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Punta Abreojos
() NGIA (2004) is a fishing town in Mulegé Municipality, Baja California Sur, Mexico. It is located at the entrance to , a Biosphere Reserve which is frequently visited by pods of grey whales. Rains (2006) An isolated hill, high, rises a few miles behind the town, and is a conspicuous landmark for sailors. Several lighthouses are situated near the town. was named by Francisco de Bolaños, whose expedition reached the headland, but no further. Myers (2004), pp. 209, 226. ' means "open your eyes", and refers to the treacherous sailing conditions, with many rocks and reefs. Myers (2004), pp. 209, 378. is reached by a long road with few features of interest. Palmerlee (2007) It comprises 500 houses, some grocery stores, an airstrip, a fish packing plant, a hardware store, churches, schools and a medical clinic. The town's main economic output is in fishing for California spiny lobster and abalone. See also * Punta Abreojos Airstrip *History of the west coast of North America ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NGIA
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is a combat support agency within the United States Department of Defense whose primary mission is collecting, analyzing, and distributing geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) in support of national security. Initially known as the National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) from 1996 to 2003, it is a member of the United States Intelligence Community. NGA headquarters, also known as NGA Campus East or NCE, is located at Fort Belvoir North Area in Springfield, Virginia. The agency also operates major facilities in the St. Louis, Missouri area (referred to as NGA Campus West or NCW), as well as support and liaison offices worldwide. The NGA headquarters, at , is the third-largest government building in the Washington metropolitan area after The Pentagon and the Ronald Reagan Building. In addition to using GEOINT for U.S. military and intelligence efforts, NGA provides assistance during natural and man-made disasters, aids in securit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
