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Where do expats live in Algarve?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Where do expats live in the Algarve? The majority of expats live in Tavira, Vilamoura, Lagos, Faro, Albufeira, Alvor and Ferragudo. These towns also happen to attract a large amount of tourists each year, so they can get quite busy during high season. Where do most expats live in Portugal? LisbonHome to approximately 87 different […]

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Is Croatia more expensive than Spain?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Both Spain and Croatia are slightly more affordable than most European countries, but in general you’re likely spend less on a trip to Croatia. Everything from accommodation to food and transportation are usually more affordable in Croatia than they are in Spain.Spain is a very diverse country. Is Croatia cheaper than Portugal? Both Portugal and […]

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Is Frankfurt multicultural?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The city of Frankfurt is culturally and ethnically diverse, with 51.2% of the population having an immigrant background in 2015. For the first time in the city’s history, the majority of its residents had a non-German background.Home to as many as 180 nationalities, Frankfurt is very much a multicultural city. Is Frankfurt Germany nice? Frankfurt […]

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Does Iceland have a bad economy?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Iceland’s economic freedom score is 77.4, making its economy the 11th freest in the 2021 Index. Its overall score has increased by 0.3 point, primarily because of an improvement in judicial effectiveness. Is Iceland in financial trouble? Iceland’s economy successfully survived a sovereign bankruptcy and government collapse. But an economic rebound fueled by tourism could […]

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Is Sicily safe in 2020?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Just like anywhere, Sicily has its share of crime. However, its reputation as a lawless, Mafia-ridden island is totally undeserved, and actually Sicily is probably far safer than wherever you are travelling from! Is it safe to go to Sicily 2020? In general, Sicily is viewed as a “low-risk” destination, although problems, of course, can […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Italy, Sicily

What is the major city of Ireland?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Dublin. Dublin is both the largest city and capital of Ireland. What is the major cities of Ireland? Dublin is the most populated city in Ireland followed by Belfast and Cork. Rank City Population 1 Dublin 1,110,627 2 Belfast 579,726 3 Cork 198,582 4 Derry 93,512 What is Ireland’s biggest city? DublinList of settlements on […]

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What doctor is New Amsterdam based on?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Eric Manheimer. The series is adapted from a book Eric Manheimer takes us on a journey through the doctor’s life while he struggles to balance his personal health and 12 diverse patients. The true events follow Dr. Manheimer as the medical director at Bellevue from 1997-2012. Dr. Is Dr Eric Manheimer alive? Twelve was a […]

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Who is famous in Berlin Germany?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Famous People from Berlin, Germany Adams, George Washington. Eldest son of John Quincy Adams. Dietrich, Marlene. The sexy German star of the 1930 film The Blue Angel. Freud, Lucian. The British portraitist who did Benefits Supervisor Sleeping. Kaiser Wilhelm II. Lubitsch, Ernst. Nichols, Mike. Previn, André Riefenstahl, Leni. Who is the most famous person in […]

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Is Copenhagen metro safe at night?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Trains in the Danish underground travel from 2 (during rush hour) to 10-20 minutes (at night). As already mentioned, the Copenhagen metro has a high level of security, thanks to the full automation of the work. Is it safe in Copenhagen at night? Crime. Crime levels are generally low, but pickpockets and bag-snatchers operate in […]

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Was East Berlin communist?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

listen)), was a state that existed from 1949 to 1990 in eastern Germany as part of the Eastern Bloc in the Cold War. Commonly described as a communist state, it described itself as a socialist “workers’ and peasants’ state”. Was the East side of the Berlin Wall communism? The Berlin Wall was built by the […]

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Does Switzerland tax Social Security?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

If you work as an employee in Switzerland, you normally will pay only Swiss social security taxes, and neither you nor your employer will pay U.S. Social Security taxes. How much is social security tax in Switzerland? Switzerland Social Security: Contribution rates increase as of 1 January 2021 Employer Total IV/ AI 0.70% 1.40% EO/ […]

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What are property taxes like in Ireland?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The tax due is calculated via a system of market bands. The initial national central rate of the tax is 0.18% of a property’s value up to €1 million, and in the case of properties valued over €1 million, 0.25% on the balance. How much are property taxes in Ireland? 0.1029% of the first €1.05 […]

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Are Icelanders tall?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Icelandic people have an average height of 173.21cm (5 feet 8.19 inches.) Icelandic women are 165.94cm (5 feet 5.15 inches) tall on average, while Icelandic men are an average 180.49cm (5 feet 11.05 inches) tall. Why Icelandic people are so tall? Natural selection is likely a factor in Iceland, as well. Heartiness has always been […]

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Is Valencia a Catalan city?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The Catalans are the people who live in the “Paisos Catalans”, or Catalan Countries, which include Valencia, the Balearic Islands, parts of the Spanish region of Aragon, Roussillon in southeastern France and, Catalonia itself. Is Valencia Catalan or Spanish? Official languages in Valencia The two official languages spoken in the city are Spanish and Valencian, […]

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How does Denmark have such a low poverty rate?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Denmark combats poverty rates through prioritization of the national issue combined with the implementation of a number of social programs aimed at increasing employment and eliminating unlivable working wages. Why do Scandinavian countries have low poverty? In fact, Scandinavian Americans have lower poverty rates than Scandinavian citizens who have not emigrated. This suggests that pre-existing […]

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