Abstract Graduate level paper that discusses theories of region and space in contemporary geographical thought, from both a physical and human perspective. Focuses on human element in the definition of space, and modern technological capabilities for changing space and redefining regions.
Abstract Belize is the most thinly populated nation in Central America. Belize maintains a parliamentary democracy on the English model and is a member of the British Commonwealth. Currently, the Belize Government is controlled by the People's United Party (or PUP). The most prominent is Belize. The increased emphasis on tourism in Belize has not gone. Since the end of 1985, when most hostilities ended in Central America, some 15,000 more refugees have entered Belize, making Belize's refugee population the fifth largest in the world. Like a majority of Belize's Central American neighbors, the country depends heavily on agricultural exports.
Abstract The purpose of this paper will be to provide an examination of the social geography of the City of Toronto. This will include an evaluation of the extent to which mapped patterns correspond with the classic social area/factorial ecology model, a comment on the relationship between income and English as a mother tongue, explanations for the observed patterns and relationships, as well as a critique of the variables selected.
Abstract This paper presents details concerning the superiority of Ontario with regard to other provinces in Canada. Thus it provides an over all picture of the Ontarian economy and other perspectives.
Abstract Geographic features are generally fixed, but the relative location of a site may indeed change over time. For instance, the current actual locations of Andalucia, Liverpool, and St. Petersburg, are not equal to their past locations, nor to the economic and other activities associated with these places. This paper also discusses how ethnicity is at the heart of the issues affecting contemporary Dagestan, Slovakia, Montreal and Vancouver. With the decline of the nation-state in the later 20th century, the world has seen a great rise in ethno-nationalist movements and others which identify peoples and claims in relation.
Abstract In 1922, the year that Iraq became a British mandate, the British High Commissioner to Iraq - Sir Percy Cox - held a tent meeting in the Arabian desert with representatives of regional leaders, including the man who would become King Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia. At this meeting Cox arbitrarily set out the lines marking the desert boundaries of Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Almost seven decades later the lines that Cox drew in the sands of the region were reinforced by the orders of an American President.
Abstract It is clear that Argentina is an interesting country with a colorful past and a promising future. This paper will take a look at the political, economic and social structure of the country in an effort to develop a sound knowledge of its past, present and where this new millenium may lead.
Abstract Many underdeveloped countries have problems with boundaries that cause problems with the leaders, economy and people. Identity and attachments of regions are important in every country and countries such as Maghribi with unclear boundaries suffer from identity problems.
Abstract Political domination and acquiring wealth were the key motivations for the Europeans to extend their interactions with the world. They promoted some notable philosophical and scientific contributions in the conquered Asia and Africa, but only to serve their power. They re-asserted their domination with the crusades and the spread of Christianity. With the exploration of sea-routes, they brutally began to colonize lands in Asia, Africa and the Americas.
Abstract Since the colonial era Victoria has been the capital of British Columbia. It is located on the southeastern tip of Vancouver Island. This discussion outlines the physical geography of this region including its physical geography, geomorphology, soils, climate and vegetation. Additionally, the role of tectonic activity in the area is explored.
Abstract The demographic transition model represents an attempt to develop a coherent synthesis of world population history over the course of recent centuries. As this paper will demonstrate, this conceptual model suffers from the drawback of all generalizations in that it fails to explain a variety of local or individual demographic divergences from the expected norm. However, while this failing is acceptable in that it is common to all generalizations and thus may be compensated for, a discussion of its relevance to the understanding modern population will demonstrate that there are so many exceptions to its conceptual rule that it becomes useless as an analytical tool in any respect.
Abstract The paper addresses some important questions in connection with rapid growth of population in urban centers of the developing countries. Though rate of urbanization has decreased significantly in the industrialized countries, it is still a major cause of concern for the third world because of the delayed development of their urban cities.
Abstract This essay discusses the development of New Orleans through the linguistic influences of three different cultures. The author reviews the three dominant languages that form the dialects of New Orleans: French, Cajun, and Creole. The paper traces these three languages to their cultural origins of the French colonizers, the Acadian exiles, and the American slave trade of Africans.
