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What are some major cities are located in North America?

The largest countries in North America are Canada, Mexico and the United States. However, North America includes also the areas of Greenland, Central America and the Caribbean, and as such, the continent has many major cities. For example, in the United States, Los Angeles, Chicago and New York are some of its major cities. Some major cities in Canada are Montreal, Calgary and Toronto, and in Mexico, major cities include Guadalajara and Chihuahua.Capital cities of other North American countries, such as the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Costa Rica and Nicaragua, are Santo Domingo, Kingston, San..

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What are some discounts on one-day Magic Kingdom tickets?

Auto Club South members can purchase discounted one-day tickets through the club's website. The member receives a voucher to redeem for a ticket at any Walt Disney World ticket window. UCF students, faculty and staff can purchase two discounted one-day passes every 30 days at the SGA Ticket Center in the school's student union. Large corporations can purchase discounted tickets for employees through services such as Working Advantage.\nAlthough Walt Disney World does not offer Florida residents discounts on one-day Magic Kingdom passes, residents can choose to add a park-hopping opti..

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What are some interesting facts about Muskego, Wisconsin?

On land 2.75 acres or larger, a person may keep one livestock or horse or 20 fowl per acre of land. Temporary regulations can alter the city's typical parking regulations. In addition to traditional winter parking regulations, parking rules prohibit parking on public streets during snow emergencies. The city has authority to remove vehicles that are improperly parked and charge the cost of removal to the vehicle's owner.\nPrior to the arrival of Europeans in 1827, large numbers of Potawatomi lived in the Muskego area because of the area's natural resources that include three lak..

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What are some interesting facts about the state of Wyoming?

The first national ranger station, Wapiti, was established in 1891 in Wyoming's Shoshone National Park, which was the first national forest. It was also established in 1891. The nation's first national monument, Devil's Tower in the Black Hills, was established in 1906. Grand Teton became a national park in 1929.\nWyoming was also the first state to have a county public library system. This was founded in 1886 in Laramie County.\nWomen won the right vote in Wyoming in 1869, and in 1870 Esther Hobart Morris became the first female justice of the peace in the United States. Nellie..

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Where are some highly rated places to stay in Eureka Springs, Arkansas?

To find the most highly rated accommodations for a planned visit to Eureka Springs on Expedia.com, enter the trip dates and sort by Guest Rating or Recommended. To read individual reviews, click on a hotel name and scroll down its information page to click Guest Reviews.\nTripAdvisor awards each hotel a ranking based on user reviews. Both The Lodge and The Trails Inn are TripAdvisor's Traveler's Choice 2015 winners, while the Edelweiss Inn has five-star reviews. Click a hotel to view individual reviews, and search reviews by traveler type, time of year and keywords.

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What are some options for train trips through Virginia?

Travelers interested in a short trip may consider taking a ride on the Virginia Railway Express service. One route covers the areas west of Washington, D.C. including Arlington, Manassas and Broad Run. Another line goes from Washington, D.C. to southern points such as Lorton, Quantico and Fredericksburg.\nFor longer trips, Amtrak's Virginia services offer a number of options. One Amtrak route connects Lynchburg, Charlottesville and intermediate points to Washington, D.C. while other routes serve eastern Virginia cities such as Richmond, Norfolk and Newport News.

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What are airline restrictions for carry-on bags?

Many airlines allow one free carry-on bag and one personal item. The carry-on bag is subject to size regulations and must be able to fit either in an overhead bin or under the seat in front of the passenger. If a carry-on item does not fit inside the aircraft, many airlines will check it at the gate and transport it to the passenger's final destination. Personal items may include laptops, purses, briefcases, diaper bags or camera bags.\nIn addition to the free carry-on bag and personal item, there are other items that are small enough to come onto the plane for free. Examples include pers..

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What is the population of West Africa?

West Africa consists of 15 nations. These are Togo, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Niger, Mali, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Ghana, Gambia, Cote d'lvoire, Cape Verde, Burkina Faso and Benin. The population of West Africa has been growing by 2.2 percent over the past three years, while the economic growth has averaged only 2.5 percent. It is believed by the World Bank that an economic growth of around 6 to 7 percent per year is required in order for the region to cut poverty in half by 2015.

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What month does Jones Beach on Long Island open?

A full schedule of park hours and events can be found on nysparks.com. Special events at the park, such as the famous Bethpage Air Show that takes place every year on Memorial Day weekend, are scheduled year-round. The park does charge a vehicle use fee to enter. As of 2015, parking fees are $8 during the off season and $10 during the swimming season.

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Which seas border France?

France is a country located in Western Europe. The capital and largest city is Paris. As of 2014, the country includes five overseas regions: French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte and Reunion. France has several major port cities, including Marseille, which is located on the Mediterranean Sea. While most of France typically experiences cool winters and mild summers, the regions located on the Mediterranean have mild winters and hot summers.

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