• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

The Flat

Travel Q&A and Tips

  • Destinations
    • Africa and Middle East
    • Asia
    • Australasia
    • Canada
    • Caribbean
    • Central and South America
    • Europe
    • India
    • Mexico
    • United States

Where does the name Denver come from?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The surname Denver ultimately derives from Old English Dene-fær (“crossing or passing of the Danes”), from Dene + fær; or alternatively from den-ōfer (“valley-bank”), from denu + ofer. What does the name Denver mean? The name Denver is a boy’s name of French, English origin meaning “from Anvers”.The state capital was named for politician James […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Colorado, Denver

What are the do’s and don’ts in Indonesia?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Treat older Indonesians with respect. Always give substantial recognition of their opinion. Try and take an unassuming attitude and be discreet about your private life with those you do not know well. Respect an Indonesian’s modesty and keep a distance from those of the opposite gender unless you know them well. What shouldn’t you do […]

Filed Under: Asia

Why is Oslo so popular?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

So, what is Oslo famous for? Oslo is famous for its Viking and nautical history, museums, and impeccable seafood. It’s an eco-conscious harbor city with 693,494 inhabitants, and is known by locals as “The Tiger City”. Oslo is also known for its eclectic architecture and for being the home of the Nobel Peace Prize. What […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Norway, Oslo

How safe is Asheville Downtown?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Downtown Asheville is a safe place to visit, and residents and tourists alike frequent the many restaurants, pubs, and shops that downtown has to offer.As West Asheville has grown in popularity, many older or dilapidated homes have been restored or torn down to make room for new homes. What is the bad part of Asheville? […]

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

Why do potatoes grow well in Idaho?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Idaho’s unique environment provides nearly perfect growing conditions for potatoes. The soil, clear clean water, clean air and climate in Idaho make potatoes superior to any potato grown anywhere else.Idaho’s rich volcanic soil is ideally suited for potatoes. How did potatoes end up in Idaho? The first potatoes grown in Idaho were planted in northern […]

Filed Under: United States

Why is Delhi special?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

About a historical place called Delhi Delhi is India’s capital for no petty reason. It is a special city, which has been home to prominent civilisations, dynasties and rulers. It is home to unique sites that are nowhere to be found in the continent. What makes Delhi so special? The distinguished city of Delhi is […]

Filed Under: India

Do Croatians like to drink?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

If you’ve booked a holiday to Croatia, you might be wondering: what alcohol do they drink in Croatia? Like any country, Croatia has a great selection of wine, beers and spirits, but if there’s one drink that stands out above all the others, it’s rajika, so let’s start with that… Do Croatians drink a lot? […]

Filed Under: Europe

Is Ireland safe?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Ireland is a very safe country to visit. Compared to other European countries, crime is relatively low and the crime that does happen is mostly fueled by alcohol, so you should avoid roaming along Ireland’s streets late at night. What should I avoid in Ireland? What Not to Do in Ireland: 10 Things to Avoid […]

Filed Under: Europe

Is the water hard in Algarve?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The Algarve, in the south of Portugal has hard water, high mineral content and added chlorine in the treatment stage. Most locals use bottled water for drinking and tap water for cooking, laundry, bathing, etc. Is the water in Portugal hard or soft? The median hardness of these waters, is 19.96 mg/L (average of 121.87 […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Algarve, Portugal

How old is Cusco?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Cusco, Peru, is the most ancient urban settlement in all of the Americas, officially over 3,000 years old, but pre-ceramic artifacts have been found there that date back 5,000 years. How old is the city of Cusco? As the oldest living city in the Americas, Cusco has been inhabited continuously for over 3,000 years. It […]

Filed Under: Central and South America Tagged With: Cusco, Peru

Which college is best for international students in Montreal?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Here is the list of top universities in Montreal: McGill University. University of Montréal. HEC Montréal. Concordia University. Polytechnic School of Montreal. School of Higher Technology – University of Quebec. Is Montreal a good place for international students? Ranked number one in North America and sixth in the world among the best student cities in […]

Filed Under: Canada

Is Croatian harder than Russian?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Croatian phonology is much easier. I think the Russian is the hardest Slavic one. Just like French is hardest Romance one. Apart from Phonology I notice a certain lexical siimilarity that makes them mutually inteligible. Is Croatian The hardest language to learn? Croatian One of the Hardest Languages for English Speakers to Learn. If you’re […]

Filed Under: Europe

What percent of Jamaica is black?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Jamaica Demographics Jamaicans of African descent represent 76.3% of the population, followed by 15.1% Afro-European, 3.4% East Indian and Afro-East Indian, 3.2% Caucasian, 1.2% Chinese and 0.8% other. How much percent of Jamaicans are black? With more than 90 percent of the population identifying as Black, Jamaica’s inequality has long been seen as class – […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

What is the language of Kentucky?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

English Kentucky Demonym(s) Kentuckian Language • Official language English Time zones What are the most common languages in Kentucky? In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Kentucky was Spanish. 2.85% of the overall population of Kentucky are native Spanish speakers. 0.317% speak German and 0.256% speak Arabic, the next two most common languages. […]

Filed Under: United States

Is Serbia a poor?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

One in four people in Serbia lives below the poverty line, making it the poorest country in Europe.The Serbian government estimated the total damage at 1.5 billion euros. The GDP growth rate decreased 4.4% to an alarming negative 1.8%. Is Serbia a wealthy nation? Several European countries are individually very wealthy and are among some […]

Filed Under: Europe

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Go to page 1
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Go to page 2281
  • Go to page 2282
  • Go to page 2283
  • Go to page 2284
  • Go to page 2285
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Go to page 5081
  • Go to Next Page »

Destinations

  • Africa and Middle East
  • Asia
  • Australasia
  • Canada
  • Caribbean
  • Central and South America
  • Europe
  • India
  • Mexico
  • United States
  • About
  • Privacy Policy for theflatbkny.com

Copyright © 2026 · theflatbkny.com