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What is the poorest Australian state?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Tasmania. The worst performing states are Tasmania, with incomes 26% below the national income and wealth average, as well as South Australia which is 19% below the average household income and 20% below the national net wealth. What’s the richest state in Australia? States and territories by GSP per capita State or territory GSP per […]

Filed Under: Australasia

Do you need a car in Prague?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Expats will find it easy to get around in the Czech Republic, whether by its extensive public transport system or by car.It’s not necessary to own a car. In fact, owning a car could be an inconvenience in big cities such as Prague, where parking is extremely limited and car break-ins have been known to […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Czech Republic, Prague

Does it snow in Middle Georgia?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Snow is occasional, with about half our winters receiving trace amounts or no snowfall, averaging 0.7 inches.The average U.S. city gets 25 inches each year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 105. On average, there are 216 sunny days per year in Macon County. How often does it snow in Middle Georgia? […]

Filed Under: United States

Is Puerto Rico or Jamaica better?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Compared to Puerto Rico, Jamaica has a much broader all-inclusive resort offering. Travelers suggest choosing Jamaica for a primarily AI experience.Jamaica is a little rough around the edges but an incredibly beautiful island. Jamaica has tourist attractions in most parts of the island except for a few areas. Why Jamaica is the best? History: As […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Is Little Rock cheap?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The Cost of Living is Low Compared to the rest of the country, the price for food, fuel, and fun is quite affordable. The median home cost in Little Rock is $143,000. If you’re coming from the west or the northeast, you may be blown away. Is Little Rock expensive? A single person monthly costs: […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Arkansas, Little Rock

Why is Trinidad and Tobago so poor?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

In spite of hope of economic growth via gas and oil exports, Trinidad and Tobago has experienced a degradation of its social conditions, gradually leading to poverty. Is Trinidad considered a poor country? The economy of Trinidad and Tobago is the third wealthiest in the Caribbean and the fifth-richest by GDP (PPP) per capita in […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

What happened when Christopher Columbus arrived in America?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

On October 12, the expedition reached land, probably Watling Island in the Bahamas. Later that month, Columbus sighted Cuba, which he thought was mainland China, and in December the expedition landed on Hispaniola, which Columbus thought might be Japan. He established a small colony there with 39 of his men. What happened after Christopher Columbus […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Columbus, Ohio

Is it safe to swim in Guadeloupe?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Warning: The beaches on the north coast of Basse-Terre are exceedingly dangerous for swimming. Plage de Cluny is especially treacherous (with very large waves), and there have been several deaths by drowning. South of Pointe Noire, also on the west coast, is Plage des Caraïbes, with its calm waters and sandy strip. Can you swim […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Is it safe to eat catfish out of the Mississippi river?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

“We don’t have any advisories on the Mississippi. It’s safe to eat the fish there,” says Langley.Langley says the Mississippi River “has such and immense volume” that it “would wash away just about anything.” So according to officials and experts, it is safe to eat that Mississippi River catfish. Can you eat catfish you catch? […]

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How many Mennonites are in Belize?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

12,000 people. Today, approximately 12,000 people in Belize are classified as Mennonites. Are there a lot of Mennonites in Belize? Belize is home to approximately 12,000 Mennonites, religious descendants of the Dutch Catholic Priest turned Anabaptist leader, Menno Simons (1496-1561). Today, most of the Mennonite settlements in Belize are based in the agricultural economy (Everitt […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Why Was Columbus a hero?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The first reason that Christopher Columbus was a hero is because he found new land. Before Columbus found the new land people did not know there was other land. Although people there when he got there, he was the first to announce that he found the new land and was the first to be known […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Columbus, Ohio

Why is Moscow polluted?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

“Moscow and St. Petersburg are the most polluted primarily due to transportation, as well as industry,” Rashid Alimov, head of Greenpeace Russia’s energy program, told The Moscow Times. Scientists associate NO2 pollution with diseases such as diabetes, stroke and asthma. Why is Moscow so polluted? What are the main sources of Moscow’s polluted air? In […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Moscow, Russia

Why did Hawaii ban plastic bags?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Overview: In December 2019, the Honolulu City Council passed a single-use plastics ban that is scheduled to go into effect in January 2021. Program goals: To reduce solid waste, to protect the environment, to reduce climate change, and to protect the health of humans, animals, and marine life. Did Hawaii ban plastic bags? Honolulu and […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Hawaii

Who is the richest person in Illinois?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Ken Griffin. The founder and CEO of Citadel, Ken Griffin, is the state’s wealthiest resident. According to Forbes, his total net worth is $10 billion, making him the first richest person in Illinois and 45th richest person in America. Who is the richest family in Chicago? Family members fortune Rank Name Net Worth 847 John […]

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How did Japan treat Korea?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Between 1910 and 1945, Japan worked to wipe out Korean culture, language and history.In order to establish control over its new protectorate, the Empire of Japan waged an all-out war on Korean culture. Schools and universities forbade speaking Korean and emphasized manual labor and loyalty to the Emperor. How were Koreans treated by Japan? After […]

Filed Under: Asia

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