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Is Taiwan recognized by the US?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Following the passage of the Taiwan Travel Act by the U.S. Congress on March 16, 2018, relations between the United States and Taiwan have since maneuvered to an official and high-level basis. Both sides have since signed a consular agreement formalizing their existent consular relations on September 13, 2019. When did the U.S. recognize Taiwan? […]

Filed Under: Asia

How long is a flight to Austin to Houston?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Travel Advisory Departing from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Arriving at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) Average flight time 0 hours 58 minutes Distance 148 miles How far is Austin to Houston by plane? The distance from Austin to Houston by plane is 140 Miles. This is the air distance on the most direct route taken […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Austin, Texas

Where does Australia rank in crime?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Definitions STAT Australia Violent crime > Murders 229 Ranked 42nd. Burglaries 1,530.2 Ranked 1st. 2 times more than United States Robberies 81.8 Ranked 4th. Believes crime increasing in the past 3 years 67.26 Ranked 38th. 3% more than United States Is Australia high in crime? Violent crime in Australia is relatively low, with fewer than […]

Filed Under: Australasia

How long has New Mexico been last in education?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

In 1898, public education was officially established in New Mexico. Some speculate that had the U.S. implemented public schools in New Mexico 50 years earlier, New Mexico would have had an earlier entry to statehood. Why is New Mexico last in education? New Mexico’s education system routinely ranks last in the U.S. About 80% of […]

Filed Under: Mexico

What does a white Australian flag mean?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The Australian White Ensign (also known as the Australian Naval Ensign or the Royal Australian Navy Ensign) is a naval ensign used by ships of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) from 1967 onwards. From the formation of the RAN until 1967, Australian warships used the British White Ensign as their ensign. What does the White […]

Filed Under: Australasia

Why are the Netherlands called Dutch?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Over time, English-speaking people used the word Dutch to describe people from both the Netherlands and Germany, and now just the Netherlands today.The word Holland literally meant “wood-land” in Old English and originally referred to people from the northern region of the Netherlands. Is it offensive to call Netherlands Holland? This is because the Netherlands […]

Filed Under: Europe

Is Russian or Japanese more difficult?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Foreign Service Institute ranks Russian as a Category IV language in difficulty for English speakers, placing it among the most difficult European languages to learn. Only Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and Korean are considered more difficult. What is harder Russian or Japanese? After reading through all the differences, Russian probably comes across as the easier language […]

Filed Under: Asia

Does Salt Lake City have snow?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The US average is 205 sunny days. Salt Lake City gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 91 days per year.Climate Averages. Salt Lake City, Utah United States Rainfall 19.5 in. 38.1 in. Snowfall 53.6 in. 27.8 in. Precipitation 91.4 days 106.2 days Sunny 222 days 205 days When did it last snow in Salt […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Salt Lake City, Utah

What is the typical clothing in Venezuela?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

They traditionally wear long flowing skirts, blouses with one or both off-the-shoulder sleeves (or a similar one-piece dress), a lot of flowers and simple jewelry pieces (beaded necklaces and bracelets, large earrings, flower hair clips) to add some Hispanic flavor. What should you wear in Venezuela? It is hot all year round so lightweight natural […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Is Florida north south east or west?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Florida is the most populous of the southeastern states and the second most populous Southern state after Texas. The capital is Tallahassee, located in the northwestern panhandle. Where is Florida located east or west? The given map of Florida state shows that Florida is located in south-east region of the United States. The Florida US […]

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How many monuments are there in Uttar Pradesh?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

741 Monuments of National Importance have been recognized by the ASI in Uttar Pradesh. How many monuments are in Uttar Pradesh? It says that the state boasts of 743 monuments with the distribution area of 324 square kilometres per monument. Cities like Lucknow, Agra, Varanasi, Allahabad, Mathura, Vrindavan, Ayodhya and Fatehpur Sikri, with grand palaces […]

Filed Under: India

How did finches arrived in the Galapagos Islands?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

It is believed that a few seed-eating finches were blown from South America to the Galapagos Islands many years ago. The distance between the islands meant that the finches on different islands could not fly between them, so the populations on the different islands gradually evolved to suit their new habitats. Where did all of […]

Filed Under: Central and South America Tagged With: Ecuador, Galapagos

What is Mozambique garnet?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Mozambique Garnet are ‘classic’ red gemstones from Mozambique’s Niassa Province. One of the most affordable yet beautiful of all Garnets, Mozambique Garnet displays a timeless beauty, resembling both the Garnets of antiquity as well as the popular Bohemian Garnets of the 19th century. Hardness 7 -7.5. What color garnet is most valuable? Vivid red garnets […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

Who won the battle of Pennsylvania?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

the Union army. Even though the Union army won the battle, more than 51,000 soldiers were killed, wounded, or captured in the bloodiest battle of the entire war. At the dedication ceremony of the National Cemetery at Gettysburg on November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous speech, the Gettysburg Address. Who won the […]

Filed Under: United States

Who founded the modern city of Agra?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

It is generally accepted that Agra was both an ancient city from the times of the Mahabharata (see above) and yet nevertheless Sultan Sikandar Lodī, the Muslim ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, founded Agra in the year 1504. After the Sultan’s death, the city passed on to his son, Sultan Ibrāhīm Lodī. Who founded the […]

Filed Under: India Tagged With: Agra, Uttar Pradesh

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