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What are the best beaches on the west coast of Florida?

If looking for something active, such as kayaking, Siesta Key provides many places to rent boats and water sports equipment. All three of these locations are coveted by travelers, in part because of the long stretches of white sand beaches. They also have expansive views of the ocean and, in the case of Clearwater Beach and Siesta Key, the charm of a classic beach town.

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What are some of the major products in New York?

The largest agricultural produce in New York is milk. Dairy farms are throughout the state, making New York the fourth leading milk producer in the United States. In 2012, New York was the second largest producer of apples in the country. The majority of apple orchards are in three regions: the upper Champlain Valley, the Hudson Valley and the southern shore of Lake Ontario. In the same year, New York was the leading produce of cabbage and the third leading producer of grapes and wine.

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When did Raceway Park in Englishtown, New Jersey, open?

Though it originally covered 308 acres and featured a single quarter-mile dragstrip, Raceway Park has since grown to over 500 acres in size and features multiple tracks that support a variety of drag racing, motorcross and competition go kart racing events as of 2015. As New Jersey's premier motorsports park, Raceway Park has a 30,000 spectator capacity and is officially sanctioned by the National Hot Rod Association.

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Where can a person rent a trolley?

Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Co. offers wedding trolley services, which include transportation for groomsmen, the bridal party and guests. The company also takes the wedding party anywhere in the city for a photo shoot after the wedding ceremony. The air-conditioned wedding trolleys of Second City Trolley feature perimeter seating and have sound systems that can play CDs, radio or iPod.

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How do you check the status of road closures in Ontario, Canada?

Callers outside of Ontario can call 1-866-929-4257 for current road conditionsMTO.Gov.On.ca provides an interactive map of closures and construction for the entire province. This map allows users to select what information is visible and the portion of the road affected. The map also provides information about current traffic conditions and locations of service centers, traveler information centers, ferry access points and parks.

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What are some tips for planning a dude ranch vacation?

Know what is included in the total price. Some dude ranches are all inclusive, while others charge separately for certain activities or meals. Sticker shock can be avoided by calculating all costs, including transportation and tips. Decide in advance which activities you are interested in and choose the dude ranch accordingly. Check for children's programs if traveling with family.

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What are Quebec's natural resources?

The forest is the backbone of the economy for almost 250 municipalities of Quebec. As of 2014, there are 400 primary processing plants that provide approximately 80,000 jobs. The forest industry produces timber products and pulp and paper products. Forests cover nearly 293,900 square miles of the province, and 90.5 percent of those forests are publicly owned.\nQuebec has about 30 mines, making it a major producer of iron, zinc, nickel, copper, diamonds and gold. It also extracts minerals such as chrysotile, graphite, ilmenite, mica, salt, silica, sulfur, steatite and peat. Quebec was the numbe..

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What are Pakistan's natural resources?

Just like other developing economies, Pakistan pegs economic development on natural resources.\nAccording to Pakistan Insider, Pakistan’s primary industries include (but are not limited to) textiles, pharmaceuticals, rice, cotton and sugarcane. The country exports textiles, sports goods, rice, rugs and chemicals just to mention a few.\nIn terms of natural resources, Pakistan is one of the richest countries in the world but also one of the poorest countries in terms of resource management, states World Times magazine. The country’s resources have not been properly managed partly due to corr..

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Who are the rebels in Syria?

In the summer of 2011, army defectors organized an armed rebellion against al-Assad. These rebels became known as the Free Syrian Army and consisted of thousands of volunteers, all with their own reasons for opposing Assad’s dictatorship. The FSA has since split into numerous factions. According to the BBC, as of December 2013, there were as many as 1,000 armed opposition groups in Syria consisting of an estimated 100,000 fighters. Syrian rebels are backed by Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey; however, their lack of organization and the Islamist element make Western governments nervous about pl..

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Where is the Jordan River located?

The source of the Jordan River is located on Mount Hermon in the Golan Heights, at 9,232 feet above sea level. From there it flows south through Lake Hula and the Sea of Galilee towards the Dead Sea. The river's mouth is located is located at the Dead Sea, where the elevation is 1,365 feet below sea level. Tributaries to the Jordan River include the Banias, Dan, Yarmouk, Zarqa, Hasbani and Iyon Stream Rivers.

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