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3 days ago · OCLC 1023081856. The name Palestine has its origin in the Hebrew Peleshet, first mentioned in the Bible (Exodus 15:14) in reference to the land of the Pelishtim, or Philistines, one group of the Sea Peoples that invaded the region during the early biblical period. ^ Killebrew 2005, p. 202,205.
4 days ago · Amman: 1 n the capital and largest city of Jordan Synonyms: capital of Jordan Example of: national capital the capital city of a nation
4 days ago · and last updated 11:26 AM, May 04, 2024. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As City Union Mission marks its 100th year in Kansas City, we're looking back at its beginnings. It was founded in 1924 by Reverend ...
23 hours ago · Budapest, which is both a city and municipality, forms the centre of the Budapest metropolitan area, which has an area of 7,626 square kilometres (2,944 square miles) and a population of 3,303,786. It is a primate city, constituting 33% of the population of Hungary.
23 hours ago · Vatican City State is a recognised national territory under international law, but it is the Holy See that conducts diplomatic relations on its behalf, in addition to the Holy See's own diplomacy, entering into international agreements in its regard. Vatican City thus has no diplomatic service of its own.
5 days ago · King Charles II granted ownership of the land to his brother, James Stuart, Duke of York, after the city of York in England. As such, New Amsterdam was renamed New York and the state itself was also renamed after the Duke of York to New York.
5 days ago · The name “Florida” comes from the Spanish word “Pascua Florida,” which means “Feast of Flowers” or “Easter Feast.” Ponce de León named the peninsula “La Florida” because he discovered it during the Easter season when the flowers were blooming. How did Florida get its name and what does it mean?
