Author: Anita L Hummel
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How Many Islands Are In The Philippines?
The Philippines is a nation that is considered an archipelago because it has so many islands. Each of these islands is also divided into different groups. The Philippines has over 7600 miles within its sovereignty. The Philippines is considered an archipelago nation because so many islands are within its territory. The Philippines is divided into…
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Is The Philippine Part Of Asia?
The Philippines is a country that both Spain and the United States have ruled. It has a long history of not identifying as Asia but with European or American colonial powers. The Philippines is part of Asia, particularly Maritime Southeast Asia. As Southeast Asia is part of Asia, the Philippines is considered Asian. Even though…
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Manchu VS. Ming, Differences Explained
China has a long, rich history, but sometimes confusing history. One of the most confusing aspects is understanding the difference between Ming and Manchu. The Manchu is a group of people who are also known as Manchurians. They ruled China from 1644 to 1911 and are considered China’s last dynasty. Ming is not a group…
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Differences Between the Danish, Swedish, and Norwegian Vikings
Today when many people talk about the Vikings, they speak broadly about them being one group of people. The truth is that the Vikings in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway were not entirely homogeneous. The Danish Vikings were the most political of the three groups of Vikings, as they had a noble family behind them and…
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Is Salt Lake City Religious?
When people are looking to visit Salt Lake City, one of the first things they want to know is if the city is religious. What they find out about Salt Lake City may surprise them. About 73% of the Salt Lake City population identify with a religion. Salt Lake City is the headquarters of the…
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Salt Lake City Utah And Homelessness
Salt Lake City is an essential city in the Intermountain West. It is the central city of the state of Utah. Salt Lake City and Utah have been quite successful in decreasing their homeless population over the last few years, yet homelessness has continued to increase. The city and state have worked together to find…