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Is Cuba a country or state?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Cuba, country of the West Indies, the largest single island of the archipelago, and one of the more-influential states of the Caribbean region. Is Cuba a country or city? Cuba is an island country in the Caribbean Sea. The country is made up of the big island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud island […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Can you smoke in restaurants in Israel?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Smoke Free Places The law permits designated smoking rooms in other indoor public places and indoor workplaces, such as malls, restaurants, bars, pubs, and nightclubs. Smoking is also prohibited in specified forms of public transport, including trains, buses, and taxis. Where can you smoke in Israel? Smoking is still permitted in designated areas in pubs, […]

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What aircraft does Ba fly to Antigua?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Unless there is a very unusual event, BA always use 777 to Antigua. Is BA still flying to Antigua? Long Bay Beach in Antigua. British Airways has officially relaunched its service from London Heathrow to Antigua and Barbuda. The carrier’s resumption comes as Antigua and Barbuda is included on the UK’s Green List of travel […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Is Jamaica a free country?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

On August 6, 1962, Jamaica became independent with full dominion status within the Commonwealth, under a constitution that retained the British monarch as head of state. Bustamante assumed the title of prime minister. The following year Jamaica joined the International Monetary Fund (IMF). What country does Jamaica belong to? the United KingdomJamaica became independent from […]

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Why do so many artists live in Berlin?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Berlin is teeming with artists: there are an estimated 20,000 living and working in the city. They have been attracted to the German capital by cheap rents, masses of studio space and the city’s carefree, freewheeling spirit.conceived as a way of shaping what the city becomes.” Why do artists go to Berlin? Many artists are […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Berlin, Germany

How many countries in Europe are not in the EU?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

23 countries. Currently, 23 countries located in the continent of Europe, are not part of the European Union. However, five of them are in the process of integrating the EU legislation into national law, while two others are potential candidates, which have yet not fulfilled all the requirements for EU membership. Which European countries are […]

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Is it better to live in Canada or Germany?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The former slightly outranks Canada as per global studies on this count. Germany offers superior public education, better weather, good healthcare, lower costs of living and higher employment opportunities. Canada offers a robust system of healthcare, easier permanent residency applications and good public facilities. Is living in Germany better than Canada? According to studies conducted, […]

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How far is it from Los Angeles to Utah?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

521 miles. The distance between Los Angeles and Utah is 521 miles. The road distance is 692.5 miles. How far is Utah from Los Angeles by plane? The calculation of flight time is based on the straight line distance from Utah to Los Angeles, CA (“as the crow flies”), which is about 547 miles or […]

Filed Under: United States

Who invented Jaipur leg?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Pramod Karan Sethi. Sethi. Pramod Karan Sethi (28 November 1927 – 6 January 2008) was an Indian orthopaedic surgeon. With Ram Chandra Sharma, he co-invented the “Jaipur foot”, an inexpensive and flexible artificial limb, in 1969. Who is known as father of Jaipur foot? Dr. P. K. SethiDr. P. K. Sethi, who invented the affordable […]

Filed Under: India Tagged With: Jaipur, Rajasthan

What seafood is Miami known for?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Joe’s Stone Crab is the original Miami staple. Other restaurants have tried to imitate them, but no one really comes close. Since opening its doors in 1913, Joe’s has offered consistent quality and tastes that never lose their appeal. As for what we love to eat, you have to try the Florida stone crabs! What […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Florida, Miami

When did Turks and Caicos abolish slavery?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

1833. A fundamental change in the direction of the Turks and Caicos was the abolishment of slavery in the British Empire. The Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 further expanded previous rulings and laws in England to include most of the territories and colonies overseas, and took effect in 1834. Are there natives in Turks and […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

What season is September in Bolivia?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Spring. Bolivia is in the southern hemisphere below the equator, so the seasons are the opposite of those in northern hemisphere countries. Spring begins in September, summer in December, autumn in March and winter in June. What season is it in Bolivia in September? springThe onset of spring in September marks the end of the […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

How does Argentina make their money?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Argentina’s economy, which is one of the more powerful in the region, is dependent on services and manufacturing, although agribusiness and ranching dominated the economy for much of the 19th and 20th centuries. What is Argentina’s biggest industry? Among the main industries in Argentina are food processing, automobile production, textiles, energy production, and mining. The […]

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Why is Lima so important?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

With its port of Callao and its location at the centre of Peru’s Pacific coast, Lima was long the only point of contact between the country and the outside world. Sometimes a country’s most famous city is its capital.See if you can tell big cities from the capital cities. Why is Lima important? Lima was […]

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

How much is $100 US in Chile?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Are you overpaying your bank? Conversion rates US Dollar / Chilean Peso 10 USD 8439.95000 CLP 20 USD 16879.90000 CLP 50 USD 42199.75000 CLP 100 USD 84399.50000 CLP How much is $50 US in Chile? Are you overpaying your bank? Conversion rates US Dollar / Chilean Peso 5 USD 4160.22500 CLP 10 USD 8320.45000 CLP […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

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