Among these people, the standing of the Mehsuds as the most ferocious fighters is linked to their geographical and demographic position vis-a-vis their tribal cousins, the Wazirs.

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Bababcan's comments come as Turkey continues to push for European Union membership, an ambition questioned by some who point to the country's already strong economy and powerful geographical position.

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The same Scottish government report seeks to outline what difference this would make to Scotland's financial position if it were to get a "geographical share" of the revenues instead of a "per capita" slice.

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Land, which is a necessity of human existence, which is the original source of all wealth, which is strictly limited in extent, which is fixed in geographical position land, I say, differs from all other forms of property in these primary and fundamental conditions.

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