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How much of Australia does the UK own?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The register, compiled by the Australian Tax Office, shows 13.6 per cent of Australia’s farmland is foreign-owned. UK-based investors own 27.5 million hectares or almost 53 per cent of that portion. Is Australia still owned by the British? The six colonies federated in 1901 and the Commonwealth of Australia was formed as a Dominion of […]

Filed Under: Australasia

Is the water in Costa Rica clear?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

There are a lot of rivers in Costa Rica.The only remaining rivers in Costa Rica that often run clear to the sea flow on the Osa Peninsula in areas with rugged terrain, like the Río Agujas in Drake Bay or the Río Claro at Punta Marenco. Follow the coral if you want to find the […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Is Arizona in Mountain time right now?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Time in Arizona, as in all U.S. states, is regulated by the United States Department of Transportation as well as by state and tribal law. All of Arizona is in the Mountain Time Zone. Is Arizona MST right now? Time Zone Currently Being Used in Arizona Offset Time Zone Abbreviation & Name Current Time UTC […]

Filed Under: United States

Does Sedona have hot springs?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Though there are no natural Sedona hot springs, you can take a journey to the Verde Valley Hot Springs, which are only about an hour and a half away. Read More. Where can I find/enjoy nearby hot springs? Just a daytrip away from Sedona, you will find the Verde Hot Springs. What is there to […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Arizona, Sedona

What is the best school district in Louisiana?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Plaquemines Parish School System. Plaquemines Parish School System is the best school district in Louisiana.Top School Districts in Louisiana, 2020. Rank School District City 1 Plaquemines Parish Belle Chasse 2 Zachary Community School District Zachary 3 Desoto Parish Mansfield What is the top ranked school in Louisiana? Here are the best colleges in Louisiana Tulane […]

Filed Under: United States

Why are mustaches illegal Ireland?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Thanks to its opulent greenery, Ireland is nicknamed the Emerald Island. In the year of 1447, any form of moustache was banned on the island. As razors were not around at this time, it is thought that men would sharpen sea shells that they found on the coast in order to shave. Are mustaches still […]

Filed Under: Europe

Which is the state flower of Kerala?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Kanikonna State/UT Animal Flower Karnataka Elephant Lotus Kerala Elephant Kanikonna Madhya Pradesh Swamp Deer * Maharashtra Giant Squirrel Jarul Which is our state flower? LotusStates State Common name Binomial name Karnataka Lotus Nelumbo nucifera Kerala Golden shower tree Cassia fistula Madhya Pradesh Parrot tree Butea monosperma Maharashtra Pride of India (Jarul) Lagerstroemia speciosa What is […]

Filed Under: India

Can I bring beer to Turks and Caicos?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Local Turk’s Head beer, made on the island of Providenciales. Visitors and residents are allowed to bring into the Turks and Caicos alcohol and tobacco products. What can I take to Turks and Caicos? Passport. It is recommended that all visitors to the Turks and Caicos bring a valid passport with validity at least 6 […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Is Burlington Coat Factory a Fortune 500 company?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Last year saw the biggest buyout frenzy since 2000, as 42 Fortune 1,000 corporations were acquired.Company Matches. Rank 31 Company Burlington Coat Factory 500 rank 579 Revenues ($ millions) 3,470.6 Is Burlington Coat Factory profitable? Net income increased 120% to $171 million, or $2.51 per share vs. $78 million, or $1.15 per share for the […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Burlington, Vermont

Is Egypt mostly in Africa or Asia?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Egypt is a transcontinental country. While a major portion of the country lies in Africa, a small portion (Sinai Peninsula) lies in the continent of Asia. Is Egypt a part of Asia or Africa? Egypt (Arabic: مِصر‎, romanized: Miṣr), officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a transcontinental country spanning the northeast corner of Africa […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

How do you say basic greetings in Japanese?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

10 basic Japanese greetings Ohayō gozaimasu (おはようございます) Konnichiwa (こんにちわ) Konbanwa (こんばんわ) Oyasumi nasai (おやすみなさい) Sayōnara & gokigenyō s (さようなら/ごきげんよう) Ittekimasu & itterasshai (行ってきます, 行ってらしゃい) Tadaima & okaeri (ただいま, おかえり) Moshi moshi & osewa (もしもし, お世話) How do you greet someone in Japanese? In Japan, people greet each other by bowing. A bow can ranges from […]

Filed Under: Asia

Does Vermont border Connecticut?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The State of Vermont is situated in the eastern US mainland. It borders Canada (Québec province) to the north. The Connecticut River defines its border with New Hampshire in the east; Lake Champlain separates Vermont from New York state in the northwest. What part of Vermont is closest to CT? Southern VermontSouthern Vermont is beautiful, […]

Filed Under: United States

How many LGAs are in Sydney?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

12 Local Government Areas. There are now 12 Local Government Areas (LGAs) identified as “areas of concern” across Greater Sydney that are subject to tightened lockdown restrictions. How many councils are there in Sydney? Greater Sydney covers 12,368.2sq km and is made up of 35 local councils. How many LGAs are in greater Sydney? 30 […]

Filed Under: Australasia

Who did Brazil belong to?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Background: Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. What country did Brazil belong to? On 7 September 1822, the country declared its independence from Portugal and it became the Empire of Brazil. Who owned Brazil? In April 1500, Brazil was claimed by Portugal on the arrival of […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Why was Pennsylvania created?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

On March 4, 1681, Charles II of England granted the Province of Pennsylvania to William Penn to settle a debt of £16,000 (around £2,100,000 in 2008, adjusting for retail inflation) that the king owed to Penn’s father. Penn founded a proprietary colony that provided a place of religious freedom for Quakers. What was the reason […]

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