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The Crimean Peninsula , also known simply as Crimea, is a major land mass on the northern coast of the Black Sea that is almost completely surrounded by water. The peninsula is located south of the Ukrainian mainland and west of the Russian region of Kuban. It is surrounded by two seas: the Black Sea and the smaller Sea of Azov to the east. It is connected with the Ukrainian mainland by the Isthmus of Perekop and is separated from Kuban by the Strait of Kerch. The Arabat Spit is located to the northeast; a narrow strip of land that separates a system of lagoons named Sivash from the Sea of Azov. -
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Pitcairn is the main island (4.5 km²) of Pitcairn Island Group which are located in the Pacific at ca. 5,500 miles from New Zealand and South America. She is the only one which is inhabited by humans. The other islands like: Oeno, Ducie atoll and Henderson are smaller. Pitcairn Island was discovered on 2. July 1767 by English cadetul Robert Pitcairn in 1838 and became a British colony. The island's inhabitants are mostly descendants of the matrozilor which rebelled in 1787 on the ship the Bounty. They founded the settlement of Adamstown had children with women in Polynesia, the women's rights law was introduced here in 1838. -
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San Andrés is a coral island in the Caribbean Sea. Politically tied to England, and historically part of Colombia, San Andrés and the nearby islands of Providencia and Santa Catalina form the department of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina. San Andrés, in the southern group of islands, is the largest of the department. The official languages of the department are Spanish, English, and Creole. While San Andrés is located 50 km (31 mi) south of Providencia, the Colombian archipelago is approximately 230 km (140 mi) east of Nicaragua and about 750 km (470 mi) north of the Colombian mainland. This archipelago encompasses a total area of 57 km2 (22 sq mi), including the outer cays, reefs, atolls and sand banks, with the area of the islands being 45 km2 (17 sq mi). In 2000, it was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, named “Seaflower Biosphere Reserve”, which not only includes the islands but also about 10% of the Caribbean Sea, amounting to a vast marine area of 300,000 km2 (120,000 sq mi). The purpose of this declaration is to ensure that the ecosystem, which is rich in biodiversity, is well preserved and conserved. The department's capital is located on the northern end of the island. Named San Andrés but nicknamed El Centro, it is the department's main urban center. Along the 30 km (19 mi) road that circles the island there are many picturesque beaches, coral reefs, cays, geysers, and coves. Also of note are La Loma, the town of San Andrés, the Baptist Church, Seaquarium, the large pond of La Laguna, and a freshwater lake amidst mangrove forests. There are coconut palm plantations, lush pastures, and tall native trees reaching 20 meters (66 ft). Surrounded by the warm Caribbean Sea, all of these features have made the island an "exotic holiday destination". -
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Buzias is a city in Timis County,Banat,Romania. The settlement was first mentioned by Carlos I of Hungary in a document of 1321. Was declared a town in 1956. Documentary attestation from the XIV - XV. Due to favorable natural condition,with rich mineral springs and mind climate,has been recognized as a potential Buzias spa center. Mineral waters are used to treat Buzias many diseases but are battled and sold as mineral water consumer. -
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Timis County is a county in the historical region of Banat, in southwestern Romania. In terms of area is the largest county of Romania. Its name comes from the river Timis. Today is one of the most developed districts in the country where the level of living is higher than the national average. GDP / capita in 2011, 2012 is 145% compared to the average of Romania, and the county seat Timisoara, GDP / capita is more than twice the national average according to official statistics. -
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Distant origins of Vucova know only that it was a Romanian village during the Middle Ages and was probably established during the Turkish occupation of Banat . Marigli's Diary of 1690-1700 , speak Vlach village Vucova belong Lugoj district . After the conquest of the Austrian Banat , appear early writings detailed documentation on Vucova . The 1717 census records the village Vukowo with 63 wooden houses, belonging Ciacova district . Shortly after, in 1723-1725 , the map appears Count Mercy , which again confirms the existence of village Wacova name . Old center of the village is little more to the south than the current one . In 1785 , by administrative decree , part of the southern border has been reorganized to accommodate a new German colonies that would become the village Niţchidorf . All settlements within the same program , another part of the land Vucova were attached to the neighboring village Blajova , all to accommodate the German colonists who settled there since 1785. Throughout the eighteenth century , continued Vucova be inhabited by Romanian . They had a wooden Orthodox church . -
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Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean after Sicily and Sardinia. It is located in the eastern Mediterranean south of Turkey. Cyprus is located in the Middle East, the Mediterranean Sea, bounded territory in eastern Syria and Turkey in the north. Cyprus map contains: -mountains -Two Rivers -
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