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1 day ago · France is among the globe’s oldest nations, the product of an alliance of duchies and principalities under a single ruler in the Middle Ages. Today, as in that era, central authority is vested in the state, even though a measure of autonomy has been granted to the country’s régions in recent decades. The French people look to the state as ...
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2 days ago · Taekwondo ( / ˌtaɪkwɒnˈdoʊ, ˌtaɪˈkwɒndoʊ, ˌtɛkwənˈdoʊ /; [2] [3] [4] Korean : 태권도; [t̪ʰɛ.k͈wʌ̹n.d̪o] ⓘ ), also spelled tae kwon do or taekwon-do, is a Korean martial art and combat sport involving punching and kicking techniques. The literal translation for taekwondo is "kicking", "punching", and "the art or way of ...
3 days ago · Jincheon, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea 10-Day Weather Forecast star_ratehome 66 ° F Cheongju Intl Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) Station | Report Report Station
5 days ago · Jecheon, also known as Chechon, is a vibrant city located in the heart of South Korea. Nestled between stunning mountains and picturesque lakes, Jecheon offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and urban charm. With a rich history that dates back centuries, this city is brimming with cultural heritage and architectural marvels.
2 days ago · Réunion. / 21.11444°S 55.53250°E / -21.11444; 55.53250. La Réunion, [note 1] officially Department of La Réunion, [note 2] is an island in the Indian Ocean that is an overseas department and region of France. Part of the Mascarene Islands, it is located approximately 679 km (422 mi) east of the island of Madagascar and 175 km (109 ...
4 days ago · Elevation. highest point: Mont Blanc 4,810 lowest point: Rhone River delta -2 m mean elevation: 375 m note: to assess the possible effects of climate change on the ice and snow cap of Mont Blanc, its surface and peak have been extensively measured in recent years; these new peak measurements have exceeded the traditional height of 4,807 m and have varied between 4,808 m and 4,811 m; the actual ...
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