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What are some attractions in Helen, Georgia?

Charlemagne's Kingdom is an Alpine Model Railroad Museum that features a large, intricate train model of Germany. Willi and Judi Lindhorst are the creators of this 50-foot exhibit, which features railroad tracks extending hundreds of feet. There is also a 22-foot-high Matterhorn model and over 300 gallons of plaster that form the surrounding ice. Additional features include moving hot air balloon figures and three-ring circus tents.\nDukes Creek Gold and Ruby Mines offers gold and gem panning, and there is also a gift shop on the property. Raven Cliffs Wilderness Area features hiking trai..

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What is Pennsylvania's climate like?

Generally, the hottest month of the year in Pennsylvania is July, and the coldest is January. The state has an average temperature of 55.85 degrees Fahrenheit, with an average annual high temperature of 64.7 degrees Fahrenheit and an average annual low temperature of 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures can reach over 90 degrees Fahrenheit in the southeast and southwest areas in the hotter months. In January, the temperature can drop down to 23 degrees Fahrenheit. The state gets an average of 41.45 inches of rainfall per year and an average of 23 inches of snowfall per year. The snowfall near L..

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How do you plan a driving route for seeing the most landmarks?

RoadsideAmerica.com specializes in finding lesser-known attractions and landmarks in the United States and Canada. The map tab at the top left of the page leads you to a list of recommended attractions, categorized by state. For example, click on Texas and you'll find the Offbeat Landmarks and Oddities list. Click on Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo to view a detailed description of the site and its location.\nRoadside America also has interactive maps for each state and province that pinpoint attractions and landmarks. The firm's My Sights Route Planner allows you to research and store up..

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Where can you find more information on national parks in Colorado?

After clicking on the park's name, find a brief history and description of the park. There are links for things to do in the park and things for children and educators to enjoy. There are also links for more park information such as the hours of the park, fees and camping areas. View a map of the park, and explore any publications available about the specific park.

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How big is the United States?

Around 3,536,000 square miles of the U.S. is composed of land while the rest is water. The U.S. is roughly half the size of Russia and just slightly larger than Brazil. The largest city in the country is New York and the capital is Washington, D.C. The U.S. shares a border with both Canada and Mexico. It is also bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico on the east and south. It also borders the Pacific Ocean on the West Coast.

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How do you find longitude and latitude on a map?

Longitude measurements are based on the Prime Meridian. The Prime Meridian is located in Greenwich, England, and its longitude is zero degrees. Directly opposite on the globe is the International Date Line, located in the mid-Pacific Ocean. Its longitude is 180 degrees. Between these two points, each longitude line is separated by 15 degrees.\n\nLatitude is measured from the Equator, with 15 degrees separating each line, marking zero degrees at the Equator and 90 degrees at either pole. Each degree of latitude or longitude measures roughly 69 miles. While the distance between the horizontal la..

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What locations does the Tsawwassen Ferry travel to?

The Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal is located 24 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. It is just north of the 49th parallel, which is the border with the United States. To reach the terminal, vehicles must drive across a 1-mile-long man-made causeway, which was designed by Transportation Minister Phil Gagliardi with the assistance of his engineering corps in 1959. The terminal has five ferry berths.\nThe ferry from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay, which is in Victoria, British Columbia, is by far the most widely used. Ferries leave every two hours daily. The first ferry leaves at 7 a.m., and the la..

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Through which continent do the equator, Prime Meridian and Tropics of Capricorn and Cancer pass?

All of the above are lines of latitude and longitude, which form a grid system for locating places on the earth. The equator circles the planet at dead center between the poles, running in an east-west direction through South America, Africa and Southeast Asia. It marks the zero degree spot for lines of latitude. The Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn run parallel to the equator at 23.5 degrees north and south. The Prime Meridian is the starting point for lines of longitude.

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Which of the countries that are less than 1,000 square miles are not islands?

Vatican City is located entirely within the city of Rome, in Italy. It is the center of the Catholic Church and the location of St. Peter's Basilica, the world's largest church. The country known as the Most Serene Republic of San Marino is also located completely within Italy. The country claims that it is the oldest surviving sovereign state. San Marino is 23.6 square miles and has a population of about 30,000 citizens, as of 2015.Monaco is locate on the Mediterranean Sea and is surrounded on three sides by France. The country is considered the most densely populated country in the..

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How do you book a vacation with RCI Points?

An RCI member is allowed to carry over Points from the year they are obtained into a second year if he applies for Points saving prior to the Points expiring. Points may also be extended into a third year if the owner applies for the extension prior to expiration. Upon expiration, Points are reverted to RCI and the owner loses the ability to book travel using them. Value of Points is not refunded. Membership years begin one month after the RCI owner signs up for the account.\nExchanges to the owner's home resort must be booked 11 to 12 months in advance. An owner who wants to use his home..

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