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Is Indonesia better than India?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

While India fares better than Indonesia on growth rates of per capita GDP and labour productivity, its poverty and public debt to GDP rates are far higher than those of Indonesia. The South East Asian nation also fares better on income equality and global competitiveness. Is Indonesia richer than India? With a nominal gross domestic […]

Filed Under: Asia

What do Antigua export?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Economy of Antigua and Barbuda Statistics Exports $37.9 million (2012 est.) Export goods petroleum products, bedding, handicrafts, electronic components, transport equipment, food and live animals Main export partners Poland(+) 62.2% Cameroon(+) 9.5% US(+) 5.1% UK(+) 4.5% (2017) What are the major exports of Antigua? The main export products are handicrafts and electronic components, with limited […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Why has Shanghai grown so rapidly?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Shanghai’s Resurgence Originally a fishing and textiles town, Shanghai grew to importance in the 19th century. The rapid development of the city began in the aftermath of the Opium War of 1840 when the Western powers forced China to open five of its coastal cities, including Shanghai, to foreign trade. Why is Shanghai China growing […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: China, Shanghai

How does Customs work in Dominican Republic?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The following can be imported duty free by any traveller aged 16 or over. Travellers are not allowed to export local currency (Dominican Peso- DOP) from the country. An invoice is required to bring machines, appliances, spare parts, which may also be subject to taxes. Do you go through Customs in Dominican Republic? Passage through […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

How many aircraft carriers did Japan have at the beginning of the war?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

All six of Japan’s first-line aircraft carriers, Akagi, Kaga, Soryu, Hiryu, Shokaku and Zuikaku, were assigned to the mission. With over 420 embarked planes, these ships constituted by far the most powerful carrier task force ever assembled. How many aircraft carriers did Japan have at the start of World War II? four carriersThe Japanese assembled […]

Filed Under: Asia

Are there checkpoints in South Padre Island?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

As in Galveston, if you own property on South Padre—a house or condo, as we do—you legally can go there.Late Thursday, South Padre Island set up checkpoints to make sure cars headed for the island have a good reason for being there. Is there a checkpoint at South Padre? SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas – In […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: South Padre Island, Texas

Who is the best company in Malaysia?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Malaysia’s government-owned oil and gas company Petronas ranked as the country’s top employer in 2021. With a staff of almost 40,000 covering functions from engineering to energy, the company has been making progress in its push for gender equality. What is Malaysia biggest company? Maybank2021 Forbes list Rank Forbes 2000 rank Name 1 364 Maybank […]

Filed Under: Asia

What is the capital of Provence France?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Marseille. Other boundaries include Italy to the east and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. The région is nearly coextensive with the historic region of Provence. The capital is Marseille. What is the main city in Provence? MarseilleCities in Provence, France: Marseille. The port of Marseille is the largest city in Provence, being the second-largest […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: France, Provence

Why were some Vietnamese afraid for their lives when the communists took control of Vietnam?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

They had supported the Americans and South Vietnamese government and feared communist reprisals, The communists had executed sympathizers of the South Vietnamese government in Hue during the Tet Offensive and many Vietnamese thought they would do the same after they won the war. Why did many Vietnamese flee as the Communists took control of Vietnam? […]

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Can you swim in the French Riviera in September?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

French Riviera in Fall (September – November) That said, if you do have a sunny couple of days, it’s almost warm enough to swim, especially since the Mediterranean water temperature—having heated up all summer long—is in the warm 70s. Can you swim in Nice France in september? Yes! Swimming in september is pleasant in Nice […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: France, French Riviera

What is the incense used in Bali?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Incense sticks are made of bamboo or wood, and dipped in a fragrant mixture. These sticks play a very important role in Balinese life. As you walk along the streets, you will notice flower offerings placed in front of shop doorways, with an incense stick placed in the middle, giving off a wonderful fragrance. What […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Bali, Indonesia

Is Kissimmee a suburb of Orlando?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Its principal cities are Orlando, Kissimmee and Sanford.According to the 2020 U.S. Census, the population of Greater Orlando is 2,673,376, an increase of nearly 540,000 new residents between 2010 and 2020. Is Kissimmee Florida a suburb of Orlando? Kissimmee is in Central Florida’s Osceola County, just south of Orlando. Traveling from Kissimmee, Florida to Orlando, […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Florida, Orlando

What ACT score does University of Oregon require?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Aim for a 1080 SAT or a 22 ACT or higher, and you’ll almost certainly get an offer of admission. As long as you meet the rest of the application requirements below, you’ll be a shoo-in. What ACT score do you need for the University of Oregon? Oregon admissions is somewhat selective with an acceptance […]

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What is considered low income in Austin?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Income Limits for the Austin – Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Median Family Income = $98,900 ADJUSTED INCOME LIMITS BY HOUSEHOLD SIZE Household Size Very Low Low (30% Limits) (50% Limits) 1 person $20,800 $34,650 What is considered low income in Texas? Currently, a single person living on a yearly […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Austin, Texas

Is Denver still growing?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Denver was one of just 14 cities nationwide to add more than 100,000 new residents between 2010 and 2020. The city’s population grew about 20% in the last decade, adding about 115,000 new residents to bring the population to 715,000. Will Denver keep growing? Denver will continue to remain an attractive area to new residents […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Colorado, Denver

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