(Encyclopedia) Georgia, Strait of, channel, c.150 mi (240 km) long, between the mainland of British Columbia and Vancouver Island, Canada, between Puget Sound and Queen Charlotte Sound. It forms part…
(Encyclopedia) Henri, 1955–, grand duke of Luxembourg (2000–), the oldest son of Jean, grand duke of Luxembourg, and Joséphine Charlotte, princess of Belgium. In 1981 Henri married María Teresa…
13, Welsh soprano, took the world by storm with the release of her appropriately titled debut album, Voice of an Angel. She has performed for Queen Elizabeth, Pope John Paul II, and…
NumberPercentTotal population540,828100.0SEX AND AGEMale264,97849.0Female275,85051.0Under 5 years38,5297.15 to 9 years38,8957.210 to 14 years36,2696.715 to 19 years34,4426.420 to 24 years41,…
NumberPercentEMPLOYMENT STATUSPopulation 16 years and over421,175100.0In labor force302,50571.8Civilian labor force302,29271.8Employed285,60167.8Unemployed16,6914.0Percent of civilian labor…
NumberPercentTotal housing units230,556100.0UNITS IN STRUCTURE1-unit, detached129,00656.01-unit, attached12,8495.62 units6,6522.93 or 4 units14,4076.25 to 9 units23,60910.210 to 19 units22,1099…
NumberPercentSCHOOL ENROLLMENTPopulation 3 years and over enrolled in school143,421100.0Nursery school, preschool12,1028.4Kindergarten7,9385.5Elementary school (grades 1-8)61,99043.2High school…
(Encyclopedia) Road Town, capital, main port, and largest town (2000 est. pop. 8,000) of the British Virgin Islands. It is situated on the S coast of Tortola Island on the deeply indented Road Bay.…
(Encyclopedia) Robertson, Oscar, 1938–, U.S. basketball player, b. Charlotte, Tenn. Passionately devoted to basketball as a youth, Robertson led his high school team to 45 consecutive victories.…
Trending
Here are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about.
World's Most Corrupt Leaders & Politicians
Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030
The Best Movie Quotes of All Time!
Top 10 Biggest Waterfalls in the World (Tallest, Widest, & Most Volume!)
