Problem: S1: It is found throughout the central Palaearctic Region , from Turkey , Cyprus and Lebanon , east through Pakistan , Iran , Afghanistan and northern Iraq to Kashmir .
S2: It is found throughout the central palearctic , from Turkey , Cyprus , and Lebanon , through Pakistan , Iran , Afghanistan , and northern Iraq to Kashmir .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: yes

Problem: S1: This is a list of caves in the UK , including information on the largest and deepest caves in the United Kingdom .
S2: This is a list of the caves in Britain , including information about the largest and deepest caves in the United Kingdom .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: yes

Problem: S1: The Victorian state election in 1945 was held on November 10 , 1945 , in the Australian state of Victoria to elect 65 members of the state legislative assembly .
S2: The Australian state election in 1945 was held on Saturday , November 10 , 1945 , in the Victorian state of Victoria to elect 65 members of the state legislative assembly .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A:
no