So what's the question? :dozey:
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So what's the question? :dozey:
Can I ask a question?
Ok, thanks! :p :
Now, Russian Federation is a federal republic - it has 83 "federal subjects" of varying degrees of autonomy.
One of these is the Yakutian (Sakha) Republic, which has an area of 3,103,200 sq km (1,198,152.2 sq mi). So roughly the size of India.
:arrow: What is the population of the Yakutian Republic?
An error of upto 20% will not be frowned upon. ;)
Actually, forget that. As long as you're in the right ball-park. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by studiose
Why is noone playing my number guessing game? :( It's fun, damn you! :hmph:
'Cause the answer is somewhat surprising! Territory very-very big. Population... oh, I've said too much. :erm: Bugger.
Anyway - guess, bitches! :hmph:
:p :
70.000
Aha! :wave:Quote:
Originally Posted by Lousada
No, not the right "ball park".
More info on the Yakutian Republic...
:arrow: Yakutia is well endowed with raw materials. The soil contains large reserves of oil, gas, coal, diamonds, gold, silver, tin, tungsten and many others. 99% of all Russian diamonds are mined in Yakutia, accounting for over 25% of the world's diamond production.
:arrow: Average January temperature: −28 °C (−18.4 °F) (coast) to −47 °C (−52.6 °F) (Pole of Cold).
:arrow: Average July temperature: +2 °C (35.6 °F) (coast) to +19 °C (66.2 °F) (central parts).
:arrow: The native people - the Yakuts - are of Turkic origin and arrived in the depth of Siberia in the 13th century. (Whereopun they pushed out the indigenous hunter-gatherers.) They are now 45% of the population.
:arrow: Yakutia's remoteness, even compared to the rest of Siberia, made it a destination of choice for deportations under both the Czarist and the Communist governments of Russia/Soviet Union.
Don't be impatient. It often takes days for answers to come in. Besides everybody is still trying to figure out A. Markabilly's question and B. The answer to it.
I for one haven't got a clue.
Ah. :) No, that's fine, it's just that I'm leaving for vacation late this evening (Euro time), so I kinda need to wrap this baby up today. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Easy Drifter
And there's another active question? :cheese: Sorry Markabilly, I didn't realize. :cheese: What with Schmenke saying "So what's the question"... And noone replying for a while.. :cheese:
I'm calling time on MkBilly's Q.
Current Q to Studiose.
Current A to Studiose: 250,000
:cheese:
Huh! Victory is mine! :beer: :cheese:Quote:
Originally Posted by schmenke
And no, still not really in the "ball park". :p :
A hint: it's a number of millions...
And kind of a round number. ;)
10-to-the-power-of-something, in fact. ;)
A round number, eh?
How about pi :D
Mmm... pi... :D
No thanks, I just went. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Firstgear
:p :
Edit: Ah, so it sounds different to native English speakers.. :p :
100 million?
Edit: after reading that it sounded really, really dumb! How about 10 million?
Oh no. No-no-no. :cheese: The total population of Russia is 142 million, and Yakutia is a remote area. ;) Even though its the size of India.Quote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
Good guess, though. Better than pee, anyway. :D :p :
I did edit it before you said no to 100 million by the way (before anyone thinks I'm really dumb!!)
Gotcha. ;) Sorry 'bout that. ;) I'm just here right now, 'cause I wanna end this thing. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
No, 10 million is also wrong.
Come on guys, I've got 1 h 30 min. ;) :p :
Hint: think back to math class. :p :
10 to the power of something surely means either 10, 100, 1000, 10000, 100000, 1000000 etc.?
So next guess - 1 million?!
Or is my maths failing me?
Your maths is not failing you, my good man, you are right! :up:
The population of the Yakutian Republic is just under 1 million (about 950 000 in fact).
With an area of 3,103,200 km², that means the average population density is 0.3 people/km².
Which is very-very low, indeed!
See? This was fun! :cheese:
Ok, your turn Mr. Solberg. ;)
And I'm soon off to Siberia! :) Voluntarily. :)
Wow - super quick Q and A! Blink and you miss :)
Next one please!
Got it! Good question.
Mine is:
What percentage of Norway's mainland is covered in forest? Answers within 3% are fine.
I am going pluck a random number from the air and say 67%.
Random guesses, mysterious clues.......who needs skill and Geographical knowledge? :p
No - and not really that close.
I'll Say 39.5%
Nah, higher than that methinks.
I'll guess 85%.
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Originally Posted by donKey jote
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Originally Posted by markabilly
And it only took you four days after I posted this for you to be googling your answer:
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Originally Posted by markabilly
As to Norway, my guess is less than half, but probably more than a quarter.
A big part of Norway is rockytype mountains and trees do not grow well there. Another big part is marshes and tundras.....and if I win, I give my question to caroline...she really earned it, unlike that cheating donKey buzzard jote
That was quick!
Full marks to Tazio - the exact answer is 37.5% but you are easily close enough.
Half marks to markabilly for his rough estimate of between 25% and 50% - you realise if you'd gone exactly half way betwen the two you'd have been spot on!
Good effort - and Tazio's time to step up to the plate...
ooooh 2 quick questions already? :crazy:
Time for a non-numeric Q now, eh Taz?
What is the highest point within The San Diego City Limits?
Never been to San Diego :mark:
Caroline will be soooo disappointed.........Quote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
There you go again getting all confused....all I know is when I am in town, mine is...Quote:
Originally Posted by Tazio
If this confuses you I will clarify the question.Quote:
Originally Posted by markabilly
What is the higest level of elevation within the San Diego City Limits?
A little hint. It is "terra firma" !
no idea about San Diego and never been there either.
Ok maybe too locally specific
Try this one:
Name the Point (on Earth) Farthest From the Center of the Earth.
Here is a hint. It's not the Peak of Everest!
somewhere in Quito, Ecuador?
Based on the fact that its on the equator (which should be farther away from the centre + the fact that Quito is at a pretty high altitude.)