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What animals live in Arizona?

The Gila monster is a rare lizard with bead-like skin and alternating stripes of black and yellow. This reptile is the only poisonous lizard in the United States, and it is very rare. Sidewinders, scorpions and western diamondback rattlesnakes are also poisonous animals that live in Arizona.\nThe mountain lion and coyote are the top of the food chain. The mountain lion is rarely seen, but coyote specimens up to 250 pounds have been captured in Arizona. The gray fox, deer, elk and antelope live in the northern highlands area of Arizona. Other large mammals include black and brown bears, along w..

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How many islands make up Indonesia?

According to CIA data from 2014, the population of Indonesia is estimated to be 253 million people, making it the fourth most populous country after China, India and the United States. Approximately 87 percent of the population identifies as Muslim, making Indonesia the largest Muslim-majority nation in the world.\nJava is the most populous island of Indonesia as well as in the world. Its 2014 estimated population is 143 million, which is around 57 percent of the Indonesian population. The capital city of Jakarta is located in western Java.

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What are the some of Italy's main seaports?

Italy has a number of seaports, and is an extremely important shipping and passenger hub in the Mediterranean.\nGioia Tauro: This is the largest container port in Italy and the seventh-largest in Europe. Over one-third of the shipping traffic to Italy flows through this port. It is located on the south-western tip of Italy, making it convenient for shipping traffic that does not want to go up the coast.\nNaples: Just off the Tyrrhenian Sea, this port is Italy's largest passenger seaport, serving local traffic as well as international cruise ship traffic. This port sees over 1.5 million cr..

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What airline had the most canceled flights in 2014?

It was also the worst major carrier for involuntary bumping.2014 was a year of poor service all-around for United, according to the Wall Street Journal's ranking system, which gave it one of the bottom two rankings for the fourth year running. The other airline to rank in one of these bottom places was American.

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What are some all-inclusive resorts in Riviera Nayarit?

Oyster.com lists the Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, as one of the best area resorts. Every room is a suite with extra living space, a balcony, ocean view and luxurious amenities such as a Nespresso machine and 42-inch flat screen television. The resort has a tri-level infinity pool overlooking the beach, a full service spa with 20 treatment rooms and couples’ treatments, and four specialty restaurants serving international cuisines. All the amenities are included in the price per person.

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What two oceans touch Australia?

More specifically, Australia is surrounded by a number of seas. The Arfura Sea is to the north, while the Timor Sea is to the northwest. The Coral Sea is east, and the Tasman Sea is southeast.\n\n\n\nThe Coral Sea contains the famous Great Barrier Reef, which is the largest living structure on Earth, according to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. It is known for its colorful reefs and diverse wildlife, including turtles, crocodiles, jellyfish, sharks, mollusks and dolphins. The reef became a protected park in 1975.

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What is the capital of Utah?

Salt Lake City's metropolitan area is even larger, hosting a population of 1.1 million in 2013. The city began as a refuge for followers of the Church of Latter Day Saints, or Mormons, who had faced persecution back east. When founded, the area was part of Mexico, but Mexico soon ceded this land to the United States in 1848 at the end of the Mexican-American War. Originally, these settlers called their area the "State of Deseret," but this title changed to "Utah Territory" in 1850. The city is home to the Salt Lake Temple, an important Mormon religious site, as well as the state capitol b..

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What are some good places to buy panettone in Italy?

Panettone is a traditional sweet bread prepared for the Christmas holiday. An annual contest held in Milan ranks the best panettone from competing pastry shops in Italy. Pastry shops specifically in Milan, the place of origin of this Christmas cake, have also received praise for their panettone. These pastry shops in and around Milan include Pasticceria Martesana, Pave and Pasticceria Marchesi.

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Which state lies to the south of Georgia?

The Florida-Georgia border area is heavily traveled, with U.S. I-10 running just inside Florida for the entire length of the border. To the east, the border is defined by St. Mary's River. Kings Bay, Georgia, which is one of the largest military submarine bases in the United States, is adjacent to the border and the Atlantic Ocean. To the west, the border ends at the Chattahoochee River just north of the Apalachicola region, which is known for tourism and seafood. Until Florida became part of the United States in 1845, there were no states south of Georgia.

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Where can you read complaints about Insight Vacations tours?

Users write complaints on Pissed Consumer when they are dissatisfied with aspects of their tours with Insight Vacations. At the end of each review, readers are able to vote on the helpfulness of the review and indicate whether they have experienced the same issue. The site urges contributors to try to resolve their complaints directly with the tour company's customer service department before posting.\nThe reviews on TourMatters,com, TourRadar.com and Global Journeys.com.au cover a wide range of Insight Vacation tours. Users search for reviews with low star ratings to read complaints.

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