Central Asia—Modern
The modern era of Central Asian history begins with the Russian empire's conquest of the region. Russian expansion toward Central Asia was facilitated by the absence ...
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Asia
Asia is the world's largest continent, encompassing an area of 17,177,000 sq mi (44,500,000 sq km), 29.8% of the world's land area. The Himalaya Mountains, which are the highest and...
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This series contains a book for each of the seven continents: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. Units are based on the five themes of geography.
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Help students gain an appreciation for other lands and cultures. This book informs and tests comprehension. Follow-up activities enhance learning through music, recipes, literature, and a variety o...
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New Delhi (dpa) - The still not fully convertible Indian rupee is
being freely accepted and exchanged in many Asian countries and
Indian leisure destinations are quoting tar...
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Some assassinations within the South and Central Asian region:_ Dec. 27, 2007: Pakistan opposition leader Benazir Bhutto was slain by an attacker who shot her after a campaign rally and then blew h...
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The elderly are the world's fastest growing population, and highest
rates of increase in older people between now and 2050 are expected
to be in East and South-east Asia, accor...
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Tourism should bring the Asia Pacific region $110 billion in revenues over the next three years, with much of that coming from travelers in the region, according a report released Thursday.China is...
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Internet addresses ending in ".asia" will be open to governments and trademark owners starting in October, with general registrations coming in 2008.The initial round, which starts Oct. 9, is limit...
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The Port of Shanghai is getting a new cruise passenger terminal. Southeast Asian nations are teaming up on a Web site for cruise travelers, http://www.CruiseASEAN.com. Officials from China are usin...
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South Koreans Jee Young Lee, Seon Hwa Lee and In-Kyung Kim won early matches Sunday to give Asia an insurmountable lead en route to its second straight Lexus Cup title, a 15-9 victory over the Inte...
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Asia faces risks of new financial shocks despite its remarkable recovery from the 1997-98 financial crisis, and regional cooperation is vital to keep the region strong, Asian Development Bank offic...
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Lee Westwood won his singles match and fellow Ryder Cup star Darren Clarke halved to lead Europe to a 12 1/2 to 3 1/2 win over Asia in the Royal Trophy team tournament Sunday.Seve Ballesteros' Euro...
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Annika Sorenstam and Carin Koch beat Joo Mi Kim and Sakura Yokomine 3 and 2 on Friday in alternate-shot play to help the International team tie Asia 3-3 after the first round of the Lexus Cup.Soren...
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Central Asia—Modern
Asia
Geography Units, Asia
Asia accepting rising rupee
