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Thetford Mines
Thetford Mines city (1991 pop. 17,273), S Que., Canada, NE of Sherbrooke and S of Quebec. The city, developed after the discovery (1876) of large asbestos deposits, is located in one of the world's largest asbestos-producing regions. Chromium and feldspar are also mined. ... Read more |
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Sudbury
Sudbury city (1991 pop. 92,884), central Ont., Canada. It is the center of Canada's largest mining region, which produces much of the world's nickel and large quantities of copper, platinum, gold, silver, cobalt, and sulfur. Laurentian Univ. (1960) is there.... Read more |
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Orlando
Orlando , city (1990 pop. 164,693), seat of Orange co., central Fla., in a lake region; inc. 1875. In a citrus fruit and farm area, it is one of the world's most visited vacation spots. Orlando's economy focuses on aerospace and electronics, but tourism brings in the largest revenues. Located 15 mi... Read more |
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Worlds Columbian Exposition
World's Columbian Exposition. See World's Fairs and Expositions.... Read more |
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La Serena
La Serena , city (1990 est. pop. 105,600), capital of Coquimbo region, N central Chile, on the Elqui River. A commercial and agricultural center in a region of orchards and vineyards, it is a popular resort. La Serena was founded in 1543, destroyed by indigenous peoples in 1549, and sacked by the... Read more |
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World Fellowship of Buddhists
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Oradea
Oradea or Oradea-Mare , Hung. Nagyvárad, Ger. Grosswardein, city (1990 pop. 228,956), W Romania, in Crişana-Maramureş, near the Hungarian border. It is the marketing and shipping center for a livestock and agricultural region. Oradea is also an important industrial city with... Read more |
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Juan Antonio Samaranch
Juan Antonio Samaranch 1920- Spanish athletic administrator In his two decades at the helm of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Juan Antonio Samaranch worked a miraculous transformation, turning what was a largely amateur enterprise into a billion-dollar showcase for the world's... Read more |
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The Queen's Golden Jubilee "The Yorkshire and Humber region celebrates in...
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Guernsey Ramps Up Promotion To Capitalise On 'Recovery'.(Conference...
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Newcastle emerges as top location for Bollywood films.
...the coal mining city of Newcastle in...films shot in the city this year were...confidence in the region as a place to...s a beautiful city with the Edwardian...guaranteed in the film world. "One thing...powerful role in ... |
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Summer of fun events lies ahead ; ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE
...of the historic city. For more information...from around the region. Some of the...celebrates the world-class geological...Regatta, Durham City The 2011 Durham...Wear in Durham City, with the stunning...North East and ... |
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Chefs serve up free food for rail travellers.
...celebration of the city's culinary...demonstrations from world-renowned celebrity...Raymond Blanc and Yorkshire favourites Brian...is a vibrant city bursting with...ingredients with Yorkshire provenance to...popular restaurants ... |
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Powerful draw at celebration of northern art.
A DRAWING by world-famous Wakefield...today at an event showcasing the artistic pride...North West and Yorkshire. A Turner water...prosperity of the regions that culture makes...northern towns and cities, providing a sense...of the northern ... |
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Smithsonian Journeys Presents Best Tours to Europe Featuring 20 Exclusive...
...travel from the Yorkshire moors to Edinburgh...insight into the region as well as holiday...most charming cities, "Art Treasures...traveler, "City Explorers: Athens...information about "City Explorers: Athens...visits to many ... |
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Cup that cheers for coffee envoy Tovah.
...celebration of a world-class drink...study in the city from Canada...which is the region bounded by the...purchasing." The Yorkshire Evening Post...Britain's leading cities in its support...Bean will be showcasing 12 ... |
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Macau.com Partners With The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) as its...
...exciting host city for the renowned...position in Macau, showcasing our continuous...the Pearl Delta Region. With a secure...are among the world's most-watched...in London, Sun City, Johannesburg...Amsterdam, Yorkshire and ... |
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United Kingdom's biggest street party unveiled as the Queen's Jubilee Baton...
...Commonwealth Games host city Manchester carrying the...showcase the best of each region to the world," Mr Allen said...landmarks reflecting and showcasing the country's cultural...Cornet Castle, across the Yorkshire Dales, around the ... |
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