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From politicians to professional athletes Notable Asian Americans » Government and Politics Business and Media Sports Literature Film & Television Musicians…World's 10 Highest Lakes By Elevation...& Where They Are!
Top of Page Source: iStockFrom Russia to Canada, Kenya to Nepal, the world is dotted with bodies of water. Whether you dip your toes into a large lake with fresh water or float in the saltwater…Country Profiles Department of State Background
U.S. Department of State Background Notes Afghanistan Albania Algeria Andorra Angola Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia Aruba Australia Austria Azerbaijan The…Time Zone Origins
A transcontinental train schedule was the mother of invention Map of world time zones – full size Related Links Time Measurement, Time Zones, and the International Date Line Prime…November 2006
WorldTaiwanese President Accused of Corruption (Nov. 3): Prosecutors indict Wu Shu-chen, the wife of President Chen Shui-ban, charging that she spent $450,000 in public funds on personal…Asian Food Primer: Chinese Food
by David Johnson Asian Foods Guide Common ingredients and popular dishes of various cultures. IntroductionEast Asia China JapanKoreaMongoliaTibetPacific Region FijiHawaiiPapua New…Currency by Country
Afghanistan Afghani Albania Lek Algeria Dinar Andorra Euro Angola New Kwanza Antigua and Barbuda East Caribbean dollar Argentina Peso Armenia Dram Australia…ass
(Encyclopedia) ass, hoofed, herbivorous mammal of the genus Equus, closely related to the horse. It is distinguished from the horse by its small size, large head, long ears, and small hooves. There…Bengal
(Encyclopedia) BengalBengalbĕng-gôlˈ, bĕn– [key], region, 77,442 sq mi (200,575 sq km), E India and Bangladesh, on the Bay of Bengal. The inland section is mountainous, with peaks up to 12,000 ft (3,…Selected Worldwide Religious Sites
—By Kate Pritchard Amritsar, India: Site of the Golden Temple (Sikhism). Axum, Ethiopia: Church of St. Mary of Zion (Ethiopian Orthodox), where the Ark of the Covenant is believed to be kept.…Trending
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