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What do you like about Budapest?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Architecture and must-see tourist attractions in Budapest Walk along the Danube riverbank and Chain bridge. Budapest has Europe’s 2nd largest Parliament. St. Budapest Ferris wheel. Relax in the thermal baths. Climb Matthias Church. Cute parks in the city. Travel by the cute Metro Line 1. What is so great about Budapest? Budapest has a rich […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Budapest, Hungary

Is Princess Charlotte called Lottie?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Princess Charlotte, called Lottie by her family, just turned six, but she’s already feeling as responsible and independent as a girl a decade older. According to her father, William, the Duke of Cambridge, the young royal will confidently answer “16” when asked her age. Is Lottie a nickname for Charlotte? Lottie is, of course, a […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Charlotte, North Carolina

Which Indian state has longest border with Bhutan?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The border is 699 km (434 m) long, and adjoins the Indian states of Assam (267 km; 166 m), Arunachal Pradesh (217 km; 135 m), West Bengal (183 km; 114 m), and Sikkim (32 km; 20 m). Bhutan–India border Map of Bhutan, with India to the south Characteristics Entities India Bhutan Length 699 km Which […]

Filed Under: Asia

Is Austin TX a nice place to live?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Austin is routinely lauded as one of the best places to live in the U.S., thanks to its warm weather, affordable housing and bustling cultural scene. And if you’re considering moving to Austin, you’ll have lots of different options for places to live, from family-friendly suburbs to densely packed urban areas. How much money do […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Austin, Texas

Why is Finland the best place to live?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Finland is a Scandinavian country, which boosts its high-quality healthcare and social system. It is also known for its high level of safety. Although it is a rather expensive place, salaries are high as well and the overall standard of living is also high. Moving abroad can be stressful and full of surprises. Why is […]

Filed Under: Europe

What does Canada produce?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Canada is a world leader in the production of many natural resources such as gold, nickel, uranium, diamonds, lead, and in recent years, crude petroleum, which, with the world’s second-largest oil reserves, is taking an increasingly prominent position in natural resources extraction. What products does Canada produce? Canada’s leading industries are foodstuffs, petroleum, and natural […]

Filed Under: Canada

Is Belgium considered the Netherlands?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

After the Battle of Waterloo, Belgium became a part of the Netherlands in 1815, then won its independence against the same country in 1830. Throughout its independent decades, it was invaded again by Germany for several times until it was formally liberated in 1944. Does Belgium belong to the Netherlands? Belgium declared its independence from […]

Filed Under: Europe

What environmental problems does Guatemala have?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Guatemala – Environment Guatemala’s main environmental problems are deforestation—over 50% of the nation’s forests have been destroyed since 1890—and consequent soil erosion. As recently as 1993, the nation obtained 90% of its energy from wood, losing 40,000-60,000 hectares of forest per year. What are some environmental problems in Guatemala? Other Environmental Issues Deforestation. In 2005, […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Was the Louisiana Purchase illegal?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The debate in the Senate only lasted for two days. On October 20, 1803, the Senate voted for ratification 24-7, and the treaty was signed on October 31, 1803. In the treaty’s aftermath, although some Federalists continued to view the Louisiana Purchase as unconstitutional, the purchase was never questioned in court. Why was the Louisiana […]

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Why do we say Japan and not Nippon?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The simple answer is that Nippon is the typical name in Japanese, but there are other names in other languages. It appears that the name “Japan” was derived from the Mandarin or Wu name for the country, which was usually transcribed as “Cipan”. Why do we call it Japan and not Nippon? The origin of […]

Filed Under: Asia

Where does the name Cleveland come from?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

English: regional name from the district around Middlesbrough named Cleveland ‘the land of the cliffs’, from the genitive plural (clifa) of Old English clif ‘bank’, ‘slope’ + land ‘land’. Where did the word Cleveland come from? Cleveland in England got its name from the old English clif meaning slope and land meaning land. The area’s […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Cleveland, Ohio

Is there sandals in Aruba?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

There are no Sandals in Aruba. The closest you are going to get is the RIU and the Occidental. What island is sandals on? Private Offshore Island at Royal Caribbean, Jamaica | Sandals. Are Sandals Resorts only in Caribbean? There are 16 Luxury Included® Sandals Resorts located throughout the Caribbean including Jamaica, The Bahamas, Grenada, […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

What does Montana mean in English?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Etymology: From montaña (mountain) Montananoun. transferred from the name of the U.S. state. Etymology: From montaña (mountain) Is Montana Spanish for mountain? Although the name Montana is derived from the Spanish montaña (“mountain” or “mountainous region”), it has an average elevation of only 3,400 feet, the lowest among the Rocky Mountain states. Is Montana a […]

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Can you smoke on South Padre Island?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Smoking is hereby prohibited in all public places within the city limits of the City of South Padre Island. Can you smoke on the beach in South Padre Island? What We Have Heard: People in the community and visitors have been told that there is no smoking on the beach. Facts: The City does not […]

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

How do you say good morning in Bhutan?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

How do you say hello in Bhutan? Whenever you meet local people, say “Kuzu zangpo la” which means “hello” in Bhutan. During the conversation, to show the respect, the Bhutanese often add “la” to the end of sentences. Afterward, they may say “Jen Pa Leg Sho” which means “Welcome”. What language Bhutan speak? *Note: Dzongkha […]

Filed Under: Asia

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