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Country Statistics: Lowest Population Density
Want to get away and escape the crowds? LOWEST POPULATION DENSITY2 (per sq mi): 2004 Western Sahara – 2.6 Mongolia – 4.6 Namibia – 6.1 Australia – 6.7 Botswana – 6.7 Suriname – 6.9 Iceland – 7.4 Mauritania – 7.5 Libya – 8.3 Canada – 8.4 Source: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0762380.html
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Mac's Travel Tips
We are sorry to say that Mac is not very well, but he is still e-mailing strong and recently sent the Beetle a collection of travel reminiscences about Japan and shopping in Hong Kong. When I was first stationed in Japan, the Chaplains would have to counsel Japanese girls that wanted to marry GIs. They…
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Meeting News from London by Padmassana
This months meeting took place to the organ music from the wedding taking place in the Church of Scotland upstairs. Our first speaker was Tricia Hayne who gave us an interesting talk on the Cayman Islands, which were first discovered by Columbus' son and in 2003 celebrated their 300th anniversary. The island's main income is…
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Country Statistics: smallest counties in the world
Country Statistics Smallest Countries (in sq mile): 2002 1. Vatican City 0.2 2. Monaco 0.8 3. Nauru 8.1 4. Tuvalu 10.0 5. San Marino 23.6 6. Liechtenstein 62.0 7. Marshall Islands 70.0 8. St. Kitts & Nevis 101.0 9. Maldives 116.0 10. Malta 122.0 Source: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0762380.html
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Meeting News from New York
We are sorry to say that for the time being, New York meetings are suspended as Laurie really needs a helper. If you have some time to spare and are based in our near NYC, please contact Laurie on the e-mail address below. For details of forthcoming meetings email newyork@globetrotters.co.uk or register for email updates,…
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Answers to Flag Quiz
Answers to Flag Quiz Algeria Botswana Cayman Islands Dominican Republic Guam
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Meeting News from Texas
Due to bereavement in Christina's family, we regret to say that Texas meetings have stopped pending further notice. If you have time to spare and would like to take over Texas meetings, please contact the Beetle on: beetle@globetrotters.co.uk
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The Spice Islands by Jon Hornbuckle
The killing is over on Ambon, the hub of the Moluccas, or Spice Islands, in Indonesia. There is an invisible line drawn between the Christian and Muslim sectors in the City – it is still dangerous to stop on the wrong side. The burnt out churches, houses and even university buildings are reminders of the…
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Flag Quiz
Which countries are represented by these flags? For the answers, see at the end of the eNews.
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Hiking the Appalachian Trail from New York City By Susan Velasquez
Luckily there are many ways to go hiking over the weekend and most of them are accessible by train or bus from New York City. Possibly the most famous trail of all is the Appalachian Trail, which starts in Georgia and goes all the way up to Maine. But for day trips or a hike…
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