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The ECHR noted that among certain academics, what act carried out by the Serbs agains Bosnian Muslims and Croats did not constitute genocide?
ethnic cleansing
[ "Genocide\n\nOn 12 July 2007, European Court of Human Rights when dismissing the appeal by Nikola Jorgić against his conviction for genocide by a German court (Jorgic v. Germany) noted that the German courts wider interpretation of genocide has since been rejected by international courts considering similar cases. ...
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The ethnic cleansing perpetrated by the Serbs against Bosnia-Herzegovina was conducted with what ultimate goal in mind?
expel Muslims and Croats from their homes
[ "Genocide\n\nOn 12 July 2007, European Court of Human Rights when dismissing the appeal by Nikola Jorgić against his conviction for genocide by a German court (Jorgic v. Germany) noted that the German courts wider interpretation of genocide has since been rejected by international courts considering similar cases. ...
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Conversely the scholars who did view the Serbs' acts as constituting genocide, were backed up by what Tribunal?
the ICTY
[ "Genocide\n\nOn 12 July 2007, European Court of Human Rights when dismissing the appeal by Nikola Jorgić against his conviction for genocide by a German court (Jorgic v. Germany) noted that the German courts wider interpretation of genocide has since been rejected by international courts considering similar cases. ...
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In the 1990s, how many people were indicted for war crimes that were officially defined as genocide?
About 30
[ "Genocide\n\nAbout 30 people have been indicted for participating in genocide or complicity in genocide during the early 1990s in Bosnia. To date, after several plea bargains and some convictions that were successfully challenged on appeal two men, Vujadin Popović and Ljubiša Beara, have been found guilty of commit...
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Convicted perpetrators Popovic and Beara were found guilty of genocide despite what evasive action?
several plea bargains
[ "Genocide\n\nAbout 30 people have been indicted for participating in genocide or complicity in genocide during the early 1990s in Bosnia. To date, after several plea bargains and some convictions that were successfully challenged on appeal two men, Vujadin Popović and Ljubiša Beara, have been found guilty of commit...
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Tolimir was found guilty of both genocide and what other charge?
conspiracy to commit genocide
[ "Genocide\n\nAbout 30 people have been indicted for participating in genocide or complicity in genocide during the early 1990s in Bosnia. To date, after several plea bargains and some convictions that were successfully challenged on appeal two men, Vujadin Popović and Ljubiša Beara, have been found guilty of commit...
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Another charge beyond the act of genocide and for which Krstic and Nikolic were found guilty was what?
aiding and abetting genocide
[ "Genocide\n\nAbout 30 people have been indicted for participating in genocide or complicity in genocide during the early 1990s in Bosnia. To date, after several plea bargains and some convictions that were successfully challenged on appeal two men, Vujadin Popović and Ljubiša Beara, have been found guilty of commit...
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Three others were charged with participating in genocides in Bosnia by which country's courts?
German courts
[ "Genocide\n\nAbout 30 people have been indicted for participating in genocide or complicity in genocide during the early 1990s in Bosnia. To date, after several plea bargains and some convictions that were successfully challenged on appeal two men, Vujadin Popović and Ljubiša Beara, have been found guilty of commit...
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Which former president was by far the most senior politician to be accused of genocidal crimes by the ICTY?
Slobodan Milošević
[ "Genocide\n\nSlobodan Milošević, as the former President of Serbia and of Yugoslavia, was the most senior political figure to stand trial at the ICTY. He died on 11 March 2006 during his trial where he was accused of genocide or complicity in genocide in territories within Bosnia and Herzegovina, so no verdict was ...
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What event occurred in March 2006 that essentially ended Milosevic's trial?
He died
[ "Genocide\n\nSlobodan Milošević, as the former President of Serbia and of Yugoslavia, was the most senior political figure to stand trial at the ICTY. He died on 11 March 2006 during his trial where he was accused of genocide or complicity in genocide in territories within Bosnia and Herzegovina, so no verdict was ...
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Had Milosevic not died, what charges might he have been convicted of?
genocide or complicity in genocide
[ "Genocide\n\nSlobodan Milošević, as the former President of Serbia and of Yugoslavia, was the most senior political figure to stand trial at the ICTY. He died on 11 March 2006 during his trial where he was accused of genocide or complicity in genocide in territories within Bosnia and Herzegovina, so no verdict was ...
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With Milosevic dead, who did the ICTY next charge with crimes of genocide in 1995?
Radovan Karadžić and Ratko Mladić
[ "Genocide\n\nSlobodan Milošević, as the former President of Serbia and of Yugoslavia, was the most senior political figure to stand trial at the ICTY. He died on 11 March 2006 during his trial where he was accused of genocide or complicity in genocide in territories within Bosnia and Herzegovina, so no verdict was ...
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Where was Karadzic when he was finally arrested?
Belgrade
[ "Genocide\n\nSlobodan Milošević, as the former President of Serbia and of Yugoslavia, was the most senior political figure to stand trial at the ICTY. He died on 11 March 2006 during his trial where he was accused of genocide or complicity in genocide in territories within Bosnia and Herzegovina, so no verdict was ...
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What court was established under the aegis of the United Nations to prosecute genocidal crimes in Rwanda?
International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR)
[ "Genocide\n\nThe International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) is a court under the auspices of the United Nations for the prosecution of offenses committed in Rwanda during the genocide which occurred there during April 1994, commencing on 6 April. The ICTR was created on 8 November 1994 by the Security Counci...
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The prosecutorial efforts of the ICTR focused on genocidal acts that took place during which time period?
April 1994
[ "Genocide\n\nThe International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) is a court under the auspices of the United Nations for the prosecution of offenses committed in Rwanda during the genocide which occurred there during April 1994, commencing on 6 April. The ICTR was created on 8 November 1994 by the Security Counci...
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the ICTR was created in November 1995 by which branch of the UN?
the Security Council of the United Nations
[ "Genocide\n\nThe International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) is a court under the auspices of the United Nations for the prosecution of offenses committed in Rwanda during the genocide which occurred there during April 1994, commencing on 6 April. The ICTR was created on 8 November 1994 by the Security Counci...
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The ICTR was established for the purpose of convicting those responsible for acts of genocide and what other charges?
serious violations of the international law
[ "Genocide\n\nThe International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) is a court under the auspices of the United Nations for the prosecution of offenses committed in Rwanda during the genocide which occurred there during April 1994, commencing on 6 April. The ICTR was created on 8 November 1994 by the Security Counci...
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The charges of genocide brought up by the ICTR were against what group of people?
Rwandan citizens
[ "Genocide\n\nThe International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) is a court under the auspices of the United Nations for the prosecution of offenses committed in Rwanda during the genocide which occurred there during April 1994, commencing on 6 April. The ICTR was created on 8 November 1994 by the Security Counci...
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What has been widely debated as a possible act of genocide in Sudan?
situation in Darfur
[ "Genocide\n\nThere has been much debate over categorizing the situation in Darfur as genocide. The ongoing conflict in Darfur, Sudan, which started in 2003, was declared a \"genocide\" by United States Secretary of State Colin Powell on 9 September 2004 in testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Si...
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In 2003 what well known U.S. Secretary of State declared the situation in Darfur as an act of genocide?
Colin Powell
[ "Genocide\n\nThere has been much debate over categorizing the situation in Darfur as genocide. The ongoing conflict in Darfur, Sudan, which started in 2003, was declared a \"genocide\" by United States Secretary of State Colin Powell on 9 September 2004 in testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Si...
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In front of which committee did Powell testify?
the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
[ "Genocide\n\nThere has been much debate over categorizing the situation in Darfur as genocide. The ongoing conflict in Darfur, Sudan, which started in 2003, was declared a \"genocide\" by United States Secretary of State Colin Powell on 9 September 2004 in testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Si...
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What did UN Security Council Resolution 1564 authorize in 2004?
an International Commission of Inquiry on Darfur
[ "Genocide\n\nThere has been much debate over categorizing the situation in Darfur as genocide. The ongoing conflict in Darfur, Sudan, which started in 2003, was declared a \"genocide\" by United States Secretary of State Colin Powell on 9 September 2004 in testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Si...
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Despite some concessions, what act did the Commission ultimately state that Sudan had not pursued?
genocidal policy
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To whom did the Security Council officially refer the situation in Darfur?
Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court
[ "Genocide\n\nIn March 2005, the Security Council formally referred the situation in Darfur to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, taking into account the Commission report but without mentioning any specific crimes. Two permanent members of the Security Council, the United States and China, abstaine...
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What was taken into account, without mentioning specific crimes?
the Commission report
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China and what other permanent member of the Security Council abstained from the vote on the referral resolution?
the United States
[ "Genocide\n\nIn March 2005, the Security Council formally referred the situation in Darfur to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, taking into account the Commission report but without mentioning any specific crimes. Two permanent members of the Security Council, the United States and China, abstaine...
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In which number report to the Council did the Prosecutor concede that crimes had been committed but evidence for prosecution was insufficient?
his fourth report
[ "Genocide\n\nIn March 2005, the Security Council formally referred the situation in Darfur to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, taking into account the Commission report but without mentioning any specific crimes. Two permanent members of the Security Council, the United States and China, abstaine...
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In the build-up to genocide, what have other authors focused on?
structural conditions
[ "Genocide\n\nOther authors have focused on the structural conditions leading up to genocide and the psychological and social processes that create an evolution toward genocide. Ervin Staub showed that economic deterioration and political confusion and disorganization were starting points of increasing discriminatio...
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What processes are thought to create an evolution toward genocide?
psychological and social
[ "Genocide\n\nOther authors have focused on the structural conditions leading up to genocide and the psychological and social processes that create an evolution toward genocide. Ervin Staub showed that economic deterioration and political confusion and disorganization were starting points of increasing discriminatio...
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Who revealed the starting points of this evolution to be economic deterioration and political confusion?
Ervin Staub
[ "Genocide\n\nOther authors have focused on the structural conditions leading up to genocide and the psychological and social processes that create an evolution toward genocide. Ervin Staub showed that economic deterioration and political confusion and disorganization were starting points of increasing discriminatio...
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A history of what is just one factor that contributes to the probability of violence developing into genocide?
devaluation of the group
[ "Genocide\n\nOther authors have focused on the structural conditions leading up to genocide and the psychological and social processes that create an evolution toward genocide. Ervin Staub showed that economic deterioration and political confusion and disorganization were starting points of increasing discriminatio...
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What is one preventive effort in circumventing conditions that lead to genocide?
humanizing a devalued group
[ "Genocide\n\nOther authors have focused on the structural conditions leading up to genocide and the psychological and social processes that create an evolution toward genocide. Ervin Staub showed that economic deterioration and political confusion and disorganization were starting points of increasing discriminatio...
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What country is Saint-Barthélemy a collectivity of?
France
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What is the French abbreviation for Saint-Barthélemy?
Saint-Barth
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In what language is Saint-Barthélemy abbreviate St. Barts?
English
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What did the native peoples of Saint-Barthélemy call the island?
Ouanalao
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In which direction is Puerto Rico from the island of Saint-Barthélemy?
west
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What kind of island is St. Barts?
volcanic
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What is the population of St. Barts?
9,035
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What is the capital of St. Barts?
Gustavia
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What country besides France had colonies on the island for a substantial period of time?
Swedish
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When is the busiest time for tourism in St. Barts?
the winter holiday season
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St. Barts was formerly a part of what French commune?
Guadeloupe
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When did the residents of St. Barts file for separation from Guadeloupe?
2003
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When did St. Barts finally received its independence?
2007
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What is the current name of the building in St. Barts that serves as town hall?
Hotel de la Collectivité
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Who officially represents St. Barts in French legislation?
A senator
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How many Miles East of Puerto Rico is St. Barts?
160
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St. Barts is one of the what group of islands?
the Renaissance
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What lies between St. Barts and Saint Martin island?
the Saint-Barthélemy Channel
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What is Île Frégate in relation to St Barts?
satellite islets
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What does "Roques" mean in English?
little Turtle rocks
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What is the name of the deepest bay at St Barts?
Colombier Bay
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Grande Saline Bay provides docking for what kind of boats?
small
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The North and East sides of St. Barts are fringed by what?
visible coral reef
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Reefs are almost always in what type of water?
shallow
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Some of the offshore reefs of St. Barts are part of what?
a marine reserve
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How many public beaches are there in St. Barts?
22
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How many beaches in St. Barts are suitable to swim in?
15
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What is the portion of the island called that is protected from the sea by the island itself?
leeward
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What is the portion of the island called that is open to the storms and high sea winds?
windward
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The windward side of St. Barts is popular for what type of activity?
windsurfing
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What type of climate does St. Barts typically have?
arid
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How many hectares does the island have in total?
2,500
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How much average rainfall does St. Barts get per year?
1000 mm
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When does summer end in St. Barts?
November
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What is the lowest nighttime temperature recorded at St. Barts?
13 °C
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What are the people of St. Barts called?
Saint-Barthélemoise
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Of what nation do the people of St. Barts claim citizenship?
French
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What is the native language of St. Barts?
French
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How does the determination between Patois and Creole French usually determined?
racially
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About how many people speak Patois French in St. Barts?
500–700
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What island besides St. Barts was granted COM status by France in 2007?
Saint Martin
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When did the COM status for St. Barts take effect?
15 July 2007
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How many years does a president have in office in St. Barts?
five
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How many people are on the Territorial Council?
nineteen
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When was the last election held for the executive council positions?
in March 2012
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How many senators represent St. Barts in France?
One
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What year was the first senate election held for the St. Barts?
2008
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When was the last senate election in St. Barts?
September 2014
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What organization did St. Barts become a part of in 2012?
the European Union
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How many policemen does the French government pay for on St. Barts?
thirteen
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What is often difficult on the island?
Agricultural production
[ "Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nAgricultural production on the island is difficult given the dry and rocky terrain, but the early settlers managed to produce vegetables, cotton, pineapples, salt, bananas and also fishing. Sweet potato is also grown in patches. The islanders developed commerce through the port of Gustavia...
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What type of activity did early settlers use to get food that didn't involve farming?
fishing
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What is the name of the main commercial port in St. Barts?
Gustavia
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What is grown in patches on the island?
Sweet potato
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What seasoning is found naturally on the island?
salt
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What besides investment is responsible for the high standard of living on the island?
wealth generated by wealthy tourists
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St. Barts is considered a playground for whom?
the rich and famous
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Besides boats how does St. Barts import most of its food?
by airplane
[ "Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nInternational investment and the wealth generated by wealthy tourists explain the high standard of living on the island. St. Barthélemy is considered a playground of the rich and famous,[citation needed] especially as a winter haven, and is known for its beaches, gourmet dining and high-en...
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How many tourists visit St. Barts each year?
200,000
[ "Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nInternational investment and the wealth generated by wealthy tourists explain the high standard of living on the island. St. Barthélemy is considered a playground of the rich and famous,[citation needed] especially as a winter haven, and is known for its beaches, gourmet dining and high-en...
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What is the highest propoerty value recorded in St. Barts?
€61,200,000
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About how many hotels does St. Barts have?
25
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How many rooms does the largest hotel in St. Barts have?
58
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How many rooms does the most expensive hotel on the island have?
12
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About how many villas are available for rent in St. Barts?
400
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Which country besides Brazil does St. Barts import its labor force from?
Portugal
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What types of plants are usually found at St. Barts?
succulent
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Which half of the island is usually greener due to more rainfall?
The eastern part
[ "Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy\n\nAs the terrain is generally arid, the hills have mostly poor soil and support only cacti and succulent plants. During the rainy season the area turns green with vegetation and grass. The eastern part of the island is greener as it receives more rainfall. A 1994 survey has revealed several ...
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A 1994 found how many different species of plants native to the island?
several hundred
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