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- List of explorers (24013 bytes)
30: ...d [[Mecca]] several times, travelled to [[Central Asia]], [[East Africa]], [[China]], [[Tombouctou]] and...
86: ...69), [[Venetian]] explorer of South and Southeast Asia
130: ...din]], (1865-1952), Swedish explorer of [[Central Asia]]
146: ...-1377), [[Moroccan]] explorer of [[Africa]] and [[Asia]], author of the ''Rihla''
162: ... Coq]], (1860-1930), German explorer of [[Central Asia]] - Persepolis (15450 bytes)
4: [[Image:Takht-jamshid.jpg|thumb|380px|After 2500 years, the ruins of...
6: ...now known as ''Takhti Jamshid'' ("the throne of Jamshid"). That they represent the Persepolis captured...
8: Behind ''Takhti Jamshid'' are three sepulchres hewn out of the rock in...
12: ...dianus). The two completed graves behind Takhti Jamshid would then belong to [[Artaxerxes II]] and [[A...
14: ...n the Pulwar, a good hour's walk above ''Takhti Jamshid''. These formed a single building, which was s... - History of philosophy (13862 bytes)
10: ...ally said to begin in the Greek cities of western Asia Minor (Ionia) with [[Thales]] of Miletus, who was...
20: ...ting the philosophers greater knowledge of the forms as the reason for them being more appropriate in ...
22: ...be about real objects. Two of Aristotle's syllogisms are invalid to modern eyes. For example, "All A a...
31: ...ists. This argument has been used in different forms by philosophers from Descartes forward.
33: ...reminding the student of the names of the syllogisms. - Ibn Battuta (16481 bytes)
2: ...a]], the [[Maldives]], [[Sri Lanka]], [[Southeast Asia]] and [[China]], a distance readily surpassing th...
4: ...igion". His full title and name is given as '''Shams ad-Din Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Abdullah ibn Muh...
8: ...elf (via Ibn Juzayy). In places the things he claims he saw or did are probably fanciful, but in many ...
15: ...al effort into keeping the journey safe for pilgrims.
42: ==Southeast Asia and China== - Steel (28384 bytes)
3: ...bon acts as a hardening agent, preventing iron atoms, which are naturally arranged in a [[lattice]], f...
11: ...chemical formula of Fe<sub>3</sub>C. Cementite forms in regions of higher carbon content while other a...
15: ...els involves heating the alloy until austenite forms, then '''[[quenching]]''' the hot metal in [[wate...
21: ...s steel]] so that a hard [[passivation|oxide]] forms on the metal surface, to inhibit corrosion. [[Tu...
26: ... and [[Sumer]], where around [[4000 BC]] small items, such as the tips of spears and ornaments, were b... - Calligraphy (20084 bytes)
4: ...r study of ancient handwriting in more general terms, called [[palaeography]]. Examples of ancient Rom...
6: == East Asian calligraphy ==
10: ...n [[East Asia]] and the most refined form of East Asian [[painting]].
14: ...ting system of their own. Some of the Japanese poems were rendered in Chinese characters used phonetic...
16: ...hy has influenced most major art styles in [[East Asia]], including [[sumi-e]], a style of [[Chinese pai... - Egypt (18830 bytes)
7: ... align="center" width="140px" | [[Image:Coat of arms of Egypt.png|80px|Egypt COA]]
10: | align="center" width="140px" | [[Coat of Arms of Egypt|The Great Seal of the Republic]]<!--
58: ...Sinai Peninsula]] (considered part of [[Southwest Asia]]), while the majority of the country is located ...
137: Egypt is on good terms with all of its neighbours, and was the first Ara...
153: ...ptian people spoke only languages from the [[Afro-Asiatic]] family (previously known as [[Hamito-semitic... - Africa (35389 bytes)
3: ...nt]] in both [[area]] and [[population]], after [[Asia]]. At about 30,244,050 [[square kilometre|km²...
18: ...Suez]] and the [[Red Sea]] the boundary between [[Asia]] and Africa. As [[Europe]]ans came to understand...
26: ...e]] by the [[Mediterranean Sea]], it is joined to Asia at its northeast extremity by the Isthmus of Suez...
37: ...Ethiopia]], the [[Nubian kingdom]], and the kingdoms of the [[Sahel]] ([[Ghana]], [[Mali]], and [[Sang...
51: ...cross the continent for centuries, often found themselves crossing "borders" that often existed only o... - United States (58223 bytes)
80: ...oral College|electoral college]] for four year terms.
121: ...ined the majority of legislative authority for themselves. In the following years, the number of state...
123: ... since [[1898]]. The United States government claims a lease to this land, which only mutual agreement...
194: ...ies. There are also some [[social welfare]] programs like [[Social Security (United States)|Social Sec...
213: ...nited States have extensive [[mass transit]] systems. [[New York City]], [[NY]] operates the world's l... - United Arab Emirates (10825 bytes)
2: ...f the [[Arabia|Arabian Peninsula]] in [[Southwest Asia]], comprising seven [[emirate]]s: [[Abu Dhabi]], ...
13: ... align="center" width="165px" | [[Image:NationalArmsofUAE.png|120px]]
16: ...idth="165px" | <font size="-1">([[media:NationalArmsofUAE.png|Full size]]) </font>
88: The UAE lies in [[Southwest Asia]], bordering the [[Gulf of Oman]] and the [[Persi...
94: ... remainder being Emirati, Arab, European and East Asian. Some of the natives are originally of [[Persian... - Madagascar (29377 bytes)
41: time_zone = [[Moscow Time|MSK]] |
70: ...-sector reforms. These, along with political reforms like the elimination of [[press censorship]] in [...
90: ...ird appointed by the president, all for 6-year terms. A prime minister and council of ministers carrie...
109: ... whose governors supported Ratsiraka, declared themselves independent from the republic. The new presi...
174: ...ons and EPZ development. Although structural reforms advanced, governance remained weak and perceived ... - Iraq (19222 bytes)
1: ...]ern [[country]] in [[Southwest Asia|southwestern Asia]] encompassing the ancient region of [[Mesopotami...
8: ...40px" | [[Image:Iraq-COA.png|80px|Iraq: Coat of Arms]]
10: ...]) || align="center" width="140px" | ([[Coat of Arms of Iraq|Full size]])
54: ... seats and its members were elected for 4-year terms. No non-Ba'ath candidates were allowed to run.
62: ...ented. The constitution also includes basic freedoms like [[freedom of religion]], [[freedom of speech... - The Gambia (13678 bytes)
8: | align="center" width="140px" | [[Image:gambiaarms21.PNG]]
11: | align="center" width="140px" | ([[Coat of Arms of the Gambia|Full size]])
114: ...for 60% of the total share of imports followed by Asia at 23%, and Cote d'Ivoire and other African count...
121: Muslims constitute more than 95% of the population. Chris...
123: ... on the extended family, as well as indigenous forms of dress and celebration, remain integral parts o... - People's Republic of China (40848 bytes)
1: ... is the largest [[country]] in [[area]] in [[East Asia]] and the [http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/f...
4: The PRC claims sovereignty over but has never controlled [[Taiwa...
19: ...Xiaoping]] and others who initiated economic reforms.
23: ...ge Chinese as evidence of the success of the reforms.
25: ...e also of the opinion that various political reforms, such as moves towards popular elections, have be... - South Africa (40100 bytes)
3: ... in South Africa|Indian]] population outside of [[Asia]], as well as the largest [[Coloured]] (of mixed ...
15: ...uage|Greek]], while many [[Asians in South Africa|Asians]] and [[India]]ns in South Africa speak languag...
19: ... services, including educational institutions, seems to predict that the South African Government will...
32: ...itish Parliament]]. The Boers' attempt to ally themselves with German [[South West Africa]] provided t...
50: ...ter system|Westminster]]-style parliamentary systems, the [[President of South Africa|President]] is b... - Botswana (22276 bytes)
9: ... align="center" width="140px" | [[Image:Bostwanaarms22.PNG]]
12: | align="center" width="140px" | ([[Coat of Arms of Botswana|Full size]])
104: ...the economy and is providing leadership and programs to combat the [[epidemic]], including free [[Anti...
111: ...r or above many countries in central Europe, East Asia, and Latin America.
115: ... South Africa has collected [[levies]] from customs, sales, and excise duties for all five members, s... - Pakistan (74854 bytes)
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51: ...N]], the [[Commonwealth of Nations]], the [[South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation]], the [[Or...
56: ''Related articles: [[History of South Asia]], [[History of Iran]], [[History of India]], [[H...
62: ..., after the area was conquered by various Central Asian groups, most notably the [[Tocharian]] [[Kushan]...
69: ...ic rule which quickly spread across much of South Asia. Following the rule of various Islamic empires, i... - Israel (51605 bytes)
60: ...[History of ancient Israel and Judah|Jewish kingdoms and states]] existed intermittently in the region...
94: ...Palestinian Exodus]] for a discussion of the circumstances. Immigration of Holocaust survivors and Jew...
98: ...raits of Tiran]] (Israel's main shipping route to Asia and other major places of trade) to Israeli shipp...
102: ...electively apply them, and that the assemblies themselves are biased.
156: ... is prohibited, but there are a few local pork farms in [[kibbutz]]im, catering for establishments sel... - Afghanistan (23568 bytes)
1: ...;تان) is a country in [[Central Asia]] and is often included as a part of the [[Middle...
60: ...anistan, often called the crossroads of [[Central Asia]], has had a very turbulent history. Through the ...
96: ...4% of the vote. [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/3977677.stm] He was inaugurated as president on [...
159: ... clothing, housing, medical care, and other problems exacerbated by military operations and political ...
176: ...ve-year term. The president may only serve two terms. A candidate for president must be at least forty... - Uganda (11554 bytes)
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59: ...d [[Christianity]] were introduced to these kingdoms.
61: ...[1894]]. As several other territories and chiefdoms were integrated, the final protectorate called Ug...
63: ...], had overthrown the constitution and declared himself [[President of Uganda|president]], ushering in...
72: ...he remaining members are elected for five-year terms during general elections.
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