GEOGRAPHICAL SURVEY — Names The name Ereẓ Israel (the Land of Israel) designates the land which, according to the Bible was promised as an inheritance to the Israelite tribes. In the course of time it came to be regarded first by the Jews and then also by the… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Geographical indication — A geographical indication (GI) is a name or sign used on certain products which corresponds to a specific geographical location or origin (eg. a town, region, or country). The use of a GI may act as a certification that the product possesses… … Wikipedia
Geographical usage of television — The geographical usage of television varies around the world with a number of different transmission standards in use and differing approaches by government in relation to ownership and programme content.African networks and stationsDespite being … Wikipedia
geographical — /dʒiəˈgræfɪkəl/ (say jeeuh grafikuhl) adjective 1. of or relating to geography. 2. referring to or characteristic of a certain locality, especially in reference to its location in relation to other places. Also, geographic. –geographically,… …
Map–territory relation — The map–territory relation describes the relationship between an object and a representation of that object, as in the relation between a geographical territory and a map of it. Polish American scientist and philosopher Alfred Korzybski remarked… … Wikipedia
Romances de los señores de Nueva España — The Romances de los señores de Nueva España (Spanish for Ballads of the Lords of New Spain ) is a 16th century compilation of Nahuatl songs or poems preserved in the Library of the University of Texas. The manuscript also includes a Spanish… … Wikipedia
SINAI, MOUNT — The Biblical Narrative The mountain of God is first mentioned when God revealed Himself to Moses in the burning bush. God told Moses when you have freed the people from Egypt, you shall worship God at this mountain (Ex. 3:12), but in this… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Tropical Africa — is a diverse region of the African continent that falls between the Tropic of Cancer in the northern hemisphere, at approximately 23°26 (23.4°) N latitude, and the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern hemisphere at 23°26 (23.4°) S latitude. This… … Wikipedia
North Laine — Coordinates: 50°49′35″N 0°08′21″W / 50.82639°N 0.13917°W / 50.82639; 0.13917 … Wikipedia
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Ricci, Matteo — born Oct. 6, 1552, Macerata, Papal States died May 11, 1610, China Italian Jesuit missionary who introduced Christianity to China. From a noble family, he was educated by the Jesuits, whose order he joined after studying law in Rome. He… … Universalium