Burma officially became the Union of Myanmar in 1989 however the new name is not universally recognised.
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RE: When did Burma become Myanmar?
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Is Strassford University a legitimate university?
Is Strassford University a legitimate university?
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Holidays in Czech Republic
There are around 16 holidays observed in Czech Republic.
Here is the list of holidays in 2021
- Friday Jan 01, 2021 Restoration Day of the Independent Czech State is a National Holiday
- Friday Apr 02, 2021 Good Friday is a National Holiday
- Monday Apr 05, 2021 Easter Monday is a National Holiday
- Saturday May 01, 2021 Labour Day is a National Holiday (International Workers Day)
- Saturday May 08, 2021 Liberation Day is a National Holiday
- Sunday May 09, 2021 Mothers Day is a Not A Public Holiday
- Monday Jul 05, 2021 St Cyril and Methodius Day is a National Holiday
- Tuesday Jul 06, 2021 Jan Hus Day is a National Holiday
- Saturday Aug 21, 2021 Day of Memory is a Not A Public Holiday
- Tuesday Sep 28, 2021 St. Wenceslas Day is a National Holiday (Day of the Czech statehood)
- Thursday Oct 28, 2021 Independent Czechoslovak State Day is a National Holiday (National Day)
- Wednesday Nov 17, 2021 Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day is a National Holiday
- Friday Dec 24, 2021 Christmas Eve is a National Holiday
- Saturday Dec 25, 2021 Christmas Day is a National Holiday (First Christmas Holiday)
- Sunday Dec 26, 2021 St. Stephens Day is a National Holiday (Second Christmas Holiday)
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RE: Why should south Sudan be a state?
so those crazy mfs will stop taking children and turning them into killing machines.
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How long is the flight from London to Tobago?
How long is the flight from London to Tobago?
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Holidays in Venezuela
There are around 29 holidays observed in Venezuela.
Here is the list of holidays in 2021
- Friday Jan 01, 2021 New Years Day is a National Holiday
- Monday Jan 11, 2021 Epiphany Holiday is a Not A Public Holiday (Banks only)
- Monday Feb 15, 2021 Carnival Monday is a National Holiday (Celebrated Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday)
- Tuesday Feb 16, 2021 Carnival Tuesday is a National Holiday (Celebrated Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday)
- Friday Mar 19, 2021 St. Josephs Day is a Not A Public Holiday (Banks only)
- Monday Mar 29, 2021 Holy Week Holiday is a Government Holiday (Public Sector)
- Tuesday Mar 30, 2021 Holy Week Holiday is a Government Holiday (Public Sector)
- Wednesday Mar 31, 2021 Holy Week Holiday is a Government Holiday (Public Sector)
- Thursday Apr 01, 2021 Maundy Thursday is a National Holiday (Thursday before Easter Sunday)
- Friday Apr 02, 2021 Good Friday is a National Holiday
- Monday Apr 19, 2021 Independence Declaration Day is a National Holiday
- Saturday May 01, 2021 Labour Day is a National Holiday (International Workers Day)
- Sunday May 09, 2021 Mothers Day is a Not A Public Holiday (Not a public holiday. 2nd Sunday in May.)
- Thursday May 13, 2021 Ascension Day is a Not A Public Holiday (Banks only)
- Thursday Jun 03, 2021 Corpus Christi is a Not A Public Holiday (Banks only)
- Sunday Jun 20, 2021 Fathers Day is a Not A Public Holiday (Not a public holiday. 3rd Sunday in June.)
- Thursday Jun 24, 2021 St. Johns Day is a National Holiday (Also marks the Battle of Carabobo in 1821)
- Tuesday Jun 29, 2021 Saint Peter and Saint Paul is a National Holiday (Feast of Saints Peter and Paul)
- Monday Jul 05, 2021 Independence Day is a National Holiday (National Day)
- Saturday Jul 24, 2021 Simón Bolivars Birthday is a National Holiday (The birthday of Simón Bolívar)
- Sunday Aug 15, 2021 Assumption Day is a National Holiday
- Monday Sep 13, 2021 Virgin of Coromoto is a Not A Public Holiday (Banks only)
- Tuesday Oct 12, 2021 Indigenous Resistance Day is a National Holiday
- Monday Nov 01, 2021 All Saints Day is a National Holiday
- Wednesday Dec 08, 2021 Immaculate Conception Day is a Not A Public Holiday (Banks only)
- Friday Dec 24, 2021 Christmas Eve is a National Holiday
- Saturday Dec 25, 2021 Christmas Day is a National Holiday (Navidad)
- Friday Dec 31, 2021 New Years Eve is a National Holiday
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Holidays in Saint Kitts and Nevis
There are around 16 holidays observed in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Here is the list of holidays in 2021
- Friday Jan 01, 2021 New Years Day is a National Holiday (National Carnival Parade)
- Saturday Jan 02, 2021 Carnival Day is a National Holiday (National Carnival Last Lap Parade)
- Friday Apr 02, 2021 Good Friday is a National Holiday
- Monday Apr 05, 2021 Easter Monday is a National Holiday
- Monday May 03, 2021 Labour Day is a National Holiday
- Monday May 24, 2021 Whit Monday is a National Holiday (7th Monday after Easter)
- Monday Aug 02, 2021 Emancipation Day is a National Holiday (First Monday in August)
- Tuesday Aug 03, 2021 Culturama Day is a National Holiday (Tuesday after first Monday in August)
- Thursday Sep 16, 2021 National Heroes Day is a National Holiday
- Sunday Sep 19, 2021 Independence Day is a National Holiday (National Day)
- Monday Sep 20, 2021 Independence Day (in lieu) is a National Holiday ()
- Saturday Dec 25, 2021 Christmas Day is a National Holiday
- Sunday Dec 26, 2021 Boxing Day is a National Holiday
- Monday Dec 27, 2021 Christmas Day (in lieu) is a National Holiday
- Tuesday Dec 28, 2021 Boxing Day (in lieu) is a National Holiday
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RE: What is the currency of Puerto Rico?
The currency of Puerto Rico is the U.S. dollar (USD).
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RE: What effect did the Tet offensive in vietam have on the war?
The Tet Offensive was a very successful attack against US and allied forces as the North Vietnamese forces attacked during a time that was typically a holiday for them. With Tet taking place at the beginning of 68 and that year being the year with the most casualties (nearly 17,000 American dead) it left a delible mark on the mental state as well as the strategic postions of American forces in Vietnam .
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What are some famous Saudi Arabian dishes?
Here are a few popular Saudi Arabian dishes. Please share your favorites as a reply.
- Saleeg (Rice Dish)
- Martabak (Pancake)
- Ma'amoul (Cookie)
- Tharıd (Stew)
- Hininy (Vegetable Dish)
- Gursan (Meat Dish)
- Harees (Porridge)
- Arabic Coffee (Coffee (Beverage))
- Kabsa (Rice Dish)
- Shawarma (Street Food)
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How do you say 'sweet dreams' in Slovenian?
How do you say 'sweet dreams' in Slovenian?
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RE: What are some interesting facts about Guatemala?
-Guatemala means land of trees or forests.
-The white stripe on the flag represents Guatemala between two oceans.
-They have a lot of Maya ruins.
-Diverse weather, from the city you are always about one our and a half from either hot or cold weather.
-Black Sand Beaches (Volcanic Ash)
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What is Israel known for?
Israel
- Israel, Arabic Isrāʾīl, officially State of Israel or Hebrew Medinat Yisraʾel, country in the Middle East, located at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea.
- It is bounded to the north by Lebanon, to the northeast by Syria, to the east and southeast by Jordan, to the southwest by Egypt, and to the west by the Mediterranean Sea.
- Jerusalem is the seat of government and the proclaimed capital, although the latter status has not received wide international recognition.
Israel has so much to offer, here are some of the things Israel is known for.
The Dead Sea
You pass a sign reading ‘Sea Level’ and then keep driving downhill, eventually catching glimpses of the cobalt-blue waters of the Dead Sea:, outlined by snow-white salt deposits, reddish-tan cliffs and tufts of dark-green vegetation. At the oasis of Ein Gedi you can hike through steep canyons to crystal-clear pools and tumbling waterfalls before climbing to the Judean Desert plateau above – or heading down to the seashore for a briny, invigorating dip. To the south around Mt Sodom, outdoor options include adventure cycling along dry riverbeds.
Tel Aviv Beaches
Head to Gordon Beach: in Tel Aviv and grab your spot either on the sand or on a sun lounger and watch sunbathers bronze their bods while the more athletic swim, surf, sail and play intense games of matkot (beach racquetball). Pick one of the bars or restaurants that brings food and beers to the sand and enjoy some lunch, then as evening falls do as the locals do and sink a few ice-cold Goldstars as the sun sets over the warm, deep-blue waters of the Mediterranean.
Baha’i Gardens
Fusing religious symbolism, breathtaking views and meticulous gardening, the 19 terraces of Haifa's Baha'i Gardens: present visitors with a sublime expression of humankind's striving for beauty. The gold-domed Shrine of the Bab sits in the middle of the gardens, and tier after tier of geometric flower beds, immaculate lawns, sculptures and fountains cascade down the slopes of Mt Carmel, offering pilgrims and tourists alike a sense of incredible serenity. If you're fit enough, the view from the top over Haifa may take your mind off your burning calves.
Masada
The Romans had just destroyed Jerusalem when about a thousand Jewish Zealots took refuge on a remote hilltop overlooking the Dead Sea. As you peer down from their towering redoubt, you can still see the eight encircling Roman camps:, connected by a siege wall, making it easy to imagine the dramatic, tragic events that unfolded here in early 73 CE. Eventually the Romans built a ramp and breached the walls, but all they found were a handful of survivors – everyone else had committed suicide rather than submit to slavery.
Tsfat
The spirit of the 16th-century rabbis who turned Tsfat: – the highest city in the Galilee, and in Israel – into the world’s most important centre of Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism) lingers in the alleyways and ancient synagogues of the Synagogue Quarter and in the nearby Artists’ Quarter, where intimate galleries offer creative, joyous Judaica (Jewish ritual objects). A Kabbalistic vibe is also palpable in the hillside cemetery, where some of Judaism’s greatest sages – the Ari, Yitzhak Luria, Yosef Caro – lie buried.
Caesarea
Hugely impressive Roman ruins: make it easy to imagine city life here two millennia ago, when crowds in the amphitheatre cheered wildly as slaves fought wild animals and the theatre hosted top musical talent – as it still does today. The remains of Herod's vast port, built to rival Alexandria, have been turned into one of the loveliest spots in Israel for a seaside meal or a cold beer. For a look underneath the harbour's turquoise waters, book an introductory scuba dive.
Nazareth
The village where Jesus grew up has also grown up and is now a bustling Arab city. In the Old City, narrow alleyways are graced with churches commemorating the Annunciation and other New Testament events, and with Ottoman-era mansions. A new generation of restaurants has made Nazareth: a star in Israel’s gastronomic firmament. Alongside delicious old-time specialities, served with traditional Arab hospitality, you can sample East-West ‘fusion’ dishes – fresh local herbs with artichoke hearts, or wild Galilean pine nuts with chopped beef.
Akko
The narrow alleys, domed mosques and colonnaded caravanserais of Akko's old city: will transport you to the Ottoman era, but step underground and you're back in the time of the Crusaders, when this port city was the richest in the eastern Mediterranean and Marco Polo stopped here on his way to China. Wander through vast vaulted halls where Christian knights once dined, or follow in the footsteps of the Knights Templar through an amazing tunnel. The picturesque fishing port, lapped by the turquoise Mediterranean, is a great spot for a drink or a meal.
Sea of Galilee
Before Judaism and Christianity became separate religions, Jesus and his earliest followers lived among the Jews of the Sea of Galilee:, in villages such as Capernaum – famed for its impressive synagogue – and Bethsaida. For breathtaking views of the area, head up the slope to the Mount of the Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. A remarkably well-preserved wooden boat from the time of Jesus is on display at Kibbutz Ginosar. Swimming is possible at a variety of beaches, many linked by bike paths.
Beit She'an
For a taste of the decadence and grandeur of Roman life in the centuries after Jesus, stroll through the column-lined Cardo (main boulevard), stone-paved streets, elaborate bathhouses and public toilets of ancient Beit She'an:, destroyed – like Pompeii – by a sudden natural cataclysm, in this case the great earthquake of 749 CE. The 7000-seat theatre and its arched entrances look much as they did in the 2nd century, when dramatic performances were staged here (these days it's used for concerts).
Tel Aviv Architecture
Jewish architects fleeing 1930s Germany brought a radical new style to Tel Aviv:: Bauhaus, also known as the International Style. Their legacy – some 4000 structures with clean horizontal lines, rounded balconies and 'thermometer' windows lighting the stairwells – constitutes the largest ensemble of Bauhaus buildings in the world, which is why the 'White City' was recognised as a Unesco World Heritage site in 2003. The preservation of Tel Aviv's Bauhaus gems is a work in progress – some have been gleamingly restored, but many others await much-needed TLC.
Makhtesh Ramon
Jerusalem is often described as 'ancient', but it's a veritable newcomer to the region when compared with this extraordinary geological phenomenon located in the midst of the Negev desert. An asymmetrical canyon: that owes its existence to 200 million years of erosion, this majestic gash in the landscape features pink-hued rock formations, a multicoloured sandstone floor studded with ammonite fossils, and local wildlife including oryx, gazelles, leopards, ibex, vultures and onagers (wild horses). Sometimes windswept, always enigmatic, it's one of Israel's most underrated and compelling attractions.
Golan Heights
From towering Nimrod Fortress, the 'Galilee Panhandle': spreads out before you like a topographical map. But the looming flanks of Mt Hermon, snow capped well into spring, dwarf even this Crusader-era stronghold. Hikers can take on the alpine peaks of Mt Hermon or follow the cliff-lined wadis of the Banias and Yehudiya Nature Reserves on their way to the Jordan River and the Sea of Galilee. The Golan’s basalt soils are ideal for growing grapes, so the local wines are some of the region's finest.
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What is Trinidad and Tobago known for?
Trinidad and Tobago
- Trinidad and Tobago, island country of the southeastern West Indies.
- It consists of two main islands—Trinidad and Tobago—and several smaller islands.
- Forming the two southernmost links in the Caribbean chain, Trinidad and Tobago lie close to the continent of South America, northeast of Venezuela and northwest of Guyana.
- Trinidad, by far the larger of the two main islands, has an area of about 1,850 square miles (4,800 square km).
- It is 7 miles (11 km) from the Venezuelan coast at its nearest point and is separated from it by the Gulf of Paria and two narrow channels, where there are several small islands and rocks.
- Tobago, much smaller, with an area of about 115 square miles (300 square km), lies 20 miles (30 km) to the northeast of Trinidad.
- Extending diagonally from southwest to northeast, Tobago is about 30 miles (50 km) long and more than 10 miles (16 km) across at its widest point.
- Little Tobago lies about a mile off Tobago’s northeastern coast.
- Also called Bird of Paradise Island, Little Tobago was once noted as the only wild habitat of the greater bird of paradise outside of New Guinea; however, the bird is no longer found there.
Trinidad and Tobago has so much to offer, here are some of the things Trinidad and Tobago is known for.
- Port of Spain: Exploring the atmospheric downtown and city sights, sampling street food or fine-dining meals, visiting panyards and partying on Ariapita Ave or at the fabulous Carnival.
- Northern Range: Scouting the waterfalls, wildlife and ruggedly gorgeous Trinidad coastline.
- Diving: Submerging yourself among Speyside's spectacular underwater canyons and coral gardens.
- Asa Wright Nature Centre: Grabbing your binoculars to spy on Trinidad's prolific birdlife.
- Pigeon Point: Dipping your toes into whiter-than-white sand and turquoise waters at Tobago's most popular beach.
- Grande Riviere: Peeking at leatherback turtles laying eggs on this remote Trinidad beach (March to August) and holding your breath as the hatchlings make a bid for the sea (May to September).
- Boat Ride: Following Tobago's Caribbean coastline to snorkel at hidden coves and eat fresh fish at a beach barbecue.