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Which beaches in Bermuda are pink?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The Pink-Sand Beaches of Bermuda Horseshoe Bay Beach. Bermuda. Photo by Sandra Burrowes/Flickr. Church Bay. Photo by Grace/Flickr. West Whale Bay. Photo by Canon in 2D/Flickr/CC license. Clearwater Beach. Photo by Kansasphoto/Flickr. Sandys Parish. Photo by TravelingOtter/Flickr. Photo courtesy of Bermuda Tourism Authority. What beaches have pink sand in Bermuda? The pink sand on Bermuda’s […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

What is Australian mentality?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Australians are known their laid-back and relaxed attitude to life, and this is true to an extent at least. You’ll likely meet quite a few locals who are chilled out, and take the time to enjoy life.However Australia is also a highly developed, modern country, with strong professional, corporate and business sectors. What is the […]

Filed Under: Australasia

Why is the water brown at Fort Myers Beach?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

At high tide, when water is flowing in from the ocean, it should look more normal. But during low tide, water is sucked back out into the ocean – and the tide is also sucking the Caloosahatchee’s tannin-filled waters and Lake Okeechobee releases out into the Gulf, which is why the water will look cloudy […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Florida, Fort Myers

Is it safe to walk around Seattle?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

For solo travelers, Seattle is an incredibly safe city that you can feel comfortable exploring on your own. Solo travelers can get around easily via cab, bus, or monorail and women have little reason to worry about walking on their own, as long as the area is well lit. Is it safe to walk around […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Seattle, Washington

What are winters like in Newport Rhode Island?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

In Newport, the summers are warm and humid; the winters are very cold, snowy, and windy; and it is partly cloudy year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 24°F to 79°F and is rarely below 11°F or above 86°F. How much snow does Newport Rhode Island get? Climate Averages […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Newport, Rhode Island

What export makes Argentina rich?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Argentina is a developing country. Its economy is the second-largest national economy in South America, behind Brazil.Economy of Argentina. Statistics Exports $54.88 billion (2020) Export goods Soybeans and derivatives, petroleum and gas, vehicles, corn, wheat What made Argentina rich? Argentina possesses definite comparative advantages in agriculture, as the country is endowed with a vast amount […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

How long is a school day in Canada?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

School hours generally run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., or 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., from Monday to Friday. Education is free for all students in the Canadian public school system. Children must attend school until age 16 or 18, depending on the province or territory. How long is a school day in Ontario? […]

Filed Under: Canada

What’s the tallest building in Arizona?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Chase Tower. The tallest building in Phoenix is the 40-story Chase Tower, completed in 1972 with 38 habitable floors rising to 483 feet (147 m). It is also the tallest building in Arizona, as well as the tallest building between San Antonio, Texas and San Diego, California. Why are there no tall buildings in Phoenix? […]

Filed Under: United States

Why in Singapore it is against the law not to flush a public toilet?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

In Singapore, cleanliness at public places is one of the top priorities of the government. To ensure the cleanliness of public toilets, a heavy fine is imposed on people who do not flush after using the toilet in Singapore.In addition to not flushing the toilet, it is illegal to sell chewing gum in Singapore. Is […]

Filed Under: Asia

Why are there no forests in Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

“The main reason is that the early settlers cut down and burned trees for cattle and charcoal production, which was a huge industry in Iceland in former times. Forests used to cover around 35% of Iceland’s land area, but due to deforestation, we ended up with less than one percent. Are there forests on Iceland? […]

Filed Under: Europe

What happens to my pension if I leave Sweden?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

You will keep your income-based pension regardless of where you move. You will keep your income pension, premium pension and supplementary pension regardless of the country you move to or live in. Can I withdraw my Swedish pension? There is no fixed retirement age in Sweden, so your pension will not be paid out to […]

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What is the smallest county in Kenya?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Mombasa County. Mombasa County is located in the South Eastern part of the Coastal region of Kenya. It is the smallest county in Kenya, covering an area of 219.9 Km2 (excluding 65 Km2 of water mass), yet Mombasa County has the fourth highest average contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Kenya at 4.7%. Which […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

Is smoking legal in Kenya?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Smoking in all public places (except in designated areas) is prohibited throughout Kenya. This applies to areas such as hotel grounds, lounge areas and entrances.Offences attract fines ranging from 50,000 to three million Kenya shillings and/or imprisonment for six months to three years. Is nicotine legal in Kenya? This follows the decision by the Cabinet […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

Does Fort Lauderdale Beach have lifeguards?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue supervises three miles of continuous public beach from the South Beach Picnic Area up to and including the beach in front of Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. In the guarded areas of the beach, there are 20 year-round, permanently staffed lifeguard towers spaced between 200 and 400 yards apart. Is it […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Florida, Fort Lauderdale

What is the hottest summer in Sacramento?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

These temperature extremes were measured at the California State University campus in Sacramento and go back to 1878. The highest temperature recorded during that time there was 114 degrees Fahrenheit (46 Celsius) on July 17, 1925. What is the hottest month Sacramento? JulySacramento has dry periods in May, June, July, August and September. The warmest […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: California, Sacramento

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