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Southernmost World Capital

The Question: What is the world's southernmost national capital? The Answer: That distinction belongs to Wellington, New Zealand. The cultural capital and geographical center of the country,…

Sable, Cape

(Encyclopedia) Sable, Cape, S Fla., southernmost extremity of the U.S. mainland. It is part of Everglades National Park.

Farewell, Cape

(Encyclopedia) Farewell, Cape, southernmost point of Greenland, on Egger Island, at lat. 59°46′N. Egger Island and the surrounding islands are called the Cape Farewell Archipelago.

Adadah

(Encyclopedia) AdadahAdadahădˈədə [key], in the Bible, town of Judah in the southernmost part of ancient Palestine.

Helles, Cape

(Encyclopedia) Helles, CapeHelles, Capehĕlˈəs [key], southernmost point of the Gallipoli peninsula, NW Turkey. It commands the entrance to the Dardanelles.

Springer Mountain

(Encyclopedia) Springer Mountain, 3,820 ft (1,164 m) high, N Ga. It is the southernmost peak of the Blue Ridge Mts. and the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail.

Mull of Galloway

(Encyclopedia) Mull of GallowayMull of Gallowaygălˈəwā [key], headland, 239 ft (73 m) high, Dumfries and Galloway, SW Scotland, the southernmost extremity of Scotland, on the southern tip of the…

Fair Isle

(Encyclopedia) Fair Isle, island, c.3 sq mi (7.8 sq km), off N Scotland, southernmost of the Shetland Islands. It is known for its traditional knitting in bright, multicolored designs and for its…

Lizard, The

(Encyclopedia) Lizard, The, peninsula, Cornwall, SW England. Its southern extremity (the southernmost point of Great Britain) is called Lizard Point or Lizard Head. The coast has colored serpentine…

Pelee Island

(Encyclopedia) Pelee IslandPelee Islandpēˈlē [key], 18 sq mi (47 sq km), S Ont., Canada, in W Lake Erie. Scudder is the chief town. Ferry service connects the island with the Canadian and U.S.…