61. McKinney - Georgia's 4th District: Geography Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney, Fourth District of georgia. The districtbuttresses the City of Atlanta proper on the eastern border of the city. http://www.ratical.org/co-globalize/CynthiaMcKinney/d4/geo_desc.htm

back to GA's 4th Dist. Cynthia McKinney co-globalize rat haus ... tree The 4th Congressional District of Georgia was created in December 1995 when a three-judge federal panel issued a map that dismantled two of the state's three majority-black districts drawn after the 1990 census. Under the new map, the 4th Congressional District encompasses most of DeKalb County and the southwest portion of Gwinnett County. The district buttresses the City of Atlanta proper on the eastern border of the city. 87% of the district's population live in DeKalb County. Incorporated cities in DeKalb County are: Doraville Chamblee Clarkston Decatur Avondale Estates Pine Lake Stone Mountain Lithonia Unincorporated DeKalb County makes up the largest land parcel of the 4th District. Constituent Services House Legislation News Briefs Guestbook ... GA's 4th District back to GA's 4th Dist. Cynthia McKinney co-globalize rat haus ... tree

62. CIA - The World Factbook -- Georgia geography, georgia. Top of Page 9 regions (mkharebi, singular mkhare), 9cities (k alak ebi, singular - k alak i), and 2 autonomous republics http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/gg.html

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63. Georgia Maps Perspective maps of American cities, including 15 georgia maps, hosted by theLibrary of Yale University Geographic Names Information System georgia http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/GeorgiaReferenceShelf/Maps.html

@import "/dlg.css"; Search Advanced Search Previous Results Browse Collections Browse by Topic The Arts Education Folklife Literature ... Georgia Reference Shelf Georgia Maps American Memory: Panoramic Maps, 1847-1929 Perspective maps of American cities, including 15 Georgia maps, hosted by the Library of Congress. American Memory: Railroad Maps, 1828-1900 Various maps depicting railroad systems and related information, including 5 Georgia maps, hosted by the Library of Congress. Georgia 2000 This site provides access to 2000 U.S. Census data and other statistical sources. Georgia Aerial Photographs Aerial photographs from the 1930s through the 1980s; indexed by county. Georgia Department of Transportation Maps-to-Go Includes city, state,and county maps. Georgia Maps Collected maps up to and including highway, physical, political, and demographic presentations. Georgia Physiographic Districts An interactive map of Georgia's physical geography. Georgia Place Names Database of place names with corresponding links to historic Georgia maps. Georgia State University online maps Several maps in .pdf format, including population maps; from GSU's anthropology and geography department web site.

64. Georgia Department Of Community Affairs georgia s land area of 57906 square miles makes it the largest state east of the Four of the state s principal citiesColumbus, Macon, Milledgeville, http://www.dca.state.ga.us/snapshots/overview_ga.asp

Geography History Demographics Economy ... Home State of Georgia Georgia's land area of 57,906 square miles makes it the largest state east of the Mississippi River (24th overall). The total area of the state's three largest counties-Ware, Burke, and Clinch (2,565 square miles)-is greater than the area of the entire state of Delaware (1,954 square miles). Georgia falls within five major physiographic regions: the Blue Ridge Mountains in the northeast, the Ridge and Valley Providence and the Cumberland Plateau in the northwest, the Piedmont across Georgia's center, and the Coastal Plain in the south. Elevations range from sea level to 4,784 feet at Brasstown Bald in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Blue Ridge mountain area features the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, a 2,100 mile hiking trail ending in Maine. The mountain range's peaks were once higher than the Rockies, but some 100 million years of erosion has worn them down to about a quarter of their original height. Nonetheless, the mountains attract millions of visitors each year, particularly in the summer and fall. The Piedmont area is home to the red clay soil of Georgia and its rolling hills and valleys. Southwest Georgia is known for its abundant farmland. The Coastal Plains feature the tidal swamps and lowlands of the coast and the northern reaches of the Okefenokee Swamp. Georgia's beaches are popular with vacationers.

65. Types Of Geography Region There are 12 types of geography region that can be mapped in the data map City of Atlanta georgia 106th108th Congress georgia Boundary Counties http://atlantacensus2000.gsu.edu/helphtml/types_of_region.htm

There are 12 types of geography region that can be mapped in the data map: United States State of Georgia Metro of Atlanta ARC Region ... Neighborhood United States The U.S. region includes all the 50 states and D.C. in the United States . The initial data map of the U.S. region will look like the following. Map of D.C. can be displayed by clicking the “Click Here” link. In this type of region, you can also select to display the 108 th Congress District map of the 50 states. The Congress District map is the census data map of a specified state divided according to its Congress Districts, which will be introduced in detail in the “ Georgia Congress ” part. Back to Top 2, State of Georgia This is the region of the State of Georgia In the submenu of the “State of Georgia ”, there are some sub categories of regions in Georgia , which is shown in the following captured picture of the submenu. In the “ MSAs other than Atlanta ”, the other 17 Metropolitan Statistical Areas can be selected as a map region. The MSA region type will be introduced in detail in the following Metro of Atlanta part. The Congress and Boundary Counties type of region options here can also be selected from the Data and Maps main menu. They will be introduced in detail separately.

66. Valdosta,Georgia The city of Hahira, georgia is located 10 miles north of the city of Valdosta . This could be used as an extension of any geography lesson. http://www.valdosta.edu/~cnjones/intro.html

"The Vale of Beauty" A History of Valdosta, Georgia Introduction Hello! My name is Christian Jones and I have developed a wonderful thematic unit about the history of Valdosta, Georgia. The city of Valdosta is more than just a beautiful city, it holds a great deal of history. There are many cultures, traditions, and even secrets that derived from this small city in south Georgia. This unit is important to children because it gives them insight into what they need to know about the community in which they live in. It is very important for children to know the history of the area from which they are from. History becomes real to them if we as teachers are able to illustrate it first hand. We have to show that history truly surronds them on a daily basis. I think that this would be a wonderful way to share what I have learned about my city with the rest of you. So kick back, relax, and have some fun in the sun while we explore the "Vale of Beauty"- Valdosta, Georgia. This website is appropriate for grades 3-5.

67. 1Up Travel > Georgia Geography - Geographic Facts On Georgia Can Be Read Here. Find all the geographical facts on georgia related to Location, Geographiccoordinates, Map references, Area, Area comparative, Land Boundaries, Coastline, http://www.1uptravel.com/international/asia/georgia/geography.html

Flags Maps Sightseeing Travel Warnings ... National Parks More Categories Introduction Topography Local Life Local Cuisine Local Holidays Festivals-Events Embassies Administration News Stand Worth a See !! Sight Seeing Maps Flags Shopping Eating Out Recreation Travel Essentials Country Facts Geography People Government Economy Communications Transportation Military Airline Tickets Car Rentals Cruises Hotels ... Vacations Web 1UpTravel.com You are here 1Up Travel Countries of the World Asia Georgia ADVERTISEMENT Country Country Facts Introduction Geography People Government ... Transnational issues Related Georgia Guide Georgia Maps Georgia Hotels Georgia Flag ... Georgia Travel Warning Georgia Geography Georgia Geography Top of Page Location: Southwestern Asia, bordering the Black Sea, between Turkey and Russia Geographic coordinates: 42 00 N, 43 30 E Map references: Commonwealth of Independent States Area: total: 69,700 sq km land: 69,700 sq km water: sq km Area - comparative: slightly smaller than South Carolina Land boundaries: total: 1,461 km border countries: Armenia 164 km, Azerbaijan 322 km, Russia 723 km, Turkey 252 km

68. 1Up Travel : Georgia Maps & Cities - Map & Cities Of Georgia Seek the best Maps for georgia right here. These maps will help you find importantsdestinations in georgia which u always wanted georgia Map cities http://www.1uptravel.com/international/asia/georgia/maps.html

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69. About The USA - Travel & Geography > Georgia Travel geography Travel to the United States The States Territories The States, Districts and Territories of the United States georgia http://usa.usembassy.de/georgia.htm

Travel to the United States The Regions of the United States The States, Districts and Territories of the United States State Flag State Seal Georgia. American FactFinder (U.S. Census) Georgia, the "Peach State" "Empire State of the South" Abbreviation: GA Georgia, founded in 1732, is one of the original 13 states. It was named in honor of England's King George II. Georgia is the largest state east of the Mississippi; the state's large size and thriving industries have given it one of its nicknames, the Empire State of the South During the Civil War, the fall of Atlanta was a crucial turning point in the defeat of the South. Today, Atlanta, which became Georgia's capital in 1868, is a thriving city with major national corporations, and it is considered the economic and cultural center of the Southeast. The natural beauty and famous seaside resorts of Georgia are a major attraction for tourists. Many beautiful monuments and parks, including reminders of important Civil War battles and heroes, dot the Georgia countryside.

70. Smyrna, Georgia - Slider 1 geography; 2 Demographics; 3 School System; 4 External links Smyrna officialcity website Smyrna info at georgia.gov Maps and aerial photos http://enc.slider.com/Enc/Varner's_Station,_Georgia

Advanced Help Encyclopedia Directory Encyclopaedia V Va Vaa ... Vaz Smyrna, Georgia (Redirected from Varner's Station, Georgia Atlanta from southern Smyrna on a clear day; the large nearby tower is Plant Atkinson. Smyrna is a city located in Cobb County Georgia . As of the census , the city had a total population of 41,000. Census estimates of 2003 indicate a population of 45,610. During the American Civil War , it was known as Ruff's Station , along the (then-known as the State Road). In it was the site of the Battle of Ruff's Station on July 4 th during the Atlanta Campaign . The city was later known as Varner's Station , and subsequently named after a nearby campground , which was in turn named for the historic Smyrna Smyrna is one of the closest suburbs to Atlanta , located near the northern intersection of I-285 and I-75 , which is the site of Cumberland Mall, a large commercial district including several shopping centers . It is also near Vinings Marietta Powder Springs , and Mableton The city operates its own library , separate from the Cobb County Public Library System (CCPLS).

71. Valdosta, Georgia - Slider Valdosta, georgia. (Redirected from Valdosta, GA). Valdosta is a city in, andthe county seat 1 History; 2 geography; 3 Demographics; 4 External links http://enc.slider.com/Enc/Valdosta,_GA

Advanced Help Encyclopedia Directory Encyclopaedia V Va Vaa ... Vaz Valdosta, Georgia (Redirected from Valdosta, GA Valdosta is a city in, and the county seat of Lowndes County, Georgia . As of the census , the city had a total population of 43,724. It was incorporated on 7 December , at which time the county government was moved from nearby Troupeville It is a commercial center of south Georgia with numerous manufacturing plants. The surrounding area produces tobacco turpentine pine lumber, and pulpwood Moody Air Force Base is located nearby, and transport is provided mainly by Interstate 75 Valdosta is also the home of Valdosta State University (VSU), founded in as South Georgia State Normal College for Women . It became part of the University System of Georgia in . Valdosta Technical College is also located in the city. Table of contents History Geography Demographics External links History Valdosta was founded in by residents of Troupville, Georgia. Troupville was a steamboat landing on the Withlacoochee River, but when the Gulf and Atlantic Railroad was built four miles (about 6 km ) away, the inhabitants simply picked up the town and moved it to the

72. Georgia, State, United States: Geography geography. georgia is the largest state E of the Mississippi River and has threemain topographical areas. Extending inland from the coast is a low coastal http://www.factmonster.com/ce6/us/A0858372.html

Home U.S. People Word Wise ... Homework Center Fact Monster Favorites Hurricane Katrina Ramadan Children Inventors The Doctor's In ... 2006 TFK Almanac Reference Desk Atlas Almanacs Dictionary Encyclopedia ... Site Map Sponsored Links TripAdvisor Georgia (United States) Encyclopedia Georgia, state, United States Geography Georgia is the largest state E of the Mississippi River and has three main topographical areas. Extending inland from the coast is a low coastal plain that covers the southern half of the state. In mountainous N Georgia are the Appalachian Plateau, the valley and ridge province, and the Blue Ridge province. Bridging these two sections and embracing about one third of the state is the Piedmont foothill region in central Georgia. A number of islands, part of the Sea Islands chain, lie off Georgia's coastline. The state is well drained by many rivers, including the Savannah, which forms the boundary with South Carolina; the Ocmulgee and the Oconee, which merge in the southeast to form the Altamaha; the Chattahoochee, which forms part of the Alabama boundary and joins with the Flint in the extreme southwest corner of the state to form the Apalachicola; and the Saint Marys, which rises in the large Okefenokee Swamp and forms part of the Georgia-Florida line. The most important cities are Atlanta Columbus Savannah Macon , and Albany Sections in this article: Introduction Facts and Figures Geography Economy Government, Politics, and Higher Education

73. Tbilisi: Weather And Much More From Answers.com The capital and largest city of georgia, in the southeast part of the country onthe Kura River. Rustavi (city of southern georgia), georgia (geography) http://www.answers.com/topic/tbilisi

showHide_TellMeAbout2('false'); Business Entertainment Games Health ... More... On this page: Dictionary Encyclopedia Weather Local Time Dialing Codes WordNet Wikipedia Translations Best of Web Mentioned In Or search: - The Web - Images - News - Blogs - Shopping Tbilisi Dictionary Tbi·li·si tə-bə-lē sē, -byĭ-lē syĭ also Tif·lis tĭf lĭs, tyə-flēs The capital and largest city of Georgia, in the southeast part of the country on the Kura River. An ancient city astride trade and migration routes between Europe and Asia Minor, it was the capital of an independent Georgian state from 1096 to 1225 and was held by Mongols, Iranians, and Turks before coming under Russian control in 1801. Tbilisi was the capital of the Transcaucasian Soviet Federated Socialist Republic (1922–1936) and the Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic (1936–1991). Population: 1,040,000. var tcdacmd="cc=edu;dt"; Encyclopedia Tbilisi təbĭl ēsē, ətbĭlyē sē ) or Tiflis tĭf lĭs, Rus. tĭflyēs ) , city (1989 pop. 1,259,682), capital of Georgia, SW Asia, on the Kura River and the Transcaucasian RR and at the southern end of the Georgian Military Road. Located in a mountain-ringed basin, Tbilisi is the economic, administrative, and cultural heartland of Transcaucasia. It is also a major transportation center. Industries include printing and publishing, machine building, food processing, tanning, silk weaving, and the production of machine tools, locomotives, and plastics. Orchards and vineyards surround the city. The region's mineral springs provide the basis for numerous health resorts.

74. - Levon Travel - Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, Many European Countries, Tours, Vaca Voltage Requirements 220 volts. geography Levon Travel Syria. CitiesCapitalDamascus (pop. 4 million). Other citiesAleppo (1.5 million), Homs (400000) http://www.levontravel.com/NEW/COUNTRY/Syria/Info/Geo_history_SY.htm

Syria General Information Capital City: Damascus Economy: Industry, mining, oil, agriculture." Language Description: Arabic (official), Kurdish, Armenian and French. Passport/Visa U.S.: Passports and visas are needed by citizens of Canada and the U.S. Visas must be obtained prior to arrival. Entry is denied to visitors with Israel entry or exit stamps in their passports, as well as to people born in Gaza or of Gazan descent. Reconfirm travel document requirements with your carrier before departure. Population: Religion: Sunni Muslim, Alawite, Druze, Christian. Telephone Codes: 963, country code; 11, Damascus city code; 21, Aleppo city code Time Zone: 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (+2 GMT). Daylight Saving Time is observed April 1-October 1 Tipping Overview: Tip 10% for most services. When in doubt, tip. Voltage Requirements: 220 volts GEOGRAPHY Cities: CapitalDamascus (pop. 4 million). Other citiesAleppo (1.5 million), Homs (400,000). Terrain: Narrow coastal plain with a double mountain belt in the west; large, semiarid and desert plateau to the east.

75. We Are Participating In The Cities Environment Reports On The Translate this page City is built in the bottom of the Mtkvari river depression, which is the main Physical Geographical Division of Eastern georgia. Metsniereba. Tbilisi. http://ceroi.net/reports/tbilisi/background/geograph.htm

We are participating in the Cities Environment Reports on the Internet network State of the Environment in Tbilisi 2000 Home Page About city About this report The CEROI network ... Map Physical geography Location Topography Climate Orographic Scheme of Tbilisi Location. Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia, with the population of over 1.5 million and total area of 200 sq.km, build up area from which is almost 70 sq.km. Tbilisi is located at 44 ,80' longitude and 41 ,69' latitude of the Eastern Hemisphere, at eastern part of Georgia. City is built in the bottom of the Mtkvari river depression, which is the main hydrological artery of the city. The Mtkvari depression geologically represents an inter-mountain ravine, with moderate wet and dry types of subtropical climate. Attitude of the river bottom within the city is 200m above sea level. Topography.

76. Andersonville, Georgia - Enpsychlopedia Andersonville is a city located in Sumter County, georgia. geography.Andersonville is located at 32°11 49 North, 84°8 30 West (32.197008, http://psychcentral.com/psypsych/Andersonville,_Georgia

home resource directory disorders quizzes ... support forums Advertisement ( Andersonville, Georgia Andersonville is a city located in Sumter County, Georgia . As of the census, the city had a total population of 331 (174 in ). It is in the southwest part of the state, about 60 miles southwest of Macon, Georgia on the Central of Georgia railroad . During the American Civil War , it was the site of a POW camp which is now Andersonville National Historic Site Contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Geography 2 History 3 Demographics 4 External links ... edit Geography According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 3.4 edit History Andersonville was "POW camp" to the world but it is "small town" for Georgians who knew very well. As you heard the story about Andersonville POW prison and Andersonville National Historic Site including years, there was a small town next to that site as known as Civil War village. Andersonville was founded after they set the place for union POWs who brought by the train. They had to create hotel, post office, restaurant, and other places for visitors, Confederate soldiers, and prison staff. Now they have a small museum to display how the town founded and became involved with the site of Andersonville. Missing image Andersonville,ga.JPG

77. USIA - Portrait Of The USA, Ch. 2 This chapter examines American geography, history, and customs through the filters of cities on waterways New York on the Hudson, Philadelphia on the http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/facts/factover/ch2.htm

People History Government Business ... Contents Chapter Two FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA Geography and regional characteristics high temperatures on a given day in the United States to reach 70 degrees Fahrenheit (about 40 degrees Celsius). The United States owes much of its national character and its wealth to its good fortune in having such a large and varied landmass to inhabit and cultivate. Yet the country still exhibits marks of regional identity, and one way Americans cope with the size of their country is to think of themselves as linked geographically by certain traits, such as New England self-reliance, southern hospitality, midwestern wholesomeness, western mellowness. This chapter examines American geography, history, and customs through the filters of six main regions: New England , made up of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. The Middle Atlantic , comprising New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland. The South , which runs from Virginia south to Florida and west as far as central Texas. This region also includes West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, and parts of Missouri and Oklahoma. The Midwest , a broad collection of states sweeping westward from Ohio to Nebraska and including Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, parts of Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, and eastern Colorado.

78. GEOSOURCE Gateway To Geography And Geosciences: Archive Of Additions IV-VI 1999 19991022 European cities in Transformation Paris, France 19990930 EasternHistorical geography Association 1999 Conference - Richmond, VA, USA http://www.library.uu.nl/geosource/archive-IV-VI-1999.html

home new I: theme II: region III: lib. coll. IV: int. orgs. V: prof. orgs. VI: geo depts. VII: stat.ags. VIII: publ. IX: j'nls X: ref. XI: events XII: misc about GEOSOURCE Archive of additions (by date and top level category) April through June, 1999 June 29 Category V:professional organisations International - IGU Commission on Geographical Education (IGU-CGE) International - IGU Commission on the History of Geographical Thought (UGI-UIHPS) International - IGU Commission on the Sustainability of Rural Systems International - IGU Commision on Sustainable Development and Management of Karst Terrain ... Germany - Fremdenverkehrsgeographie Forum Category VI:university departments Category IX:journals International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education (IGU-CGE) Touristinfo Newsletter of the IGU Study Group (full text, no charge) Category XI:conferences etc. 19990630 Myth and Scientific Knowledge in the History of Geographical Thought (IGU-HGT) - Yaounde, Cameroon 19990703 The Reshaping of Rural Ecologies, Economies and Communities (IGU) - Vancouver, BC, Canada 19991008 Annual Meeting AAG Middle States Division - West Chester, PA, USA [ info 19991008 Annual Meeting AAG New England - Stl Lawrence Valley Division - Farmington, ME, USA [

79. The AGS Council A graduate of the University of georgia (BBA Marketing, MBA) and 2003 UGA Risk Associate Professor of geography, College of Staten IslandCity http://www.amergeog.org/council.htm

Home Organization Programs Archives ... Membership Organization Mission History AGS Officers AGS Council AGS Staff Corporate Sponsors Supporters Galileo Circle ... Humboldt Club Updated June 29, 2005 AGS Council Members Dr. Braden R. Allenby Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Arizona State University William E. Derrenbacher Director, Professional Services Division, Environmental Systems Research Institute; member, NASA Earth Science Enterprise Steering Committee; currently directing design and development of internet mapping component for U.S. Census Bureau's Data Access and Dissemination System for public access to Year 2000 census data; directing development of system for managing and maintaining automated land-base records of Bell South Communications for nine-state region; also overseeing ESRI projects for Raytheon in Brazil and for a consortium of international oil companies in the Niger Delta. Chris Duncan Navigational Sciences Inc.

80. Georgia's Chattahoochee River from the north georgia mountians to become the sewer for the city of Atlanta . River played in the history of north georgia, the geography, geology, http://ngeorgia.com/naturally/chattahoochee01.html

Chattahoochee River It begins as a spring in the fittingly name "Chattahoochee Gap," little more than a trickle of water at 3200 feet. Over the first 100 miles the river falls almost 2400 feet, forms a major Southeast lake (Lanier) and provides water for millions of Georgians. The river has played a key role in the history of the state. Paleolithic and Woodland Indians called it home. Moundbuilders navigated it as far north as present-day Helen . The Cherokee and Creek used the river as a border, first between their Nations, then between themselves and early settlers. In its watershed the first great American Gold Rush occurred. Crossing the river was a major accomplishment for William Tecumseh Sherman during the Atlanta Campaign . The flooding of the " ...valleys of Hall " helped to feed Georgia's second "gold rush" tourism. Today, in addition to providing drinking water and power in north Georgia the Chattahoochee is a major source of recreation. Fishing, tubing, canoeing, boating, hiking and camping on its banks, shores, and in its watershed are all popular activities. But the Chattahoochee is also challenged: north of Atlanta, the once pristine condition of the river and its tributaries is being repeatedly intruded upon by the city's sprawling growth, in some cases illegally, and south of the city, the river retains a reputation of being one of the most heavily polluted stretches of river in the country.

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