Encyclopedia - Aberdeen: Encyclopedia - Aberdeen
Aberdeen (Scottish Gaelic: Obar Dheathain or The Granite City) is Scotland's third largest city, with a population of 212,125, and the gr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Coquina: Encyclopedia - Coquina
Coquina is an incompletely consolidated sedimentary rock of biochemical origin, mainly composed of mineral calcite, often including some ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Callanish: Encyclopedia - Callanish
The Callanish stone circle is situated in the village of Callanish (spelled Calanais in Gaelic) on the west coast of the Isle Of Lewis, i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Isla De La Juventud: Encyclopedia Ii - Isla De La Juventud - History
Little is known of the pre-Columbian history of the island, though a cave complex near the Punta del Este beach preserves 235 ancient dra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Le Roy Town New York: Encyclopedia Ii - Le Roy Town New York - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 7,790 people, 3,037 households, and 2,034 families residing in the town. The population density is 7...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Great Wall Of China: Encyclopedia Ii - Great Wall Of China - History
A defensive wall on the northern border was built and maintained by several dynasties at different times in Chinese history. There have b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aberdeen: Encyclopedia Ii - Aberdeen - Coat Of Arms And Motto
The coat of arms shows a red shield bearing three triple towered castles within the double royal tressure. It is widely accepted that the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Great Wall Of China: Encyclopedia Ii - Great Wall Of China - Watchtowers And Barracks
The wall is complemented by defensive fighting stations, to which wall defenders may retreat if overwhelmed. Each tower has unique and re...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Great Wall Of China: Encyclopedia Ii - Great Wall Of China - Materials
The materials used are those available near the site of construction. Near Beijing the wall is constructed from quarried limestone blocks...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Great Wall Of China: Encyclopedia Ii - Great Wall Of China - Materials
The materials used are those available near the site of construction. Near Beijing the wall is constructed from quarried limestone blocks...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Great Wall Of China: Encyclopedia Ii - Great Wall Of China - Specialized Defense Weapons
In addition to the usual military weapons of the period, specialized wall defense weapons were used. Reproductions of weapons are display...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Isla De La Juventud: Encyclopedia Ii - Isla De La Juventud - Geography And Economy
Much of the island is covered in pine forests, which is the source of the island's large lumber industry. The northern region of the isla...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Le Roy Town New York: Encyclopedia Ii - Le Roy Town New York - Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 109.2 km² (42.2 mi²). None of the area is covered with water...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Le Roy Town New York: Encyclopedia Ii - Le Roy Town New York - History
The town was first settled in 1793. The Town of Le Roy was established in 1812 from part of the Town of Caledonia (Livingston County) as ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Great Wall Of China: Encyclopedia Ii - Great Wall Of China - Recognition
The Wall is included in lists of the "Seven Medieval Wonders of the World" but was of course not one of the classical Seven Wonders of th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aberdeen: Encyclopedia Ii - Aberdeen - Industry
Owing to the variety and importance of its chief industries Aberdeen is one of the most prosperous cities in Scotland. Very durable grey ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aberdeen: Encyclopedia Ii - Aberdeen - Churches
Like most Scottish burghs, Aberdeen has many churches, most of them of good design. The East and West churches of St Nicholas' Kirk, thei...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aberdeen: Encyclopedia Ii - Aberdeen - Education
The first of Aberdeen's two universities, the University of Aberdeen, was founded in 1495 by William Elphinstone, Bishop of Aberdeen and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aberdeen: Encyclopedia Ii - Aberdeen - Art And Architecture
Union Street is one of the most imposing and famous thoroughfares in Britain. From Castle Street it runs for nearly a mile (1.5 km), is 7...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aberdeen: Encyclopedia Ii - Aberdeen - Background
Though Old Aberdeen, extending from the area surrounding Aberdeen University to the southern banks of the Don, had a separate charter, pr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aberdeen: Encyclopedia Ii - Aberdeen - History
Aberdeen grew up as two separate burghs - Old Aberdeen at the mouth of the Don and New Aberdeen, a fishing and trading settlement where t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aberdeen: Encyclopedia Ii - Aberdeen - Culture
The city is blessed with amenities which cover a wide range of cultural activities and boasts a selection of museums. The Aberdeen Art Ga...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aberdeen: Encyclopedia Ii - Aberdeen - Parks And Open Spaces
Duthie Park 50 acres (202,000 m²)), situated on Riverside Drive, was named after and gifted to the city by Miss Elizabeth Crombie Duthie...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aberdeen: Encyclopedia Ii - Aberdeen - Sport
Aberdeen Football Club was founded in 1903. Its major success was winning the European Cup Winners Cup in 1983 and three League Champions...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aberdeen: Encyclopedia Ii - Aberdeen - Harbour
Aberdeen Harbour is the principal commercial port in northern Scotland and an international port for general cargo, roll-on/roll-off and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aberdeen: Encyclopedia Ii - Aberdeen - Bridges
The Dee is crossed by a number of bridges, from west to east: Bridge of Dee King George VI Bridge Railway bridge Wellington Suspension B...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aberdeen: Encyclopedia Ii - Aberdeen - Statues
Adjacent to Union Terrace Gardens stands a colossal bronze statue of William Wallace, by W. G. Stevenson. Also nearby these same gardens ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aberdeen: Encyclopedia Ii - Aberdeen - Transport
There are four main roads serving the city; A90 The main arterial route into the city from the South, linking Aberdeen to Edinburgh, Dun...   » Read the article