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Isle of Wight

Background: Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the earth's surface. The first half of the 20th century saw the UK's strength seriously depleted in two World Wars. The second half witnessed the dismantling of the Empire and the UK rebuilding itself into a modern and prosperous European nation. As one of five permanent members of the UN Security Council, a founding member of NATO, and of the Commonwealth, the UK pursues a global approach to foreign policy; it currently is weighing the degree of its integration with continental Europe. A member of the EU, it chose to remain outside the Economic and Monetary Union for the time being. Constitutional reform is also a significant issue in the UK. The Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales, and the Northern Ireland Assembly were established in 1999, but the latter is suspended due to bickering over the peace process.



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Areas in Isle of Wight: Cowes | Newport | Shanklin | Totland

ZzzZzzZ Isle of Wight
2 days ago: Linden published a blog
ZzzZzzZ Isle of Wight
July 19th 2008  Europe » United Kingdom » England » Isle of Wight
So I stayed with Nics for 4 or 5 days on the Isle, as I was missing her terribly and thought it would be relaxing Nics is based in Yarmouth, quite possibly as far from the touristy part as you ca ... 7 photos [full story]

Creature Island and The Breakfast Nazi
July 19th 2008  Europe » United Kingdom » England » Isle of Wight
Wight is a middle english word meaning "creature especially human", literally translating the islands name as "Creature Island". Subsequant to Tolkein, wight also means "undead creature" meaning that ... 8 photos [full story]

I have the tee shirt
23 days ago: TonyandAnita published a blog
I have the tee shirt
July 2nd 2008  Europe » United Kingdom » England » Isle of Wight » Shanklin
I am so lucky and feel very privledged because I have been within 100 metres of two of the greatest men of our time within 9 months. Last year in Auckland I sat in awe of the Dalai Lama and last week ... 5 photos [full story]

The Big Wight  24-26 May 08
57 days ago: russie russ published a blog
The Big Wight 24-26 May 08
May 29th 2008  Europe » United Kingdom » England » Isle of Wight » Newport
If anyone thinks the Isle of Wight is flat...think again !!! First time I came here and toured the island, it was by car, just stopping when beauty spots came along. This time it was for the 'Mountain ... 13 photos [full story]


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