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How much bigger is Alaska than Texas?

Alaska's northern and western borders feature an undulating shape, and chains of islands form the southwestern and southeastern corners. From its northernmost point to southern tip, Alaska spans a distance of about 1,420 miles. From west to east, that distance covers approximately 2,500 miles. In addition to outsizing Texas, Alaska contains more water and a longer coastline. Alaska's water supplies derive from lakes, streams and rivers. It contains more than 3 million large lakes, covering areas of 20 acres or more. Its longest coast covers more than 6,000 miles, while the coastline ..

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What items are commonly found at a flea market?

Flea markets rent spaces to vendors who generally have a great liberty in what they can sell and consumers can find a variety of used items for purchase. Some flea markets only offer stalls to individuals and families who want to sell used items from their own homes. Other flea markets house vendors who are dealers in certain items who make their living by selling at multiple markets. Homemade crafts, such as jewelry, soaps, scented candles and textiles, are often sold by budding entrepreneurs.\nMultiple theories exist for the origin of the name flea market. Some trace the term to Paris, Franc..

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Is Jamaica part of the United States?

Jamaica gained formal independence from the British Empire in 1962 with the passage of the Jamaica Independence Act. This law ended Jamaica's status as a British colony, but it did not sever all connections to the British government. Though the country now operates independently, it is still a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, an organization consisting mainly of former British colonies. Jamaica is a Commonwealth realm, which is a member of the Commonwealth that chose to retain the British monarch as its chief of state.

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What are some facts about Port Huron, Michigan?

After the Civil War, Port Huron saw a surge of immigration. In addition, the 1850s saw a population surge to the city because of Port Huron's growing lumber and shipbuilding trades. Thomas Edison lived in Port Huron in 1854, shortly before the city's official incorporation. Port Huron incorporated in 1857. At the time of its incorporation, the city officially joined the villages of Fort Gratiot, Desmond, Huron and Peru to create Port Huron.\nAt the time of its initial construction in 1825, the Fort Gratiot Lighthouse was the oldest lighthouse in Michigan. The city built its current l..

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How do you find flights to Rockford, Illinois?

To use Travelocity.com or Expedia.com to search for flights, visit the website, click the Flights tab to pull up the flight search tool, and choose whether your flight to Rockford, Illinois, requires a one-way, round-trip or multiple-destination ticket. Enter a departure city in the Leaving From box and enter “Rockford, Illinois” in the Going To box. Select departure and return dates and choose the number of adults and children traveling in your party before clicking Search to initiate the search.\nTripAdvisor.com offers a similar process for finding flights. Visit the website, click the F..

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What country does Aruba belong to?

Aruba is an island in the Caribbean Sea located approximately 18 miles north of Venezuela. Aruba is about 20 miles long and 6 miles wide. Aruba comprises a total area of 69 miles, being slightly larger than Washington, D.C. Aruba has a tropical marine climate with little variation in temperature throughout the year. Aruba has an average daily temperature around 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

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What are some common features of luxury RV parks?

Campers traveling with their own accommodations may want to look into staying at pricier luxury RV parks. These parks provide extra amenities not usually seen at the standard campgrounds.Waterfront sites: Many luxury parks are near the ocean or large lakes and have prime spots near the water. Some of these parks also feature private docks.Clubhouses and spas: Higher-end parks may boast nice clubhouses with pools and even spas where guests can relax.Outdoor activities: Parks like to keep visitors entertained with activities and features such as tennis and basketball courts or golfing.Cottages: ..

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Where can vacationers stay when visiting Myanmar?

A visitor on a budget may want to stay in a guesthouse. Major tourism hubs such as Yangon and Bagan offer plentiful selections, the cheapest of which offer a shared toilet and limited power supply. For those who require a bit more comfort, Yangon has many 3- and 4-star hotels. Homestays and long-term lodging can be found both in and out of the country's urban areas.

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How much is the Amtrak discount for seniors?

The senior discount cannot be combined with most other discounts. The discount also only applies to economy class, not sleeping cars or first class tickets. For other restrictions, visit the Amtrak website.\n\nFor passengers using a combination of Amtrak and Via Rail in order to travel to locations in Canada, a 10 percent discount is applied to the Via Rail portion for passengers over the age of 60.

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What are some interesting facts about the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah?

The Bonneville Salt Flats was named after Benjamin Bonneville, a U.S Army officer who explored the region in the 1830s. It covers an area of 40 square miles, as of 2015. Many movies have been filmed in the region, including "The Tree of Life," "Top Gear" and "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End." In 2004, a capsule from the Stardust spacecraft was released for landing in the Bonneville Salt Flats.

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