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What countries make up the West Indies?

The West Indies are all part of the same oceanic mountain range, effectively dividing the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.\nColumbus discovered the first two islands of this group in 1492 and called them the West Indies. This group of islands received the name of West Indies to distinguish it from the East Indies, which is now known as Southeast Asia.\nAlthough Spain first laid claim to the West Indies, the country only held the islands for about a century. England claimed some of the islands for a time, calling them the British West Indies. Islands in the group then became the Danish Wes..

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What are some popular hotels in Copenhagen?

Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers is highly rated for level of comfort and service, with many reviewers mentioning the helpful staff and peaceful atmosphere.\nThe Anderson Boutique hotel is rated well for location and service and has many positive reviews regarding clean, comfortable rooms and for its quirky, unique nature. Several reviewers noted that the area was quite noisy, which interfered with their stay and that they found the accommodation small for the price.

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What are some tips for finding great Emerald Isle beach rentals?

RentABeach is a great resource for finding beach rentals. It includes beach rentals throughout the coastal areas of North Carolina, including the Emerald Isle. There are different ways to search for rentals, including by property type, resort communities and number of bedrooms. Some different property types available include beach houses, townhouses and condos.\nRealty companies in Emerald Isle, such as Emerald Isle Realty, also provide listings for vacation rentals or short-term rentals. To find rentals on the Emerald Isle Realty website, click on Vacation Rentals at the top of the page, then..

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How can you contact Farm and Fleet in Moline, IL?

The store is located at 5900 John Deere Road just south of Route 5. Customers can get turn-by-turn driving directions by selecting the Moline location from the list of stores at FarmAndFleet.com and entering their starting addresses.\nThe Moline location offers a full-service auto repair shop and specializes in pet supplies, clothing and hunting gear, small appliances and outdoor power equipment.

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How do you find the nearest Shell gas station?

Visit the Shell.com home page and click on Products & Services. On the drop-down menu that appears on the next page, click On the Road. On the next drop-down menu, click on Shell Station Locator, then click on Online Shell Station Locator. Select your country. If the next page prompts you to share your location, click Share Location.\nThe map provides Shell gas station locations based on your computer's location. You can also enter a location, such as an address or ZIP code, and perform a search for stations near that location. Click on a Shell icon on the map to display information about..

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How far is Russia from Alaska?

The body of water that separates Russia and Alaska is known as the Bering Straight. During the last ice age, Alaska and Russia were connected by a land bridge known as the Bering Straight Crossing, over which the earliest settlers of the Alaskan territory crossed. During the winter, an ice bridge connects the Big Diomede and Little Diomede islands, allowing for passage between Alaska and Russia by foot.

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How many degrees north from the equator is the Arctic Circle?

The Arctic Circle is one of the five major lines of latitude that run parallel in a west-to-east direction on a world map or globe. Aside from the Arctic Circle, other primary latitudinal lines include the equator, Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn and Antarctic Circle.The equator separates Earth into the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere. Both the Arctic Circle and Tropic of Cancer lie in the Northern Hemisphere while the Antarctic Circle and Tropic of Capricorn are in the Southern Hemisphere. The Tropic of Cancer is found 23.5 degrees north of the equator, whereas the Tropic of..

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What are some good cottage vacations?

The Cottages and Lofts at the Boat Basin overlook the Boat Basin on Nantucket Island. Each cottage boasts full kitchens for at-home dining, and guests can try out steak and seafood at the famous Club Car while enjoying live music. Guests can rent a boat for the duration of their stay.\nGuests who stay at the Cottages at Cabot Cove in Kennebunkport, Maine, get the use of private dollhouse cottages complete with tiny kitchens. Guests receive a daily morning breakfast basket. Because of the location on Cabot Cove, guests can easily schedule a seat on a lobster boat or hang out in downtown Kennebu..

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Where can you find service maps for the Portland TriMet MAX light rail system?

The TriMet MAX light rail system is a model for public transit nationwide. Its clean trains run every 15 minutes or less most of the time, with less frequent trains in the later hours of the night. Riders can view maps and schedules on the TriMet website or take advantage of TriMet's interactive trip planner to have the most efficient route calculated using other TriMet transit options including buses, commuter rail and streetcars. TravelPortland.com offers a quick guide to riding the MAX and to which lines will get you to some popular spots.

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Why did the French come to Texas?

The relationship between France and Texas dates back to 1685 following explorations by René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle. His expeditions led to trade with Indians of the areas around the Red River and East Texas. A century after Cavelier's exploration of Texas, a commercial treaty was made between France and the Republic of Texas. Signed on Feb. 14, 1840, the treaty increased French interest in the area and prompted the immigration of French citizens to the state of Texas. While in Texas, Roman Catholic missionaries from France established Gallic culture.\nIn addition to their rel..

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