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Mijek
Mijek (also transliterated "Mijik", "Miyek" or "Miyec"; ) is a small town in the Río de Oro region of Western Sahara. It is located east of the berm, in the Liberated Territories (controlled by the Polisario Front and administered by the Sahrawi Republic), 80 km north of the Mauritanian town of Zouérat and 250 km. east of Dakhla. It has a hospital, and reportedly a school will be opened during the 2012–2013 academic year. It is the head of the 3rd military region of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. History The surroundings were the scene of several battles between Sahrawi tribes and the French Army (Battle of Teniamun in late 1931, Battle of Miyec in early 1932). Politics On 20 May 2007, the Polisario Front celebrated in Mijek the 34th anniversary of the beginning of its armed struggle. It also hosted the annual conference of the Sahrawi communities abroad (''Sahrawi diaspora''). On 12 October 2010, the village hosted the 35th anniversary of the "Day of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Free Zone (region)
The Free Zone or Liberated Territories () is a term used by the Polisario Front government of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, a List of states with limited recognition, partially recognized sovereign state in the western Maghreb, to describe the part of Western Sahara that lies to the east of a border wall flanked by a minefield, often referred as the Moroccan Western Sahara Wall, Berm, and to the west and north of the borders with Algeria and Mauritania, respectively. It is controlled by the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, as opposed to the area to the west of the Berm, which is controlled by Morocco as part of its Southern Provinces. Both states claim the entirety of Western Sahara as their territory. The zone was consolidated as a Polisario-held zone in a 1991 cease-fire between the Polisario Front and Morocco, which had been agreed upon together as part of the Settlement Plan. Morocco controls the Southern Provinces, areas west of the Berm, including most of the te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Municipalities Of Western Sahara
A municipality is usually a single administrative division having corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate. The term ''municipality'' may also mean the governing body of a given municipality. A municipality is a general-purpose administrative subdivision, as opposed to a special-purpose district. The English word is derived from French , which in turn derives from the Latin , based on the word for social contract (), referring originally to the Latin communities that supplied Rome with troops in exchange for their own incorporation into the Roman state (granting Roman citizenship to the inhabitants) while permitting the communities to retain their own local governments (a limited autonomy). A municipality can be any political jurisdiction, from a sovereign state such as the Principality of Monaco, to a small village such as West Hampton Dunes, New York. The territory over which a municip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twin Towns And Sister Cities
A sister city or a twin town relationship is a form of legal or social agreement between two geographically and politically distinct localities for the purpose of promoting cultural and commercial ties. While there are early examples of international links between municipalities akin to what are known as sister cities or twin towns today dating back to the 9th century, the modern concept was first established and adopted worldwide during World War II. Origins of the modern concept Throughout history, many cities have participated in various cultural exchanges and similar activities that might resemble a sister-city or twin-city relationship, but the first officially documented case of such a relationship was a signed agreement between the leaders of the cities of Toledo, Ohio and Toledo, Spain in 1931. However, the modern concept of town twinning appeared during the Second World War. More specifically, it was inspired by the bombing of Coventry on 14 November 1940, known as t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ormaiztegi
Ormaiztegi is a town and Municipalities of Spain, municipality located in the comarca of Goierri, Gipuzkoa province, in the autonomous community of the Basque Country (autonomous community), Basque Country, northern Spain. It is also the location of the historical monument, Viaduc d'Ormaiztegi. It is the birthplace of the Carlist hero General Zumalacarregui, Tomas Zumalacarregui. It also has Irizar's main factory. References External links Official website Ormaiztegi in the Bernardo Estornés Lasa - Auñamendi Encyclopedia (Euskomedia Fundazioa) Municipalities in Gipuzkoa Goierri {{basqueCountry-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mundaka
Mundaka () is a town and municipality located in the province of Biscay, in the autonomous community of Basque Country, in northern Spain. Mundaka is internationally renowned for the surfing community that takes advantage of its coast and unique oceanic conditions. Mundaka is accessible from Bilbao by EuskoTren on the E4 Urdaibai line. History Mundaka is known as one of the most historically important places of the Lordship of Biscay, it is the believed birthplace of Jaun Zuria, the first Lord of Biscay, son of the Scottish princess who arrived in Mundaka escaping from an English King. The name of the town has Danish origin, and it is speculated that the town had Viking influence during the late first millennium, AD. According to the history of the Lordship, Mundaka has the oldest temple in Biscay. As a result, it has the first seat of the General Parliament. The port is the centerpoint of the town, where the town initially expanded from. Most of the houses in Mundaka are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Province Of Livorno
The province of Livorno () or, traditionally, province of Leghorn, is a Provinces of Italy, province in the Tuscany region of Italy. It includes several islands of the Tuscan Archipelago, including Elba and Capraia. Its capital is the city of Livorno. When formed in 1861, the province included only Livorno and Elba Island. It was extended in 1925 with land from the provinces of province of Pisa, Pisa and province of Genoa, Genoa. It has an area of and a total population of 343,003 (2012). The province contains 19 ''comuni'' (: ''comune''). The coastline of the area is known as "Costa degli Etruschi" (English: "Etruscan Coast"). The province of Livorno is coastal and contains a number of coastal towns. Livorno is a highly important port for tourism and trading, and a number of watchtowers are located nearby the city. At Calafuria, the sea contains sponges, shellfish, fish, and protected Precious coral, red coral (''Corallium rubrum''). The coastlines of Quercianella and Castiglion ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marciana Marina
Marciana Marina is a town and ''comune'' in the province of Livorno (administrative region of Tuscany, Italy), one of the most important towns of Elba Elba (, ; ) is a Mediterranean Sea, Mediterranean island in Tuscany, Italy, from the coastal town of Piombino on the Italian mainland, and the largest island of the Tuscan Archipelago. It is also part of the Arcipelago Toscano National Park, a ... Island. It is situated at sea level, with nearly 2,000 inhabitants. There is a small marinaCircolo della Vela Marciana Marina, two small beaches and an old Torre Medicea, built to protect the city in the past from the frequent pirate invasion. The promenade going from the old part of the city (called Il Cotone) to the Torre Medicea has preserved the original architectonical and urbanistic features of the 18th century. References External links * Cities and towns in Tuscany Elba Populated coastal places in Italy {{Livorno-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Llanera, Asturias
Llanera is a municipality in the Autonomous Community of the Principality of Asturias, Spain. It is bordered on the north by Gijón and Corvera de Asturias, on the south by Oviedo, on the east by Gijón and Siero, and on the west by Illas and Las Regueras. Its capital is located 11 km from Oviedo, 20 km from Avilés, and 22 km from Gijón. Renfe, the national railroad organization, has stations in Lugo de Llanera, Villabona y Ferroñes. The municipality has an important industrial sector. There are industrial parks at Silvota and Asipo. There is a penitentiary in Villabona. Lugo de Llanera was founded as a Roman settlement, named ''Lucus Asturum''. It is situated at the fork of the Roman roads to Astorga, Spain, Astorga and Cantabria. Parish (subnational entity), Parishes Notable people *Francisco Álvarez Martínez (1925–2022), cardinal of the Catholic Church *Santiago Cazorla References External linksFederación Asturiana de Concejos Municipalit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Province Of Florence
The province of Florence () was a Provinces of Italy, province in the northeast of Tuscany region of Italy. The city or ''comune'' of Florence was both the capital of the province of Florence, and of the Region of Tuscany. It had an area of and a population of 1,012,180 as of 31 December 2014. The territory of the province was the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. In 2015 the province was replaced by the Metropolitan City of Florence. Geography The Province of Florence was bordered by the Province of Bologna in the north, the Province of Ravenna and Province of Forlì-Cesena, Forlì-Cesena in the north-east, the provinces of Province of Prato, Prato, Province of Pistoia, Pistoia, Province of Pisa, Pisa and Province of Lucca, Lucca in the west; the Province of Siena in the south and the Province of Arezzo in the east and southeast. Much of the province lied in the plain of the Arno river. Government List of presidents of the province of Florence See also * Metropolitan C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Incisa In Val D'Arno
Incisa in Val d'Arno is a ''frazione'' of the ''comune'' (municipality) of Figline e Incisa Valdarno, in the Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, central Italy, located about southeast of Florence. It was a separate comune until 1 January 2014. The church of St. Alexander houses a fragmentary triptych by Andrea di Giusto. The Renaissance poet Petrarch grew up in Incisa, although he was born in Arezzo Arezzo ( , ; ) is a city and ''comune'' in Italy and the capital of the Province of Arezzo, province of the same name located in Tuscany. Arezzo is about southeast of Florence at an elevation of Above mean sea level, above sea level. As of 2 .... References External links Cities and towns in Tuscany {{Florence-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
