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Is there crime in Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Iceland is considered by many as one of the safest countries in the world to live in, with very low crime and murder rates. For instance, the country has the lowest murder rate in Europe, and only one person was killed on the island in 2019. How many murders are there in Iceland? Homicide rate […]

Filed Under: Europe

What is unique about Michigan?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Michigan has the longest freshwater shoreline in the world. Michigan has more shoreline than any other state except Alaska.Michigan is the only state that touches four of the five Great Lakes. Standing anywhere in the state a person is within 85 miles of one of the Great Lakes. What is Michigan famous for? Michigan is […]

Filed Under: United States

Who is richer Croatia or Serbia?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Croatia has a GDP per capita of $24,700 as of 2017, while in Serbia, the GDP per capita is $15,100 as of 2017. Is Serbia poorer than Croatia? Serbia has a lower unemployment rate than Croatia (13.0 per cent), however in other former Yugoslav republics it is very high: 23.1 per cent in the FYR […]

Filed Under: Europe

Why is Dublin so dirty?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

There is a dearth of bins in the city centre, and they are usually full to overflowing, with the predictable result that the streets are littered. Beyond the cigarette butts and rubbish, the footpaths are persistently stained with grime and chewing gum, as if we prefer to rely on rainfall to wash the streets clean. […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Dublin, Ireland

Why is Athens plural?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

It’s that way because in ancient times the city of Athens was originally many small distinct settlements. When they decided to come together to form a large unity, it took that name in the plural, something common in the ancient Greek world. Why is it called Athens and not Athena? The name of the city […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Athens, Greece

Was California a free state?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

In 1849, Californians sought statehood and, after heated debate in the U.S. Congress arising out of the slavery issue, California entered the Union as a free, nonslavery state by the Compromise of 1850. What was California’s position on slavery? California’s constitution proclaimed that “neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, unless for punishment of a crime, shall […]

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What do people eat for breakfast in Tanzania?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Like in many countries, breakfast usually is light and straightforward. Often in the morning people will drink a cup of chai (tea with milk and about three spoons of sugar) paired with some bread. Common choices are just typical white bread, a chapati, or a mandazi, which is a slightly sweet deep-fried square of dough. […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

How many calories does Lyons tea have?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

1. A cup of LYONS Tea without milk is virtually calorie free. Even with semi-skimmed milk it contains just 14 calories. Are there any calories in a tea bag? Plain teas, such as green, black, oolong, and white, as well as herbal teas, are virtually calorie-free. However, other popular varieties may include milk, sugar, syrup, […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: France, Lyon

Is New Zealand most beautiful country?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Aotearoa has been named as the third most beautiful country in the world, according to an influential travel guide. Rough Guides highlighted New Zealand’s “rolling green hills, majestic mountains, breathtaking fiords and amazing diversity of landscape from one island to the next” as the reason for its high rating. What is the most beautiful country […]

Filed Under: Australasia

How long did Rome rule Spain?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

600 years. Latin was the official language of Hispania during the Roman Empire’s rule, which exceeded 600 years. By the empire’s end in Hispania around 460 AD, all the original Iberian languages, except the ancestor of modern Basque, were extinct. How long did the Romans occupy Spain? The Romans first came to Spain in 206 […]

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Can Ecuadorians travel to Australia?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Australia is closed for travel. Most visitors from Ecuador will not be allowed to travel to Australia. You are required to have mandatory quarantine. Find travel restrictions, quarantine and entry requirements to travel Australia. What countries can you travel to with an Ecuadorian passport? Ecuadorian passport visa free countries to travel Colombia. Visa Free. 3 […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Can we go Bhutan by own car?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Indian visitors may travel throughout most of Bhutan in their own vehicle, upon getting all relevant documents such as registration papers, insurance policies, emission and fitness certificates and individual driving licences endorsed by the Road Safety & Transport Authority (www.rsta.gov.bt) at the border. Can I take my own car to Bhutan? All you need is […]

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Is Sicily a country in Italy?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Sicily is an autonomous island region of Italy that is located in the Mediterranean Sea. Sicily and a group of small islands around it make up the region known as Regione Siciliana. As an autonomous region of Italy, Sicily is not a country. Is Sicily a country or part of Italy? Sicily, Italian Sicilia, island, […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Italy, Sicily

What is considered rich in Colorado?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

How much money does it take in Denver for you to be considered “wealthy?”According to new research by Charles Schwab, Denver residents think you can be considered wealthy if you have $2 million. That’s lower than the national figure of $2.4 million, according to Schwab’s survey. What is considered rich in Denver? Schwab survey finds […]

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What is the cheapest city to live in San Diego County?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

National City. National City is the cheapest San Diego neighborhood to live in – the average rent for an apartment is $1,335. Renters living in this affordable community have easy access to a plethora of conveniences and two major roadways: Interstate 5 and Interstate 805. Is San Diego cheaper than LA? Los Angeles is 8.2% […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: California, San Diego

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