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Washington, D.C.

(Encyclopedia) Washington, D.C., capital of the United States, coextensive (since 1878, when Georgetown became a part of Washington) with the District…

satellite, artificial

(Encyclopedia) CE5 A. Nimbus weather satellite B. Syncom communications satellite satellite, artificial, object constructed by humans and placed in orbit around the earth or other celestial body…

State Department Notes on Trinidad and Tobago

U.S. Department of State Background Note Index: People and History Political Conditions Foreign Relations U.S.-Trinidad and Tobago Relations PEOPLE AND HISTORY Prime Minister--Patrick…

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Inductees The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honors musicians and music-industry figures who have contributed to the energy and evolution of rock music. To be eligible for inclusion,…

Fires and Explosions

Worst U.S. Forest Fires Whether you're talking about forest fires or kitchen fires, factory explosions or arson, when fires get out of control, the…

State Department Notes on Jordan

U.S. Department of State Background Note   The Treasury, Al Khazneh, at the archaeological site Petra, Jordan, August 20, 2006. [© AP Images]         PROFILE…

State Department Notes on Eritrea

U.S. Department of State Background Note Index: Geography People History Government and Political Conditions Economy Defense Foreign Relations U.S.-Eritrean Relations GEOGRAPHYEritrea is…

State Department Notes on Estonia

U.S. Department of State Background Note Index: Geography People History Government Political Conditions Economy Defense Foreign Relations U.S.-Estonia Relations GEOGRAPHYBetween 57.3 and 59.5…

State Department Notes on Australia

U.S. Department of State Background Note Index: People History Government Political Conditions Foreign Relations Anzus and Defense U.S.-Australian Relations PEOPLEAustralia's aboriginal…