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101Megahey — Despite its similarity in sound to (Mc)Coffey or Coffee, the roots of this name are quite different, the (Mac)Caughey clan being from the Ulster region. The Gaelic spelling is MacEachaidy, Eachaidh being usually Anglicized to Aghy or Oghy, and as …
102literary journals — Despite the constant complaints from writers and literary critics about the limitations of readership in Spain, there is a substantial number of literary journals, of varying degrees of durability and financial health. Of those which have… …
103swimming — Despite the British weather, swimming is a popular leisure activity enjoyed by people of all ages, backgrounds and cultures. This popularity is maintained by the relatively low cost to participants and the numerous swimming pools throughout… …
104Economy of Georgia (country) — Despite the severe damage the economy suffered due to civil strife in the 1990s, Georgia, with the help of the IMF and World Bank, has made substantial economic gains since 2000, achieving robust GDP growth and curtailing inflation.GDP growth,… …
105Communications in Haiti — Despite low literacy levels (52%) and wide ranging poverty, Haiti managed to increase its cell phone coverage rate from 6% to 30% in just one year (May 2006 to May 2007). Haiti is now the driving force in the cell phone growth rate in the… …
106Foreign relations of Kenya — Despite internal tensions in Sudan and Ethiopia, Kenya has maintained good relations with its northern neighbours. Recent relations with Uganda and Tanzania have improved as the three countries work for mutual economic benefit. The lack of a… …
107Ethnic groups in Gabon — Despite Gabon s small population (just over a million), this West African country is home to many different Bantu tribes and a small pygmy population.Here is a partial list of the ethnic groups in Gabon, by province.Estuaire*FangHaut… …
108Flotation — Despite the Southwest Airlines spelling of the word, the more common spelling is floatation . Flotation may refer to:*Buoyancy, the phenomenon that keeps ships from sinking *Flotation process, in process engineering, a method for the separation… …
109Portugal in World War I — Despite its old alliance with Britain, Portugal did not form a part of the system of alliances which became enemies in World War I and thus kept its neutrality during the first years of war. Portugal suffered from the German U Boat warfare which… …
110List of Austrian sportspeople — Despite its relatively small population Austria has produced many great athletes in several sports including Skiing, Formula One, Mountaineering and Tennis. Below is a list of Austrian athletes organized by sport. Skiing Throughout history… …
