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Where are the largest cities in Afghanistan located?

The three largest cities in Afghanistan, Kabul, Herat and Kandahar, are located at three distinct locations. While Kabul lies close to the Afghanistan, Pakistan and Tajikistan border to the north, Kandahar is at the Afghanistan and Pakistan border to the southeast. Herat is at the Afghanistan, Iran and Turkmenistan border to the west. Kabul hosts the largest human population at nearly 3.5 million people as of 2015. Herat and Kandahar have only a fraction of this population at only half a million each.\nThe next-largest cities are Mazar-e Sharif, Jalalabad and Konduz, with 380,000, 213,000 and ..

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How do you find the shortest distance between two places on the globe?

Ships and airplanes use great circles to plan their route between two locations. Traveling this course requires constant redirection as the heading continues to change unless the plane is flying due north or south. The lines of longitude form half a great circle that connect with another longitude line 180 degrees around the globe. The equator is the only line of latitude that forms a great circle.\nThe circumference of a great circle around the earth is approximately 24,854 miles. The equator is slightly longer as the earth is not a perfect sphere.\nAt times, planes and ships plan routes that..

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What country has a name that begins with the letter "o"?

Historical sovereign states that begin with the letter "o" include the Ottoman Empire and the Oyo Empire. The main portion of the Ottoman Empire was located in modern-day Turkey and collapsed in the middle of the 20th century. The Oyo Empire was located in modern-day Nigeria. The empire lost its sovereignty to the British Empire in 1888. Other historical sovereign states include Ouaddai in Central Africa, Orange Free State in Southern Africa and Oldenburg in modern-day Germany.

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Where is Palos Community Hospital?

Palos Community Hospital provides general medical and surgical services. It has 377 beds and does not feature a trauma center. As of 2015, Palos Community Hospital has an academic affiliation with Loyola University Medical Center. Because of this relationship, Palos Community Hospital receives several specialized departments, such as a transplant department and a burn center. Even with this merger, Palos Community Hospital remains an independent care center, unlike other large hospitals that have been acquired by larger medical systems.

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What is the climate in Vermont like in the fall?

In the northern part of Vermont, the average high temperature in October is 57 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average low temperature is about 36 F. This region averages about 3.2 inches of rainfall during October.\nThe southern part of the state features an average high of 62 F, with 36 F the average low in October. The average amount of precipitation for the month is approximately 3.5 inches.

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What are some New York City parks' names?

Located in the center of Manhattan and initially opened in 1857, Central Park is filled with winding trails, rocks and streams. It contains 843 acres, with a 38-acre wilderness area known as the Ramble. It is also the most-visited urban park in the United States. Brooklyn Bridge Park takes up nearly 85 acres and sits on the Brooklyn waterfront. With unique attractions, such as a restored 1920s merry-go-round and beautiful Manhattan views, this park is also known as the city's No. 1 urban playground.\nFlushing Meadows-Corona Park is New York City's second-biggest park and is home to t..

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Does TAME airlines service cities outside of Ecuador?

TAME was started by the Ecuadorean air force in 1962 and has grown from being solely a domestic carrier to managing international routes. The company changed its status in 2011, and although it is still state owned as of April 2015, it is no longer under military control. As the carrier expanded international services, it modernized its fleet with new Airbus A319, A320 and A330 airplanes.

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What is the best way to navigate the Houston airport?

As of 2015, the main Fly2Houston mobile page provides two links: one for George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and one for the William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Within each section, travelers can click on the Maps and Directions link to display a list of maps. Passengers flying through HOU, which has just one terminal, can use the Ticketing Level map to find the correct check-in counter, gate or food option. The Baggage Level map shows ground transportation options, bathrooms and services.\n\nBecause IAH is considerably larger, arriving travelers should use the overall airport map to find t..

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What countries border Mexico to the north and south?

The Mexican states along the Mexico-U.S. border are Baja California, Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León and Tamaulipas. The U.S. states along that border are California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. The Mexican states along the country's border with Belize are Quintana Roo, Río Hondo and Campeche. The states along the Mexico-Guatemala border are Quintana Roo, Río Usumacinta, Río Salinas, Río Suchiate, Campeche, Tabasco and Chiapas.

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What are some popular campgrounds in northern Illinois?

Many of these locations offer trailer camping, swimming, fishing, weekend activities, sports and game rooms. Be sure to call for prices and availability, as it may vary from location to location. October 1 through April 30 is considered fall to winter camping, and fees may be reduced based on the availability of buildings, water and activities provided by the grounds.

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