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What is the state bird of Colorado?

Male lark buntings are black with large white patches on their wings. Females and non-breeding males are grayish brown with dark streaks. Breeding males change color in the winter, taking on colors similar to females.\nThe lark bunting makes its home in prairies or grasslands throughout central and western North America and builds its nests on the ground in grassy areas or under shrubs.

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What is the capital of Bahrain?

Until 1921, Bahrain's capital was established in the defensible city of Muharraq. With independence, and the oil wealth that came with it, Manama became a financial trading hub and the site of Bahrain's economic policy of diversification. The city quickly developed a thriving banking and financial services industry and a diverse population as immigrants moved to the city.

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Where can you find cabin rentals in the Smoky Mountains?

The Smoky Mountain cabin rentals listed on VRBO.com and FlipKey.com range from studios that sleep two people to seven-bedroom lodges that can sleep up to 22 people. To find the ideal cabin, enter the number of bedrooms, preferred price range and vacation dates, and apply a range of additional filters such as pet-friendly, children welcome or outdoor grilling.\nCabins of the Smoky Mountains' rental inventory includes one- to 18-bedroom cabins. Enter the vacation dates and number of bedrooms to search for suitable properties. Visit My Smokies offers a tool to search for cabins by the number..

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What types of accommodations are offered at the Stellaris Marriott Aruba?

The Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino is a luxury hotel with various guest room options. Standard rooms include a flat screen television with international cable, a mini-refrigerator, a wet bar and a coffee maker. High quality linens, bathrobes, slippers and a hair dryer are also provided in guest rooms. Bathrooms have double vanities and a combined shower and bathtub. Some of the special options for rooms include ocean views, balconies and high speed Internet access.\nThe top floor of the hotel includes premium rooms with extra benefits. Known as the Tradewinds Club rooms, these room..

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Which cruise lines travel to Juneau, Alaska?

Juneau is located on the Gastineau Channel in southeast Alaska. It is the capital of the state and its second largest city, with a population of 31,000 as of 2015. Daily high temperatures can reach into the 60s (Fahrenheit) during the summer months. Juneau experiences about 220 days of rain, on average, each year. Other cruise lines to Juneau include Princess Cruises, Carnival Cruises and Celebrity.

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What airlines fly out of Killeen Regional Airport?

All airlines flying in and out of Killeen regional airport use regional jets. As of 2015, American uses EMB-145 jets, Delta uses CRJ-900 jets and United uses ERJ-135, 140 and 145 jets. All of the ticket counters are located on the north side of the building.\nKilleen-Fort Hood Regional Airport is located in Killeen, Texas, which is a one-hour drive from Austin and less than three hours from Dallas and San Antonio. The airport offers daily, direct, non-stop services to Dallas, Houston and Atlanta, Georgia. It has short-term and long-term parking lots near the terminal building. Inside the termi..

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Where do the Appalachian Mountains start and end?

The Appalachian Mountains extend nearly 2,000 miles, with 83 percent of the mountain range in the U.S. One of the most well-known features of the Appalachian Mountains is the Appalachian Trail, which extends from Maine to Georgia and is 2,185 miles long. The trail was finished in 1937, and every year both sectional hikers and through-hikers attempt to walk the scenic path.

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What is the official currency of Canada?

The CAD became the official currency of Canada in 1858. It was first printed by the Bank of Montreal. The standardization of the United States dollar influenced Canada's decision to adopt the currency.There are several terminologies used to refer to the Canadian dollar. It is often called a "buck." The word "loonie" is used in the foreign exchange markets. The French Canadians refer to it as "le dollar," and slang terms such as "piastre" and "piasse" are also applicable.

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What are some good places for oceanfront camping in Florida?

The campground at Long Key State Park features a total of 60 RV and tent camping sites, while nearby Bahia Honda State Park, also located in the Florida Keys, has a total of 80 tent and RV sites. Camping at Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area is allowed at 34 sites located directly on Flagler Beach.\nBiscayne National Park consists of a small group of undeveloped islands near Miami, and camping is allowed at Boca Chita Key and Elliot Key. Both campgrounds have toilets, but fresh water and cold showers are only available at the Elliot Key campground. The islands are only accessible by ..

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How do you calculate mileage between cities for a road trip?

Distance Calculator calculates the distance between locations in miles, kilometers and nautical kilometers; offers different route options; and calculates the approximate time of travel. The website also shows step-by-step driving directions. The chosen route is indicated on a map. It is also possible to calculate distances between states instead of cities.\nWorld Atlas offers a set of travel tools that calculate driving and flight distances, convert temperatures and weights, calculate time differences, and identify latitude and longitude coordinates.\nGPS systems calculate mileage very accura..

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