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121Saint Vincent And The Grenadines — Introduction Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Background: Disputed between France and the United Kingdom in the 18th century, Saint Vincent was ceded to the latter in 1783. Autonomy was granted in 1969, and independence in 1979. Geography Saint… …
122Bahamas, The — officially Commonwealth of The Bahamas Archipelago and nation consisting of about 700 islands and numerous cays, northwestern edge of the West Indies, lying southeast of Florida and north of Cuba. Area: 5,386 sq mi (13,950 sq km). Population… …
123Gambia, The — officially Republic of the Gambia Country, western Africa. Constituting an enclave in Senegal, it lies along the Gambia River, stretching inland 295 mi (475 km) from the Atlantic Ocean. Area: 4,127 sq mi (10,689 sq km). Population (2002 est.):… …
124Virginia Commonwealth University Rams — Infobox college athletics name = Virginia Commonwealth University Rams university = Virginia Commonwealth University conference = Colonial Athletic Association division = Division I director = Norwood Teague city = Richmond state = Virginia… …
125Closings and cancellations following the September 11 attacks — Many closings and cancellations followed the September 11th attacks, including major landmarks, buildings, restrictions on access to Lower Manhattan, and postponement or cancellation of major sporting and other events. Landmarks were closed… …
126Spanish in the United States — Infobox Language name = Spanish in the United States nativename = pronunciation=/espa ɲol/, /kaste ʎano/ or /kaste ʝano/ familycolor = Indo European script = United States speakers = 34,547,077cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/ADPT… …
127Overseas expansion of the United States — United States overseas expansion follows the expansion of U.S. frontiers on the North American continent (see Mexican American War, War of 1812, and Territorial acquisitions of the United States), in particular during the Age of Imperialism , the …
128Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom — Infobox British Royalty|royal name =Princess Beatrice title =Princess Henry of Battenberg spouse =Prince Henry of Battenberg issue =Alexander Mountbatten, Marquess of Carisbrooke Victoria Eugenie, Queen of Spain Lord Leopold Mountbatten Prince… …
