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The Philippines And The United States
374 Words - 2 Pages.... there are 15 telephones per 1,000 population and 114
televisions per 1,000 population. The Philippines exports manufactured goods,
clothing and lumber while they import petroleum products, machinery, and raw
materials. Also in the Philippines, there are a lot of young people compared to
the United States. 42% of the population is under 15. At the Philippines,
females live to an average of 65.5 years old while the men live to an average of
61.8 years old.
The United States is a hole different place in many ways. The population
of the united states is around 248.7 Million. The United States Exports
Machinery, food(Miscellaneous), and Chemicals. And they import Pet ....
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The Roman Aqueduct
947 Words - 4 Pages.... stone bridge to carry it. It was constructed in three tiers, each with narrow barrel vaults. Those on the first two tiers are of the same size, while the third story vaults-which actually carried the channel containing the water-were smaller. The voussoirs that comprise the arches weigh up to 6 tons each. They were precisely cut to standard measurements, dressed (shaped and smoothed), and then fitted into place with no mortar or clamps. The vault system of construction was well suited to a massive engineering project such as the Pont du Gard bridge and aqueduct. With the tunnel vaults in a continuous series side by side, the lateral thrust of each vault is counteracted ....
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Vienna Vs. Virginia
404 Words - 2 Pages.... centric meaning all from the center. Streets either go straight to the middle or are a circle around the center. While on the other hand VA was established in the 1500’s as a colony. Filled with great plantations and fields for growing tobacco or food goods. Many cities in VA lack a randomness, since they were made with horses in mind, and now cars. Here the streets are wide and either made of pavement or asphalt. Vienna’s roads are narrow and many are still cobble stone.
Language is very different even though English was made from mostly German. American’s have over 900,000 words to choose from. A great many more that the 500,000 the Germans have. The chief reason form ....
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France
962 Words - 4 Pages.... in 1889, and today is 1,052 ft. high. It welcomes tourists from all over the world.
The revolution of 1789 was a very important part of history. The people could be divided into three groups, the Nobles, the Clergy, and the rest. At this time the peasants owned 80 percent of the land, but had no rights at all. To add to their misery, the food was in short supply. It is estimated that on the eve of the French Revolution one-fifth of the population had no resources at all.
World War I broke out August 1914, setting , Russia, Britain, Belgiumand Serbia at war with Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Everyone assumed the war would be over in a few months. Inst ....
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Mexico
788 Words - 3 Pages.... and East.
Much of Mexico's Central Plateau is a continuation of the great plains through
the southwestern United States. The highest point in all of Mexico is Mount
Onzaba (Citlaltepetl). It is 18,707 feet above sea level. Mexico's lowest
point is near Mexicali. This area near Mexicali is thirty-three feet below sea
level.
The capital of Mexico is Mexico City. The metropolitan area of Mexico
City is home to about 14,987,051 people of Mexico's total population of about
93,670,000, according to a 1990 census. Although most of Mexico's population is
from Mexico City, which is the biggest city in the world, Mexico's other cities
include Guadalajara, Monterrey, and Puebla. ....
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Fordham University
428 Words - 2 Pages.... that I would like to be educated in New York City. Always intrigued by the diversity and opportunities in New York, I was also attracted by New York’s reputation for excellent theatre. As an aspiring theatre producer, I decided New York would be an ideal setting for me. During my first round of searching, I thought I would be happiest at NYU; however, after repeated visits, I grew concerned about the size of the school and whether or not I could adjust to living in the city. Then I came across . After extensively researching the school to determine if it would fit my needs, I began to be convinced that the school would be perfect for me. With small classes, individual ....
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Thailand: My Perspective
1209 Words - 5 Pages.... Thailand's islands and beaches are working definitions of heaven. As for urban delights, the huge metropolis of Bangkok, although it can alarm you with its chaos and size, tends to charm visitors with its energy and cultural treasures. Thailand is an easy country to travel in, with efficient transport, cheap accommodation, and a delicious national cuisine. The Thais are renowned for their friendliness and hospitality to strangers. Although they're often depicted as fun-loving, happy-go-lucky folk (which they often are), they are also very strong-minded and have struggled for centuries to preserve their spirit of independence.
Thailand's two coastlines and countless island ....
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Mexico
1046 Words - 4 Pages.... agriculture, and power facilities. This helped to improve the whole economic situation.
This policy led to an average annual growth rate of about 6 % for the next two decades. By the late sixties it was realized, that the domestic industries have become lethargic and inefficient because of the shelter from international competition.
1965: The Maquiladoras Program
To help its manufacturing sector, settled the 's Border Industrialization Program. The BIP allows US and foreign companies to ship components and production equipment into , free of duty, for assembly or processing utilizing Mexican labor.
These Mexican facilities are commonly referred to as Maquila ....
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