Same meaning?
Along the coast there are about 2,000 islands , almost three quarters of which are uninhabited .
There are almost 2,000 islands along the coastline , about three quarters of which are uninhabited .

Answer: yes

Same meaning?
The Slavic Soul includes the most traditional , classical and popular music topics from 9 countries . Songs are beautiful , all in new arrangements .
The Slavic Soul includes the most beautiful musical themes from 9 countries : songs are traditional , classic and popular , all in new arrangements .

Answer: no

Same meaning?
He was sent to Rangoon , Burma ( now Yangon , Myanmar ) , for further study and then taught in Thailand .
He was sent to Rangoon , Burma ( now Yangon , Myanmar ) and taught in Thailand for further studies .

Answer: yes

Same meaning?
Hummer first pursued a broadcasting career in 1996 . He briefly worked for TVG Network , a horse racing network .
Hummer pursued a broadcasting career briefly in 1996 and worked for TVG Network , a horse racing network .

Answer:
no