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Is Sydney drier than Melbourne?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Incredibly, Sydney’s driest month (September 68.1 mm) is still wetter on average than Melbourne’s wettest month (October 66.0 mm). Is Sydney warmer than Melbourne? Sydney outranks Melbourne by far when it comes to the weather. This could be attributed to its coastal location – the climate is temperate with warm summers and cool winters. Is […]

Filed Under: Australasia

Do Hindus and Punjabis get along?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

It is considered to be one of their holiest festivals. Therefore, this year is very special for Sikhs and Hindus, as well, as they have always co-existed peacefully, and intermarriage between Sikhs and Hindus is an acceptable norm both in India and abroad. Can Punjabi and Hindu marry? According to the Consul, marriages between Sikhs […]

Filed Under: India

Is Russian a dying language?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The Russian language is dying there. If you look globally, the number of Russian speakers decreased by a minimum of 50 million people during the last 20 years. This has happened so dramatically and so fast.For example, there are republics where interest in the Russian language is very high. What is the most dying language? […]

Filed Under: Asia

Are earthquakes common in New Mexico?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Small earthquakes occur somewhere in New Mexico everyday, but no earthquake larger than magnitude (M) 6.2 has occurred within the New Mexico part of the rift since 1849, and prob- ably no damaging event occurred in the previous few hundred years, based on oral history. Is New Mexico on a fault line? Thousands of faults […]

Filed Under: United States

What religion was Morocco before Islam?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Christianity, the second largest religion, has been in Morocco from the time before the arrival of Islam. There are few Jews in the country, most of them having relocated from Israel. A small number of Moroccans practice the Baha’i faith. In recent years the number of the non-religious has been increasing in Morocco. What religion […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

Is Turkey cheaper than Dubai?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 72% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) Is Dubai expensive than Turkey? Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 178% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey) Is Istanbul more expensive than Dubai? When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dubai and Istanbul, […]

Filed Under: Europe

Is Malaysia richer than Japan?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Japan has a GDP per capita of $42,900 as of 2017, while in Malaysia, the GDP per capita is $29,100 as of 2017. Is Malaysia a rich nation? GDP per capita adjusted for relative purchasing power gives us an idea, albeit an imperfect one. Luxembourg on the left is the world’s richest country and Burundi […]

Filed Under: Asia

How safe is Dublin Ireland?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

When speaking in general, Dublin is a very safe city. Certain petty crimes are possible, such as muggings, and robberies, which have been known to occur in Dublin. What is this? Be very careful while in Grafton Street, which is a place frequently visited by tourists and pickpockets as well. What should I avoid in […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Dublin, Ireland

Is Cambridge University older than the Aztec empire?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

As early as 1096, teaching had already started in Oxford. Archaeologists dig up Aztec ruins, museums put on Aztec exhibits.But the origination of the Aztec civilization, marked by the founding of the city of Tenochtitlán by the Mexica at Lake Texcoco, didn’t come until 1325. Which university is older than the Aztec Empire? Oxford UniversityThe […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Cambridge, England

Is there a minimum wage in Russia?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The minimum wage in Russia since the 1st of January 2021 is 12,792 Russian rubles or approximately 150 euros per month. How much is hourly wage in Russia? The average hourly wage in Russia is 600 RUB or USD 8.09 (US Dollars), and the hourly minimum wage is 150 RUB (USD 2.01). Russia has a […]

Filed Under: Asia

How long does it take to get a green card in Jamaica?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Applications are processed within 3 to 6 months and all documents submitted must be the original. How can a Jamaican get a green card? To apply for an immigrant visa, a foreign citizen seeking to immigrate generally must be sponsored by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident immediate relative(s), or prospective U.S. employer, and […]

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Is there a tourist tax in St Lucia?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

St Lucia is introducing a tourist tax of between $3-$6 per day. Worthy budgeting it in when you book your holidays, but it’s also helping tourism in the country. Does St Lucia have a departure tax? Saint Lucia’s Departure Tax Departure tax is included in the price of the ticket for all passengers over 12 […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Which is the hottest city in Karnataka?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Sampakhanda Sampkhanda State Karnataka District Uttara Kannada Elevation 576 m (1,890 ft) Population (2011) Which is the hottest state in Karnataka? On March 31, Kalaburgi in Karnataka recorded the highest maximum temperature of 41.1ºC in the state and Belagavi recorded the lowest minimum temperature of 18.9ºC in the state. Which of the following is the […]

Filed Under: India

What is the animal of Milan?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

According to this theory, the foundation of Milan is credited to two Celtic peoples, the Bituriges and the Aedui, having as their emblems a ram and a boar; therefore “The city’s symbol is a wool-bearing boar, an animal of double form, here with sharp bristles, there with sleek wool.” Alciato credits Ambrose for his What […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Italy, Milan

Why isn’t there a bridge between Italy and Sicily?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Other reasons for abandoning the plan were earthquake risk and fears that the bridge would enrich the networks of Italy’s organised crime organisations such as Cosa Nostra and ‘Ndrangheta. Are Sicily and Italy connected? Mainland Italy was connected to Sicily through a natural bridge – 20,000 years ago.Homo Sapiens remains were found in the San […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Italy, Sicily

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