comprising 7‚107 islands‚ the Philippines is categorized broadly into three main geographical divisions: Luzon‚ Visayas‚ and Mindanao. Its capital city is Manila. The country is known for its very rich culture‚ history‚ scenic spots and most especially by being hospitable due to warmth acceptance given to the guest. One of the places that are mostly visit by the tourists is the Corregidor Island and probably the most historical place in the country. Corregidor is a small rocky island in the Philippines
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Welcome to the Galapagos Islands! The Galapagos are an archipelago of several volcanic islands located in the Pacific Ocean. The archipelago consists of 13 major islands‚ six minor islands‚ and 40 smaller rock formations and reefs spread out over 17‚000 square miles of ocean. They are born to create fire‚ and in the last 200 years a remarkable 50 plus eruptions have occurred. Looking into the geographic location and plate tectonic settings can easily help show why more than 50 eruptions have occurred
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Torcello Island near to Venice; it is the oldest building in Lagoon area. It is an example of Venetian-Byzantine architecture. The Exarch Isaac of Ravemma founded it in 639. There are two buildings near to Santa Maria Assunta Church one is the bell tower and the other is Santa Fosca‚ When you plan to go to visit Torcello island the boat will stops before in two other islands and you have to change the boat two times. One of the islands is Burano and the other is Murano Island. Torcello Island takes
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importance of treasure‚ in Beowulf An epic‚ is a lengthy narrative poem concerning about social and political organization‚ and events significant to a culture or nation. In Fred Robinson words‚ much of Beowulf is devoted to show the Germanic heroic code‚ in different aspects‚ which values strength‚ courage‚ bravery and loyalty in warriors; hospitality‚ generosity‚ responsibility and political skill in kings; ceremoniousness in women; and good reputation in the inhabitants. Treasure‚ as well
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Whether you are a skillful diver‚ or just a beginner in this sport‚ Sipadan Island from the Malaysian archipelagos is definitely the place to go on your vacation. Located on the east side of the Borneo Island‚ Sipadan has been free of inhabitants ever since it was declared a “natural sanctuary”‚ with the great contribution of the famous marine biologist Jacques Yves Cousteau. From this point of view‚ it is a great opportunity to study different species of sea creatures in their natural habitat
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The Treasure of Lemon Brown Your family is the greatest treasure. In the short story‚ The Treasure of Lemon Brown by Walter Dean Myers‚ a boy named Greg wants to play basketball‚ but his father says no and gives him a lecture about how he needs to improve his grades to play. Greg goes on a walk and meets an old jazz musician named Lemon Brown. Lemon Brown says that his family is his treasure and everyone should know that that’s their treasure too. This short story shows that family is worth more
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look in their eyes is slowly turning from gentle to bloodlust. This band of 15 children was thrust upon this deserted island. They are no more than 12 or 13 years old and most are much younger than that. There are approximately 8 boys and 7 girls‚ most are shaken by the sinking of the ship. This is a change to them. They all come from calm lives and now are stuck on this chaotic island‚ where their minds will slowly deteriorate and the sound of laughter in the playground will be replaced by bloodlust
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only around twice the size of Kerala. To its north lies Persian Gulf (The Ocean). It shares it’s boundary with Saudi Arabia to the west and south‚ Oman to the East and Qatar to the northwest. [pic] Fig 1.1 Map of UAE 1.2 THE NEED FOR THE ISLANDS Dubai’s booming economy was built on revenues from the oil industry after oil was discovered there in mid 1960s. However scientist predicted the oil reserve will die out around 2016. Therefore the prince of Dubai (Sheikh Muhammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum)
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Like the character Lemon Brown in the story "The Treasure of Lemon Brown"‚ I have a treasure. When most of think of treasure‚ they think of money or wealth‚ but my treasure is my family. I treasure my family so much because I couldn’t live without them. My family is important to me‚ but it makes me feel sad when I think that some people don’t have a family or don’t like their own. Lemon Brown and I have a similarity because we both treasure our family‚ and the losses in between it. A short
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The Galapagos Islands Axia College of University of Phoenix SCI/230 Introduction to Life Science Carly Davidson The Galapagos Islands The government of Ecuador needs your help to preserve the natural resources and beauty of the Galapagos Islands. The Galapagos Islands were declared National Park by the government of Ecuador in the late 1950’s. More than eighty percent of the islands are protected and carefully managed (Galapagos)
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