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What percentage of people in Ireland are British?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Marital Status. UK nationals aged 15 years and over were the least likely to be single of all nationalities profiled. 29,702 UK nationals living in Ireland were single in 2016 (31%), compared with 41 per cent of the State population. They were also the most likely to be re-married. How many British are in Ireland? […]

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Which part of London is the richest?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

1 The following are the top five most expensive neighborhoods in London as of June 2021. Knightsbridge. Knightsbridge is one of the poshest neighborhoods in the world. West Brompton. Kensington. Chelsea. City of Westminster. Where do the rich live in UK? Most millionaires per capita of UK towns and cities Rank City Total Millionaires 1 […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: England, London

Is Frankfurt in West or East Germany?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Frankfurt am Main, English Frankfurt on the Main, city, Hessen Land (state), western Germany. The city lies along the Main River about 19 miles (30 km) upstream from its confluence with the Rhine River at Mainz. Was Frankfurt in East Germany or West Germany? ‘Frankfurt on the Oder’) is a town in Brandenburg, Germany, located […]

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Can you drink in public in Norway?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Norway. Drinking in public is illegal in Norway and subject to fines. In many cities the police will primarily react if the use of alcohol is causing trouble and drinking in parks is quite common. Most officers will ask the drinker to empty the bottle without further reactions. What are the drinking laws in Norway? […]

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How much is a hamburger in Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Sandwiches, burgers, and individual pizzas will usually cost between US$15 to US$22 each, and traditional meals like lamb or chicken plus potato and salad will be US$25 to US$40 at even the cheaper places. A soft drink, coffee, tea, or even bottled water will generally be between US$3 and US$5 in a restaurant. How much […]

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Do you shake hands in Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

One should always make sure to shake hands with Icelandic business partners at the beginning and at the end of the business meeting. It is recommended that the handshake is firm, eye contact is made and no one is left without a handshake. It is also common to exchange business cards when meeting business acquaintances. […]

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What happened to the homeless in Venice Beach?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

All of the people who were living in encampments along the Venice Beach boardwalk have now been housed, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti says. VENICE, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — All of the people who were living in encampments along the Venice Beach boardwalk have now been housed, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti says. Where did […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Italy, Venice

How was Budapest formed?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The city of Budapest was officially created on 17 November 1873 from a merger of the three neighboring cities of Pest, Buda and Óbuda.The area was later conquered by the Roman Empire, which established the fortress and town of Aquincum on the site of today’s Budapest around AD 100. Is Budapest made up of two […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Budapest, Hungary

Is Netherlands good place to live?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

According to the World Economic Forum, the Netherlands comes top for the best place to live for expat families in 2018. It’s really no surprise in a country with a great economy, great childcare, great healthcare, great education system, excellent English and a life revolving around biking. Is Netherlands a good country to live in? […]

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What was Belgium called in Roman times?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Gallia Belgica. Gallia Belgica (“Belgic Gaul”) was a province of the Roman Empire located in the north-eastern part of Roman Gaul, in what is today primarily northern France, Belgium, and Luxembourg, along with parts of the Netherlands and Germany. What did Romans call Belgium? Gallia BelgicaThe Belgae gave their name to the Roman province of […]

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Can you take ibuprofen to Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

When you walk in to like Walmart or a Walgreens or CVS or Target in the US, then you can buy cold medicine and Ibuprofen and decongestant and basically almost anything that you would need. This is not the case in Iceland. Can I bring ibuprofen to Iceland? An individual may take along, when entering […]

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Did France attack Poland?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

France and Britain declared war on Nazi Germany when it invaded Poland in 1939, but France was accused of failing to act accordingly.Although the Polish Army has never fought against France, repeated accusations of French betrayal has influenced the relations between the two nations. Why did France not help Poland? —R. G. Dear R.G., The […]

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What are Austrian pistols?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Austria’s Semi-automatic Glock is a series of pistols designed and produced in Austria. Though the founder Gaston Glock was inexperienced in both the designing and manufacturing of firearm, he was an engineer with extensive knowledge of newer advanced synthetic polymers. What handguns are made in Austria? The Warfighter | History 2015. Glock 43. Sub-Compact Semi-Automatic […]

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Did Spain invade Italy?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Fought largely by France and Spain but involving much of Europe, they resulted in the Spanish Habsburgs dominating Italy and shifted power from Italy to northwestern Europe.In 1499 Louis XII invaded Italy and took Milan, Genoa, and Naples, but he was driven out of Naples in 1503 by Spain under Ferdinand V. How did Spain […]

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Why is Belgium divided?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Anti-Dutch sentiment, fuelled by both religious and linguistic differences, led to the revolt of 1830, which created the current nation-state of Belgium.In the post-war era, the language issue was in principle “settled” by dividing the country along provincial/linguistic lines. Why is Belgium so divided? Ultimately, the state of Belgium, composed of provinces of both French-speaking […]

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