Idaho is clearly a landlocked state.But, thanks to the way the Snake and Columbia Rivers flow, Idaho is connected to the Pacific Ocean through the Port of Portland across more than 450 miles of winding river with dam and lock systems to help ships through. Does Idaho have coastline? Idaho may be a landlocked state, […]
Does Jamaica make their own money?
Jamaica got its own currency in 1969, following the switch to a decimal system the year before.The coins, minted by the British Royal Mint, were first put into circulation on 08 September 1969. Does Jamaica print their own money? De La Rue Currency Ltd. has printed Jamaica’s money for 100 years. The first circulation of […]
Do I have to pay duty on items shipped from UK to France?
In the case of France the general rate is 20%. This means that goods sent from the UK to France and vice versa are not subject to the ‘output’ VAT from the country of supply. Instead, ‘import’ VAT is paid in the country of receipt. Do I have to pay duty on items shipped from […]
Do we still occupy Japan?
occupation of Japan, (1945–52) military occupation of Japan by the Allied Powers after its defeat in World War II.Though the United States wanted to end the occupation in 1947, the Soviet Union vetoed a peace treaty with Japan; a treaty was signed in 1951, and the occupation ended the following year. Is Japan still an […]
What was Denver originally called?
With the discovery of gold in June 1858, the rival towns of Auraria and St. Charles were founded on opposite sides of Cherry Creek. The claim of St. Charles was soon jumped by William Larimer, Jr., who in November 1858 renamed it Denver City for James W. Why is Denver called Denver? Larimer chose the […]
How long has Poland been a country?
A Polish Republic was proclaimed on November 3, 1918. On November 14, General Joseph Pilsudski became head of state. How old is the country of Poland? The Kingdom of Poland was founded in 1025 and in 1569 cemented its longstanding political association with Lithuania by signing the Union of Lublin. When was Poland officially a […]
What do we know about ancient Greece?
We know much about the Ancient Greeks from objects which have survived for thousands of years. Archaeologists have dug up Ancient Greek artifacts and buildings and marine archaeologists have found wrecks of Ancient Greek ships and their cargoes. What are 5 facts about ancient Greece? Top 10 Facts About Ancient Greece! Ancient Greece had lots […]
What is Sonoma Valley known for?
Known as the birthplace of the California wine industry, the valley is home to some of the earliest vineyards and wineries in the state, some of which survived the phylloxera epidemic of the 1870s and the impact of prohibition in the early 20th century. What is Sonoma Valley famous for? Sonoma County, California, is famous […]
How big is Norway vs USA?
United States is about 30 times bigger than Norway. Norway is approximately 323,802 sq km, while United States is approximately 9,833,517 sq km, making United States 2,937% larger than Norway. Meanwhile, the population of Norway is ~5.5 million people (327.2 million more people live in United States). Which US state is the same size as […]
Is healthcare good in Norway?
Norway ranks #12 overall in the World Index of Healthcare Innovation with a score of 48.26. Norway performed best in Quality (64.16, #7), with strong infrastructure and health outcomes. Does Norway have good healthcare? Norway scores overall very high on different rankings in health care performances worldwide. Unique for the Norwegian health care system is […]
What are Dominican last names?
List of the most common surnames in the Dominican Republic: Rodríguez – 225,321. Pérez – 158,059. Martínez – 141,259. García – 137,124. Reyes – 104,892. Sánchez – 104,392. Díaz – 95,106. Peña – 94,396. How do last names work in the Dominican Republic? In Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Puerto Rico, both men and […]
What are Michigan trolls?
A term coined by Yoopers to refer to residents of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, because trolls live “under the bridge” (referring to the Mackinac Bridge). Why are people in lower Michigan called trolls? Those who live in the Lower Peninsula (aka Lower Michigan) are called “Trolls,” because they live below the bridge (the Mackinac […]
Is Japan allowed to have an army?
Japan isn’t legally allowed to have a military, but Japan has a military.Occupation forces and the Japanese government revise the postwar constitution to allow self-defensive military action, establishing the JSDF. Under a new security treaty between the U.S. and Japan, the latter pursues partial rearmament. Why Japan is not allowed to have an army? Japan […]
Are you Dutch If you are from Belgium?
Dutch is an official language in Belgium, but it’s not spoken throughout the whole country. Dutch is mainly spoken in Flanders (Vlaanderen), the Dutch speaking part of Belgium. The ‘Belgian Dutch’ is called Flemish (Vlaams). Who is considered Dutch? the NetherlandsThe Dutch are the people who live in the Netherlands, or those that come from […]
Do snakes come out at night in Alabama?
Snakes are both diurnal– active during the day– and nocturnal, around at night. It all depends on the time of year. Mark Hay, of Alabama Snake Removers, tells us, snakes become inactive when it gets too hot. They hide out until around dusk, during summer months, just about the time when folks are out walking […]