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Is it illegal to own a turtle in Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Snakes, lizards and turtles are illegal to own as pets in Iceland, although there have been a few cases in which they were smuggled through customs.Horses that leave Iceland are never able to return, nor are other breeds allowed on the island. Are turtles illegal in Iceland? Although they exist, it’s against regulation to have […]

Filed Under: Europe

What is the Paris France flag?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The flag of France (French: drapeau français) is a tricolour flag featuring three vertical bands coloured blue (hoist side), white, and red.Flag of France. Adopted 15 February 1794 Design A vertical tricolour of blue, white, and red Designed by Lafayette, Jacques-Louis David Variant flag of French Republic What is the real flag of Paris? The […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: France, Paris

Is Negril Jamaica Safe 2020?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Is Negril safe? Considered to be more popular than Kingston, Negril is a small resort town on the north west side of Jamaica. Stick to the well-traveled areas, such as West End, which are generally safe. Take particular care at night in Negril, and take taxis to avoid walking alone. Is Negril Jamaica safe for […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

What’s in between Memphis and Nashville?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

To reach the midway point from Nashville to Memphis, you would drive for about 1 hour, 39 minutes or roughly 106 miles from Memphis to the halfway stop. The best place to meet based on recommendations from Trippy members is Jackson (Tennessee). The location closest to the exact midpoint would be Wildersville. Is there anything […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Memphis, Tennessee

Can you do a day trip to the Galapagos Islands?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

A day tour in Galapagos is an adventure that you will always remember. Visits to these islands are made only by day trips departing from Santa Cruz, San Cristóbal and Isabela islands.Tours of 4, 5 or more days visit: Tours to Galapago. Can you visit the Galapagos Islands in one day? Our Galapagos Day Tours […]

Filed Under: Central and South America Tagged With: Ecuador, Galapagos

Is Jamaica smaller than Japan?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Jamaica is about 34 times smaller than Japan. Japan is approximately 377,915 sq km, while Jamaica is approximately 10,991 sq km, making Jamaica 2.91% the size of Japan. Meanwhile, the population of Japan is ~125.5 million people (122.7 million fewer people live in Jamaica). Is Japan larger than Jamaica? Jamaica is approximately 10,991 sq km, […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Who is Idaho named after?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

George Willing. The name Idaho can be traced back to a man named George Willing, a white man and not a Native American. The Philadelphia-born doctor had fraudulently won an election as a delegate from the territory that later became Colorado, but the results were never certified and he never officially took office. How did […]

Filed Under: United States

What did the trustees do in Georgia?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The original Georgia Trustees, a governing body chartered and appointed by His Majesty King George II of England in 1732 to establish a new colony in North America, founded Georgia upon the principle of Non Sibi, Sed Aliis, “Not for Self but for Others.” GHS and the Governor’s Office reestablished the Trustees in 2008. What […]

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Did Vikings settle in Spain?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The earliest Viking raid on Spain took place in the year 844. A Norse fleet with its blood red sails landed in Galicia after sacking Bordeaux, and proceeded to plunder the coastal villages until they were halted by the troops of King Ramiro I of Asturias near A Coruña on the northwestern coast of Galicia. […]

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Is Namibia a peaceful country?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Namibia has moved up eight places on the Global Peace Index for 2020, making it one of the ten most peaceful countries in sub-Saharan Africa.Namibia was ranked 53rd globally with an overall score of 1.861. The country moved up eight places from last year. Among sub-Saharan countries Namibia was ranked eighth. Which African country is […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

How much is gas per gallon in Antigua?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Antigua and Barbuda Gas Price Mean: 3.26 USD/gal Median: 3.67 USD/gal Min: 2.12 USD/gal (Dec 2000) Max: 4.20 USD/gal (Dec 2008) What country has the cheapest gas per gallon? Venezuela boasts the lowest cost of gasoline on our list. Citizens pay just pennies per gallon, enjoying generous subsidies from President Hugo Chavez. Like Iran and […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Why does Bali have so many stray dogs?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Born into poverty, dog owners often can’t afford sterilization, resulting in the rapidly growing Bali Dog population which means more and more dogs are taking to the streets, often getting caught up with the wrong pack. Does Bali have a lot of stray dogs? Ten years ago Bali had a population of about three million […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Bali, Indonesia

How many Burlington’s are there?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Glad you asked. There are 27 Burlingtons in the United States (28 if you count Burlington city and town as two different things). The most populous Burlington is Burlington, NC with more than 50,000 people. Our Burlingtons have about 17,000 between the two. How many Burlington’s are in the US? Number of Burlington stores in […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Burlington, Vermont

Does Tanzania have a good economy?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Tanzania has one of Africa’s fastest growing economies with nearly 7 percent annual national GDP growth since 2000. Yet, widespread poverty persists with 49 percent of Tanzania’s population living below the international extreme poverty line of $1.90 per day (World Bank, 2011). Is Tanzania a poor or rich country? In terms of per capita income, […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

What divides North and Central America?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The Continental Divide of the Americas (also known as the Great Divide, the Western Divide or simply the Continental Divide; Spanish: Divisoria continental de América, Gran Divisoria) is the principal, and largely mountainous, hydrological divide of the Americas. What separates North America from Central America? According to some authorities, North America begins not at the […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

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