cow symbolize in France?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

They give us milk and cheese, meat and leather, are the source of sustenance and prosperity. They are venerated in some cultures yet treated like so much merchandise and with a flagrant lack of humanity in others. Adding insult to injury, the word ‘cow’ is never used as a compliment. What is France’s symbolic animal? […]

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Did Germany fight Denmark?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The German invasion of Denmark (German: Operation Weserübung – Süd), sometimes known as the Six Hour War due to the short length, was the German attack on Denmark on 9 April 1940, during the Second World War.German invasion of Denmark (1940) German invasion of Denmark Leonhard Kaupisch Christian X William Prior Hjalmar Rechnitzer Strength Did […]

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Is Canada richer than Turkey?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Turkey has a GDP per capita of $27,000 as of 2017, while in Canada, the GDP per capita is $48,400 as of 2017. Is Turkey bigger than Canada? Turkey is about 13 times smaller than Canada. Canada is approximately 9,984,670 sq km, while Turkey is approximately 783,562 sq km, making Turkey 7.85% the size of […]

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Who is better Sparta or Athens?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Sparta is far superior to Athens because their army was fierce and protective, girls received some education and women had more freedom than in other poleis.The Spartans believed this made them strong and better mothers. Lastly, Sparta is the best polis of ancient Greece because women had freedom. Why are the Athens better than Sparta? […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Athens, Greece

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