The New Encyclopaedia Britannica[1] Propaedia: outline of knowledge and guide to the Britannica.--[2]-[11] Micropaedia: ready reference and index.--[12]-[30] Macropaedia: knowledge in depth. |
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Page 232
The mountain ranges for Mountain the most part run in the same general
direction as the ranges islands themselves, ... Through the island of Palawan,
about 25 miles wide, there extends a range with an average height of from 4,000
to 5,000 ...
The mountain ranges for Mountain the most part run in the same general
direction as the ranges islands themselves, ... Through the island of Palawan,
about 25 miles wide, there extends a range with an average height of from 4,000
to 5,000 ...
Page 1049
A mild climate and fertile soil favour agriculture, while its location makes the
island a base for lobster and groundfish operations. Despite these natural assets,
the provincial economy has lagged appreciably behind national averages for ...
A mild climate and fertile soil favour agriculture, while its location makes the
island a base for lobster and groundfish operations. Despite these natural assets,
the provincial economy has lagged appreciably behind national averages for ...
Page 1051
Island fisheries were valued at $9,300,000 in 1970, and the Irish moss industry
added another $1,300,000. ... Edward Island Lending Authority was established;
the Health Services Commission was appointed to administer the provincial plan
...
Island fisheries were valued at $9,300,000 in 1970, and the Irish moss industry
added another $1,300,000. ... Edward Island Lending Authority was established;
the Health Services Commission was appointed to administer the provincial plan
...
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| Title | The New Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica |
| Author | Encyclopaedia Britannica Publishers, Inc. Staff |
| Contributor | Robert M. Hutchins |
| Edition | 15, illustrated |
| Publisher | Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1974 |
| ISBN | 0852292902, 9780852292907 |
| Length | 934 pages |
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