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The British Isles are a group of islands off the north-western coast of continental Europe that consist of the islands of Great Britain, Ireland and over six thousand smaller isles. Situated in the North Atlantic, the islands have a total area of approximately 315,159 km2, and a combined population of just under 70 million. Two sovereign states are located on the islands: Ireland (which covers roughly five-sixths of the island with the same name) and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The British Isles also include three Crown Dependencies: the Isle of Man and, by tradition, the Bailiwick of Jersey and the Bailiwick of Guernsey in the Channel Islands, although the latter are not physically a part of the archipelago.
The oldest rocks in the group are in the north west of Scotland, Ireland and North Wales and are 2,700 million years old. During the Silurian period the north-western regions collided with the south-east, which had been part of a separate continental landmass. The topography of the islands is modest in scale by global standards. Ben Nevis rises to an elevation of only 1,344 metres (4,409 ft), and Lough Neagh, which is notably larger than other lakes on the isles, covers 390 square kilometres (151 sq mi). The climate is temperate marine, with mild winters and warm summers. The North Atlantic Drift brings significant moisture and raises temperatures 11 °C (20 °F) above the global average for the latitude. This led to a landscape which was long dominated by temperate rainforest, although human activity has since cleared the vast majority of forest cover. The region was re-inhabited after the last glacial period of Quaternary glaciation, by 12,000 BC when Great Britain was still a peninsula of the European continent. Ireland, which became an island by 12,000 BC, was not inhabited until after 8000 BC. Great Britain became an island by 5600 BC.
An island /ˈaɪlənd/ or isle /ˈaɪl/ is any piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water. Very small islands such as emergent land features on atolls can be called islets, skerries, cays or keys. An island in a river or a lake island may be called an eyot or ait, or a holm. A grouping of geographically or geologically related islands is called an archipelago, e.g. the Philippines.
An island may be described as such despite the presence of an artificial land bridge, for example Singapore and its causeway, or the various Dutch delta islands, such as IJsselmonde. Some places may even retain "island" in their names for historical reasons after being connected to a larger landmass by a wide land bridge, such as Coney Island or Coronado Island. Conversely, when a piece of land is separated from the mainland by a man-made canal, for example the Peloponnese by the Corinth Canal, it is generally not considered an island.
There are two main types of islands: continental islands and oceanic islands. There are also artificial islands.
another song! Name: These Islands Artist: Danny Couch Album: Almost Paradise Full lyrics: Have you seen "These Islands"? Have you seen the beauty of this land? Do you know it's people, Brothers, sisters walking hand in hand? Have you seen the ocean? Miles and miles of crystal deep blue seas? Can you smell the flowers Fill the air with fragrances for free? This is Aloha This is Aloha, This is Aloha This land of Hawaii... Have you felt the power, mountain craters throwing lava in the air? Or it's green swept beauty, from each island blossoms everywhere. Have you felt it's spirit, Ancient God's, their mana still lives here. You will love "These Islands", Nothing in the world can compare... This is Aloha This is Aloha, This is Aloha This land of Hawaii... ...
These are photos I shot while living in Hawaii. They are of various islands and also of my husband and myself. Enjoy my beautiful Hawaii :o) Song Tltle is "These Islands" artist singing is Danny Couch from the album "Almost Paradise" http://www.dannycouch.com/almostparadise.html
Music by Danny Couch, Photos by various, Video Production by Kit Wynkoop
Watch 100's more Pacific Island Music Videos at http://www.IslandBeats.TV . Award Winning Hawaiian Music Group Kaukahi sings their song "Life In These Islands" Download this song NOW at IslandBeats.com or click here http://www.islandbeats.com/view_album.php?album=473
My favorite of his songs -- This song was chosen by the State tourism bureau for their Hawai'i promotional campaign several years ago. It really goes well with dramatic scenes of the mountains, waterfalls, ocean, and other scenic beauty of these islands. His hanahou song at the Made in Hawai'i Festival at Blaisdell Center, August 19, 2012. The hula is by an auntie from the audience who loves these islands, too.
Performed by Jennifer Nietupski from Judi T Dance Studio - West Warwick, RI; recorded Sat Aug 13 for Loretta Marsico's memorial service at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church - West Warwick, RI
Lyrics: Yeah I love this place I call my home it’s my endless paradise There is no other quite like this because Hawaii is so nice I live my life inna de island style no other way can do And if I ever change it so I would be so lost and confused I’m gonna keep myself rooted, no other place is suited For a native like me Keep my feet planted, Hawaiian I am branded You know there ain’t no changin’ me ‘Cause I’m homegrown, from these islands Yes I’m homegrown, from these islands Yes I’m homegrown, from these islands Yes I’m homegrown, from these islands, yeah Yeah, I wake up in the morning, smell the sweet fragrance I think I’m gonna take a ride It’s perfect for the keiki, they’ll appreciate it greatly Grow up with a sense of pride The teachings of our people through the g...
That Sinking Feeling (2007): The Carterets in the Pacific will be the first islands in the world to disappear because of global warming. For similar stories, see: Palau is Fighting Back Against the Shark Hunting Trade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIbpktp3Ye0 Saving Indonesia's Most Bio-diverse Ecosystems (2014) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spDwLMzLMcA The Pacific Island Under Threat by the US Military https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4u3-1Imeio Sea Level Rise (2014): https://youtu.be/qfZF2gE1l_8 Global Warming Pause (2015): https://youtu.be/fGnVdOH5qdw Life In The Sun (2001): https://youtu.be/U6-NdCURC1U The Shrinking Alps (2007): https://youtu.be/BFw5sPgsiS0 Subscribe to journeyman for daily uploads: http://www.youtube.com/journeymanpictures For downloads and more information ...
A guide to the British Virgin Islands with travelguru David Wickers. Covers how to get there and what to see and do once you arrive.
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The person doing the voice is Andrew Jack who is a dialect coach. Visit his website at http://www.andrewjack.com/. Original audio here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01slnp5 Tags: British accent, English, Scottish, Welsh accents.
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Nestled in the calm, turquoise waters of the western Caribbean, lies the peaceful British Overseas Territory known as the Cayman Islands. Consisting of three islands just 480 miles south of Miami, Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman remain our little piece of paradise. Government The Cayman Islands highest official is the Governor, His Excellency, Mr. Duncan Taylor, CBE, who is the appointed representative of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. He presides over Cabinet, the ruling body of the country. Mr. Taylor succeeded Mr. Stuart Jack, CVO. The Governor's term is four years. The existing constitution of the Cayman Islands, introduced on August 22, 1972, provides for the government of the Cayman Islands as a British Overseas Territory. It established a governing body called the Ca...
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