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Does France grow food?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

France remains a world leader in the production of specialty dairy products. Agricultural production focuses on the following food crops: sugar beet, wheat, maize, barley and potatoes. Does France grow their own food? France, whose farms export more agricultural food products than any other EU nation (accounting for 22% of the EU’s total agricultural output), […]

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How much does a waiter make in Amsterdam?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

€ 26.894 (EUR)/yr. How much do jobs pay in Amsterdam? Salary rankings by profession Job type Median salary (USD) Salary ranking compared to all cities Financial Analyst $52,239 88/265 Software Engineer $51,656 96/265 Operations Manager $51,236 104/265 Marketing Manager $50,135 93/265 How much is a Waiter paid per hour? How much does a Waiter make […]

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What month does school start in the Netherlands?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

School years in the Netherlands start in August or September and end in June or July, depending on the region and school. How long is summer break in the Netherlands? six weeksAll Dutch schools have five holidays throughout the year. These are autumn (one week), Christmas (two weeks), spring (one week), May (one week, usually […]

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What is the national sport of Austria?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Alpine skiing. De facto national sports Country/Territory Sport Austria Alpine skiing Bangladesh Kabaddi Barbados Cricket Basque Country Basque pelota Do Austrians like football? Austria is a highly mountainous country, with its highest point being almost 4 kilometers above sea level. Austrians have a great love for winter sports like alpine skiing and ice hockey but […]

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Is Barcelona good place to study?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Barcelona is a diverse and cosmopolitan city full of exciting prospects and opportunities. Having shot up to 21st place in this year’s QS Best Student Cities 2019, it’s not hard to see why it’s one of the best destinations for studying abroad. Is Barcelona a good city for students? Barcelona is absolutely one of the […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Barcelona, Spain

How did ancient Greece live?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Ancient Greece had a warm, dry climate, as Greece does today. Most people lived by farming, fishing and trade. Others were soldiers, scholars, scientists and artists.Many Greeks were poor and life was hard, because farmland, water and timber for building were scarce. How was life in ancient Greece? The ancient Greeks kept themselves busy and […]

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What was Scotland’s religion 1540?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The Catholic Church was very powerful in Scotland prior to the Reformation. Religion was a focal point for the daily life of ordinary people in 16th century Scotland. What religion was Scotland in the 1500s? During the 16th century, Scotland underwent a Protestant Reformation that created a predominantly Calvinist national kirk, which was strongly Presbyterian […]

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How long can Canadians stay Portugal?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

90 days. Portugal is a Schengen area country. Canadian citizens do not need a visa for travel to countries within the Schengen area. However, visa-free travel only applies to stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Stays are cumulative and include visits to any Schengen area country. How long can a Canadian […]

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What is the percentage of males to females in Italy?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Italy – Male to female ratio of the total population In 2020, male to female ratio for Italy was 94.89 males per 100 females. What is the ratio of males to females in Italy? There are more women than men in Italy according the CIA World Factbook 2021 data (most recent data available). The Italy […]

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Is it best to stay in Naples or Sorrento?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Naples is much better for the independent traveller, Sorrento is better if you would prefer organised trips, eg the Amalfi Drive, or a trip to Capri, with the bells and whistles included. Is it better to stay in Sorrento or Amalfi? The verdict: Amalfi vs. Sorrento Coast. Our verdict: The Sorrento Coast is the perfect […]

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Can you drink the tap water in Scotland?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Mains tap water throughout the UK is safe to drink and produced to a much higher safety standard than bottled water. Some parts of Scotland have water from mountain reservoirs with a distinctive peaty colour. This does not affect the safety. How clean is Scottish tap water? The quality of public drinking water supplies in […]

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Who owns Dublin Castle?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Ireland Dublin Castle Owner Ireland Grounds 44,000 square metres (11 acres) Website www.dublincastle.ie When did the British leave Dublin Castle? 16 January 1922On 16 January 1922, the last ever Viceroy of Ireland handed Dublin Castle over to Michael Collins and the government of the newly-independent Irish state. The end of the British presence had come […]

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Does Bordeaux go bad?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Unlike wines like Beaujolais, bolder red wines like Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Super Tuscans will easily cellar for 10-20 years. Some high quality bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon, Amarone, Brunello di Montalcino, Barolo, and red Bordeaux can age well for more than 20 years. How long does red Bordeaux wine last? Can all Bordeaux age? No […]

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What food is Porto known for?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

5 foods to try in Porto Queijo da Serra da Estrela. This runny mountain cheese is made from sheep’s milk. Francesinha. This local dish is a beast of a ham and steak sandwich baked with cheese on top. Sandes de pernil. Aletria. Bacalhau. What is Portugal famous food? Here are 10 local and popular Portuguese […]

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Is Edinburgh a happy place?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Edinburgh (76tth) and Dundee (80th) completed the top five in Scotland with the Northumberland market town of Hexham named number one for happiness across the whole of the UK, regaining the top spot which it last held back in 2019. Is living in Edinburgh nice? It’s a small, friendly city with so many amazing attractions, […]

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