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Is Norway richer than UK?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Norway has a GDP per capita of $72,100 as of 2017, while in United Kingdom, the GDP per capita is $44,300 as of 2017. Is Norway a rich or poor country? Many believe that Norway was a relatively poor country until discovering oil and gas in the North Sea.Norway is currently the sixth richest country […]

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Is Switzerland or Austria better?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Not only are Austrian cities frequently more charming than their Swiss counterparts, they are also often more vibrant and energetic. Austria has a much stronger focus on art, culture, and intellectual discussions. Perhaps because it is far more multi-cultural in nature than Switzerland. Is Austria safer than Switzerland? Neighbour Austria ranks in the seventh place, […]

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Is Madrid a city or town?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Madrid, city, capital of Spain and of Madrid provincia (province). Spain’s arts and financial centre, the city proper and province form a comunidad autónoma (autonomous community) in central Spain. What type of city is Madrid? Madrid is the capital of Spain, and is home to the Spanish Royal family as well as the Spanish Government. […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Madrid, Spain

Is Switzerland expensive for tourists?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Switzerland is rated the most expensive country in the world to visit, with Geneva and Zurich being two of the ten most expensive cities to live in. And because visiting Switzerland so expensive, it’s easy to see why so many people skip over the country and wait until they are older and (hopefully) wealthier. How […]

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Why was Florence important during the 16th century?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Florence was founded as a Roman military colony about the 1st century bce, and during its long history it has been a republic, a seat of the duchy of Tuscany, and a capital (1865–70) of Italy.During the 14th–16th century Florence achieved preeminence in commerce and finance, learning, and especially the arts. What was the importance […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Florence, Italy

Do the Venice canals get drained and cleaned?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Dirty canals are the least romantic of Venice’s problems.After they drain the canals of water, the city’s next task is to get rid of the mud, which is expected to pile up to a whopping 500 cubic meters (17,660 cubic feet). When Venice last cleaned its canals, in the 1950’s, the mud was dumped in […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Italy, Venice

Does Sweden have arranged marriages?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Nearly 70,000 young Swedes feel they aren’t able to freely choose whom they want to marry, according to a new study, leading the report’s authors to propose Sweden outlaw forced arranged marriages altogether. “To be able to marry whoever you want to is actually an important human right. What country still does arranged marriages? Here […]

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What do you love about Budapest?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Seven reasons why I love Budapest (and Hungary) Hungary Truly is Unique. Hungarian Food Packs a Punch. Hungary’s History is Beyond Interesting. Ruin Pubs. The Metro. Budapest is an architecture lover’s paradise. The most Metal statue ever. What do you like about Budapest? The city is magnificently beautiful Budapest is one of those cities that […]

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How much time do you need at Diamond Beach Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

If you are looking to enjoy the drive from Reykjavík, it is, though, recommended to spend 2-3 days on the south coast, especially in winter when the daylight is extremely limited. Is Diamond Beach Iceland worth visiting? From the very beginning, staring out into the Norwegian Sea standing amongst blocks of perfectly formed glacier ice, […]

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What is the basic salary in Netherlands?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Per month, week and day Age Per month Per day 21 year and older € 1.684,80 € 77,76 20 year € 1.347,85 € 62,21 19 year € 1.010,90 € 46,66 18 year € 842,40 € 38,88 What is the lowest salary in the Netherlands? Netherlands rises the national minimum wage Since June 2021, the national […]

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Does it ever snow in Sicily?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

In Sicily, winter cold spells, which come from the Balkan Peninsula, usually only last two or three days, and are typically not intense along the coasts, where cold records are around 0 °C (32 °F), and snowfalls are very rare (occasionally, it can snow in Palermo and Messina, on the north coast, while on the […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Italy, Sicily

What is the difference between Meritage and Bordeaux?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Meritage is a name for red and white Bordeaux-style wines without infringing on the Bordeaux (France) region’s legally protected designation of origin. Winemakers must license the Meritage trademark from its owner, the California-based Meritage Alliance. Is a Meritage a Bordeaux blend? Meritage is a term used to describe Bordeaux-style red and white wines made by […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Bordeaux, France

Can you work in Switzerland speaking English?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Despite Switzerland’s multilingual workforce, there is still demand for English-speakers in Switzerland. Jobs in Switzerland for English speakers are widely advertised, including on several of the job sites above, as well as on: Glassdoor. Jobs in Geneva. Can you get by speaking English in Switzerland? English is quite widely spoken across Switzerland as a whole, […]

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Is Valencia expensive to eat?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Valencia should cost around €13 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Valencia is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices. Is food […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Spain, Valencia

What is the living expenses in London?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Summary about cost of living in London, United Kingdom: Family of four estimated monthly costs are 4,074$ (3,059£) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 1,153$ (866£) without rent. London is 15.93% less expensive than New York (without rent). What salary do you need to live in London? To summarise, for a comfortable […]

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