Dominican Republic I grew up in a loving family consisting of my mother, father and four children. Ever year my parents made it a priority to take us on vacation with many smaller trips to create wonderful family memories. We also used our vacations to loosen up, recharge our batteries and teach us many different lessons. My senior year of High School our family trip was different becaus

drilling in ANWR The United States currently imports 52% of its oil. The U.S. Energy Information Administration predicts that this figure will increase to 64% by 2020 if domestic supplies do not increase. In favor of drilling in ANWR: Only a tiny amount of the section proposed for exploration would actually be involved in drilling. Exploration and production would

Thailand Thailand History of Thailand: In 650 A.D. a group of Chinese people migrated to the northern part what is today Thailand. They began an independent kingdom called Nanchao. In 1000 A.D. the Chinese had defeated the Nanchao and turned it into a tributary state. In 1253 Kublai Khan lead the Mongols to destroy the state. Then Thailand had a mass migration and formed the Khmer Empi

Somalia Introduction This paper will discuss the Somali social and political organizational structure which is based on kinship groups. There are six main clan- families, the Dir, the Darod, the Isaq, the Hawiye, the Digil and the Rahanweyn. These clans-families are further subdivided into smaller clans. These clans, in turn, are subdivided into sub clans, or primary lineage groups

Bolivia Bolivia is a country located in Central South America and to be exact with its location, it is found 17S, 65W on a compass. Quite a few neighboring countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Peru surround it. This is a country whose environment consists of humid and tropical climate, rugged terrain, lowland plains, soil erosion from overgrazing, and the beautiful A

Chile Chile is one of the most diverse countries on the planet. Because it stretches 6500 miles down the Pacific coast of South America, Chile experiences many different weather patterns and because of this has developed different regions of their long country (World Factbook Chile, Online). There is varied topography in Chile, but this time the topography doesn’t really change north t

Two Neighbors TWO NEIGHBORS:CANADA AND THE U.S Every nation in attendance at an international symposium on elephants had to deliver a report on the animals.America saw the economic values in : “Raising elephants for Fund and Profit”.The Canadian report was of course,typically Canadian:”The elephant:A federal or Provincial Responsibility'” This humorous little story points a

Is Africa The Dark Continent Originally using “Africa” as a key word to search on the net, and individual will come across over 800 different websites. Mostly the websites will deal with weather, safari’s, and politics. If one digs deeper they will eventually come across the knowledge that there are some websites explaining the “Truth”. These websites mostly come in forums and then in th

Ecuador ECUADOR ECUADOR COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: Ecuador is a developing country. Travelers to the capital city of Quito may require some time to adjust to the altitude (close to 10,000 feet), which can adversely affect blood pressure, digestion and energy level. Tourist facilities are adequate, but vary in quality. Introduction Epithet after epithet was found too weak to convey to those

Ecuador Ecuador is one of the smallest countries of South America. It lies on the west coast of the continent between Colombia and Peru. The equator crosses Ecuador and gives the country its name. Ecuador is the Spanish word for equator. The Andes Mountains rise through much of central Ecuador. About half the people live in the valleys and on the plateaus of the Andes. Quito, Ecuad

Elephant Rock Elephant Rock, “The Erosion Begins” Elephant Rock is a unique rock formation located on Prince Edward Island. I went ahead and pasted pictures of Elephant Rock in order from 1976 to the fall of 1998 (Gaudet, 1998). I want to talk about how this rock was formed and the erosion that took place until the rock crumbled. Elephant Rock, 4 (nautical) miles NNW of the mouth o

Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches The Constitution of the United States recognized the need for separate powers as well as checks and balances among the executive, legislative and judicial branches. Separation of powers prevents one branch from becoming excessively dominant over the other two. One of the biggest debates concerning the separation of powers is the attempt to d

Future of the Great Plains The Future of the Great Plains The Great Plains consists of miles and miles of sloping hills, a few trees, shrubs, and short grasses. Not very many trees inhabit these lands but far more today than 50 years ago. As time has passed, the land has become more and more vulnerable to erosion and desertification. These transformations have been caused by ov

Geography Revision Human Geography Revision Web Notes overpopulation - where too many people live in an area for the resources available, resulting in a low standard of living accessibility - how easy it is to get to a settlement central businessdistrict (CBD) - the centre of a city which usually has departmental stores, offices, main bus and railway stations and entertainments commu

Geologic Formation of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania’s land started with the idea of plate tectonics and convection currents. The mantle of the Earth is hotter than the lithosphere, which causes materials to sink and eventually rise back up to the surface. These continents move towards or away from each other with convection currents. Then, during the Ordovician Period mountain building

GHANA Ghana Ghana is a country in West Africa connected on the north and the northwest by Burkina Faso, on the east by Togo, on the south by the Atlantic Ocean, and on the west by Côte d’Ivoire. Ghana became, in 1957, the first black nation in sub-Saharan Africa to achieve independence. The country is named for the ancient empire of Ghana. The ancestors of the people of the present coun

Grape Production in New York Grape Production in New York Grapes are a major crop grown in New York and other areas around Lake Erie. This area is also known as wine country because of the abundance of grapes grown in this region. These grapes are mostly used for making juice but they are also harvested for making varieties of wine. Concord grapes are the most popular grapes grow

Indonesia General Profile Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago. Archipelago is any water space scattered with many islands. This group of islands is located in Southeastern Asia and acts as a dividing line between the Indian and the Pacific Oceans. To find Indonesia on a map, the geographic coordinates of 5 00 south, 120 00 east are given to aid in the search. With

Japanese Monarchy INTRODUCTION: Japan is geographically described as having 47 prefectures, with 4 distinct main islands, Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu. The distance separating Korea and Kyushu is only 200 km while the distance separating Hokkaido and Sakhalin is only 40 km. The formation of the Japanese civilization is said to have begun in the Jomon Period (7,000 BC to 250 BC

Massachusetts VS Virginia Massachusetts and Virginia were very contrasting in most aspects of life. Economy and society, society was based on economy, and economy revolved around aspects of society. Both were based on some of the same aspects of colonization but those similarities eventually dissolved. Religion, it was one of the most important factors in creating a varied society be

London Where have you been' The location that I have chosen is London, England, which is part of the United Kingdom. I went there in the summer of 2001 and had a wonderful time. Its latitude and longitude is 52N and 0. The geography and physical scenery of London, England is mostly flat plains and lowlands broken by low ranges of small hills. A typical London street has many small

Maine The State of Maine Maine is known for it’s lovely coastal area and attracts thousands of vacationers yearly. Visitors enjoy the dynamic beauty of the Atlantic waters against rocky shores, as well as the many lighthouses along the coast. Hundreds of sandy beaches, bays, coves, and inlets provide areas for swimming, fishing, and sailing. Those who enjoy fishing may want to try a f

Mexico Mexico is an interesting place to visit. There’s so many things to do and places to see it’s unbelievable. Mexico is made up of 24 states which are Baja California Norte, Baja California Sur, Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, Durango, Sinaloa, Zacatecas, Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosi, Jalisco, Guanajuato, Mexico City, Colima, Michoacan, Veracruz, Guerrero, Oaxaca, Tabasco, Ch

Mexico Mexican Economy I. Historical, Population, Culture, Political, and Economic Information History Mexico was the site of some of the earliest and most advanced civilizations in the western hemisphere. The Mayan culture, according to archaeological research, attained its greatest development about the 6th century AD. Another group, the Toltec, established an empire in the Vall

Mexico Mexico Country Profile Country Formal Name: United Mexican States (Estados Unidos Mexicans). Short Form: Mexico. Term for Citizen(s): Mexican(s). Capital: Mexico City (called Mééxico or Ciudad de Mééxico in country). Date of Independence: September 16, 1810 (from Spain). National Holidays: May 5, commemorating the victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla; Se

Mexico Mexico The country of Mexico is our southern neighbor. It borders the US, Guatemala, and Belize. It is a federal republic operating under a centralized government. The capital is Mexico City, which is located in the south central section of the country. In all, Mexico is made of 31 states and 1 federal district. Mexico has a wide variet

Mexico We picked Mexico because Mexicans have a very unique culture. They live very rough lives because they are seen as an enemy to the economy because of their economic and social hardships. But still, they find a way through life just like they have for many years. Land, Climate and History Mexico's climate is very hot. Temperature and rainfall vary within elevation and region i

Mexico Stats Mexico History - Independence from Spain was proclaimed by Father Miguel Hidalgo on September 16, 1810. - A republic was proclaimed in December 1822 and established in 1824. - Augustin de Iturbide, defeated the Spaniards and ruled as Mexican emperor from 1822- 1823. - Napoleon II

The Brazilian Coffee Industry The Brazilian Coffee Industry Coffee beverage, a widely consumed beverage around the world, is derived from processed coffee beans (green beans). While the cultivation of coffee trees and production of coffee beans is spread among sixty countries worldwide, there is an increasingly smaller number of buyers and roasters of green coffee. Brazil and Colombia a

National Parks National parks play a major role in protecting and managing our environment by preserving the current state of Australia and the rest of the world. National parks protect species of flora and fauna as well as protecting the soil and waterways. They provide a habitat and environment for natural species without human interference. National parks are important for our futu