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What was Nevada before it became a state?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Nevada was considered part of Spain and then Mexico up until the Mexican-American War.In 1850, Nevada was organized into the Utah Territory and then became its own territory in 1861. On October 31, 1864 Nevada was admitted as the 36th state. What was Nevada originally called? 4.In the early 1800s, the Spanish gave Nevada its […]

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How was Borneo created?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The base of rocks that underlie Borneo, an island in Southeast Asia, was formed by the arc-continent collisions, continent–continent collisions and subduction–accretion due to convergence between the Asian, India–Australia, and Philippine Sea-Pacific plates over the last 400 million years. What is the history of Borneo? Borneo was visited by the Portuguese in 1521, and shortly […]

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Why is Malaysia so successful?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Since gaining independence in 1957, Malaysia has successfully diversified its economy from one that was initially agriculture and commodity-based, to one that now plays host to robust manufacturing and service sectors, which have propelled the country to become a leading exporter of electrical appliances, parts, and Is Malaysia a successful country? Judging from its economic […]

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Does Peru have clear water?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The water is very clear but can be cold too, especially in non-summer months. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch a glimpse of the local sea lions, which like to bask in the sun after swimming in the cool water. Does Peru have nice beaches? Peru has over 2500km (1553 miles) of coastline decorated with plenty […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Do you need to speak German to work in Switzerland?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The short answer: Yes, you can find work without speaking German.In fact, many people have found jobs and managed to build a career in Switzerland without being fluent in German. There are many international organisations and companies in Switzerland that have English as their company language. Can you work in Switzerland if you only speak […]

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What is unique about Ohio state flag?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

tailed burgee. the Ohio flag unique. While eeeeevery other state flag is a standard rectangle, Ohio is only one to have a different shape – called a swallow-tailed burgee. Eisenmann designed the flag to represent the many aspects of Ohio. The points of the blue triangle stand for the hills and valleys of the state. […]

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Is Norway close to Canada?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Distance from Canada to Norway is 5,871 kilometers. This air travel distance is equal to 3,648 miles. The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Canada and Norway is 5,871 km= 3,648 miles. Is Norway in Canada? Norwegians are one of the largest northern European ethnic groups in the country and have contributed greatly to […]

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What crops are grown in Bermuda?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Bermudian farmers produce milk, eggs, carrots, bananas, grapefruit, oranges, and other fruits and vegetables. When certain locally grown fruits and vegetables are in season (and premium priced), temporary embargoes are placed on the importation of competing produce to allow local farmers to take advantage. What grows in Bermuda? Beans, Cucumber, Okra, Pumpkin, Radish, Squash, Sweet […]

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Does the subway go to Long Island?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Nearly every major type of transportation serves Long Island, including three major airports, railroads and subways, and several major highways. The New York City Subway only serves the New York City boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens. What subway lines go to Long Island City? The complex is located in the vicinity of One Court Square […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Long Island, New York

How do you say good morning in Kenyan?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Habari za asubuhi (good morning) – nzuri (fine) Habari za mchana (good afternoon) How do you say hello in Kenyan? The most common greeting among those who speak Swahili is ‘Hujambo’ (‘Hello’) or the more colloquial greeting of ‘Jambo’. Both greetings can be responded with the phrase ‘sijambo’, which means ‘I am well’. Other common […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

Where did the Balearic Islands get their names?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The Carthaginians tried to settle in Mallorca but failed, but they managed to enlist Talayotic peoples as mercenaries. These warriors were gifted to the use of the sling: they were named Balears (an ancient Greek word meaning “to throw”), and therefore their islands of origin took the name of the Balearic Islands. How did the […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Balearic Islands, Spain

Which is older Hindi or Punjabi?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

in fact punjabi language is much much older than the Hindi . Punjabi language came into being from “Prakrit apbhramsha”( “corruption of Prakrit “ ) around 7th century AD , and the earliest works in punjabi language by “Nath poets” are from around 10th century CE . Is Punjabi originated from Hindi? This question has […]

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Is California closer to Hawaii or New York?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between New York and Hawaii is 7,901 km= 4,909 miles.New York Distances to Cities. New York Distance Distance from New York to California 3,928 km Distance from New York to Boston 306 km Distance from New York to Pennsylvania 274 km Is California closer to Hawaii than New […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Hawaii

Is Kansas City a pretty City?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

We all know that cities can be beautiful, but that’s just the beginning. Kansas City is America’s most beautiful place to be, don’t you think? Standing on a rooftop or under a tree, you’ll find beauty everywhere you look here.At night, our beautiful city lights up with activity! Is Kansas City a nice City? Ranked […]

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What fruit grows best in Indiana?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

When it comes to growing fruit trees in Indiana, you have plenty of choices. We can grow apple, peach, cherry, mulberry, serviceberry, plum, pear, apricot, and even native persimmon trees here in Indiana. What grows good in Indiana? Tomatoes are Indiana’s leading “vegetable” crop. (We know that tomatoes are a fruit, but they’re categorized as […]

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