[Ans] What is the only bird to be honored by its own year on the Chinese calendar?

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The Chinese zodiac is made up of 12 animals. The rooster is the only bird to be honored by its own year on the Chinese calendar. The rooster is the tenth in the 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac sign. The first animal in the cycle is the rat, followed by ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. Chinese people associate each animal with certain characteristics. In Chinese culture, Rooster represents fidelity and punctuality, for the rooster’s crowing would wake people up on time. Recent years of the Rooster include 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, and 2029.

[Answer] What is the only bird to be honored by its own year on the Chinese calendar?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What is the only bird to be honored by its own year on the Chinese calendar?"

...The Chinese zodiac is made up of 12 animals. The rooster is the only bird to be honored by its own year on the Chinese calendar. The rooster is the tenth in the 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac sign. The first animal in the cycle is the rat, followed by ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. Chinese people associate each animal with certain characteristics. In Chinese culture, Rooster represents fidelity and punctuality, for the rooster’s crowing would wake people up on time. Recent years of the Rooster include 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, and 2029.

[Answer] What two nations accompany England and Scotland in the U.K.?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What two nations accompany England and Scotland in the U.K.?"

...The United Kingdom is a group of islands in northwestern Europe. The country is made up of four nations: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Its largest island is Great Britain, which is where England, Wales, and Scotland are located. Its second-largest island is Ireland, which is made up of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland (an independent country).

[Answer] What do Vatican City and San Marino have in common?

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...Vatican City and San Marino are two of the smallest countries in the world, and they’re both landlocked by Italy. San Marino is a 24-square-mile microstate surrounded by north-central Italy and is one of the richest countries in the world. Vatican City (found within the city of Rome) is the smallest country in the world by size, around 0.17 square miles, and by population, around 1000 people.

[Answer] What is the northernmost capital city in Europe?

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...Not only is it Europe’s northernmost capital city, but Reykjavík is also the northernmost capital of any sovereign state in the world. Located on the coast of southwest Iceland, it’s the country’s largest city. With rich Viking history, active volcanoes, and geothermal spas, this city has become a top tourist destination and is believed to be the first permanent settlement in Iceland.

[Answer] What is the highest and longest mountain range located entirely in Europe?

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...Spanning nearly 750 miles across eight countries in central and southern Europe, the Alps are home to dozens of world-class ski resorts and remote villages. The “Alpine states” include France, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, and Slovenia. The highest peak in the Alps is Mont Blanc, located on the French-Italian border.

[Answer] Which of the following countries is NOT considered part of Scandinavia?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which of the following countries is NOT considered part of Scandinavia?"

...While Finland and Iceland are sometimes culturally grouped under the umbrella, traditionally, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark are the true Scandinavian countries. These three nations share similar languages, culture, history, and ancestral ties to ancient Germanic tribes. The inhabitants of the region didn’t always refer to themselves as part of a unified group; the term “Scandinavia” wasn’t adopted until the 18th century.