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What country is Shanghai in?

China is located in the eastern Asian region, situated between Vietnam and North Korea. The nation is surrounded by the East China Sea, Yellow Sea, Korea Bay and South China Sea. China ranks as the fourth largest country in the world, covering approximately 3,700,000 square miles of territory.China is a communist state with Beijing as its capital city. Its administrative regions are divided into 23 provinces, five autonomous regions, four municipalities and two special administrative areas. Shanghai, which is designated as a city and municipality, is geographically part of Jiangsu Province but..

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How can you find route and map information for TTC buses?

As of 2015, the TTC addresses four types of bus routes on its website: downtown express routes, community bus routes, all-night bus routes and regular bus routes. Travelers can easily identify downtown express routes by the bus route number, which is between 141 and 145. Community bus routes also feature a unique numbering system, with route numbers between 400 and 409. All-night bus routes feature route numbers between 300 and 385, while normal bus routes start at 5 and end at 224.\nIn addition to bus route system maps, the TTC provides comprehensive subway maps, streetcar network maps, a det..

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What is the name for the grassy plains of southeastern South America?

The word "pampas" comes from the Quechua Indian word for "flat surface." In Argentina, the Pampas covers about 295,000 square miles and is divided into two distinct zones. The dry zone in the west is largely barren with brackish streams and sandy desert. The humid zone in the east, which includes part of Buenos Aires province, is temperate, well-watered, and the economic heart of the Argentine nation.The Pampas serves as an iconic background for Argentina's gaucho literature.

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What are some major lakes in Minnesota?

Red Lake is the largest lake in Minnesota. At 288,800 acres, it is also the second-largest lake entirely within the borders of the United States.\nLeech Lake, located in the Chippewa National Forest, is 111,527 acres, making it the third largest inland lake in the state. Lake Winnibigoshish, which is 58,544 acres, is also located in the Chippewa National Forest. Ninety-five percent of the shoreline surrounding it is undeveloped.

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What are some famous buildings in Paris?

The 1,049-foot Eiffel Tower, which is the most iconic building in Paris, has three levels accessible by elevator. Visitors can purchase tickets in advance online to avoid lines. There are also steps up to the first two levels that have restaurants offering views across the city.\nThe Louvre Palace, originally the home of French royalty, developed into a public arts museum toward the end of the 18th century. The modern glass pyramid that forms the museum entrance was added in the 1980s. The museum houses many famous paintings, including the Mona Lisa and the sculpture of the Venus de Milo.\nThe..

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Why does India want control over Kashmir?

The region of Kashmir has been disputed between Pakistan and India since 1947. Pakistan believes India violated United Nations' resolutions calling for a referendum in Kashmir allowing the region's residents to vote on their future, according to the Guardian. India claims votes have not happened because Kashmiris indicate they want to be part of India.\nAt least 28,000 people have been killed since an insurgency began in 1989. Many of those deaths are from terrorist attacks rather than military operations. Both countries have recognized a ceasefire since 1972.\nAs of 2014, the Line o..

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What are some Latin American countries?

Some countries that are part of Latin America but not sovereign states are French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Puerto Rico, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon. The combined population of Latin American countries was a little under 600,000,000 as of 2014.\nBrazil is the largest Latin American country and the fifth-largest country on Earth. It is 3,287,597 square miles in area and shares borders with every other country in South America save Chile and Ecuador. Because it was ruled by Portugal, its official language is Portuguese, which makes it different from other Lati..

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What transportation services are available at the Philadelphia airport?

Passengers arriving at Philadelphia International Airport have several transportation options and can choose depending on their budget and final destination. For example, SEPTA offers Airport Regional Rail Line service from several terminals to City Center station in Philadelphia. From there, passengers can make connections to other parts of the city. SEPTA also provides airport service on bus routes 37, 108 and 115, as of 2015.Taxi service is found at Zone 5 of the Commercial Transportation Roadway, and rates are based on trip, rather than number of passengers, as of 2015. Passengers who pref..

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What are the three largest rivers in the United States that flow north to south?

The Missouri begins in Montana and flows north and to the east through Missouri before turning south in North Dakota; it is 2,500 miles long. The Mississippi flows south from Minnesota to New Orleans and is 2,339 miles long. The Colorado flows from the Rocky Mountains to Baja, California and is 1,450 miles long. If the Missouri is excluded for initially flowing north and east, the next longest river would be the Atchafalaya at 1,420 miles.

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What are the uses of a city zoning map?

Zoning is used in cities as an administrative tool for planning and commercial development. Zoning regulations prescribe land use, including types of buildings allowed, parking areas and open spaces. Zoning is applied by ordinance. New York City was the first city to run a zoning ordinance in 1916. Other large cities followed suit and based their zoning policies on those of New York City. Since then, the demands on land in New York City and theories about city planning have changed. In 1961, a new zoning resolution came into effect in New York City.The main features of this zoning resolution i..

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