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Saudi Arabia Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, nestled in the heart of the Middle East on the Arabian Peninsula, is a country rich in history and culture. Bordered by Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab…Ruggles, Carl
(Encyclopedia) Ruggles, Carl, 1876–1971, American composer, b. Marion, Mass. Ruggles studied music at Harvard and was a friend of Charles Ives. His works are highly original, characterized by complex…Afghanistan Department of State Background
U.S. Department of State Background Note Afghanistan Index: People Government and Political Conditions Economy Foreign Relations U.S.-Afghan Relations PEOPLE Afghanistan, often called the…Walt Whitman: Outlines for a Tomb [G. P., Buried 1870]
Outlines for a Tomb [G. P., Buried 1870]Part 1What may we chant, O thou within this tomb? What tablets, outlines, hang for thee, O millionnaire? The life thou lived'st we know not, But that…Mauritius Department of State Background
U.S. Department of State Background Note Mauritius Index: History Government and Political Conditions Economy Foreign Relations Defense U.S.-Mauritian Relations HISTORY While Arab and…Gumplowicz, Ludwig
(Encyclopedia) Gumplowicz, LudwigGumplowicz, Ludwigl&oomacr;tˈvĭkh g&oobreve;mˈplōvĭch [key], 1838–1909, Austrian sociologist, political scientist, and jurist. From 1897 to 1909 he was a…Cuba Department of State Background
U.S. Department of State Background Note Cuba Index: People and Religion History Government National Security Economy Foreign Relations U.S.-Cuban Relations PEOPLE AND RELIGIONCuba is a…The Queen's Birthday
The Queen's public birthday usually falls on the second Saturday in June by Liz Olson Queen Elizabeth in 1958 Related Links Queen Elizabeth II Quiz Queen Elizabeth II…Focillon, Henri
(Encyclopedia) Focillon, HenriFocillon, HenriäNrēˈ fôsēyôNˈ [key], 1881–1943, French art historian. Focillon, who was professor of art history at the Collège de France, was an authority on medieval…Vexillology Quiz
Vexillology is the study of flags, including their history, variations, and the names or nicknames attributed to certain countries' flags. Test your flag knowledge right here on Infoplease!Trending
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