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How do I get a Serbian passport?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

If you are a foreigner who has been married for at least three years to a national of the Republic of Serbia and who has been granted permanent residence in the Republic of Serbia, you may be admitted to citizenship of the Republic of Serbia if you submit a signed statement that you consider the […]

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What is Provence Alpes Cote d’Azur famous for?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Known for its seaside resorts, yachts, the rich and famous, Romanesque and medieval architecture and wine. An inland territory named after Fontaine-de-Vaucluse. It is particularly famous for the Luberon, picturesque villages sought after by foreign visitors for its laid-back lifestyle. What food is Provence Alpes Cote d’Azur known for? Don’t leave Provence-Côte d’Azur without trying… […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: France, Provence

How did Helsinki get its name?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

When a town was founded in Forsby village in 1548, it was named Helsinge fors, “Helsinge rapids”. The name refers to the Vanhankaupunginkoski rapids at the mouth of the river. The town was commonly known as Helsinge or Helsing, from which the contemporary Finnish name arose. What was Helsinki called before? Helsingfors is the original […]

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What is the most expensive Bordeaux wine?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The World’s Most Expensive Bordeaux Wine Name Score Ave Price Petrus, Pomerol 96 $3715 Le Pin, Pomerol 95 $3696 Château Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac 95 $1006 Château Haut-Brion Blanc, Pessac-Léognan 95 $952 What is the most famous Bordeaux wine? The World’s Best Bordeaux Wines Wine Name Score Ave Price Château Margaux, Margaux 96 $715 Chateau Mouton […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Bordeaux, France

Is Turkey a person place or thing?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

turkey is a noun: Either of two species of bird in the family Meleagrididae with fan-shaped tails and wattled necks. What kind of noun is Turkey? proper nounTurkey (proper noun) Why is a person called a turkey? Beloved as turkeys may be as holiday-eating fare, you, as a human, probably don’t want to be called […]

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Do they eat puffins in Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

2. Puffin. Icelanders also, according to legend, sometimes eat the friendly seabird puffin. Visitors can actually order them in many tourist restaurants in Reykjavík, usually smoked to taste almost like pastrami, or broiled in lumps resembling liver. Are puffins still hunted in Iceland? Puffin hunting is legal in Iceland, and the bird is served as […]

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When did Poland rule Russia?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The Russian Partition of Poland was made an official province of the Russian Empire in 1867. In the early 20th century, a major part of the Russian Revolution of 1905 was the Revolution in the Kingdom of Poland (1905–1907). Was Poland ever a part of Russia? Russian Poland, the westernmost part of the Russian Empire, […]

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How long was Croatia colonized?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Croatia, as a polity, first appeared as a duchy in the 7th century, the Duchy of Croatia, and the near Principality of Lower Pannonia, which were united and elevated into the Kingdom of Croatia which lasted from 925 until 1918. When was Croatia colonized? The Greeks began colonizing the Adriatic coast of Croatia in the […]

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What is Oslo Norway known for?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Oslo is famous for its Viking and nautical history, museums, and impeccable seafood. It’s an eco-conscious harbor city with 693,494 inhabitants, and is known by locals as “The Tiger City”. Oslo is also known for its eclectic architecture and for being the home of the Nobel Peace Prize. What is famous in Oslo? What is […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Norway, Oslo

How did Berlin symbolize the global struggle between the free world and the communist world during the Cold War?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Professor Harrison: The wall symbolized the lack of freedom under communism. It symbolized the Cold War and divide between the communist Soviet bloc and the western democratic, capitalist bloc.Conservative West Germans called the Berlin Wall a “wall of shame” and said that it illustrated the bankruptcy of communism. Why was the Berlin Wall considered a […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Berlin, Germany

What percentage of Sweden has clean water?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

99.94%. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water. Sweden clean water access for 2017 was 99.94%, a 0% increase from 2016. Sweden clean water access for 2016 was 99.94%, a 0% increase from 2015. Does Sweden have clean water? The tap water in […]

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Why does Italy have such high unemployment?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

One of the primary causes of youth unemployment in Italy is the transition period between school and work. The Italian education system is unable to transition students from studying to gaining work experience. Once finished with education, young Italians are without experience in the employment market. Is unemployment high in Italy? Italy’s unemployment rate almost […]

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Is Bulgaria in Europe or Asia?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Located in the southeastern corner of the Balkans, Bulgaria sits at the junction of Europe and Asia. Its location has made it susceptible to invasions in the past, but it also has provided a rich culture – the country is the birthplace of the Cyrillic script. Is Bulgaria a part of Asia? The Republic of […]

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How is Finland the happiest country?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Finland came out very well here due to its low crime levels.Finland also has a universal health care system which a significant factor in how happy its citizens feel. When all these factors are combined, it allows most Fins to have a high standard of living and to feel content in their daily lives. Is […]

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What is unique about Hamburg?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

It has the most bridges of any city in the world But, in fact, it is Hamburg that has more bridges than any other city in the world – though no one knows how many exactly, sources state between 2,300 and 2,500. Among these are road, rail, and footbridges, bridges stretching across rivers, canals, and […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Germany, Hamburg

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