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What is the most common rock in Alabama?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Most of the state is covered with sedimentary rocks, with exposures of igneous and metamorphic rocks being confined to the east-central part of the state. Alabama minerals vary from common rock-forming minerals such as clay, calcite, and quartz to precious metals such as gold. What kind of rocks are found in Alabama? Alabama consists of […]

Filed Under: United States

Does Panama have an accent in Spanish?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

In Panama we speak Panamaji, which is basically Spanglish (Spanish+English). Our accent is similar to the Caribbean English (Patois). By the way, some Panamaji words were taken from the Kuna people (Native Amerindians). Does Panama have accents? Listen to people from Panama speak English in their native accent and, in some instances, Spanish in their […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Is Cuba in the Caribbean or South America?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The main island of Cuba is the largest island in Cuba and in the Caribbean, with an area of 104,556 km2 (40,369 sq mi). Cuba is the second-most populous country in the Caribbean after Haiti, with over 11 million inhabitants.Cuba. Republic of Cuba República de Cuba (Spanish) Internet TLD .cu Is Cuba in the Caribbean […]

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Can Venezuelans enter Spain?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Venezuelan citizens of all ages, traveling for both tourism, leisure, business, and medical reasons, will be required to obtain an ETIAS to visit Spain from Venezuela. The ETIAS travel authorization will allow travelers to stay in Spain for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. What countries can Venezuelans enter 2021 without visa? Visa-free […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Which is better north or south Maldives?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

overall, the ari atoll is by far the best atoll for diving. the sites in the north tend to be technically a bit “harder” to dive , i.e. less experienced divers will find easier sites with less current and more shallow in the south. for non divers , there is no difference – in my […]

Filed Under: Asia

Can you use debit cards in Bali?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Can Debit Cards be used in Bali? As a rule of thumb, Visa and Mastercard Debit cards are processed exactly the same as Credit Cards. However plain debit cards not linked to one of Visa or Mastercard are not accepted. Does Bali take debit cards? Credit and Debit cards are widely accepted in Bali. You […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Bali, Indonesia

Why Kyoto become Tokyo?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Kyoto’s isolationist policies led to less western influence compared to that of Edo during the early 19th century.The oligarchs wanted to move the capital to Edo so that they could have ultimate power over the trade and access to the west. They changed the name of Edo to Tokyo, which means “eastern capital”. Why did […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Japan, Tokyo

What percent of Pittsburgh is black?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

23.03%. According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pittsburghwas: White: 66.80% Black or African American: 23.03% What percentage of Pittsburgh is white? 66.8%Table Population Persons 65 years and over, percent  14.7% Female persons, percent  51.1% Race and Hispanic Origin White alone, percent  66.8% Is Pittsburgh a poor city? The […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh

Can I drive in Mexico with a US driver’s license?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Yes a US driver’s license is all that you would need to be legal to drive a vehicle in Mexico. Make sure you understand that if you use your CC for insurance, Mexico does not recognize any out of country coverage. So be prepared to have a hefty deposit for damages to be authorized on […]

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How much is a seatbelt ticket in Jamaica?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

New Road Traffic Act-Select Offences and Fines Offence Fine ($) Offence Careless driving where no collision occurs Fine ($) 11,000 Offence Driving vehicle without wearing seat belt Fine ($) 2,000 Offence Driver of motor vehicle not causing passenger to wear a seat belt Fine ($) 2,000 What happens if you don’t pay a traffic ticket […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Where do Malaysian Chinese live?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Most Malaysian Chinese live in urban areas, dominating the commercial and business areas of the country. A large number also live in areas called kampung baru (new villages). Where do Chinese people live in Malaysia? In addition to the early settlements in Kinabatangan and Malacca, two more old Chinese settlements are located in Terengganu and […]

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Can a foreigner buy property in Switzerland?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Foreigners may only buy a residential property in a touristic area. So unless you are Swiss, or hold a Swiss Residence Permit, you cannot buy a property in Geneva, Basel, Zurich, Zug or any of the other cities in Switzerland. Can you buy property in Switzerland without being a citizen? In general, non-resident foreign individuals […]

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Is UW Madison a diverse school?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

High Ranking in Overall Diversity Nationwide UW – Madison achieved a College Factual diversity rank of #285 out of 3,514 total schools in the ranking. A high overall ranking means this school is considered quite diverse among all factors: student race/ethnicity, age, gender, and location. What is the racial makeup of UW-Madison? The enrolled student […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Madison, Wisconsin

Why is Tucson not the capital of Arizona?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Conflict over the location of the capital began immediately. The bill passed in March 1862 by the United States House of Representatives to create Arizona stipulated that the capital would be in Tucson, located in the southern part of the territory. Was Tucson ever the capital of Arizona? In 1863, the U.S. Congress made Arizona […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Arizona, Tucson

Why is Singapore so safe?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

We are a safe country Singapore is widely regarded as one of the safest countries in the world, with consistently low crime rates, a transparent legal system, and a reliable police force supported by proactive citizens. Why is crime so low in Singapore? To sum up, the crime rate in Singapore is low because of […]

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