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What are the U.S. Virgin Islands?

In addition to the main islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands include many smaller islands and have a total land area of 133.73 square miles. They are part of the Virgin Islands archipelago in the Leeward Islands of the Lesser Antilles. The British Virgin Islands and the islands of Puerto Rico are also part of this group.

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Is Hong Kong in China?

Hong Kong was part of various Chinese dynasties for thousands of years until it became a British colony in 1842. In 1997, Hong Kong was officially returned to Chinese control and named Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Through an agreement with the Chinese government, Hong Kong is autonomous in most areas of governance until 2047. It has a free market economy, is a leader in international finance and trade and is popular with tourists.

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How do rivers flow?

A river usually starts as a small trickle of water that eventually increases in volume as more water is added to it. Torrential rains and melted snow often contribute to a rise in a river's water level, as well as the various tributaries that join with the river along its course. A river that flows over a slope and crisscrosses across land is called a "meandering river," while a river that contains minor channels, which continually split and merge, is called a "braided river." A river empties into its mouth, typically an ocean or a lake.

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How do you locate a pumpkin patch?

KCParent.com has a short directory of pumpkin patches in the Kansas City area, including Carolyn's Country Cousins Pumpkin Patch, Louisburg Cider Mill and Pumpkin Patch, Shuck's Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch and the Great Pumpkin Fest at Worlds of Fun, as of 2015. Some of the pumpkin patches also have petting zoos and live entertainment. You can locate pumpkin patches in the Kansas City area on the VisitKC.com website by typing "Pumpkin Patch" into the website's search engine. The St. Louis Sprout and About website provides similar information for the St. Louis area, listing the l..

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What is United's Unimatic system?

In the past, United experienced flight delays and cancellations because of user error while employing the Unimatic system, with more than 260 flights affected at once during the prime time for morning departures and arrivals. This cost the company more than 10 million dollars as well as the trust of their customers.\nThe impact of the user error could have been lessened if the entire company understood the way the Unimatic system works; this allows everyone to be on the same page regarding money and time to invest in the program's improvement. By running tests when the system is not opera..

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What is an OBE award?

The Order of the British Empire was first established as an award during World War I. At this point, the ruling British monarch, George V, felt that some sort of award should be established to recognize the efforts of civilians and people who were doing extraordinary work to support the war effort and their own communities. The award can be granted to individuals who are not residents or natives of the British Empire, or Commonwealth, so long as these individuals have been deemed to have performed an extraordinary service in honor of the Commonwealth. According to the British government, as of..

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What are some tips for renting a bus?

Transportation operators driving a motor vehicle with 16 passengers or more in the United States have to hold a Class C Commercial Driver's License, or CDL. This U.S. Department of Transportation mandate also includes the driver in the 16-passenger count, as of 2014. National companies offer self-service minibuses for rent or minibuses with a designated driver, including US Coachways, Avis Rent A Car and BusBank. If on a chauffeured trip, it is appropriate for passengers to tip bus drivers.\nWhen comparing bus rental prices, consumers can also verify the cost of insurance and whether the..

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What are some good locations for vacation rentals in Miami?

Bal Harbor is an exclusive destination known for its upscale shopping and dining. The area features the Bill Bird Marina, home to many charter fishing operations. The area is also home to Haulover Beach Park, a portion of which is the only nude beach in Miami.\nKey Biscayne is a residential and resort area with a more laid back vibe than other parts of the Miami area.\nSouth Beach is the most popular part of greater Miami Beach as of 2015. It is famous for late dining, jazz bars and outstanding nightlife.\nSunny Isles Beach has great access to Everglades National Park. The area is also home to..

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What country has the largest land area in the Eastern Hemisphere?

The Eastern Hemisphere is calculated from an imaginary line known as the prime meridian. All countries to the east of the prime meridian are in the Eastern Hemisphere. This includes most of Africa and Europe, around half of Antarctica and all of Asia, Australia and Oceania.\nThe second largest land area in the Eastern hemisphere is China, which has a land area of 3.71 million square miles. The third largest is Australia, with a land area of 2.97 million square miles.

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What are some airlines that offer discounted bereavement fares?

Some airlines require a death certificate as proof to receive the special rate. United Airlines and American Airlines once had bereavement fares, but as of 2015, they no longer offer these discounts. Some people question if bereavement fares are actually the least expensive tickets, since people can often find cheaper tickets on discount websites.

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