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How many miles is it around the world?

The Earth's shape allows for slight variations in its circumference. Instead of having a perfect sphere shape, the Earth is an oblate spheroid. Due to its shape and the variations in its circumference, it is faster to fly around the Earth passing through its poles rather than flying around its circumference. The Earth's size is dwarfed by other planets in the solar system, including Jupiter, with an equatorial circumference of 279,118 miles, and the sun, which has an equatorial circumference of 2,720,000 miles.

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What are some stores at Galleria Mall at Fort Lauderdale?

The Galleria Mall is home to several clothing stores, including Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Macy's, European Fashion and Dillard's. A variety of footwear stores also occupy the premises, such as Aldo Shoes, Comfort Shoes, The Walking Company and, for the nearby Fort Lauderdale beaches, the Flip Flop Shop. Gap Kids and Baby Gap provide clothes for the younger crowd.\nThe mall features several jewelry stores, such as Michael Kors, Fast Fix Jewelry, Brighton Collectibles, Pandora and Kay Jewelers. Those who are more interested in technology can visit the mall's T-mobile, AT&T, AT&..

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Where can you get information about Trans-Bridge Lines bus tickets?

Trans-bridge encourages the advance purchase of tickets because bus drivers do not carry cash and cannot give change; however, they can accept cash fares when terminals or agents are closed. A list of ticket agents and their hours of operation is available. In addition to daily and commuter services, the company offers a number of tours and excursions, ranging from one-day trips to air and cruise holidays. Charter bus service is also available for business groups, schools and other organizations.

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What kinds of birds can you see at Salton Sea State Park?

Regular inhabitants of the Salton Sea include pelicans and cormorants which congregate in large numbers to feed on the diverse and plentiful fish and shellfish populations. Almost one-third of the population of American White Pelicans spends their winters at the sea while California Brown Pelicans come there after the breeding season. At some times, the Salton Sea is home to the largest inland breeding population of Double-crested Cormorants. Many other types of fishing birds feed and breed in the Salton Sea as well, including herons, osprey, terns, gulls and cranes.\nThe large population of t..

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Is India a democratic country?

Every five years, the people of India elect representatives to the Lok Sabha, the lower house of Parliament. All adults in the country may vote in these elections. Members of state legislatures and the electoral colleges of Union Territories elect the members of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house. An electoral college consisting of members of the federal legislatures, state legislatures and the Union Territories elects the president of India. The state and local polities use direct and indirect democracy to determine their representation and leadership.

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Which states border Maine?

As of 2014, Maine is the least densely populated state in the U.S. It is known as the "Pine Tree State" due to the fact that around 83 percent of its land is forests. It is known for its beautiful rocky coastlines measuring around 230 miles altogether. It is home to West Quoddy Head, which is the easternmost point in the lower 48 states. Maine is also known for its lighthouses and fishing villages.Summers in Maine are warm and humid, and winters are snowy and cold, although some areas have milder winters thanks to the proximity of the Atlantic Ocean. The record high temperature in Maine was se..

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What are the names of dormant volcanoes in the Philippines?

Mt. Isarog, which is located in the Bicol region and near the tourist town of Naga, stands more than 5,000 feet. In 1934, it was marked as a national park due to its rich flora and fauna.Volcanologists divide volcanoes into three groups: active, extinct and dormant, based on the recorded volcanic activity over time. The former is one that has erupted recently or is about to erupt. An extinct volcano is one that has not erupted for ages and shows no indication of erupting now or in the near future. The dormant type may not have erupted recently, but there is potential for eruption due to record..

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Where is the Amazon rainforest located?

The Amazon rainforest is located in the largest river basin in the world, and stretches from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to its western border at the Andes mountain ranges. Its northern border is the Guiana Highlands, with a southern boundary at the Brazilian central plateau. Major areas of the Amazon rainforest were settled in the 20th century, and the size of the rainforest shrank as settlers cleared the land.

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What are some older nicknames for the 50 states?

These state nicknames are associated with specific facts or history concerning the particular state. For example, Wisconsin is known as the Badger State because in the 1800s miners who worked at the Galena lead mines did not live in houses but in caves near the mines. These caves were associated with badger dens. Similarly, North Dakota is called the Flickertail State by some people because it is a reference to the movement of the ground squirrels' tails that live in this state. However, the official state nickname for North Dakota is the Peace Garden State.South Carolina is referred to a..

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What is the main religion in Italy?

Italy is home to the heart of the Roman Catholic Church. Although the Vatican City, which is located in the heart of Rome, is technically a separate country, it is deeply embedded into Italian and Roman culture. For many years, popes came exclusively from Italy, and one of the pope's official titles is "Bishop of Rome." This historic link with the Roman Catholic Church pervades Italian culture. Another study reports that 88 percent of Italians are Roman Catholic, though only 37 percent consider themselves to be active in the Church.

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