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What region is London in?

The majority of Greater London south of the River Thames belongs to the county of Surrey. The majority of Greater London north of the River Thames belongs to the county of Middlesex. London grew from three different centers, which include the walled settlement founded by the Romans on the banks of the Thames in the first century C.E., which is known as the City of London, the suburb of Southwark and the City of Westminster.

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What were some typical gas prices in 2009?

After steadily rising from 1994 to 2008, gas prices dropped dramatically after the U.S. average reached a high of $4.11 in July 2008. It dropped to a low of $1.75 by December 2008 but rose throughout 2009, with the national average reaching a high of $2.71 in November 2009 before a slight decrease at the end of the year. Gas prices continued to rise in 2010, 2011 and 2012, before declining slightly in 2013 and 2014.

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What is the highest point on the East Coast?

Mount Mitchell, which is the highest peak in the Appalachian Mountains, is located off the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway and lies partly within Mount Mitchell State Park and partly within Pisgah National Forest. The summit is dominated by pine, spruce and balsam trees, and wildflowers are abundant in the summer months.\nThe peak was named after University of North Carolina professor Elisha Mitchell, who first determined the height of the peak in 1835.

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What is the smallest country in the world?

Within Vatican City, there are 11 Vatican museums which include the Vatican Gardens and the restored Sistine Chapel, painted by Michelangelo. Vatican City was built over the tomb of Saint Peter, and it is the sovereign territory of the Holy See. Vatican City is so small that there is not a single street address within the country. This country is located in Rome, Italy, and is heavily guarded by the Swiss Guard, which is the smallest and oldest regular army in the world.

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What countries border Morocco?

In terms of land area Morocco is slightly larger than the state of California. The coastline of Morocco extends over 1,835 kilometers. The terrain of the country is diverse and includes mountain ranges, plains, plateaus and valleys. The mountain range is susceptible to earthquakes.\nMorocco's natural resources include phosphates, iron ore, manganese, lead, zinc and fish. As of July 2014, the population of Morocco was 32,987,206.

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What are some interesting facts about Fort Rucker in Alabama?

Fort Rucker was originally established as a World War II training camp called Camp Rucker. It was named in honor of Edmund W. Rucker, a Civil War Confederate officer from Alabama. The camp trained personnel for service in the Pacific and European World War II theaters, and its first division was deployed in 1943. Camp Rucker also trained Women's Army Corps personnel, as well as tank and infantry replacement units.\nFor a brief period during World War II, German and Italian prisoners of war were held in stockades at Camp Rucker. After the war, Camp Rucker was dormant until 1950 when it reo..

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What is an Australian animal starting with the letter "Z"?

Zebra finches are generally found in dry areas. They favor parched wooded areas with accessible grasslands and water sources nearby. These "Aussie battlers" live in flocks of up to 100 or more birds and can survive in harsh and arid habitats. These birds can also be found in Indonesia and East Timor. This bird species has been introduced to Portugal, Brazil, Puerto Rico and the United States.

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Where is St. Mary's Hospital of Georgia?

This large hospital is located within five miles of the University of Georgia and about an hour from Atlanta. St. Mary's provides an off-site hospice care facility, an Alzheimer's and Dementia care center, a thrift store, an industrial medicine center and an outpatient radiology department. All of these additional locations are located in and around the Athens area, with the exception of the hospice and Alzheimer's and Dementia care center located in nearby Watkinsville.

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What continent is Russia on?

Russia borders Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Kazakhstan, North Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Mongolia, Norway, Poland and Ukraine. Its longest border is with Kazakhstan, and its shortest is with North Korea. It also touches a number of bodies of water, including the White Sea, the Kara Sea, the Caspian Sea, the Black Sea, the Bering Sea and the Sea of Okhostk. Russia's domination of Siberia, the region across the Ural Mountains, began in earnest only after the Russians had thrown off the Mongol yoke in the 15th century A.D.

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Where can you verify Florida ZIP codes?

Tabs on the lookup tool allow a user to search or verify ZIP codes by address or by company, and it can display cities by ZIP code. Looking up a ZIP code generally entails using the first tab to enter the street address, the name of the city and then select the state from the drop-down menu. The user can choose to enter the ZIP code in question or leave that field blank and click the Find button.

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