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What do you call land completely surrounded by water?

Australia is the smallest continent. Greenland lies on the North American tectonic plate, while Australia lies on its own tectonic plate. Residents of Greenland consider themselves islanders, and many people within Australia consider their country a continent. Some islands are man-made, such as the island created for Kansai Airport in Japan. The most heavily populated island in the world is Java with over 130 million people.

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Where is Argentina?

With an area of 1,073,500 square miles, Argentina is the eighth-largest country in the world and the largest Spanish-speaking country in terms of area. Argentina claims ownership of a part of Antarctica and has a dispute with the United Kingdom over ownership of the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. As of 2014, the estimated population of Argentina is 42,669,500. The capital city of Argentina is Buenos Aires.

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What are some interesting Mount Everest facts?

Himalayan jumping spiders hide all over Mount Everest. This makes them one of the Earth's highest permanent residents. Climbers have spotted the spiders, which feed on stray insects, at up to 22,000 feet.\nApa Sherpa and Phurba Tashi, two sherpas, have each reached the summit of Everest 21 times. This gives them the joint record, as of 2015.\nDetermining the exact height of Mount Everest depends on which side of the border an individual stands. China states that the peak is 29,016 feet high, while Nepal says it is 29,029 feet tall. However, in 2010 they came to an agreement and officially..

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Which roads in Florida are toll roads?

The longest stretch of toll road on Florida's Turnpike is the Turnpike Mainline, also called State Road 91, stretching about 312 miles from Florida City to Wildwood. The Florida's Turnpike includes eight shorter stretches of road including the Veterans Expressway/Suncoast Parkway, the Beachline Expressway, the Polk Parkway, the Sawgrass Expressway and the Western Beltway.\nTolls are also found on certain interstates including I-95, I-75 and I-595. Quite a few state roads also have tolls, including SR 112 to Miami International Airport and SR 429 near Walt Disney World.\nThe most expe..

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What are some natural resources in New Jersey?

New Jersey has several important resources related to agriculture, and it produces spinach, peppers and eggplant. It is also a major exporter of blueberries and cranberries. Another resource in the state is seafood that includes clams, lobsters and scallops.Though New Jersey has many resources, its economy does not rely heavily on those resources as other states do. It is the leading state however, in the manufacturing of chemicals and chemical-based products.

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What services does the Department of State provide for Americans traveling abroad?

In the case of a lost or stolen passport, U.S. citizens must visit an American embassy or consulate with a passport photo, evidence of U.S. citizenship, travel itinerary and a completed application for a replacement passport. In the event of a medical emergency, a U.S. embassy or consulate can assist in finding medical services and informing family members or friends.

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How can you purchase lifetime passes for national parks?

In 2016, the cost to purchase an Interagency Senior Pass is $20, which includes a $10 fee for the pass and a $10 processing fee. The Interagency Access Pass, however, is free of charge, meaning no payment is necessary. The Access Pass is available to permanent U.S. residents with permanent disabilities. To qualify for a Senior Pass, applicants must be 62 years of age or older, and provide proof of residency and age. USGS then returns the pass with the owner’s name printed on it by mail.\nTo get an Interagency Access Pass, submit a completed application, documentation of permanent disability ..

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Which hospitals in Atlanta provide shuttle service?

Piedmont and Northside Hospitals cater to patients and visitors who need on-site transportation. Piedmont Hospital has shuttle routes between buildings and parking decks on the hospital campus. The services are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Northside Hospital has a courtesy bus that shuttles between the hospital, the Emergency Department, the Cancer Center and the Medical Tower. It operates Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.\nThe Veteran's Administration Medical Center also has a shuttle route for patients, visitors and staff that runs between Briarc..

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What is the check-in process for Allegiant online?

The check-in process gives the traveler a chance to review the itinerary and travel details. During online check-in, the traveler sees the seat assigned to him by Allegiant. He has the option of choosing a different seat at that time for an additional fee.\nPassengers have the option to print boarding passes as part of the online check-in process. If the traveler has an airline agent print the boarding pass at the airport, a $5 fee applies as of 2015. Another option is to have an electronic boarding pass sent via the Allegiant2Go mobile app.

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How deep is the frost line in Wisconsin?

Frost depth is normally deepest at the end of winter and the beginning of spring before surface temperatures have warmed the underground soil. Typically, underground temperatures are above freezing by May due to elevated surface temperatures, meaning there is no longer any frost depth to measure.\nFrost depth measures how far down into the soil frost has penetrated or how deep in the ground the temperature has fallen below freezing.

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