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Where is the most deprived place in Wales?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Newport is now the ‘most deprived’ area of Wales. Where are the poorest parts of Wales? The 10 poorest parts of Wales Rhyl West 2. Rhyl West 1. St. James 3 , Caerphilly. Tylorstown 1 , Rhondda Cynon Taf. Caerau 1 , Bridgend. Penrhiwceiber 1 , Rhondda Cynon Taf. Penydarren 1 , Merthyr Tydfil. Twyn […]

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What historical events happened in Poland?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Learn the History of Poland in 10 Minutes Baptism: The Beginning of the Polish State. Union with Lithuania & the Golden Age. The Deluge. Reforms & Constitution of 1791. Poland vanishes from maps for 123 years. Regaining Independence: The Second Polish Republic. World War II. People’s Republic of Poland. What is Poland known for historically? […]

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What was Germany called before Germany?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

German Empire and Weimar Republic of Germany, 1871–1945 The official name of the German state in 1871 became Deutsches Reich, linking itself to the former Reich before 1806 and the rudimentary Reich of 1848/1849. What was Germany originally called? GermaniaBefore it was called Germany, it was called Germania. In the years A.D. 900 – 1806, […]

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Is Italian spoken in Austria?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

English, French, and Italian are three important foreign languages spoken in Austria. Which languages are spoken in Austria? Although Croatian, Hungarian, Slovenian, Turkish, and other languages are spoken by the various minority groups, nearly all people in Austria speak German. The dialect of German spoken in Austria, except in the west, is Bavarian, sometimes called […]

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Is Cambridge worse than Oxford?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The University of Oxford marginally outranks Cambridge in the QS World University Rankings® 2022, with Oxford placing in second and Cambridge placing in joint third.In the latest results, Cambridge comes out second in the world for both academics and employers. Is Cambridge or Oxford nicer? Cambridge is easier and more charming — with its lovely […]

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What is the wealthiest county in Ireland?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Dublin. New figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have revealed that Dublin is the county with the highest and Donegal is the county with the lowest per capita disposable income in Ireland. What is the poshest county in Ireland? Dublin has the highest average disposable income per person in the country at €23,298, or […]

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Why is Hungary called Magyar?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Endonym of the ethnic group and country However, their original historical endonym/ethnonym — the name they used to refer to themselves in the Early Middle Ages — is uncertain.The Hungarian endonym is Magyar, which is derived from Old Hungarian Mogyër. Why is Hungarian called Magyar? The Magyars/Hungarians probably belonged to the Onogur tribal alliance, and […]

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Do schools in Sweden teach in English?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Another country with a large number of English speakers, over 860 programs are taught in English at Swedish universities. University is free for Swedish citizens and citizens of EU countries. However, non-EU students pay fees. Is English taught in schools in Sweden? A new National Curriculum was introduced in Sweden in 1995. The curriculum stipulates […]

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What time is dinner in Barcelona?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Dinner is a lighter meal than lunch and typically is eaten between 9 and 10 pm during the week, although if you go out to dinner on the weekend you might not eat until 11 or 12! What time does dinner usually start in Spain? 9–11 p.m.Lunch: 2–3:30 p.m. Merienda (Mid-afternoon snack): 5–6:30 p.m. Aperitif: […]

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When was Spain named?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

(of Norman origin): habitational name from Épaignes in Eure, recorded in the Latin form Hispania in the 12th century. It seems to have been so called because it was established by colonists from Spain during the Roman Empire. What was Spain called before it was called Spain? HispaniaHispania, in Roman times, region comprising the Iberian […]

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How much money should I bring to Poland?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

How much money will you need for your trip to Poland? You should plan to spend around zł210 ($52) per day on your vacation in Poland, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, zł52 ($13) on meals for one day and zł19 ($4.76) […]

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Is Porto by the sea?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Porto will surprise you with its quantity and quality of beaches, many of which are easily accessibly by public transport. The city is rarely considered as a beach destination, but it lies at the heart of the Costa Verde, a rugged coastline of golden beaches, rocky headlands and dramatic natural scenery. How far is Porto […]

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How do Italians call Tuscany?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Toscana. Tuscany Tuscany Toscana (Italian) Demonym(s) English: Tuscan Italian: Toscano (man) Italian: Toscana (woman) Citizenship • Italian 90% Time zone UTC+1 (CET) What is the Italian name for Tuscany? ToscanaTuscany, Italian Toscana, regione (region), west-central Italy. Are Tuscan and Italian the same? The biggest differences among dialects is in the lexicon, which also distinguishes the […]

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When did Islam invade Greece?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Immigrant Muslims in Greece The first immigrants of Islamic faith, mostly Egyptian, arrived in the early 1950s from Egypt, and are concentrated in the country’s two main urban centres, Athens and Thessaloniki. When did Islam conquer Greece? After the fall of Constantinople to the Ottomans in 1453, the Despotate of the Morea was the last […]

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Where is the pink beach in Sicily?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Pink Beach Balos, Crete, is a special beach. It has white and pink sand and many-many seashells – actually, the pink colour of the sand comes from old seashells that have been transformed by the power of the sea. The waters are shallow, crystal-clear and warm. Does Sicily have pink beaches? The beach is right […]

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