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What county is Las Vegas located in?

Founded in 1909, Clark County has about 2 million residents, which is more than 70 percent of Nevada’s population. That number is dramatically higher year-round due to tourism. More than 39 million people visited Las Vegas in 2013, and more than 22,000 conventions were held in the city that same year. Gaming revenue for the county in 2013 was nearly $10 billion. The Northern Club, in downtown Las Vegas, was the first casino to receive a license after Nevada legalized gambling in 1931.

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How is a river delta formed?

Oceans in particular have waves to break down deposits of sediments, but some rivers carry enough sediment to accumulate it anyway. When many layers of sediment are deposited, they begin to affect the river's flow. Often, they block the river bed so much that it cannot carry the river's flow, and the river begins to branch out to multiple, smaller waterways. This creates the classic branched pattern of river deltas.\nDeltas are important structures, housing both human and animal life, sometimes in abundance. The Nile river delta, for instance, supported the Egyptian civilization for ..

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How do you view flight arrival times for the Calgary airport?

The Arrivals screen lists all flights coming into the Calgary Airport in chronological order from earliest to latest for the current day. Click the "Go to Current Time" link at the top of the list to skip past flights that have already arrived.\nThe Arrivals list includes columns for airline, flight number, departure airport, gate, scheduled arrival time and each flight's current status. The Status column displays "Arrived" along with the actual time of arrival for flights that have already landed. For flights that haven't arrived yet, the column displays "Updated" and the time the f..

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What should be included in a child travel permission letter?

A child travel permission letter is used when the child travels alone, with an adult who isn't his parent, such as a grandparent, aunt or uncle, or when he's with a group, such as when on a field trip. The letter is also used if the parents are separated or divorced and the child is traveling with one of them.\nImmigration officers, airline employees and travel companies can ask for a child travel permission letter if the child isn't accompanied by both parents. These letters are requested to prevent child abduction or child trafficking. Officials don't always request a per..

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How did the U.S. acquire Florida?

Spanish colonization of Florida began in 1565. In the 17th century, after a period of relative stability, Spanish colonists came under attack from Native Americans and English colonists to the north. Spain subsequently lost Florida to the British following Spain's involvement in the French and Indian War. After 20 years of British rule, however, Florida was returned to Spain as a condition of the second Treaty of Paris, which ended the American Revolution in 1783.\nSpain struggled to hold on to Florida in the period following American independence, as boundary disputes developed with the ..

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Where is Middletown, Delaware?

Middletown is a medium-sized town located toward the northern tip of Delaware, just east of the Delaware-Maryland border. Incorporated in 1861, the town traces its origins as a tavern stop as far back as 1762, and it has grown since its inception to inhabit an area of 11.61 square miles. Visitors can reach the town by road, rail and air, as the Norfolk Southern Railway operates a railway line through the center of town, and the Summit Airport is located to the north of the town's border. The town rests at an elevation of 69 feet.

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What are some of the most popular beaches in Virginia?

Virginia Beach’s beaches are free to the public, and lifeguards monitor visitors from May to September. Tourists can also visit the Virginia Beach Ocean Breeze Waterpark as well as the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center. The boardwalk spans 3 miles of the beach, providing food and lodging for visitors while hosting free shows and festivals during the summer.\nCape Charles Beach features calm waters and large wading pools suitable for families. Public wooden walkovers provide access to the beach.\nEight miles of the Chesapeake Bay coastline makes up Ocean View Beach. Visitors can enj..

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Where can you purchase Greyhound bus tickets?

Greyhound bus tickets can be purchased in advance online or over the phone. U.S. customers can purchase tickets using a credit card by phoning the toll-free number 1-800-231-2222, as of 2015. At a bus terminal or Greyhound agency, tickets are also available for the next bus to arrive. Tickets purchased online can be picked up at a terminal or agency, printed on a home computer or reserved online and paid for with cash in person when picking them up.

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What is the loop curve in a river or stream called?

The flowing water of a river or stream erodes sediments and rocks from the banks of the outer curves of each bend. The sediments are carried farther down stream and deposited on the inner curve of a meander, gradually allowing the meanders to grow larger and larger. Water flows fastest on the outside curve of a meander, causing faster erosion. The inside of each bend is more shallow with slower water flow. Unless the conditions are right for a sudden and drastic change in the river's form, meander bends take years to develop.

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What is the capital city of Greece?

Prior to the selection of Athens as the Greek capital, the city of Nafplio served as the provisional capital. Under the Ottomans, Athens was the capital of the province of Greece. Athens was an important city in antiquity, and though it was never the capital of ancient Greece, it did exercise strong influence over many of its neighboring city-states, forming the Delian League to counterbalance the Peloponnesian League led by its long-time enemy, Sparta.

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