Results for "Vashon Island"
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Motueka
World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Nelson, Tasman
Motueka is a town in the South Island of New Zealand. It is located close to the mouth of the Motueka River, on the western shore of Tasman Bay. It is, after Nelson and Richmond, the third largest centre in the region, with a permanent population of around 6000.
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Lake Taupo
World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Waikato, Taupo District
Set in the centre of the North Island and NZ's largest lake - Lake Taupo. It covers 616sqkms and is widely considered the trout fishing capital of the world.
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Lake Ohau, Omarama
World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Otago, Waitaki
Powder snow, sunshine, friendly people and uncrowded slopes is the combination that sets Ohau Snow Fields apart from the others. Ohau, as part of the Ohau Range in the Main Divide, is endowed with reliable snowfall and fine weather. Ohau is serviced by the longest T-Bar in New Zealand, a platter, and a fixed grip lift. The main trails and learner's sloped are groomed regularly.
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Kaikoura
World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Canterbury, Canterbury
The seaside settlement of Kaikoura, situated midway between Christchurch and Picton on the rugged east coast of New Zealand's South Island, is overlooked by majestic mountains, which are snow-capped for many months of the year.
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Hastings
World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Hawkes Bay, Hastings
Hastings, Hawkes Bay is a region of striking scenic contrast with dramatic sea cliffs, park-like farm lands, winding stony rivers and rugged hill country. Adding colour and interest to an already beautiful landscape are orchards, old homesteads, historic settlements, and vineyards of all sizes which produce internationally regarded fine wines.
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Karlshagen
World Directory, Europe, Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Ostvorpommern
Karlshagen is a Baltic Sea resort in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania in the north of the island Usedom. Karlshagen has 3400 inhabitants and lies between Zinnowitz and Peenemuende.
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Flic en Flac
World Directory, Africa, Mauritius, Mascarene Islands, Mauritius
Flic en Flac has become the second tourist area of Mauritius after Grand Baie. From a small fishing village, over the past 20 years, it has rapidly developed into an important tourist area.
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Lagos
World Directory, Africa, Nigeria, Lagos, Lagos Island
Lagos is the most populous conurbation in Nigeria with 7,937,932 inhabitants at the 2006 census. It is currently the second most populous city in Africa, and currently estimated to be the second fastest growing city in Africa (7th fastest in the world), immediately following Bamako.
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Reunion
World Directory, Africa, Reunion, Reunion, Reunion
In the midst of the Indian Ocean, a small French land is labouring at shaking off all preconceived ideas about tropical islands. Sure, there are coconut trees and beaches in Reunion, the turquoise blue lagoons and the white barrier reef are there waiting for you to fulfil your exotic dreams.
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Langa
World Directory, Africa, South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town
Langa is a township found in Cape Town, South Africa. Similar to Khayelitsha, Langa is one of the areas that were designated for black Africans before the apartheid era. It is the oldest of such townships in Cape Town and was the location of much resistance to apartheid.