Interest and exploration increased further in 2011, when the Chinese National Geography published some never-before-seen photographs and illustrations hypothesising what the small city, which measured about half a square kilometre, might have looked like in its heyday.

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Unlike other DAF options, national organizations are issue and geography agnostic--a fact which can serve as both a benefit and a deterrent, depending on donors' appetites for targeted philanthropic advice.

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The Iranian issue highlights a fundamental truth about international politics and about Israel and America: When it comes to matters of national security and survival, size and geography can divide even the closest allies.

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"We do have network issues in south and west Wales because of our geography, but we continue to work closely with our national network team to improve our position, " Mr Kelly said.

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But the government says it is already a compulsory National Curriculum subject and the English Baccalaureate is to encourage more students to take up geography and history in addition to RE - not instead of it.

BBC: UK

Geography and price range clearly are having an impact on the ongoing attempt at a national recovery in the real estate market.

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