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Tagus
Tagus , Span. Tajo, Port. Tejo, river, c.585 mi (940 km) long, rising in the mountains E of Madrid, E Spain, and draining the central part of the Iberian Peninsula. The Tagus flows northwest through the mountains, past Teruel, then north across the Meseta of central Spain, past Toledo, to form p... Read more
Sierra de Guadalupe
Sierra de Guadalupe , mountain range, W Spain, in Extremadura, between the Tagus and Guadiana rivers. The highest elevation is 4,734 ft (1,443 m). ... Read more
Sierra de Gata
Sierra de Gata , mountain range, W Spain. Between the valleys of the Douro and Tagus rivers, it separates León from Estremadura. Its highest point is the Jálama peak (5,577 ft/1,700 m). ... Read more
Aranjuez
Aranjuez , town (1990 pop. 38,239), Madrid prov., central Spain, on the Tagus River. As a market for the irrigated horticulture nearby, it is known for its asparagus and strawberries. It was once a royal summer residence with elaborate gardens. The palace burned several times in the 17th cent. but w... Read more
Sierra de Guadarrama
Sierra de Guadarrama , mountain range rising from the plateau of central Spain, N of Madrid, and extending c.120 mi (190 km) between the Tagus and Douro rivers. The rugged mountains rise to Pico de Peñalara (7,972ft/2,430 m), the highest peak. The range is crossed by several passes, such as t... Read more
Extremadura
Extremadura , autonomous region (1990 pop. 1,102,319), W central Spain, on the border with Portugal. It was established as an autonomous region in 1983 by the statute of autonomy. A tableland crossed by mountains and by the Tagus (Tajo) and Guadiana rivers, it comprises the provinces of Badajoz and ... Read more
Lisbon
Lisbon , Port. Lisboa, ancient Olisipo, city (1991 pop. 677,790), W Portugal, capital of Portugal and of Lisboa dist., on the Tagus River where it broadens to enter the Atlantic Ocean. Lisbon is Portugal's largest city and its cultural, administrative, commercial, and industrial hub. It has one ... Read more
Robert Blake
Robert Blake 1599-1657, English admiral. A merchant, he sat in the Short Parliament (1640) and joined the parliamentary side in the civil war. He defended Bristol, Lyme, and Taunton against royalist attacks (1643-45). Appointed a "general at sea" (1649), he embarked on a brilliant naval career ... Read more
Castile-La Mancha
Castile-La Mancha , autonomous region (1990 pop. 1,695,144), central Spain, encompassing the provinces of Toledo, Ciudad Real, Cuenca, Guadalajara, and Albacete. It was established as an autonomous region in 1982. It is in the historical region of New Castile. Its plains are drained by the Tagus and... Read more
Castile
Castile , Span. Castilla , historic region and former kingdom, central and N Spain, traditionally divided into Old Castile and New Castile, and now divided into Castile-La Mancha and Castile-Leon. Castile is generally a vast, sparsely populated region surrounding the highly industrialized Madrid ar... Read more

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Tagus
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Tagus , Span. Tajo, Port. Tejo, river, c...central part of the Iberian Peninsula. The Tagus flows northwest through the mountains, past...Atlantic Ocean at Lisbon. The estuary of the Tagus (12 mi/19 km long) is one of Europe...
Portugal
Encyclopedia entry from: Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations ...highlands is unequal north and south of the Tagus (Tejo) River. From north to south, the principal...1,204 m/3,950 ft), all north of the Tagus. The uplands of Beira, traversed by the Tagus on its way to the sea, contain Portugal's...
Lisbon
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...Portugal and of Lisboa dist., on the Tagus River where it broadens to enter the Atlantic...eacute;m, on the north bank of the Tagus facing the sea, built by Manuel I to commemorate...suspension bridges, was completed across the Tagus. A world's fair was held in the city...
Spain
Book article from: World Encyclopedia ...the Meseta ), in the centre of which lies the capital, Madrid . The Ebro and Tagus rivers drain the central plateau. Zaragoza lies on the Ebro, and Toledo on the Tagus. The Cantabrian Mountains lie between León and the n coastal regions...
Bartolomeu Dias de Novais
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography ...and of a storeship of about double that size, Dias left the Tagus River in August 1487. Beyond the farthest point reached by...o, dedicated to St. James. The caravels returned to the Tagus in December 1488. Dias had proved the sea route into the Indian...
Iberian Peninsula: Portugal
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Food and Culture ...as is evident in its varied cuisine. The gentle plains of Ribatejo along the banks of the Tagus provide pastureland. Alentejo, meaning "beyond the Tagus,'' is a vast expanse of cork oak, olive trees, and wheat fields along the Spanish border...
Vasco da Gama
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography ...supplied with letters of introduction to Prester John and to the ruler of the Malabar city of Calicut, set sail from the Tagus River in Lisbon on July 8, 1497. He commanded the flagship St. Gabriel, accompanied by the St. Raphael and Berrio (commanded...
Alfonso I
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography ...Lisbon, which ended with the Moslems' capitulation on October 25. Alfonso now addressed himself to the task of settling the Tagus Valley in order to assure its security against Moslem attack. Several of the Crusaders had accepted his offer of land grants...
Tajo
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Tajo river: see Tagus .
Talavera de la Reina
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Talavera de la Reina , town (1990 pop. 69,215), Toledo prov., central Spain, in Castile-La Mancha, on the Tagus River. It is in an agricultural region and is known for its fine ceramics industry. At Talavera, in 1809, in the Peninsular...

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Spain
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History ...Cantabrian Mountains to the north, iron ore is mined; and from here the Ebro flows eastward into Catalonia. Across the centre the Tagus runs westward to Portugal, while in the south the Guadalquivir flows through the broad valley of Seville. Andalusia and the...
Toledo
Book article from: The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable Toledo a city in central Spain on the River Tagus, which from the first century was famous for its steel and sword blades; from the late 16th century, Toledo was used for a sword made there, or for one of that kind.
Portugal
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History ...hills, lakes, and deep gorges. Much of the region is covered with forests, and from it flow three great rivers - the Douro, Tagus, and Guadiana - which water the flat coastal plain, where vineyards, cereals, and citrus fruits flourish. Economy One of...
bridge
Book article from: A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture ...although much restored, and seems to be one of the oldest still in existence. Also in Spain is the celebrated bridge over the Tagus at Alcántara (AD 105), with its six impressive arches. Many fine bridges were erected in medieval times (e...

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Second Tagus Rail Link Planned.
Magazine article from: International Railway Journal; 9/1/2000; 426 words ; ...build a 7km rail link across the River Tagus to connect Chelas in Lisbon on the north...much-needed second rail crossing of the Tagus for commuters living on the south side...and northern Portugal have to cross the Tagus by ferry to connect with rail services...
ALCATEL: Alcatel demonstrates transport automation an and communications technology on the Tagus bridge.
M2 Presswire; 8/20/1999; 700+ words ; ...automation and communications technology on the Tagus bridge (C)1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS...and access control systems for the new Tagus Bridge railway line in Lisbon, Portugal...between the capital and the area south of the Tagus river, improving the quality of life for...
S&P Raises Rtg on Tagus No. 1 B Nts; A Nts Affirmed.
Business Wire; 7/21/2003; 586 words ; ...class B floating-rate notes issued by Tagus Global Bond Securitisation No. 1 PLC...Comercial Portugues de Investimento, S.A. Tagus Global Bond Securitisation No. 1 purchased...spread. RATINGS LIST Rating Class To From Tagus Global Bond Securitisation No. 1 PLC EUR311...
Explorations in Connected History. From the Tagus to the Ganges/Explorations in Connected History. Mughals and Franks
Magazine article from: Internationales Asien Forum. International Quarterly for Asian Studies; 5/1/2006; ; 700+ words ; ...Explorations in Connected History. From the Tagus to the Ganges. Delhi: Oxford University...extending outside of it." (From the Tagus, p. 12) Indian - or for that matter...bogs of micro-history." (From the Tagus, p. 108) Pointing out both the connectedness...
Fertagus reports strong traffic growth: Fertagus is Portugals Tirst ana only private rail operator. It has a concession to operate the new cross-Tagus suburban rail service in Lisbon. Despite some setbacks, traffic is now growing strongly. (Portugal).
Magazine article from: International Railway Journal; 2/1/2001; 700+ words ; THE cross-Tagus rail link opened on July 29 1999, which...and communities on the south side of the Tagus via a well-known Lisbon landmark: the...about 5000 parking places at the four south Tagus stations. New underground car parks will...
South Tagus LRT contract awarded. (Transit News).
Magazine article from: International Railway Journal; 5/1/2002; 376 words ; ...5km four-line light rail network serving communities on the south bank of the River Tagus. The 37-station network will connect with the cross-Tagus rail link to the Portuguese capital Lisbon as well as ferries to Lisbon. The MTS consortium...
South Tagus LRT concession awarded. (Transit News).
Magazine article from: International Railway Journal; 9/1/2002; 451 words ; ...the towns of Almada and Seixal on the south bank of the River Tagus south of Lisbon, The total cost of the project is estimated...are already planned. The LRT will connect with the cross-Tagus rail link operated by Fertagus. MTS is owned by Barraqueiro...
BRITISH COMPANY TAGUS WEAVES INTO UZBEKISTAN'S ANDIJAN TEXTILES.
News Wire article from: AsiaPulse News; 4/24/2008; 502 words ; ...TASHKENT April 24 Asia Pulse - An Uzbek-British joint venture TAGUS Textile, valued at $US9.74 million, has been set up in...Ozbekyengilsanoat (Uzbek light industry) and the British company TAGUS Management Services Ltd, has taken over Izboskan Shoyi Tukish...
Outside Lisbon: the splendors of the Tagus Valley. (Tagus Valley).
Magazine article from: Travel Agent; 10/21/2002; 700+ words ; ...century castle with one of the most impressive panoramic views in the country; once the site of the Santiago Convent (Manueline); and a 15th century synagogue. Tagus Valley: www.costa-azul.rts.pt www.rt-leiriafatima.pt
South Tagus Light Metro.
Magazine article from: International Railway Journal; 11/1/2000; 283 words ; Lisbon: Two consortia have bid to build the South Tagus Light Metro. The award will be made in May 2001 between Adtranz/Somague and Siemens/Barraqueiro. Phase one of the project involves lines linking Corroios, Cacilbas, and Universidade, and Corroios with Pragal.