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What divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Climates differ between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, which is due to the Earth's seasonal slant toward and away from the sun. Summer months in the Northern Hemisphere begin in June and continue through September, while summer in the Southern Hemisphere starts in December and ends before March is over.

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What is the frost line in Indiana?

Depending on the local agency, the frost line might go under the names frost depth or freezing depth. It is important for homeowners, contractors and other service professionals to know the frost line. This is due to the fact that water lines, decking supports and much more need to extend below the frost line to be up to code.This is especially important for water lines. When the ground freezes, water lines will freeze too. Since the ice expands, the water line could break or crack, causing a headache for home and business owners.In Indiana, the frost line varies depending on location and elev..

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What are some interesting facts about Brasstown Bald in Georgia?

When the land belonged to the Cherokee Nation, the mountain was called Mount Enotah. The name Brasstown came from a Cherokee village located nearby, but something was lost in the translation. The village was called Itse`yi, which means "green place." Someone confused the name with Untsai`yi, which means "brass."\nBrasstown Bald is known for its hiking trails. The Jack's Knob Trail connects the mountain to the Appalachian Trail, while the Arkaquah Trail follows the mountain range's ridge lines. The Wagon Train trail follows a northern route to Young Harris along the unfinished Georgia..

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On which continent is Hawaii?

The six major islands of Hawaii are Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai and the State's Big Island, though the state recognizes 137 islands in all. Resting more than 2,300 miles from California, 3,800 miles from Japan, 4,900 miles from China and 5,280 miles from the Philippines, Hawaii remains the most isolated population center on the face of the Earth and is also the largest state stretching from east to west.

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What kind of currency is used in Jamaica?

Currency markets routinely fluctuate, but as of 2015 one Jamaican dollar is equal to $.008 in U.S. dollars. Inversely, one U.S. dollar is equal to approximately 114 Jamaican dollars. This exchange rate is similar to most major currency markets in the world. Jamaican currency is managed by the Bank of Jamaica, the central bank for the nation.

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What are the causes of social stratification in the Caribbean?

Sociologists contend the power in Caribbean countries continues to be descendants of white plantation owners, although many political leaders are now of mixed or African descent. One such country is Martinique where the Beke (Creole) still own much of the wealth on the island.\nCaribbean E-Magazine states social stratification is a little different in contemporary society. Although there is no more slavery, social classes divide due to education, financial status, family background, religion, politics and even skin color.\nA 1991 study concluded a majority of whites in three Caribbean countrie..

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Where can you buy a physical map of the Cayman Islands?

The ITMB Cayman Islands & Jamaica folding travel map for sale on OmniMap.com shows dive sites, side streets and gas stations. Franko's Cayman Islands map, which sells on OmniMap.com and FrankosMaps.com, has detailed maps of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. The map contains in-depth information about dive sites and diving support facilities, and features other information of interest to tourists such as golf, hotels and restaurants.\nThe D.O.S. Cayman Islands Topographical maps for sale on OnmiMap.com contain useful information for hikers, but the tourist information is dated.

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Where is Bosnia?

Bosnia is almost entirely landlocked, except for the 12 miles of coastline along the Adriatic Sea. Bosnia covers a total area of about 20,000 square miles, making it a little smaller than the state of West Virginia, and it is the 129th largest country in the world. The capital and largest city of Bosnia is Sarajevo. Bosnia has a population of about 3.9 million people as of 2014, making it the 129th most populated country in the world.

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What is the name of the currency of India?

A number of other central Asian countries use rupees as currency. The name comes from the Sanskrit word rupyakam. Typically, the name of the country is appended to the currency in order to reduce confusion, as in "Indian rupee."\nAs of August 30, 2014, one rupee was worth approximately 1.7 U.S. cents, and 60.5 rupees were equivalent to the U.S. dollar.

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What is Cary Taxi?

Taxi Cab in Cary, LLC has been in operation since 2006, and it is certified as a Historically Underutilized Business, or HUB, firm with the Statewide Uniform Certification Program. As of 2015, the company uses five sedan cars and a minivan for groups. Taxi Cab in Cary, LLC is located three minutes from the Amtrak train station in Cary. Customers can call 919-593-5284 to make an advance reservation; early cancellations are permitted without additional charges.

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