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Courland
(Encyclopedia) Courland or KurlandCourlandboth: kûrˈlănd, Ger. k&oomacr;rˈlänt [key], Latvian Kurzeme, historic region and former duchy, in Latvia, between the Baltic Sea and the Western Dvina…Rochelle, La
(Encyclopedia) Rochelle, LaRochelle, Lalä rôshĕlˈ [key], city (1990 pop. 73,744), capital of Charente-Maritime dept., W France, on the Bay of Biscay. Industries include naval, aircraft, and…Venezuela Claims
(Encyclopedia) Venezuela Claims. In 1902, due to civil strife and to gross mismanagement during the administration of Cipriano Castro, Venezuelan finances were chaotic. Great Britain, Germany, and…America's Most Endangered Places 2015
Little Havana in Miami, Florida is among American sites most at risk America's Most Endangered Places America's Most Endangered Places 2014 America's Most Endangered Places 2013…Ningbo
(Encyclopedia) Ningbo or NingpoNingponingˈbôˈ [key], city (1994 est. pop. 612,000), NE Zhejiang prov., SE China, at the confluence of the Yong (or Ningbo) and Yao rivers. Situated at the terminus of…Sochi: the Host City
The port city and subtropical resort was established in 1902 Sochi Seaport Related Links 2014 Winter OlympicsMemorable Olympic MomentsBirth of the Modern OlympicsEncyclopedia:…Liguria
(Encyclopedia) LiguriaLigurialĭg&oobreve;rˈēə, Ital. lēg&oomacr;ˈryä [key], region (1991 pop. 1,676,282), 2,098 sq mi (5,434 sq km), NW Italy, extending along the Ligurian Sea and bordering…Eastern Cape
(Encyclopedia) Eastern Cape, province, 65,238 sq mi (168,966 sq km), S central South Africa, on the Indian Ocean. In 1994, under South Africa's post-…Security a Big Concern in Sochi
Threat of terrorist attacks prompts heightened security measures Sochi Seaport Related Links 2014 Winter Olympics Country Profile: RussiaSochiVladimir Putin The threat of a…Yokohama
(Encyclopedia) YokohamaYokohamayōˌkōhäˈmä [key], city (1990 pop. 3,220,331), capital of Kanagawa prefecture, SE Honshu, Japan, on the western shore of Tokyo Bay. Japan's second largest city and one…Trending
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