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How big is England?

England is the largest country on the island of Great Britain, occupying 65 percent of its total landmass. It is substantially larger than the neighboring countries of Scotland and Wales, which, taken together with the six counties of Northern Ireland, comprise the United Kingdom. Despite having a substantially greater total land area than Scotland, England actually has a significantly shorter coastline, at just 2,748 miles.

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What are some car hire agencies at Prestwick Airport in Glasgow?

The Avis company was founded in 1946 with one location at Willow Run Airport in Detroit. Avis now operates worldwide with a total of 5,000 locations, as of 2015. In 2012, Avis won the award for the World's Leading Business Car Rental Company at the World Traveler's Awards, and in 2013, it won the award for the Best Car Rental Company in Europe at the Business Traveler Awards.\nEuropcar was founded in 1949 in Paris. It operates worldwide in a total of 146 countries. In 1998, the Volkswagen group acquired the Europcar company and then sold it to Eurazeo in 2006. The company has been in..

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How many exits are there on the New York State Thruway?

The mainline of the New York State Thruway begins on the Major Deegan Expressway in New York City. It ends at the Pennsylvania state line at Interstate 90. The Thruway has exits for the Taconic State Parkway, the Tappan Zee Bridge, Interstate 287 and the Garden State Parkway. The Thruway is a toll road calculated by the distance travelled, the height of the vehicle and the total number of axles.

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What states start with the letter "L"?

Louisiana comprises a total area of 51,843 square miles, making it the 31st largest state of the United States. Louisiana reaches 379 miles in length and spans 130 miles in width. The capital of the state is Baton Rouge, while the largest city is New Orleans. New Orleans is also where Louisiana's lowest point of 8 feet below sea level is located. Louisiana is bordered by the states of Texas, Arkansas and Mississippi. The Gulf of Mexico forms the southern border of Louisiana.

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What countries border the Mediterranean Sea?

In total, 21 countries share coasting with the Mediterranean Sea: FranceMonacoItalySloveniaCroatia Greece Turkey Cyprus Syria Israel Lebanon Lybia Matla Tunisia Morocco In total, the Mediterranean Sea covers more than 1 million square miles. This is equivalent to approximately 1 percent of the Earth's entire surface. At its widest point, the sea spans 990 miles, though most areas are narrower. The average depth of the sea is 4,921 feet, although some small areas reach massive depths of more than 16,000 feet.

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What are some states that honor E-ZPass?

Toll agencies in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania began exploring electronic toll collection in 1987. Within three years they created the E-ZPass Interagency Group. The founding agencies collected almost 70 percent of the toll revenue for the entire country. As of 2015, 15 states with 26 toll agencies are part of the E-ZPass program. With over $7 billion collected, it is the largest system of its kind in the world.\nThe E-ZPass system allows participating cars to travel through toll facilities without having to stop, which improves traffic flow. Drivers attach electronic transponders to t..

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What are some good ideas for adventure vacations?

Ziplining, climbing waterfalls, scuba diving, snorkeling and windsurfing are among the adventures a San Juan, Puerto Rican vacation might include. At the Grand Canyon, visitors can take a mule ride up Bright Angel Trail to Plateau Point, hike numerous trails including the Rim Trail, or go whitewater rafting down the Colorado River.\nGreenland is another adventure vacation destination. A luxury vacation in East Greenland can include exploring the Greenland ice sheet by boat or guided hikes, visits to East Greenland's capital Tasiilaq, encounters with Tasiilaq's people, and a round-tri..

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How can you track airplane routes?

FlightAware.com also allows you to view all incoming and outbound flights to a specific airport. For example, entering SFO for San Francisco without entering a flight number results in a list of all flights in and around the airport. Hover over a plane icon to view the carrier, flight number and destination information. Both inbound and outbound flights show the estimated times of arrival. A chart below the map offers additional information.\nFlightView.com tracks airline routes in the United States and Canada. The search field requests the airline name or code, the flight number and departure..

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Which two countries do the Chunnel tunnels connect?

Construction of the Channel Tunnel began in France in June 1988 after the Treaty of Canterbury had been signed. The Chunnel was formally opened in May 1994 by Queen Elizabeth II and became open to the public later that same year. The first ideas for a railway tunnel connecting Great Britain and France were first proposed in the early 1800s.

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What cruise lines sail out of the Baltimore Cruise Terminal?

The Baltimore Cruise Guide provides a list of all cruises sailing out of Baltimore and links to each cruise line's website.\nCarnival Cruises cruise ship the Carnival Pride sails round trips out of Baltimore to Bermuda, the Bahamas, the Eastern and Southern Caribbean, and Florida. Cruises range in length from a five-day cruise to Bermuda to a 14-day cruise visiting Puerto Rico and Eastern Caribbean islands, including St. Lucia, Martinique and Antigua.\nThe Royal Caribbean Grandeur of the Seas sails round trips from Baltimore to the same areas as the Carnival Pride and also sails to Canada..

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