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Is Cambridge Recognised in the US?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Cambridge International AS & A Level Over 825 universities in the US accept Cambridge International AS & A Levels, including all Ivy League colleges. Is Cambridge accepted in USA? Are Cambridge English exams accepted in the USA? Yes. Many American colleges and universities accept B2 First, C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency as proof that you […]

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What are the roughest parts of Glasgow?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Easy answer Possilpark is the worst area in Glasgow and has the worst drugs problem in Europe. Now there are other housing schemes Maryhill, Milton leading into Springburn which are all one big melted together connerbation of nastiness joined together with Possilpark aka Possil….. Where are the rough parts of Glasgow? Seven areas in Glasgow […]

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Who owns Little Italy Soho?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

In 1949 Luigi and Caterina Polledri acquired a coffee bar in Soho, which they cannily named Bar Italia. The success of Bar Italia lead the Polledri family, in 1995, to expand their interests and open an authentic Italian restaurant next door with their business partners Claudio Camera and Pietro Veccera. Who is the owner of […]

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Does Scotland have the oldest tree in Europe?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Fortingall Yew, Scotland The Fortingall Yew is an ancient European yew (Taxus baccata) in the churchyard of the village of Fortingall in Perthshire, Scotland. It is known for being one of the oldest trees in Britain, with modern estimates of its age between 2,000 and 3,000 years. How old is Scotlands oldest tree? around 3,000 […]

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Is Prague a friendly city?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Prague is a safe city and it is safe to visit. However, as we keep saying, those pesky pickpockets are a bit of an issue, so being aware of your surroundings at all times and making sure to keep your valuables and belongings close to you and out of reach at all times is a […]

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Is there a country within Italy?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

You’re probably already aware that Vatican City is an independent nation-state within Italy, but did you know it is not the only one? San Marino, the third-smallest country in Europe and the fifth-smallest in the world, is also located within Italy’s borders, in the region of Emilia Romagna. Are there countries within Italy? Italy (Repubblica […]

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Is it hard to get into University of Milan?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

University of Milan. We end our list of Italian universities with a high acceptance rate with the University of Milan. It is considered one of the most prestigious institutions in Italy. Although some of its courses don’t require an admission test, most of them do and they can be quite selective. Is University of Milan […]

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Who owned West Germany?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

In 1945, the United States, Great Britain, and France had assumed the occupation of the western portion of Germany (as well as the western half of Berlin, situated in eastern Germany). The Soviet Union occupied eastern Germany, as well as the eastern half of Berlin. Who owned East and West Germany? For purposes of occupation, […]

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Is Italy a homogeneous country?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Despite the stereotypical image of the large Italian family, household size in Italy, as in other industrialized nations, is declining, from a mean of 3.6 in 1961 to 3.4 in 1971 and 3.0 in 1981. Culturally, Italy is a homogeneous country. Is Italy homogeneous or heterogeneous? Italy is one of the European nations that has […]

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What is Germany’s minimum wage in 2021?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Since June 2021, the national minimum wage in Germany remained fixed at €1,585 per month, that is 19,020 euros per year, taking into account 12 payments per year. Accordingly the national minimum wage has been raised 16 Euros per month from the previous year, 1.02%. How much is the lowest salary in Germany? Minimum wage […]

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What beer do they sell in Bulgaria?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Standard pale lager has been the traditional beer choice for Bulgarians, but with Heineken, Molson Coors and Carlsberg buying up local breweries, the choice for beer drinkers in the premium and economy segments has expanded. How much is it for a pint of beer in Bulgaria? COUNTRY Average Pint Price ( in Euro) Average Pint […]

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What is someone from Hamburg called?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

People from Hamburg ARE called Hamburgers. People from Frankfurt are called Frankfurters. What are Hamburg people called? HamburgersThe people of Hamburg are actually called Hamburgers. Is Hamburg a bundesland? Today, it is very common to use the term Bundesland (federated land).List. State Hamburg Capital – Head of State and Government (Minister-President or Mayor) Peter Tschentscher […]

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What do Austrians do on Christmas Eve?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Around 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve, the tree is lit for the first time and the whole family gathers to sing Christmas carols. “Silent Night”, written and performed for the first time on 24 December 1818 by Josef Mohr and Franz Gruber in the Austrian village of Oberndorf, is still the favourite Christmas carol. Why […]

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Is France more expensive than Spain?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Why is France more expensive than Spain? In general, France has a stronger economy than Spain, and the higher cost of living translates into higher prices for visitors.Coastal France can also be quite expensive. Transportation is also more expensive in France than in Spain. Is Spain or France more expensive? France is 37.4% more expensive […]

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Who destroyed Rome?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Invasions by Barbarian tribes Rome had tangled with Germanic tribes for centuries, but by the 300s “barbarian” groups like the Goths had encroached beyond the Empire’s borders. The Romans weathered a Germanic uprising in the late fourth century, but in 410 the Visigoth King Alaric successfully sacked the city of Rome. What ended the Roman […]

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