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Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
On 7 February 2007, the French Parliament passed a bill granting COM status to both St. Barthélemy and (separately) to the neighbouring Saint Martin. The new status took effect on 15 July 2007, when the first territorial council was elected, according to the law. The island has a president (elected every five years), a...
When was the last election held for the executive council positions?
{ "text": [ "in March 2012" ], "answer_start": [ 560 ] }
57336d79d058e614000b5add
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
One senator represents the island in the French Senate. The first election was held on 21 September 2008 with the last election in September 2014. St. Barthélemy became an overseas territory of the European Union on 1 January 2012, but the island's inhabitants remain French citizens with EU status holding EU passports....
How many senators represent St. Barts in France?
{ "text": [ "One" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
57336d79d058e614000b5ade
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
One senator represents the island in the French Senate. The first election was held on 21 September 2008 with the last election in September 2014. St. Barthélemy became an overseas territory of the European Union on 1 January 2012, but the island's inhabitants remain French citizens with EU status holding EU passports....
What year was the first senate election held for the St. Barts?
{ "text": [ "2008" ], "answer_start": [ 100 ] }
57336d79d058e614000b5adf
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
One senator represents the island in the French Senate. The first election was held on 21 September 2008 with the last election in September 2014. St. Barthélemy became an overseas territory of the European Union on 1 January 2012, but the island's inhabitants remain French citizens with EU status holding EU passports....
When was the last senate election in St. Barts?
{ "text": [ "September 2014" ], "answer_start": [ 131 ] }
57336d79d058e614000b5ae0
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
One senator represents the island in the French Senate. The first election was held on 21 September 2008 with the last election in September 2014. St. Barthélemy became an overseas territory of the European Union on 1 January 2012, but the island's inhabitants remain French citizens with EU status holding EU passports....
What organization did St. Barts become a part of in 2012?
{ "text": [ "the European Union" ], "answer_start": [ 194 ] }
57336d79d058e614000b5ae1
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
One senator represents the island in the French Senate. The first election was held on 21 September 2008 with the last election in September 2014. St. Barthélemy became an overseas territory of the European Union on 1 January 2012, but the island's inhabitants remain French citizens with EU status holding EU passports....
How many policemen does the French government pay for on St. Barts?
{ "text": [ "thirteen" ], "answer_start": [ 459 ] }
57336e0ed058e614000b5ae7
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
Agricultural 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. Duty-free port attractions, ...
What is often difficult on the island?
{ "text": [ "Agricultural production" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
57336e0ed058e614000b5ae8
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
Agricultural 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. Duty-free port attractions, ...
What type of activity did early settlers use to get food that didn't involve farming?
{ "text": [ "fishing" ], "answer_start": [ 181 ] }
57336e0ed058e614000b5ae9
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
Agricultural 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. Duty-free port attractions, ...
What is the name of the main commercial port in St. Barts?
{ "text": [ "Gustavia" ], "answer_start": [ 282 ] }
57336e0ed058e614000b5aea
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
Agricultural 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. Duty-free port attractions, ...
What is grown in patches on the island?
{ "text": [ "Sweet potato" ], "answer_start": [ 190 ] }
57336e0ed058e614000b5aeb
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
Agricultural 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. Duty-free port attractions, ...
What seasoning is found naturally on the island?
{ "text": [ "salt" ], "answer_start": [ 158 ] }
57336eb64776f41900660abe
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
International 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-end designers. Most of the food ...
What besides investment is responsible for the high standard of living on the island?
{ "text": [ "wealth generated by wealthy tourists" ], "answer_start": [ 33 ] }
57336eb64776f41900660abf
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
International 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-end designers. Most of the food ...
St. Barts is considered a playground for whom?
{ "text": [ "the rich and famous" ], "answer_start": [ 166 ] }
57336eb64776f41900660ac0
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
International 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-end designers. Most of the food ...
Besides boats how does St. Barts import most of its food?
{ "text": [ "by airplane" ], "answer_start": [ 332 ] }
57336eb64776f41900660ac1
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
International 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-end designers. Most of the food ...
How many tourists visit St. Barts each year?
{ "text": [ "200,000" ], "answer_start": [ 398 ] }
57336eb64776f41900660ac2
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
International 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-end designers. Most of the food ...
What is the highest propoerty value recorded in St. Barts?
{ "text": [ "€61,200,000" ], "answer_start": [ 582 ] }
57336f3ed058e614000b5b05
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
St. Barthélemy has about 25 hotels, most of them with 15 rooms or fewer. The largest has 58 rooms. Hotels are classified in the traditional French manner; 3 Star, 4 Star and 4 Star Luxe. Of particular note are Eden Rock and Cheval Blanc. Hotel Le Toiny, the most expensive hotel on the island, has 12 rooms. Most places ...
About how many hotels does St. Barts have?
{ "text": [ "25" ], "answer_start": [ 25 ] }
57336f3ed058e614000b5b06
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
St. Barthélemy has about 25 hotels, most of them with 15 rooms or fewer. The largest has 58 rooms. Hotels are classified in the traditional French manner; 3 Star, 4 Star and 4 Star Luxe. Of particular note are Eden Rock and Cheval Blanc. Hotel Le Toiny, the most expensive hotel on the island, has 12 rooms. Most places ...
How many rooms does the largest hotel in St. Barts have?
{ "text": [ "58" ], "answer_start": [ 89 ] }
57336f3ed058e614000b5b07
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
St. Barthélemy has about 25 hotels, most of them with 15 rooms or fewer. The largest has 58 rooms. Hotels are classified in the traditional French manner; 3 Star, 4 Star and 4 Star Luxe. Of particular note are Eden Rock and Cheval Blanc. Hotel Le Toiny, the most expensive hotel on the island, has 12 rooms. Most places ...
How many rooms does the most expensive hotel on the island have?
{ "text": [ "12" ], "answer_start": [ 298 ] }
57336f3ed058e614000b5b08
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
St. Barthélemy has about 25 hotels, most of them with 15 rooms or fewer. The largest has 58 rooms. Hotels are classified in the traditional French manner; 3 Star, 4 Star and 4 Star Luxe. Of particular note are Eden Rock and Cheval Blanc. Hotel Le Toiny, the most expensive hotel on the island, has 12 rooms. Most places ...
About how many villas are available for rent in St. Barts?
{ "text": [ "400" ], "answer_start": [ 396 ] }
57336f3ed058e614000b5b09
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
St. Barthélemy has about 25 hotels, most of them with 15 rooms or fewer. The largest has 58 rooms. Hotels are classified in the traditional French manner; 3 Star, 4 Star and 4 Star Luxe. Of particular note are Eden Rock and Cheval Blanc. Hotel Le Toiny, the most expensive hotel on the island, has 12 rooms. Most places ...
Which country besides Brazil does St. Barts import its labor force from?
{ "text": [ "Portugal" ], "answer_start": [ 649 ] }
5733759bd058e614000b5b56
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
As 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 hundred indigenous species of ...
What types of plants are usually found at St. Barts?
{ "text": [ "succulent" ], "answer_start": [ 93 ] }
5733759bd058e614000b5b57
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
As 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 hundred indigenous species of ...
Which half of the island is usually greener due to more rainfall?
{ "text": [ "The eastern part" ], "answer_start": [ 183 ] }
5733759bd058e614000b5b58
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
As 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 hundred indigenous species of ...
A 1994 found how many different species of plants native to the island?
{ "text": [ "several hundred" ], "answer_start": [ 282 ] }
5733759bd058e614000b5b59
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
As 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 hundred indigenous species of ...
What besides palm trees is a common plant to see in St. Barts?
{ "text": [ "Sea grapes" ], "answer_start": [ 461 ] }
5733759bd058e614000b5b5a
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
As 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 hundred indigenous species of ...
Where was the coconut palm brought to St. Barts from?
{ "text": [ "the Pacific islands" ], "answer_start": [ 616 ] }
573376314776f41900660b2f
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
Other trees of note include the royal palm, sea grape trees in the form of shrubs on the beaches and as 5 to 7 m trees in the interior areas of the island, aloe or aloe vera (brought from the Mediterranean), the night blooming cereus, mamillaria nivosa, yellow prickly pear or barbary fig which was planted as barbed wir...
What plant was brought to St. Barts from the Mediterranean?
{ "text": [ "aloe or aloe vera" ], "answer_start": [ 156 ] }
573376314776f41900660b30
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
Other trees of note include the royal palm, sea grape trees in the form of shrubs on the beaches and as 5 to 7 m trees in the interior areas of the island, aloe or aloe vera (brought from the Mediterranean), the night blooming cereus, mamillaria nivosa, yellow prickly pear or barbary fig which was planted as barbed wir...
What is the name of the night blooming flower on St. Barts?
{ "text": [ "cereus" ], "answer_start": [ 227 ] }
573376314776f41900660b31
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
Other trees of note include the royal palm, sea grape trees in the form of shrubs on the beaches and as 5 to 7 m trees in the interior areas of the island, aloe or aloe vera (brought from the Mediterranean), the night blooming cereus, mamillaria nivosa, yellow prickly pear or barbary fig which was planted as barbed wir...
Where was the plant yellow bell brought from?
{ "text": [ "South America" ], "answer_start": [ 461 ] }
573376314776f41900660b32
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
Other trees of note include the royal palm, sea grape trees in the form of shrubs on the beaches and as 5 to 7 m trees in the interior areas of the island, aloe or aloe vera (brought from the Mediterranean), the night blooming cereus, mamillaria nivosa, yellow prickly pear or barbary fig which was planted as barbed wir...
When did the british army invade the island?
{ "text": [ "1773" ], "answer_start": [ 364 ] }
573376314776f41900660b33
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
Other trees of note include the royal palm, sea grape trees in the form of shrubs on the beaches and as 5 to 7 m trees in the interior areas of the island, aloe or aloe vera (brought from the Mediterranean), the night blooming cereus, mamillaria nivosa, yellow prickly pear or barbary fig which was planted as barbed wir...
What type of fig grows on the island?
{ "text": [ "barbary" ], "answer_start": [ 277 ] }
5733796c4776f41900660b61
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
Marine mammals are many, such as the dolphins, porpoises and whales, which are seen here during the migration period from December till May. Turtles are a common sight along the coastline of the island. They are a protected species and in the endangered list. It is stated that it will take 15–50 years for this species ...
When is the end of the dolphin migration period in St. Barts?
{ "text": [ "May" ], "answer_start": [ 136 ] }
5733796c4776f41900660b62
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
Marine mammals are many, such as the dolphins, porpoises and whales, which are seen here during the migration period from December till May. Turtles are a common sight along the coastline of the island. They are a protected species and in the endangered list. It is stated that it will take 15–50 years for this species ...
When is the beggining of the whale migration season?
{ "text": [ "December" ], "answer_start": [ 122 ] }
5733796c4776f41900660b63
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
Marine mammals are many, such as the dolphins, porpoises and whales, which are seen here during the migration period from December till May. Turtles are a common sight along the coastline of the island. They are a protected species and in the endangered list. It is stated that it will take 15–50 years for this species ...
What protected species is a common sight along the beaches of St. Barts?
{ "text": [ "Turtles" ], "answer_start": [ 141 ] }
5733796c4776f41900660b64
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
Marine mammals are many, such as the dolphins, porpoises and whales, which are seen here during the migration period from December till May. Turtles are a common sight along the coastline of the island. They are a protected species and in the endangered list. It is stated that it will take 15–50 years for this species ...
What is the favorite prey of leatherback sea turtles?
{ "text": [ "jellyfish" ], "answer_start": [ 723 ] }
5733796c4776f41900660b65
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
Marine mammals are many, such as the dolphins, porpoises and whales, which are seen here during the migration period from December till May. Turtles are a common sight along the coastline of the island. They are a protected species and in the endangered list. It is stated that it will take 15–50 years for this species ...
Where do green turtles live?
{ "text": [ "amidst tall sea grasses" ], "answer_start": [ 1035 ] }
57337a234776f41900660b75
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
The marine life found here consists of anemones, urchins, sea cucumbers, and eels, which all live on the reefs along with turtles, conch and many varieties of marine fishes. The marine aquafauna is rich in conch, which has pearly-pink shells. Its meat is a favourite food supplement item and their shells are a collector...
What color are conch shells?
{ "text": [ "pearly-pink" ], "answer_start": [ 223 ] }
57337a234776f41900660b76
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
The marine life found here consists of anemones, urchins, sea cucumbers, and eels, which all live on the reefs along with turtles, conch and many varieties of marine fishes. The marine aquafauna is rich in conch, which has pearly-pink shells. Its meat is a favourite food supplement item and their shells are a collector...
What common sea creature produces a collectable Item?
{ "text": [ "conch" ], "answer_start": [ 206 ] }
57337a234776f41900660b77
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
The marine life found here consists of anemones, urchins, sea cucumbers, and eels, which all live on the reefs along with turtles, conch and many varieties of marine fishes. The marine aquafauna is rich in conch, which has pearly-pink shells. Its meat is a favourite food supplement item and their shells are a collector...
Where are surgeonfish found in St. Barts?
{ "text": [ "shallow waters" ], "answer_start": [ 396 ] }
57337a234776f41900660b78
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
The marine life found here consists of anemones, urchins, sea cucumbers, and eels, which all live on the reefs along with turtles, conch and many varieties of marine fishes. The marine aquafauna is rich in conch, which has pearly-pink shells. Its meat is a favourite food supplement item and their shells are a collector...
What kind of crabs besides hermit crabs are common on the beach in St. Barts?
{ "text": [ "ghost" ], "answer_start": [ 526 ] }
57337a234776f41900660b79
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
The marine life found here consists of anemones, urchins, sea cucumbers, and eels, which all live on the reefs along with turtles, conch and many varieties of marine fishes. The marine aquafauna is rich in conch, which has pearly-pink shells. Its meat is a favourite food supplement item and their shells are a collector...
What do hermit crabs eat?
{ "text": [ "garbage and sewerage" ], "answer_start": [ 692 ] }
57337ae4d058e614000b5b87
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
Saint-Barthélemy has a marine nature reserve, known as the Reserve Naturelle that covers 1.200 ha, and is divided into 5 zones all around the island to form a network of protected areas. The Reserve includes the bays of Grand Cul de Sac, Colombier, Marigot, Petit Cul de Sac, Petite Anse as well as waters around offshor...
What is the sea life reserve named at St. Barts?
{ "text": [ "Reserve Naturelle" ], "answer_start": [ 59 ] }
57337ae4d058e614000b5b88
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
Saint-Barthélemy has a marine nature reserve, known as the Reserve Naturelle that covers 1.200 ha, and is divided into 5 zones all around the island to form a network of protected areas. The Reserve includes the bays of Grand Cul de Sac, Colombier, Marigot, Petit Cul de Sac, Petite Anse as well as waters around offshor...
How many hectares does the marine preserve cover?
{ "text": [ "1.200" ], "answer_start": [ 89 ] }
57337ae4d058e614000b5b89
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
Saint-Barthélemy has a marine nature reserve, known as the Reserve Naturelle that covers 1.200 ha, and is divided into 5 zones all around the island to form a network of protected areas. The Reserve includes the bays of Grand Cul de Sac, Colombier, Marigot, Petit Cul de Sac, Petite Anse as well as waters around offshor...
What general species of animal was the marine reserve designed to protect?
{ "text": [ "sea turtles" ], "answer_start": [ 498 ] }
57337ae4d058e614000b5b8a
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
Saint-Barthélemy has a marine nature reserve, known as the Reserve Naturelle that covers 1.200 ha, and is divided into 5 zones all around the island to form a network of protected areas. The Reserve includes the bays of Grand Cul de Sac, Colombier, Marigot, Petit Cul de Sac, Petite Anse as well as waters around offshor...
What is prohibited in all zones of the marine reserve at St. Barts?
{ "text": [ "Anchoring" ], "answer_start": [ 800 ] }
57337ae4d058e614000b5b8b
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
Saint-Barthélemy has a marine nature reserve, known as the Reserve Naturelle that covers 1.200 ha, and is divided into 5 zones all around the island to form a network of protected areas. The Reserve includes the bays of Grand Cul de Sac, Colombier, Marigot, Petit Cul de Sac, Petite Anse as well as waters around offshor...
Colombier Bay has what type of helpful structures placed in the water?
{ "text": [ "mooring buoys" ], "answer_start": [ 843 ] }
57337b914776f41900660b94
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
When the British invaded the harbour town in 1744[verification needed], the town’s architectural buildings were destroyed[verification needed]. Subsequently, new structures were built in the town around the harbour area[verification needed] and the Swedes had also further added to the architectural beauty of the town i...
When did the British invade the harbour town in St. Barts?
{ "text": [ "1744" ], "answer_start": [ 45 ] }
57337b914776f41900660b95
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
When the British invaded the harbour town in 1744[verification needed], the town’s architectural buildings were destroyed[verification needed]. Subsequently, new structures were built in the town around the harbour area[verification needed] and the Swedes had also further added to the architectural beauty of the town i...
What year did the Swedes add more buildings to the harbour town?
{ "text": [ "1785" ], "answer_start": [ 322 ] }
57337b914776f41900660b96
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
When the British invaded the harbour town in 1744[verification needed], the town’s architectural buildings were destroyed[verification needed]. Subsequently, new structures were built in the town around the harbour area[verification needed] and the Swedes had also further added to the architectural beauty of the town i...
What was the port known as prior to the Swedish occupation of St. Barts?
{ "text": [ "Carénage" ], "answer_start": [ 433 ] }
57337b914776f41900660b97
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
When the British invaded the harbour town in 1744[verification needed], the town’s architectural buildings were destroyed[verification needed]. Subsequently, new structures were built in the town around the harbour area[verification needed] and the Swedes had also further added to the architectural beauty of the town i...
What was the name of the port changed to after the Swedish occupation?
{ "text": [ "Gustavia" ], "answer_start": [ 469 ] }
57337b914776f41900660b98
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
When the British invaded the harbour town in 1744[verification needed], the town’s architectural buildings were destroyed[verification needed]. Subsequently, new structures were built in the town around the harbour area[verification needed] and the Swedes had also further added to the architectural beauty of the town i...
What war occurred in the 18th century?
{ "text": [ "the Caribbean war" ], "answer_start": [ 597 ] }
57337c26d058e614000b5b9f
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
Musée Territorial de St.-Barthélemy is a historical museum known as the "St. Barts Municipal Museum" also called the "Wall House" (musée – bibliothèque) in Gustavia, which is located on the far end of La Pointe. The museum is housed in an old stone house, a two-storey building which has been refurbished. The island’s h...
What is the English name of the historic museum in St. Barts?
{ "text": [ "St. Barts Municipal Museum" ], "answer_start": [ 73 ] }
57337c26d058e614000b5ba0
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
Musée Territorial de St.-Barthélemy is a historical museum known as the "St. Barts Municipal Museum" also called the "Wall House" (musée – bibliothèque) in Gustavia, which is located on the far end of La Pointe. The museum is housed in an old stone house, a two-storey building which has been refurbished. The island’s h...
What is the French name for the historic museum in St. Barts?
{ "text": [ "Musée Territorial de St.-Barthélemy" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
57337c26d058e614000b5ba1
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
Musée Territorial de St.-Barthélemy is a historical museum known as the "St. Barts Municipal Museum" also called the "Wall House" (musée – bibliothèque) in Gustavia, which is located on the far end of La Pointe. The museum is housed in an old stone house, a two-storey building which has been refurbished. The island’s h...
What town is the Museum located in?
{ "text": [ "Gustavia" ], "answer_start": [ 156 ] }
57337c26d058e614000b5ba2
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
Musée Territorial de St.-Barthélemy is a historical museum known as the "St. Barts Municipal Museum" also called the "Wall House" (musée – bibliothèque) in Gustavia, which is located on the far end of La Pointe. The museum is housed in an old stone house, a two-storey building which has been refurbished. The island’s h...
Besides the French and Swedish, who else occupied the island?
{ "text": [ "British" ], "answer_start": [ 359 ] }
57337c26d058e614000b5ba3
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
Musée Territorial de St.-Barthélemy is a historical museum known as the "St. Barts Municipal Museum" also called the "Wall House" (musée – bibliothèque) in Gustavia, which is located on the far end of La Pointe. The museum is housed in an old stone house, a two-storey building which has been refurbished. The island’s h...
What type of houses are on display at the museum in St. Barts?
{ "text": [ "Creole" ], "answer_start": [ 527 ] }
573388fa4776f41900660ccd
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
Among the notable structures in the town are the three forts built by the Swedes for defense purposes. One of these forts, known as Fort Oscar (formerly Gustav Adolph), which overlooks the sea is located on the far side of La Pointe. However, the ruins have been replaced by a modern military building which now houses t...
Who built the three forts on St. Barts?
{ "text": [ "the Swedes" ], "answer_start": [ 70 ] }
573388fa4776f41900660cce
Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
Among the notable structures in the town are the three forts built by the Swedes for defense purposes. One of these forts, known as Fort Oscar (formerly Gustav Adolph), which overlooks the sea is located on the far side of La Pointe. However, the ruins have been replaced by a modern military building which now houses t...
What was the former name of Fort Oscar?
{ "text": [ "Gustav Adolph" ], "answer_start": [ 153 ] }
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Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
Among the notable structures in the town are the three forts built by the Swedes for defense purposes. One of these forts, known as Fort Oscar (formerly Gustav Adolph), which overlooks the sea is located on the far side of La Pointe. However, the ruins have been replaced by a modern military building which now houses t...
When was Fort Gustav built?
{ "text": [ "1787" ], "answer_start": [ 563 ] }
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Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
Among the notable structures in the town are the three forts built by the Swedes for defense purposes. One of these forts, known as Fort Oscar (formerly Gustav Adolph), which overlooks the sea is located on the far side of La Pointe. However, the ruins have been replaced by a modern military building which now houses t...
On what part of the island is Fort Oscar located on the far side of?
{ "text": [ "La Pointe" ], "answer_start": [ 223 ] }
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Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
Among the notable structures in the town are the three forts built by the Swedes for defense purposes. One of these forts, known as Fort Oscar (formerly Gustav Adolph), which overlooks the sea is located on the far side of La Pointe. However, the ruins have been replaced by a modern military building which now houses t...
Most of the Forts in St. Barts are now all what?
{ "text": [ "ruins" ], "answer_start": [ 484 ] }
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Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
French cuisine, West Indian cuisine, Creole cuisine, Italian cuisine and Asian cuisine are common in St. Barthélemy. The island has over 70 restaurants serving many dishes and others are a significant number of gourmet restaurants; many of the finest restaurants are located in the hotels. There are also a number of sna...
How many restaurants does the island have?
{ "text": [ "over 70" ], "answer_start": [ 132 ] }
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Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
French cuisine, West Indian cuisine, Creole cuisine, Italian cuisine and Asian cuisine are common in St. Barthélemy. The island has over 70 restaurants serving many dishes and others are a significant number of gourmet restaurants; many of the finest restaurants are located in the hotels. There are also a number of sna...
Where are most of the nice restaurants located?
{ "text": [ "in the hotels" ], "answer_start": [ 275 ] }
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Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
French cuisine, West Indian cuisine, Creole cuisine, Italian cuisine and Asian cuisine are common in St. Barthélemy. The island has over 70 restaurants serving many dishes and others are a significant number of gourmet restaurants; many of the finest restaurants are located in the hotels. There are also a number of sna...
What do the French call snack restaurants besides les snacks?
{ "text": [ "les petits creux" ], "answer_start": [ 374 ] }
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Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
French cuisine, West Indian cuisine, Creole cuisine, Italian cuisine and Asian cuisine are common in St. Barthélemy. The island has over 70 restaurants serving many dishes and others are a significant number of gourmet restaurants; many of the finest restaurants are located in the hotels. There are also a number of sna...
Creole food is often what?
{ "text": [ "spicier" ], "answer_start": [ 529 ] }
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Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
French cuisine, West Indian cuisine, Creole cuisine, Italian cuisine and Asian cuisine are common in St. Barthélemy. The island has over 70 restaurants serving many dishes and others are a significant number of gourmet restaurants; many of the finest restaurants are located in the hotels. There are also a number of sna...
What type of cuisine related events does the island host each year?
{ "text": [ "gastronomic" ], "answer_start": [ 555 ] }
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Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
The Transat AG2R Race, held every alternate year, is an event which originates in Concarneau in Brittany, France, reaching St. Barthélemy. It is a boat race with boats of 10 m length with a single hull and with essential safety equipment. Each boat is navigated by two sailors. Kitesurfing and other water sports have al...
How often is the AG2R Race held?
{ "text": [ "every alternate year" ], "answer_start": [ 28 ] }
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Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
The Transat AG2R Race, held every alternate year, is an event which originates in Concarneau in Brittany, France, reaching St. Barthélemy. It is a boat race with boats of 10 m length with a single hull and with essential safety equipment. Each boat is navigated by two sailors. Kitesurfing and other water sports have al...
Where does the AG2R originate from?
{ "text": [ "Concarneau" ], "answer_start": [ 82 ] }
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Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
The Transat AG2R Race, held every alternate year, is an event which originates in Concarneau in Brittany, France, reaching St. Barthélemy. It is a boat race with boats of 10 m length with a single hull and with essential safety equipment. Each boat is navigated by two sailors. Kitesurfing and other water sports have al...
What type of vehicles participate in the AG2R Race?
{ "text": [ "boats" ], "answer_start": [ 162 ] }
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Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
The Transat AG2R Race, held every alternate year, is an event which originates in Concarneau in Brittany, France, reaching St. Barthélemy. It is a boat race with boats of 10 m length with a single hull and with essential safety equipment. Each boat is navigated by two sailors. Kitesurfing and other water sports have al...
What is the size requirement for entry into the AG2R Race?
{ "text": [ "10 m" ], "answer_start": [ 171 ] }
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Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
The Transat AG2R Race, held every alternate year, is an event which originates in Concarneau in Brittany, France, reaching St. Barthélemy. It is a boat race with boats of 10 m length with a single hull and with essential safety equipment. Each boat is navigated by two sailors. Kitesurfing and other water sports have al...
How many people are in the vehicle for the AG2R Race?
{ "text": [ "two" ], "answer_start": [ 265 ] }
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Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
St. Barthélemy has a small airport known as Gustaf III Airport on the north coast of the island that is served by small regional commercial aircraft and charters. The nearest airport with a runway length sufficient to land a typical commercial jet airliner is on the neighboring island of Sint Maarten: Princess Juliana ...
What is the name of the airport in St. Barts?
{ "text": [ "Gustaf III" ], "answer_start": [ 44 ] }
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Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
St. Barthélemy has a small airport known as Gustaf III Airport on the north coast of the island that is served by small regional commercial aircraft and charters. The nearest airport with a runway length sufficient to land a typical commercial jet airliner is on the neighboring island of Sint Maarten: Princess Juliana ...
Where is the airport located on the island?
{ "text": [ "the north coast" ], "answer_start": [ 66 ] }
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Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
St. Barthélemy has a small airport known as Gustaf III Airport on the north coast of the island that is served by small regional commercial aircraft and charters. The nearest airport with a runway length sufficient to land a typical commercial jet airliner is on the neighboring island of Sint Maarten: Princess Juliana ...
What is the name of the nearest large commercial airport?
{ "text": [ "Princess Juliana International Airport" ], "answer_start": [ 303 ] }
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Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
St. Barthélemy has a small airport known as Gustaf III Airport on the north coast of the island that is served by small regional commercial aircraft and charters. The nearest airport with a runway length sufficient to land a typical commercial jet airliner is on the neighboring island of Sint Maarten: Princess Juliana ...
What Island is the nearest major airport located on?
{ "text": [ "Sint Maarten" ], "answer_start": [ 289 ] }
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Saint_Barth%C3%A9lemy
St. Barthélemy has a small airport known as Gustaf III Airport on the north coast of the island that is served by small regional commercial aircraft and charters. The nearest airport with a runway length sufficient to land a typical commercial jet airliner is on the neighboring island of Sint Maarten: Princess Juliana ...
What other than small commercial aircraft can land at the airport on St. Barts?
{ "text": [ "charters" ], "answer_start": [ 153 ] }
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Tajikistan
Tajikistan (i/tɑːˈdʒiːkᵻstɑːn/, /təˈdʒiːkᵻstæn/, or /tæˈdʒiːkiːstæn/; Persian: تاجيكستان‎‎ Тоҷикистон [tɔd͡ʒikɪsˈtɔn]), officially the Republic of Tajikistan (Persian: جمهورى تاجيكستان‎‎ Tajik: Ҷумҳурии Тоҷикистон, Çumhuriji Toçikiston/Jumhuriyi Tojikiston; Russian: Респу́блика Таджикистан, Respublika Tadzhikistan), is...
Where is Tajikistan located?
{ "text": [ "in Central Asia" ], "answer_start": [ 355 ] }
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Tajikistan
Tajikistan (i/tɑːˈdʒiːkᵻstɑːn/, /təˈdʒiːkᵻstæn/, or /tæˈdʒiːkiːstæn/; Persian: تاجيكستان‎‎ Тоҷикистон [tɔd͡ʒikɪsˈtɔn]), officially the Republic of Tajikistan (Persian: جمهورى تاجيكستان‎‎ Tajik: Ҷумҳурии Тоҷикистон, Çumhuriji Toçikiston/Jumhuriyi Tojikiston; Russian: Респу́блика Таджикистан, Respublika Tadzhikistan), is...
How many people are living in Tajikistan?
{ "text": [ "8 million people" ], "answer_start": [ 389 ] }
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Tajikistan
Tajikistan (i/tɑːˈdʒiːkᵻstɑːn/, /təˈdʒiːkᵻstæn/, or /tæˈdʒiːkiːstæn/; Persian: تاجيكستان‎‎ Тоҷикистон [tɔd͡ʒikɪsˈtɔn]), officially the Republic of Tajikistan (Persian: جمهورى تاجيكستان‎‎ Tajik: Ҷумҳурии Тоҷикистон, Çumhuriji Toçikiston/Jumhuriyi Tojikiston; Russian: Респу́блика Таджикистан, Respublika Tadzhikistan), is...
What is the area of Tajikistan?
{ "text": [ "area of 143,100 km2 (55,300 sq mi)" ], "answer_start": [ 422 ] }
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Tajikistan
Tajikistan (i/tɑːˈdʒiːkᵻstɑːn/, /təˈdʒiːkᵻstæn/, or /tæˈdʒiːkiːstæn/; Persian: تاجيكستان‎‎ Тоҷикистон [tɔd͡ʒikɪsˈtɔn]), officially the Republic of Tajikistan (Persian: جمهورى تاجيكستان‎‎ Tajik: Ҷумҳурии Тоҷикистон, Çumhuriji Toçikiston/Jumhuriyi Tojikiston; Russian: Респу́блика Таджикистан, Respublika Tadzhikistan), is...
What country lies to Tajikistans east?
{ "text": [ "China" ], "answer_start": [ 555 ] }
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Tajikistan
Tajikistan (i/tɑːˈdʒiːkᵻstɑːn/, /təˈdʒiːkᵻstæn/, or /tæˈdʒiːkiːstæn/; Persian: تاجيكستان‎‎ Тоҷикистон [tɔd͡ʒikɪsˈtɔn]), officially the Republic of Tajikistan (Persian: جمهورى تاجيكستان‎‎ Tajik: Ҷумҳурии Тоҷикистон, Çumhuriji Toçikiston/Jumhuriyi Tojikiston; Russian: Респу́блика Таджикистан, Respublika Tadzhikistan), is...
What seperates Tajikistan and Pakistan?
{ "text": [ "Wakhan Corridor" ], "answer_start": [ 626 ] }
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Tajikistan
The territory that now constitutes Tajikistan was previously home to several ancient cultures, including the city of Sarazm of the Neolithic and the Bronze Age, and was later home to kingdoms ruled by people of different faiths and cultures, including the Oxus civilization, Andronovo culture, Buddhism, Nestorian Christ...
What was the territory of Tajikistan during the Neolithic and the Bronze Age?
{ "text": [ "city of Sarazm" ], "answer_start": [ 109 ] }
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Tajikistan
The territory that now constitutes Tajikistan was previously home to several ancient cultures, including the city of Sarazm of the Neolithic and the Bronze Age, and was later home to kingdoms ruled by people of different faiths and cultures, including the Oxus civilization, Andronovo culture, Buddhism, Nestorian Christ...
What other culutres has ruled the area?
{ "text": [ "Oxus civilization, Andronovo culture, Buddhism, Nestorian Christianity, Zoroastrianism, and Manichaeism" ], "answer_start": [ 256 ] }
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Tajikistan
The territory that now constitutes Tajikistan was previously home to several ancient cultures, including the city of Sarazm of the Neolithic and the Bronze Age, and was later home to kingdoms ruled by people of different faiths and cultures, including the Oxus civilization, Andronovo culture, Buddhism, Nestorian Christ...
When did Tajikistan become an independent nation?
{ "text": [ "1991" ], "answer_start": [ 654 ] }
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Tajikistan
The territory that now constitutes Tajikistan was previously home to several ancient cultures, including the city of Sarazm of the Neolithic and the Bronze Age, and was later home to kingdoms ruled by people of different faiths and cultures, including the Oxus civilization, Andronovo culture, Buddhism, Nestorian Christ...
What years did the civil war take place?
{ "text": [ "1992 to 1997" ], "answer_start": [ 735 ] }
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Tajikistan
The territory that now constitutes Tajikistan was previously home to several ancient cultures, including the city of Sarazm of the Neolithic and the Bronze Age, and was later home to kingdoms ruled by people of different faiths and cultures, including the Oxus civilization, Andronovo culture, Buddhism, Nestorian Christ...
What were some of the different kindoms and people that called Tajikistan home?
{ "text": [ "Oxus civilization, Andronovo culture, Buddhism, Nestorian Christianity, Zoroastrianism, and Manichaeism" ], "answer_start": [ 256 ] }
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Tajikistan
The territory that now constitutes Tajikistan was previously home to several ancient cultures, including the city of Sarazm of the Neolithic and the Bronze Age, and was later home to kingdoms ruled by people of different faiths and cultures, including the Oxus civilization, Andronovo culture, Buddhism, Nestorian Christ...
What year did Tajikistan become an independant nation?
{ "text": [ "1991" ], "answer_start": [ 654 ] }
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Tajikistan
The territory that now constitutes Tajikistan was previously home to several ancient cultures, including the city of Sarazm of the Neolithic and the Bronze Age, and was later home to kingdoms ruled by people of different faiths and cultures, including the Oxus civilization, Andronovo culture, Buddhism, Nestorian Christ...
What years did the war last through?
{ "text": [ "1992 to 1997" ], "answer_start": [ 735 ] }
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Tajikistan
Tajikistan means the "Land of the Tajiks". The suffix "-stan" (Persian: ـستان‎‎ -stān) is Persian for "place of" or "country" and Tajik is, most likely, the name of a pre-Islamic (before the seventh century A.D.) tribe. According to the Library of Congress's 1997 Country Study of Tajikistan, it is difficult to definiti...
What does Tajikistan mean?
{ "text": [ "\"Land of the Tajiks\"" ], "answer_start": [ 21 ] }
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Tajikistan
Tajikistan means the "Land of the Tajiks". The suffix "-stan" (Persian: ـستان‎‎ -stān) is Persian for "place of" or "country" and Tajik is, most likely, the name of a pre-Islamic (before the seventh century A.D.) tribe. According to the Library of Congress's 1997 Country Study of Tajikistan, it is difficult to definiti...
What does the suffix -stan mean?
{ "text": [ "\"place of\" or \"country\"" ], "answer_start": [ 102 ] }
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Tajikistan
The earliest recorded history of the region dates back to about 500 BCE when much, if not all, of modern Tajikistan was part of the Achaemenid Empire. Some authors have also suggested that in the 7th and 6th century BCE parts of modern Tajikistan, including territories in the Zeravshan valley, formed part of Kambojas b...
What was the first recorded history of this region?
{ "text": [ "about 500 BCE" ], "answer_start": [ 58 ] }
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Tajikistan
The earliest recorded history of the region dates back to about 500 BCE when much, if not all, of modern Tajikistan was part of the Achaemenid Empire. Some authors have also suggested that in the 7th and 6th century BCE parts of modern Tajikistan, including territories in the Zeravshan valley, formed part of Kambojas b...
What was modern Tajikistan part of around 500 BE?
{ "text": [ "the Achaemenid Empire" ], "answer_start": [ 128 ] }
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Tajikistan
The earliest recorded history of the region dates back to about 500 BCE when much, if not all, of modern Tajikistan was part of the Achaemenid Empire. Some authors have also suggested that in the 7th and 6th century BCE parts of modern Tajikistan, including territories in the Zeravshan valley, formed part of Kambojas b...
Who took over the territory and made it part of their empire?
{ "text": [ "Alexander the Great" ], "answer_start": [ 398 ] }
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Tajikistan
The Kushan Empire, a collection of Yuezhi tribes, took control of the region in the first century CE and ruled until the 4th century CE during which time Buddhism, Nestorian Christianity, Zoroastrianism, and Manichaeism were all practiced in the region. Later the Hephthalite Empire, a collection of nomadic tribes, move...
What religions were practiced in the region from first centry CE to 4th centry CE?
{ "text": [ "Buddhism, Nestorian Christianity, Zoroastrianism, and Manichaeism" ], "answer_start": [ 154 ] }
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Tajikistan
The Kushan Empire, a collection of Yuezhi tribes, took control of the region in the first century CE and ruled until the 4th century CE during which time Buddhism, Nestorian Christianity, Zoroastrianism, and Manichaeism were all practiced in the region. Later the Hephthalite Empire, a collection of nomadic tribes, move...
What tribes took control of the region in first centry CE?
{ "text": [ "Yuezhi tribes" ], "answer_start": [ 35 ] }
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Tajikistan
The Kushan Empire, a collection of Yuezhi tribes, took control of the region in the first century CE and ruled until the 4th century CE during which time Buddhism, Nestorian Christianity, Zoroastrianism, and Manichaeism were all practiced in the region. Later the Hephthalite Empire, a collection of nomadic tribes, move...
When was Islam brought to the region?
{ "text": [ "in the early eighth century" ], "answer_start": [ 362 ] }
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Tajikistan
The Kushan Empire, a collection of Yuezhi tribes, took control of the region in the first century CE and ruled until the 4th century CE during which time Buddhism, Nestorian Christianity, Zoroastrianism, and Manichaeism were all practiced in the region. Later the Hephthalite Empire, a collection of nomadic tribes, move...
What empire brought Islam practices with them?
{ "text": [ "Hephthalite Empire," ], "answer_start": [ 264 ] }
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Tajikistan
It was temporarily under the control of the Tibetan empire and Chinese from 650–680 and then under the control of the Umayyads in 710. The Samanid Empire, 819 to 999, restored Persian control of the region and enlarged the cities of Samarkand and Bukhara (both cities are today part of Uzbekistan) which became the cultu...
When was the region under Tibetan empire and the CHinese?
{ "text": [ "650–680" ], "answer_start": [ 76 ] }
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Tajikistan
It was temporarily under the control of the Tibetan empire and Chinese from 650–680 and then under the control of the Umayyads in 710. The Samanid Empire, 819 to 999, restored Persian control of the region and enlarged the cities of Samarkand and Bukhara (both cities are today part of Uzbekistan) which became the cultu...
Who took control of the regin in 710?
{ "text": [ "Umayyads" ], "answer_start": [ 118 ] }
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Tajikistan
It was temporarily under the control of the Tibetan empire and Chinese from 650–680 and then under the control of the Umayyads in 710. The Samanid Empire, 819 to 999, restored Persian control of the region and enlarged the cities of Samarkand and Bukhara (both cities are today part of Uzbekistan) which became the cultu...
Who restored Persian control of the region?
{ "text": [ "The Samanid Empire," ], "answer_start": [ 135 ] }