Miami Beach, Florida - a city located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 87,933. Geography Miami Beach is located at 25°48'47" North, 80°8'3" West (25.813025, -80.134065)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 48.5 km² (18.7 mi²). 18.2 km² (7.0 mi²) of it is land and 30.2 km² (11.7 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 62.37% water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 87,933 people, 46,194 households, and 18,339 families residing in the city. The population density is 4,829.5/km² (12,502.1/mi²). There are 59,723 housing units at an average density of 3,280.1/km² (8,491.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 86.74% White, 4.03% African American, 0.23% Native American, 1.37% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander,.
Dassault Mirage III - Dassault Mirage III The Dassault Mirage III is a supersonic fighter aircraft designed in France during the 1950s, and manufactured both in France and a number of other countries. It was one of the most successful fighter aircraft ever made, being sold to many air forces around the world and remaining in production for over a decade. Some of the world's smaller air forces still fly Mirage IIIs as front-line equipment today. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Early development 2 The Mirage IIIC 3 Mirage IIIE & IIIR 4 Mirage 5 / Milan / Mirage 50 / Mirage 3NG 5 Mirage IIIB & IIID trainers 6 IAI Nesher & Kfir / Atlas Cheetah / Enaer Pantera 7 Mirages external stores 8 Balzac / Mirage IIIV 9 Mirage.
El Mirage, Arizona - El Mirage, Arizona El Mirage is a city located in Maricopa County, Arizona. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 7,609. Geography \nEl Mirage is located at 33°35'59" North, 112°19'20" West (33.599778, -112.322261)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.0 km² (9.7 mi²). 25.0 km² (9.7 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Demographics \nAs of the census2 of 2000, there are 7,609 people, 2,121 households, and 1,737 families residing in the city. The population density is 303.8/km² (786.8/mi²). There are 3,162 housing units at an average density of 126.3/km² (326.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 66.26% White, 3.29% Black or African American, 0.85% Native American,.
Rancho Mirage, California - Rancho Mirage, California Rancho Mirage is a city located in Riverside County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 13,249. In between Cathedral City and Palm Desert, it is one of the eight cities of the Palm Springs area. Although the city was only incorporated in 1973, the Annenberg Estate in the area had long been popular with the wealthy and powerful. Several US presidents have vacationed here, and Gerald Ford was a frequent visitor who later bought a house. The Betty Ford Center is located in the Eisenhower Medical Center of the town. Geography Rancho Mirage is located at 33°46'9" North, 116°25'16" West (33.769227, -116.421050)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 64.0.
Michigan - 250,941 km2 147,255 km2 103,687 km2 41.3% Population - Total (2000) - Density Ranked 8th 9,938,444 40/km2 Admittance into Union - Order - Date 26th January 26, 1837 Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4 Latitude Longitude 41°41'N to 47°30'N 82°26'W to 90°31'W Width Length Elevation -Highest -Mean -Lowest 385 km 790 km 603 meters 275 meters 174 meters ISO 3166-2: US-MI Michigan is a state in the United States. Its U.S. postal abbreviation is MI. The state is known as the birthplace of the automotive industry. However, it also has a large tourist industry. Destinations like Traverse City, Mackinac Island, and the entire Upper Peninsula draw vacationers, hunters, and nature lovers from all over the U.S and Canada. Michigan has the longest coastline of any state except Alaska and.
Guide Rock, Nebraska - Guide Rock, Nebraska Guide Rock is a village located in Webster County, Nebraska. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 245. Geography \nGuide Rock is located at 40°4'23" North, 98°19'51" West (40.073032, -98.330931)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²). 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 245 people, 133 households, and 69 families residing in the village. The population density is 189.2/km² (485.7/mi²). There are 162 housing units at an average density of 125.1/km² (321.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 98.78% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00%.
Key West, Florida - is a city located in Monroe County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 25,478. It is the county seat of Monroe County6. The city of Key West is on Key West island in the Florida Keys. History In Pre-Columbian times Key West was inhabited by the Calusas people. The first European to visit was Ponce de Leon in 1521. As Florida became a Spanish colony, a fishing and salvage village with a small garrison was established here. The name "Key West" is derived from a "false friend" anglicization of the Spanish language name of the island, Cayo Hueso, meaning "Bone Island". In 1763 when Great Britain took control of Florida, the community of Spaniards and Native Americans were moved to Havana. Florida returned to.
Islamorada, Village of Islands, Florida - of Islands is a village located in Monroe County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 6,846. The name "Islamorada", meaning "purple isle", comes from early Spanish explorers in the area. Geography Islamorada, Village of Islands is located at 24°56'9" North, 80°36'49" West (24.935844, -80.613683)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 18.8 km² (7.2 mi²). 18.4 km² (7.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.93% water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 6,846 people, 3,174 households, and 1,853 families residing in the village. The population density is 371.8/km² (962.5/mi²). There are 5,461 housing units at an average density of 296.6/km² (767.7/mi²). The.
Government of the United States - Department of the Treasury 2.1.15 Department of Veterans Affairs 3 Judicial branch 3.2 The Federal Court System 4 Related Articles 4.2.16 Executive Office of the President 5 External Links Legislative branch Article I of the Constitution grants all legislative powers of the federal government to a Congress divided into two chambers, a Senate and a House of Representatives. The Senate is composed of two members from each state as provided by the Constitution. Its current membership is 100. Membership in the House is based on each state's population, and its size is therefore not specified in the Constitution. Its current membership is 435. The Constitution does not specifically call for congressional committees. As the nation grew, however, so did the need for investigating pending legislation more thoroughly. The 106th Congress (1999-2000).
Folic acid - disorders will evaluate the need for a folic acid supplement (1). Caution about folic acid supplements Beware of the interaction between vitamin B12 and folic acid. Folic acid supplements can correct the anemia associated with vitamin B12 deficiency. Unfortunately, folic acid will not correct changes in the nervous system that result from vitamin B12 deficiency. Permanent nerve damage can occur if vitamin B12 deficiency is not treated. Intake of supplemental folic acid should not exceed 1,000 micrograms (mcg) per day to prevent folic acid from masking symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency (10). It is very important for older adults to be aware of the relationship between folic acid and vitamin B12 because they are at greater risk of having a vitamin B12 deficiency. If you are 50 years of age or.
Durango, Colorado - is a city located in La Plata County, Colorado. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 13,922. It is the county seat of La Plata County6. Geography Durango is located at 37°16'43" North, 107°52'17" West (37.278666, -107.871293)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.6 km² (6.8 mi²). 17.6 km² (6.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.44% water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 13,922 people, 5,492 households, and 2,603 families residing in the city. The population density is 792.8/km² (2,052.4/mi²). There are 5,819 housing units at an average density of 331.4/km² (857.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 86.84% White, 0.50%.
Taos, New Mexico - a town located in Taos County, New Mexico. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 4,700. It is a large town in north-central New Mexico located near Taos Pueblo, the Native American village and tribe from which it takes its name. It is the county seat of Taos County. The word 'Taos' means 'red willow' in the Tewa language. Taos was established following the Spanish conquest of the Pueblo villages. During the 1770s Taos was repeatedly raided by Comanches who at that time lived in the plains of what is now eastern Colorado. Juan Bautista de Anza, governor of the Province of New Mexico, led a successful punitive expedition in 1779 against the Comanches. Beginning in 1898 artists began to settle in Taos. In time an.
Talking to Americans - the National Igloo; or to agree that the U.S. should bomb Saskatchewan or send ground troops into Gilles Duceppe. In fact, some of the Americans interviewed seemed just to be playing along, although professors at distinguished American universities seemed always to be taken in by absurdities like the Saskatchewan seal hunt. The most famous segment featured Mr. Mercer in 2000 asking then-presidential candidate George W. Bush – who had previously stated that "you can't stump me on world leaders" – for his reaction to an endorsement by Canadian Prime Minister "Jean Poutine". Bush responded diplomatically and said he looked forward to working together with his future counterpart to the north. However, the prime minister's name (back then) was Jean Chrétien; poutine is a French-Canadian fast food dish of french fries and.
Atlantic City, New Jersey - a city located in Atlantic County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 40,517. It is a resort community located on Absecon Island, just off the coast of New Jersey. Other towns on the island are Ventnor, Margate and Longport. Atlantic City became a popular beach destination because of its proximity to Philadelphia. Hence, the city is an anchor city for the Delaware Valley metropolitan area. The city is famous for its boardwalk, and is the home of the Miss America pageant, which has been held here since 1921. The streets of Atlantic City are also used in the American version of the boardgame Monopoly. Although a small city, it had been plagued with many large city problems, especially poverty and crime. The neighborhood.
Chicago, Illinois - Chicago (disambiguation). Chicago is the third largest city in the United States with a population of 2,896,016 (2000). It is located in the state of Illinois, on the shores of Lake Michigan. The city is the county seat of Cook County. The greater Chicago metropolitan area is known colloquially as Chicagoland. The name Chicago comes from "Checagou" or "Checaguar" which in the language of the Potawatomi Indians means 'wild onions' or 'skunk'. The area was so named because of the smell of rotting marshland onions that used to cover it. Four ships called the USS Chicago were named after the city by the U.S. Navy. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 1.1 Important Historical Events 1.2 Important Citizens or people born here 1.3 Nicknames 2 Geography 2.4 Major Neighborhoods & Areas.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - largest city in Pennsylvania, occupying all of Philadelphia County. 6. As of the 2000 census, the population was 1,517,550. It is one of the oldest cities in the United States (dating from 1681) and during part of the 18th century was the first capital and then-largest city of the United States. At that time it eclipsed Boston, Massachusetts and New York, New York in political and social importance, with Boston-born Benjamin Franklin playing an extraordinary role in its rise. The city is the central city for the Delaware Valley metropolitan area. Downtown is known informally as "Center City." Philadelphia City Flag Current Seal of the City of Philadelphia Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Street layout of Philadelphia 3 Government 3.1 Executive 3.2 Legislative 3.3 Judicial 4 Business 5 Geography.
List of WOSM members - geography (Denmark), language (Canada), sex (United States) or race (Israel). World Organization of the Scout Movement Members Country Membership (from 2000 or most recent available info) Name of Member Organization Year Current Scouting Organization joined WOSM Year Member Organization was founded Albania 1,730 Besa Skaut Albania 1999 1922 Algeria 11,120 Scouts Musulmans Algériens 1963 1939 Angola 13,777 Associação de Escuteros de Angola 1998 1998 Argentina 44,981 Scouts de Argentina 1922 1912 Armenia 2,256 Hayastani Azgayin Scautakan Sharjum Kazmakerputiun 1997 1912 Australia 98,084 Scouts Australia 1953 1908 Austria 13,785 Pfadfinder und Pfadfinderinnen Österreichs 1922 1912 Azerbaijan 1,414 Azerbaican Skaut Assosiasiyasi 2000 1997 the Bahamas 729 The Scout Association of the Bahamas 1974 1913 Bahrain 1,820 Boy Scouts of Bahrain 1970 1953 Bangladesh 908,435 Bangladesh Scouts 1974 19 Barbados 3,032 Barbados Boy Scouts.
Key Largo, Florida - Florida, located on an island of the same name in the upper Florida Keys. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 11,886. The name comes from the Spanish Cayo Largo, or "long island". It is the first of the Florida Keys and the originating point of the Overseas highway to Key West. The film, Key Largo (1948), starring Edward G. Robinson and Humphrey Bogart was set there. Geography Key Largo is located at 25°6'24" North, 80°25'48" West (25.106637, -80.429917)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 39.6 km² (15.3 mi²). 31.5 km² (12.1 mi²) of it is land and 8.1 km² (3.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 20.54% water. Demographics As of the census of.
Jeffersonville, Indiana - is a city located in Clark County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 27,362. The city is the county seat of Clark County6. Geography Jeffersonville is located at 38°17'44" North, 85°43'53" West (38.295669, -85.731485)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 35.2 km² (13.6 mi²). 35.2 km² (13.6 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 27,362 people, 11,643 households, and 7,241 families residing in the city. The population density is 777.9/km² (2,014.7/mi²). There are 12,402 housing units at an average density of 352.6/km² (913.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 82.50% White, 13.68% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.84% Asian, 0.08%.
Huntington Beach, California - a seaside city in Orange County, in southern California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 189,594. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the south, by Seal Beach on the north-west, by Newport Beach on the southwest, and by Garden Grove and Fountain Valley on the north. It is famous for its long beautiful beach, mild climate, and excellent surfing. The waves are a unique natural effect caused by edge-diffraction of ocean swells by the island of Catalina. Huntington Beach incorporated in 1909 under its first mayor, Ed Manning. It has one of the oldest high schools in Southern California, built in 1926. Its team, the Oilers, are named after the city's original natural resource. The climate is generally sunny, dry and cool. In.
