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Can a New Zealander live in Spain?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

New Zealanders in Spain in any other circumstances should contact their local Dirección General de Tráfico . New Zealand citizens must, within six months of having obtained residency in Spain apply for a Spanish driver’s licence. How long can a New Zealander stay in Spain? NZ passport holders are granted a 90-day stay within a […]

Filed Under: Australasia

When did Alabama stop slavery?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

December 18, 1865. The 1860 U.S. Census taken six months before Alabama’s secession showed slaves accounted for 45% of Alabama’s population, and free Blacks 3%. Slavery was officially abolished by the Thirteenth Amendment which took effect on December 18, 1865. How many slaves were there in Alabama? Between 1808 and 1860, the enslaved population of […]

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Does it snow in Fort Benning Georgia?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

In Fort Benning, Georgia, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.8 days, and aggregates up to 0.59″ (15mm) of snow. Is Fort Benning cold in winter? If you’re headed to Fort Benning, right on the Alabama-Georgia border near Columbus, Georgia, you’ll find yourself in a humid, subtropical climate. The region is known for long, […]

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What happened to Pennsylvania Indians?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

By the war’s end, nearly every Indian community within Pennsylvania’s borders had either been destroyed or abandoned and their survivors forced to seek refuge in Ohio or New York. The state of Pennsylvania recognized no federal or state Indian reservations within its borders. What happened to the Native Americans of Pennsylvania? Most Native Americans were […]

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Does Egypt have nuclear weapons?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Egypt is not known to have pursued a dedicated nuclear weapons program since the Egyptian Revolution of 1952.Egypt signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in 1968, which it did not ratify until 1981. It has since 1974 worked to make the Middle East a nuclear weapons free zone. Does Egypt have chemical weapons? Egypt has a […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

How many land regions are in Mississippi?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Mississippi Regions Mississippi is comprised of five distinct geographic regions: The Hills, The Delta, The Pines, The Capital/River Region and the Coastal Region. How many land regions Does Mississippi have? Mississippi is divided up into six major cultural regions: The Delta, The Red Clay Hills, The Appalachian Foothills, The Black Prairie, The Piney Woods, and […]

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How was napalm used in Vietnam?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

First, it was used via flamethrowers by the US Army and their ARVN allies to clear out bunkers, foxholes, and trenches. Even if the flames could not penetrate into the bunker, the fire consumed enough oxygen to cause suffocation inside it. US Soldier using a flamethrower in Vietnam. What was napalm used for in the […]

Filed Under: Asia

Is Germany cheap or expensive?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Is Germany expensive? Generally speaking, Germany is not considered expensive, especially when compared to the average cost of living in Europe, although there are always exceptions to this, and what your budget must be will depend on where you are and your lifestyle requirements. Is Germany a expensive country? Germany is quite affordable in comparison […]

Filed Under: Europe

What was the United States able to do as a result of the Berlin airlift?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Q. What was the result of the Berlin Airlift? U.S. and Allied airplanes delivered supplies to West Berlin for almost a year, but the Soviet Union NEVER gave up. All of Berlin is now under Communist rule. What did the US gain from the Berlin Airlift? During the entire airlift, the U.S. and U.K. delivered […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Berlin, Germany

What is the legal age to drink alcohol in Austria?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

First, the age limit for spirits (or drinks containing spirits) is 18. Second, alcohol consumption on school premises is forbidden. Note also that these drinking laws are regional, not national, so may vary once you leave Vienna. Can you drink at 16 in Austria? Everyone over drinking age – which is 16 for beer and […]

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How many countries are in West Asia?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

12 member. The West Asia region comprises 12 member countries: Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, State of Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic, United Arab Emirates and Yemen. What are the 20 countries in West Asia? The following countries and areas comprise the West Asia subregion: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Cyprus, Gaza Strip, […]

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What Malaysian means to me?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

“Being a Malaysian means that we have the privilege to live in a peaceful country. There are a lot of things to be grateful for about this country, and I am indeed grateful to be its citizen. Malaysia is great”. “As a Malaysian, I have a duty to carry for my country and that is […]

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What’s the meaning of Prague?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The Czech name Praha is derived from an old Slavic word, práh, which means “ford” or “rapid”, referring to the city’s origin at a crossing point of the Vltava river. What does Prague mean? [ prahg ] SHOW IPA. / prɑg / PHONETIC RESPELLING. noun. a city in and the capital of the Czech Republic, […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Czech Republic, Prague

Should I learn Spanish in Miami?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

In many areas of Miami, Spanish is the go-to language. It is easier to quantify the number of people who don’t speak Spanish. According to the 2006 census, only 27.2% of Miami residents speak only English.Even knowing just a little Spanish can make a big difference in the metropolis that we call Miami. Is Miami […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Florida, Miami

Can you sleep in your car in Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Today in Iceland, it is illegal to overnight or camp in cars, trailers, motorhomes, campervans, or any type of motorized vehicle outside of a designated campsite unless you have written permission from the landowner – which is quite unlikely that you will get if you can even find the property owner. Is it legal to […]

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