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What are some physical features of Cuba?

Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean Sea and is located between the islands of Jamaica and the Bahamas. Much of the island is flat with rolling hills. The coastal areas are more mountainous, and Cuba has four large mountain ranges: Sierra Maestra, Nipe-Sagua-Baracoa, Cordillera de Guaniguanico and Trinidad-Sancti Spiritus. These and other mountain ranges cover about 33 percent of the island. The highest point in Cuba, Pico Turquino, stands at 6,650 feet in the Sierra Maestra. Cuba also has 289 beaches and 200 bays, but few large rivers or inland water regions. Zaza Reservoir and Laguna ..

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Which state in the United States raises the most turkeys annually?

The turkey has been the subject of a targeted conservation effort in Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Wild turkeys in particular were once an endangered species in the state. A few differences do exist between wild and domesticated turkeys. For example, wild turkeys tend to be more aggressive and active than their domesticated counterparts. In addition, turkeys that are raised by humans generally lack the ability to fly.

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Is there a map of New Mexico with all of the cities listed?

There are 38 cities in New Mexico. As of the 2010 census, Albuquerque was the city with the highest population. Albuquerque is located in Bernalillo County and has a population of 556,495 people. The city with the lowest population was Elephant Butte, with just 1,431 residents. Jemez Springs in Sandoval County is the smallest populated area in the state, being a village with just 250 residents.

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What countries does the Volga river flow through?

The Volga River is deemed the longest river found in Europe. The river is referred to as Mother Volga by Russians, who also believe this river is the life blood of the country. A large part of the country's population resides near the river or its tributaries. The Volga River is a resource used by farmers and as a source of hydroelectric power.

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What are some Dubai hotels?

The Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Downtown is located near Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Downtown and Business Bay. It has more than 240 rooms, two restaurants and an outdoor pool as of 2015. The hotel also offers complimentary shuttle service to the surrounding areas and a fitness center.\nThe Burj Al Arab Jumeirah is known for its iconic sail-shaped architecture. It has more than 200 guest rooms and access to a private beach. Amenities include a fitness center, an infinity pool, free Wi-Fi and babysitting services. The hotel features suite-only accommodations and a private reception on every f..

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Is there an interactive map of the Chicago O'Hare Airport online?

To find the map from the FlyChicago.com home page, site visitors can scroll down to the Terminal section and click the Go button next to the drop-down item labelled Full Map. Site visitors can also select Individual sections of the airport in the drop-down before clicking the Go button.\n\nOn the interactive map page, visitors can use the options in the side bar to narrow or expand the map view and click on individual sections of the map for a more detailed view.

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How do current maps of California compare to Gold Rush era maps?

In 1848, most of California was already being occupied as part of the annexation of Texas and expansion into California and New Mexico in the Mexican-American War. Following the fall of Mexico City, the Mexican government surrendered and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was drawn to add over 500,000 square miles of U.S. territory.\nJust two weeks before the Treaty was signed, James Wilson Marshall discovered gold in the American river while working for agriculturalist John Sutter. Sutter wanted to keep the news quiet, but people quickly learned of the discovery and began moving from overseas an..

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What is the lowest point in West Virginia?

West Virginia is located in the Appalachian region of the southern United States. West Virginia is bordered by the states of Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Maryland. West Virginia comprises a total area of about 24,000 square miles, making it the 41st largest state. West Virginia had a population approaching 1.9 million people, as of 2013, making it the 38th most populated state.

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How was Mount Fuji formed?

The deepest layers of Mount Fuji were formed by several old volcanoes called Komitake and Ko-Fuji. These volcanoes were active until approximately 10,000 years ago. The shapes of the two underlying volcanoes contribute to the irregularity of the volcano's present shape. Komitake and Ko-Fuji became inactive when large lava flows began to emerge from the presently active volcano. This volcano, known as New Fuji, deposited a large amount of basalt rock over the old volcanoes.\nMost of the eruptions occurred between 3,000 and 4,500 years ago. Fuji's last eruption in 1707 was the largest ..

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When did Italy become a country?

The drive to unify Italy was sparked by the occupation of the country by Napoleonic forces. Three wars for independence were fought between 1844 and 1866.\nThe sovereignty of the Kingdom of Italy was co-opted during the 1930s and 40s by the Fascist Party, led by appointed prime minister Benito Mussolini. Following Italy's defeat in World War II, the monarchy of Italy was dissolved by popular referendum in favor of a republic that exists to the present day, as of 2014.

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