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51China — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. People s Republic of, a country in E Asia. 1,221,591,778; 3,691,502 sq. mi. (9,560,990 sq. km). Cap.: Beijing. 2. Republic of. Also called Nationalist China. a republic consisting mainly of the island of Taiwan off the SE coast …
52France — /frans, frahns/; Fr. /frddahonns/, n. 1. Anatole /ann nann tawl /, (Jacques Anatole Thibault), 1844 1924, French novelist and essayist: Nobel prize 1921. 2. a republic in W Europe. 58,470,421; 212,736 sq. mi. (550,985 sq. km). Cap.: Paris. 3.… …
53Standardization Administration of China — The Standardization Administration of China (SAC; Chinese: 国家标准化管理委员会; pinyin: guójiā biāozhǔnhuà guǎnlǐ wěiyuánhuì) is the Standards organization authorized by the State Council of China to exercise administrative responsibilities by… …
54Economic Affairs — ▪ 2006 Introduction In 2005 rising U.S. deficits, tight monetary policies, and higher oil prices triggered by hurricane damage in the Gulf of Mexico were moderating influences on the world economy and on U.S. stock markets, but some other… …
55Elevator consultant — An elevator consultant is someone who specializes in the design, testing, and maintenance inspection of elevators, escalators, moving walkways, and many other conveyances that move people. They are not to be confused with Elevator Mechanics.… …
56National Park Service — Arrowhead Agency overview Formed August 25, 1916 Jurisdiction …
57USS Iowa turret explosion — USS Iowa s Turret Two explodes Date April 19, 1989 Place Caribbean Sea ne …
58environment — environmental, adj. environmentally, adv. /en vuy reuhn meuhnt, vuy euhrn /, n. 1. the aggregate of surrounding things, conditions, or influences; surroundings; milieu. 2. Ecol. the air, water, minerals, organisms, and all other external factors… …
59United States Forest Service — USFS redirects here. For the figure skating organization, see U.S. Figure Skating. For the other U.S. Government branch, see United States Foreign Service. United States Forest Service Logo of the United States Forest Service …
60Iraq and weapons of mass destruction — This article concerns the Iraqi government s use, possession, and alleged intention of acquiring more types of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) during the presidency of Saddam Hussein. During his reign of several decades, he was internationally… …
