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Which country is farther north, Zaire or Paraguay?

Paraguay, located in central South America extends to a southernmost point of about 27 degrees South latitude, while the Democratic Republic of the Congo stretches to a southernmost latitude of about 13 degrees South. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is actually dissected by the Equator, while all of Paraguay lies below it and is dissected by the Tropic of Capricorn.

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What is a standard itinerary for a Carnival Splendor cruise?

When cruising to the Western Caribbean, ports of call for the Carnival Splendor often include Grand Cayman, Costa Maya, Mahogany Bay, Belize and Cozumel. Shorter cruises aboard this ship frequently include a stop in Ocho Rios or Montego Bay, Jamaica.\nWhen the Carnival Splendor travels to the Eastern Caribbean, the itinerary usually includes ports of call in Amber Cove, St. Thomas, San Juan, Grand Turk and Half Moon Cay. Longer cruises aboard the Splendor stop in Amber Cove, Grand Turk and include an overnight in Bermuda.\nOne itinerary for the Southern Caribbean aboard this ship encompasses ..

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Are United Airline tickets refundable?

The airline has up to seven days to issue refunds. The purchase of a non-refundable ticket is less expensive but limits the type of refund available. The customer can apply the cost of the ticket to another ticket and must pay processing fees. The refund policy takes into consideration certain occurrences such as a death in the family or jury duty, in which cases a refund is available minus a processing fee.

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What are some of the key physical features of North America?

The Rocky Mountains begin in Alaska and run through western Canada, the United States and Mexico. The Appalachian Mountains rise from Maine to Georgia and Tennessee. The Mississippi River flows through the middle of the United States.\nOther physical features include Baffin Island in northeast Canada and the Yucatan Peninsula in southeast Mexico. Baffin Island is Canada's largest island, and the Yucatan juts into the Gulf of Mexico. Notable lakes include Lake Winnipeg in central Canada and the Great Salt Lake in Utah.

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What are some of the MyBorgat rewards?

Casino guests accumulate and spend slot dollars on Borgata's slot machines only. Guests earn comp dollars by playing poker, keno, table games and slots. They can redeem these rewards at the Borgata hotel, spa, bars, restaurants and shops. Atlantic City, New Jersey players can also transfer comp dollars to a My Borgata Vacations certificate. This certificate is redeemable at Boyd Gaming facilities across the United States.

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What are some ways to apply for a Canadian visa online?

Banks that qualify as Sign-In Partners include Bank of Montreal, Choice Rewards MasterCard, Royal Bank of Canada and Scotiabank. Tangerine and Toronto-Dominion Bank also qualify. After logging in through one of the Sign-In Partners, users can complete and submit their online application, pay the visa application fees and check the status of the application. Users that don't have online banking credentials through one of the Sign-In Partners are required to create a Government of Canada login, also known as a GCKey.\nAs of 2015, online applications are only accepted for study permits, work..

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What are some good hotels specifically for corporate lodging?

TownePlace Suites by Marriott has more than 250 units across the U.S. as of 2015. Business Traveler News has designated it the #1 extended-stay, mid-price hotel three times. Studio, one bedroom and two bedroom accommodations are available. Units come with high-speed Internet access, full size appliances and flat screen televisions. There is a market at each location, in addition to a business center featuring computers, printers and desk space.\nExtended Stay Hotels has nightly, weekly and monthly rates. Each unit comes with a fully equipped kitchen featuring a refrigerator, stove top, microwa..

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What are some good Las Vegas travel guide books?

Published in 2014, "Pocket Las Vegas" provides recommendations on what to see and skip and offers advice on how to plan an itinerary that saves time and money by getting around like a local. It includes full color maps and images and hotel and entertainment listings with information on their addresses, operating hours, prices and websites. This 160-page guidebook is available only in hard copy.\nReleased in 2012, "Guide: Las Vegas" is geared for the European traveler visiting Las Vegas for the first time. This 208-page travel book is available in both paperback and eBook, containing detailed i..

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How many countries does Aeromexico Airlines fly to?

In North America, Aeromexico flies to several cities across the United States, as well as Montreal, Canada. Central American countries served by Aeromexico include Cuba, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras and Costa Rica. Aeromexico flies to several South American countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Venezuela and Peru.\nAeromexico also operates transoceanic flights. Aeromexico's European destinations include Spain, France, and the United Kingdom. Aeromexico also flies to Asia, with destinations in Japan and China.

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What are some interesting facts about the Southwest region?

The Southwest region is characterized by wide-open spaces and the occasional city. Some of the most common flora and fauna found in the region include cacti, sagebrush, yucca plants, coyotes, bobcats, wolves, jackrabbits, elk and bison. Some of the country's most dramatic scenery occurs in this region. For instance, the Grand Canyon is a popular tourist destination that attracts more than 5 million people every year. This large rift in the Earth's crust is 277 miles long and ranges between 4,000 and 6,000 feet deep. Monument Valley, another natural wonder, lies on the Arizona/Utah bo..

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