.... the low-lying areas. Increased settlement progressed in the sixth century B.C. by the Latins and the Sabines whose main priority was the physical aspects of Rome. Rome is located near the Mediterranean Sea which allows for the inhabitants to conduct trade and bring in new ideas and concepts to further develop the city. Judging from the fact that that the Tiber River runs directly through the city, it can only be assumed that the first inhabitants realized that the land was easily accessible, that the land next to the river was rich farmland, and that transportation would be effortless. The city continued to grow steadily by attracting new settlers and the pro .....

.... islands or archipelago and the rain forest in Latin America. This essay will describe the effects of these features on there nation. Japan is a group of islands called an archipelago. This influences the development of Japan because it limits the size of their usable land and since much of the land is mountainous it leaves even less usable land. The areas which are usable are heavily populated. Also another effect of the lack of land is limited farming. This leads Japan to one of there most plentiful resources, the ocean. Most of the Japanese nutrition is from fish and other sea foods. Since there is so much water it effects the temperature. There are .....

.... tea at most of their meals, but a strong deal of people drink coffee. There are lots of interesting facts about England. The capital of England is London, and the official language spoken in England is English. England has a national song which is "God Save the Queen." In 1986 an estimate of the population in England was 46,821,000. The highest point in England is Scafell Pike, 3,210 ft, and the lowest point in England is The Fens, sea level. In England there is a lot of sites to see, and one of the greatest would be the Tower of London. It is a great fortress, with not to pleasurable memories. In there Queen Elizabeth 1 and Sir Walter Raleigh were imprison .....

.... of Jews were murdered during this time. lay in ruins in 1945. It was at this time that was divided in two. Western was a prosperous democracy and the East was communist and an ally with the Soviet Union. In 1961 the East German government built a concrete and barbed wire wall to keep the people from leaving. This wall known as the Berlin Wall stayed in place until 1989. The change in the Soviet government and the protests of the people, helped bring and end to the wall. Free travel and free elections were now a part of all . In 1990 both sides were merged and became the Federal Republic of . Government Originally the country of Germany was ruled by .....

.... all others. Known as "America's Dairyland", today Wisconsin has more than 250 varieties, types, and styles of the best-tasting, superior-quality cheese in the world. Many Americans today aren't eating a well balanced diet and neglect many of the important nutrients that our bodies need. The dairy group is one we should be concerned about. This group provides us with calcium, protein, riboflavin (Vitamin B2) and phosphorus, which are necessary nutrients for our bodies. By using the Food Pyramid guide, we should have 2-3 servings per day of the milk, yogurt, & cheese group. We should strive to get these very important nutrients that come from cheese and .....

.... of the country. For instance, the well known news broad-casting channel CNN showed the circumcising of a young girl on the television screen. This is a harsh way to introduce a culture to people. Often, CNN shows cases of the Egyptian desert with camel riders. This narrow perspective influences the society's view of our culture. Another example is an article in the National Geographic magazine about Egypt (written by Peter Throux in April 1993). The writer described the country as smoggy, dirty, over-populated and with traffic problems. The article introduced Egypt as a superstitious culture which was graphically proven in a picture shown i .....

.... on the many tour boats. Hundreds of shallow beaches are open to the public along this man-made reservoir. Toledo Bend is one of the fastest growing resorts in America. Furthermore, Toledo Bend serves as most of the border between Texas and Louisiana. The lake is peaceful and full of fish waiting to be caught. Toledo Bend is also becoming a peaceful haven for retirees. Community centers are located throughout the lake, especially by the fascinating hydroelectric power plant. Assuredly, to the parents who have young children, many marinas are located along the lakefront. One in particular, is called the J & L Marina. This marina is a child's dr .....

.... country's most spectacular scenery. Thick forests thrive on mountansides, adding to the scenic beauty of the Japanese islands. Forests cover about 68% of the country's land. Japan lies on an extremely unstable part of the earth's crust. As a result, the land is constantly shifting. This shifting causes two of Japan's most striking features-- earthquakes and volcanoes. The Japanese islands have about 1500 earthquakes a year. Most of them are minor tremors that cause little damage, but severe earthqaukes occur every few years. Underseaquakes sometimes cause huge, destructive tidal waves, called tsunami, along Japan's Pacific coast. The Japanese islands have .....