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South Island
south temperate oceanic-island floral region
south temperate oceanic-island floral region Part of R. Good's (
The Geography of the Flowering Plants, 1974) Antarctic kingdom which contains a very small flora scattered among the islands of the oceans surrounding Antarctica. There are only 2 endemic genera (see
ENDEMISM), 1 of which is disjunct between several islands. Despite the great distance separating the islands, and their varying latitudes, there is a notable floristic constancy. A characteristic vegetation is tussocky grassland, dominated by
vicarious species of
Poa. See also
FLORAL PROVINCE and
FLORISTIC REGION.
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Island's Chris Blackwell Extends Contract With PolyGram.
Business Wire; 12/14/1994; 700+ words
; ...president of production. Island Pictures is staffed by...purchased the film assets of Island World Films, Island...exclusive access to the South African President and...relationship between the various Island Entertainment Group divisions...feature the greatest South African hits ...
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Islands in Zonal Flow*
Magazine article from: Journal of Physical Oceanography; 12/1/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...for the transport around the island tips is derived in the limit...circulates around the tips of the island from the western basin into...circulation around planetary-scale islands is based largely on circulation...stress curl to the east of an island and the depth integrated circulation...such as ...
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Island life They come in many sizes. They can be isolated, romantic . . . or uninhabitable
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 8/6/1995; ; 700+ words
; ...that sprawl from Salisbury south to Essex. Ocean islands...about 100 summer homes on islands in this 37-community region...Boston. Some, like Northend Island on the Rowley River, can...Wildlife owns Ram and Carr islands in Salisbury and Milk Island off Rockport, all a ...
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Island in the Stream: Bridge from St. Marys takes visitors to refuge in the Ohio River
Newspaper article from: Sunday Gazette-Mail; 2/13/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...water, the Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge...of the refuge's 22 islands is equipped with a bridge...wildlife, and see how the island is being restored to...forested state. Middle Island extends nearly two miles...the point where its south end connects to a steel...member of the ...
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92 islands 'vulnerable to being claimed by foreigners'.
Newspaper article from: Jakarta Post; 5/25/2009; 700+ words
; ...had intensifi ed patrols around its outer islands to prevent intruders from illegally entering the area. Maluku has 18 outer islands, mostly uninhabited. Eight outer islands are located in the Aru Island regency and the other 10 are in Southwest...
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THE ISLANDS
Newspaper article from: The Patriot Ledger Quincy, MA; 8/11/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...617-539-4248. Gallops Island Closed to the public due to the presence of asbestos. Georges Island The transportation hub of the Harbor Islands. Ferry transportation from...and flushing toilets on the island. Guided tours available...Saturday and Sunday from South Boston's Fan Pier. ...
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Islands of influence
Newspaper article from: The Scotsman; 4/1/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...Eday are reached from Kirkwall, the islands' capital. Kirkwall is as close to...offers stunning views across much of the island and of the nearby Bishop's Palace...also the main gateway to the Shetland Islands, with Northlink Ferries providing the...interconnecting flights between the islands. ...
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Treasure islands; For those who like a bohemian lifestyle, community spirit and tranquil isolation, a Thames island home comes close to paradise.
Newspaper article from: The Evening Standard (London, England); 8/1/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...peace and tranquillity of these islands is a wonderful antidote to...water and birdsong." Eel Pie Island at Twickenham has the most...history of any of the Thames islands. During the late Fifties and...jazz and rock venues. The island is particularly associated...blossomed in the suburbs of ...
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Islands Under Siege
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 8/16/1989; ; 700+ words
; ...testimony on "America's Islands-Open Space at Risk?" It...recreational assets of the nation. Islands are an important focus, he...million of the 8 million acres of islands outside Alaska "lie within...the newly organized Beaver Island Property Owners Association...the poorest counties in the ...
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Island properties bring parcel of paradise
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 5/15/1987; ; 700+ words
; ...Water supply. Does the island have a freshwater inland lake...Accessibility. Does the island have an airstrip? Caribbean islands bring top dollar because of...States by airplane. A remote island in the South Pacific will bring a lower...
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Islands, Capes, and Peninsulas
Book article from: Water:Science and Issues
...mountainous promontory south of Cape Town, South Africa, and near the...necessary for Cape Cod. Islands The distinction between an island and a continent is based...is not considered an island. Islands can occur in groups or...
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Solomon Islands
Encyclopedia entry from: Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Physical Geography
...Solomon Sea is southwest of the islands and the Coral Sea is directly south. Solomon Islands are surrounded by expanses...Strait lies between Bougainville Island in Papua New Guinea and the northwestern islands of Choiseul, Vella Lavella...Indispensable Strait connects the South ...
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oceanic islands
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to the Earth
...romanticized islands in the south and west Pacific; the rumbling volcanic islands of Hawaii, the Azores...groups, and those in South-East Asia; and the...Pitcairn, Easter Island (Rapanui), Heard...general rule; it forms an island because it coincides...Mid-Atlantic ridge. ...
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Islands of the Pacific
Encyclopedia entry from: Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Foods and Recipes of the World
...ENVIRONMENT There are thousands of islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Some island groups are independent nations...with New Zealand, Easter Island, Tonga, Tahiti, and other islands. Melanesia includes Papua...on the food customs of the islands they controlled. Cooking styles on the ...
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Oceania: Island Culture
Book article from: Fashion, Costume, and Culture: Clothing, Headwear, Body Decorations, and Footwear through the Ages
Oceania: Island Culture Oceania...thirty thousand islands in the Pacific Ocean...New Zealand in the south. To most geographers...Archipelago. These islands are home to a wide...today many of the island nations recognize...environments on the islands. Small groups banded...described life ...
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