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Is Tokyo the best city?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Tokyo Tops Condé Nast Traveler Survey This year Tokyo topped the list in both editions. In a clean sweep for Japan, Osaka and Kyoto made up the top three. In the small cities section, Mexico’s San Miguel de Allende was named number one, edging out Spain’s San Sebastian. Why Tokyo Japan is the best city? […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Japan, Tokyo

What do you call the US without Alaska and Hawaii?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The contiguous United States (also known as the United States Mainland) does not include Alaska, Hawaii, or any other territories under the control of the United States. What do you call the US excluding Alaska and Hawaii? Continental United States: The 49 States (including Alaska, excluding Hawaii) located on the continent of North America, and […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Hawaii

Are There Tsunamis in the Bahamas?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

In the area you have selected (The Bahamas) tsunami hazard is classified as medium according to the information that is currently available. This means that there is more than a 10% chance of a potentially-damaging tsunami occurring in the next 50 years. Tsunami Hazard level: Medium ? High Low Medium Very low Are earthquakes common […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

How long can Canadians stay France?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

France is a Schengen area country. Canadian citizens do not need a visa for travel to countries within the Schengen area. However, visa-free travel only applies to stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Stays are cumulative and include visits to any Schengen area country. How long can Canadian citizen stay in […]

Filed Under: Europe

How do Brazilians practice Catholicism?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Brazil has the largest number of Catholic Christians in the world. Catholicism has been Brazil’s main religion since the beginning of the 16th century. It was introduced among the Native Brazilians by Jesuits missionaries and also observed by all the Portuguese first settlers. Does Brazil practice Roman Catholicism? The Catholic Church is the largest denomination […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

How much is Tesla in Norway?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Though the Model S sells for just over $60,000 in the United States, the price tag in Norway is the equivalent of $110,000, and because of high demand right now, they’re typically about $20,000 more on the second-market. So why has Norway fallen so hard for Tesla? How much does Tesla Model 3 cost in […]

Filed Under: Europe

What is the Latino population in Delaware?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

In Delaware in 2019, 9.6% of the total population was Hispanic, 61.7% were white, 22.0% were black, 0.3% were American Indian/Alaska Native and 4.1% were Asian/Pacific Islander. How many Latinos are in Delaware? 83,000 HispanicsAbout 83,000 Hispanics reside in Delaware, 0.2% of all Hispanics in the United States. Delaware’s population is 9% Hispanic, the 27th […]

Filed Under: United States

How do I become a citizen of Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

You can become a citizen of Iceland in one of three ways: Marry an Icelander. Attend a university in Iceland. Students are granted a residence permit and sometimes a limited work permit. Acquire a work permit. This requires that your skills be in demand. Can anyone become a citizen of Iceland? The general requirement for […]

Filed Under: Europe

Is alcohol cheap in Belize?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

drinking in Belize can be expensive. Enjoying a beer at a local bar starts at $5BZD (or $2.50 USD), local rum is generally priced about the same and it goes up, way up, for imported liquors. Vodka or tequila drinks generally start at $12bzd. A glass of (often Chilean) wine starts at $15bzd. How much […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

What was Maryland’s relationship with the natives?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The Native Americans became an essential part of Maryland’s burgeoning fur trade. They were expert trappers who sold their furs to the colonial traders in exchange for pots, cloth, scissors and other modern household items. What was Maryland’s relationship with other colonies? By 1649, Maryland had passed a law promising religious tolerance—a landmark in colonial […]

Filed Under: United States

Was Glasgow the capital city of Scotland?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

It is FALSE. Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland, but Edinburgh is the capital. What was the original capital of Scotland? Perth has long been known as the “fair city” and is considered by many to be the first capital of Scotland from the 800s until 1437. What city is the capital of Scotland? […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Glasgow, Scotland

How old are Maldives?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The Maldives (formerly called the Maldive Islands) were first settled in the 5th century B.C. by Buddhist seafarers from India and Sri Lanka. According to tradition, Islam was adopted in 1153. Originally, the islands were under the suzerainty of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). When was the Maldives created? Independence. On 26 July 1965, Maldives gained […]

Filed Under: Asia

Does Charlotte have a downtown?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

While nearly every city in the nation calls its central business district “downtown,” in Charlotte, it’s “uptown.”But those cities also have downtowns. As far as we can tell, Charlotte is the country’s only major city that calls the whole place “uptown.” Is there a main street in Charlotte? One of the things we like most […]

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

What is the best month to go to Orlando?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The best time to visit Orlando is from March to May. That’s the time of year you’ll find the most pleasant weather (high 50s to high 80s most days) and agreeable prices on travel and lodging (excluding holiday weekends and school recesses). What is the cheapest month to go to Orlando? When is the cheapest […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Florida, Orlando

Did Jamaica have 13 parishes?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The parishes of Jamaica are the main units of local government in Jamaica. They were created following the English Invasion of Jamaica in 1655. This administrative structure for the Colony of Jamaica developed slowly. However, since 1 May 1867 Jamaica has been divided into the current fourteen parishes. How many parishes did Jamaica have 1844? […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

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