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51Canada — /kan euh deuh/, n. a nation in N North America: a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. 29,123,194; 3,690,410 sq. mi. (9,558,160 sq. km). Cap.: Ottawa. * * * Canada Introduction Canada Background: A land of vast distances and rich natural… …
52arts, East Asian — Introduction music and visual and performing arts of China, Korea, and Japan. The literatures of these countries are covered in the articles Chinese literature, Korean literature, and Japanese literature. Some studies of East Asia… …
53Concerns and controversies over Confucius Institutes — The Confucius Institute (CI) program, which began establishing centers for Chinese language instruction in 2004, has been the subject of considerable controversy during its rapid international expansion. Much of this scrutiny stems from the… …
54Ukrainian language — Infobox Language name=Ukrainian nativename=українська мова ukrayins ka mova pronunciation= [ukrɑˈjinʲsʲkɑ ˈmɔʋɑ] states=See article speakers=39 million|rank=26 Spoken in= Ukraine, Moldova, Vojvodina, USA, Brazil, Portugal. familycolor=Indo… …
55Infrastructure — Public infrastructure Assets and facilities Airports · Bridges · Broadband …
56List of golf courses in Puerto Rico — The following is a List of golf courses in Puerto Rico.AGUIRREAguirre Golf CourseHoles: 9The oldest golf course in Puerto Rico (circa 1926). Bermuda grass course on natural terrain. A lake is in play on 2 holes.AQUADILLAPunta Borinquen Golf and… …
57Contributors — ▪ 2000 Adams, Andy. Editor and Publisher, Sumo World. Author of Sumo; Sumo World Record Book. • sports and games: Judo; Wrestling: Sumo Ahn, Ki suk. Assistant Editor, Shindonga of Donga Ilbo. • biographies (in part) Alder,… …
58Indian National Congress — Not to be confused with Indian National Congress (Organization). Indian National Congress …
59Middle East Partnership Initiative — The Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) is a U.S. State Department program that supports reform efforts in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Founded in 2002, the program has five stated goals that it pursues in the region: Strengthen …
60international relations — a branch of political science dealing with the relations between nations. [1970 75] * * * Study of the relations of states with each other and with international organizations and certain subnational entities (e.g., bureaucracies and political… …
