Substitute visas As of November 2014 valid visa holders and residents of the European Union and Schengen Area member states and the United States can enter Serbia without a visa for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days, provided the visa remains valid for the entire length of stay. Who needs visa to […]
What’s the main religion in Finland?
The great majority of the people belong to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland, whose status gradually changed from an official state church to a national church beginning in the 19th century. Is Finland Catholic or Protestant? Most Finns are Christians. The largest religious community in Finland is the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland (Suomen […]
What is the winter population of Naples Florida?
During the winter months, the county population grows by as much as another 100,000 residents, bringing the winter population to around 410,000 including the snowbirds. How many snowbirds come to Naples FL? End of every year the population increases dramatically, from 22,000 living in the city to more than 300,000 in the area – a […]
Can a US citizen retire to Portugal?
In order to move to Portugal as a retiree, you will need to get a residence permit. As with other countries in the European Union (E.U.), getting residency in Portugal is rather easy for E.U. citizens. But the process is also simple for U.S. citizens. Can I retire in Portugal as an American? How can […]
Is Oxford full of rich people?
According to research by global analysts Wealth-X, Oxford counts 401 ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals among its alumni population with a total net worth of $ 51 billion and each individual’s average net worth around $ 127 million.The average net worth of Birmingham’s rich graduates was $ 106 million. Is Oxford for the rich? […]
Are there McDonald’s in Iceland?
European countries that lack McDonald’s include Albania, Macedonia, Montenegro, and, surprisingly, Iceland.While Iceland once had McDonald’s restaurants, since 2009 they’ve been Mickey D’s-free. Why are there no McDonald’s in Iceland? In 2009, Hjörtur Smárason bought the last McDonald’s burger sold in Iceland before the fast food restaurant ceased operations in the country for good.The decision […]
What is the language of Iceland?
Icelandic Languages of Iceland Official Icelandic 93.2% Immigrant Polish 2.74% Lithuanian 0.43% English 0.32% German 0.31% Danish 0.31% Portuguese 0.28% Filipino 0.24% Thai 0.17% Latvian 0.14% Other 1.89% Foreign English Danish / Norwegian / Swedish French / German / Spanish Signed Icelandic Sign Language What is the traditional language of Iceland? IcelandicIcelandic is the official […]
How much does it cost to rent a house in Norway?
Average Rent in Norway The minimum house rent in Norway can be 4,000 NOK (437 USD) for a room in a shared home to upwards of 45,000 NOK (4,914 USD) for a large house with a view. You will find that apartments tend to be more expensive in and around the city. How much does […]
Was Austria an absolute monarchy?
Maria Theresa of Austria stands out as a major figure in women’s history. She reigned as an absolute monarch for forty years over one of the largest empires in Europe, while facing a situation familiar to women today: trying to strike a balance between her public and her private life. Did Austria have an absolute […]
What is Europe’s flag?
Flag of Europe Proportion 2:3 Adopted 9 December 1955 (CoE) 29 June 1985 (EEC) Design A circle of twelve five-pointed yellow stars on a blue field. Designed by Collaborative effort involving various people, including Arsène Heitz and Paul M. G. Lévy What is Europe’s national flag? The European flag symbolises both the European Union and, […]
Why is the female allegory of France named Marianne?
Marianne, the female allegory of Liberty, was chosen to represent the new regime of the French Republic, while remaining to symbolise liberty at the same time. The imagery of Marianne chosen as the seal of the First French Republic depicted her standing, young and determined. Why is Marianne called Marianne? The origins of the name […]
Did Vikings invade Bulgaria?
What is known about the Scandinavian presence in the Balkans is as follows. Firstly, Scandinavians led by the aforementioned Rus Princes Igor I and Sviatoslav invaded the Bulgarian lands through Danube in the end of the first half and the the second half of the 10th century. Who are Bulgarians descended from? The Byzantines grouped […]
How much cash can you bring to Norway?
It is permitted to bring currency of a value of more than NOK 25,000 to and from Norway, but this has to be declared before travelling. There is no tax on the amount. The rule applies to Norwegian and foreign notes, coins and other means of payment (e.g. gift cards). Should I bring cash to […]
What was going on in Poland in 1914?
In 1914 Russian forces advanced very close to Kraków before being beaten back. The next spring, heavy fighting occurred around Gorlice and Przemyśl, to the east of Kraków in Galicia. Who owned Poland in 1914? Poland had originally been an independent kingdom but by the late 18th century it had been divided up between Russia, […]
Is health insurance mandatory in Austria?
Is health insurance mandatory in Austria? Health insurance is mandatory in Austria. If you are staying in the country for a longer period (more than six months), you are considered a resident and you will have to pay contributions for medical care to one of the local insurance institutions (Sozialversicherungsträger). Does everyone in Austria have […]