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The Pacific Ocean is the largest of the Earth's oceanic divisions. It extends from the Arctic Ocean in the north to the Southern Ocean (or, depending on definition, to Antarctica) in the south and is bounded by Asia and Australia in the west and the Americas in the east.
At 165.25 million square kilometers (63.8 million square miles) in area, this largest division of the World Ocean—and, in turn, the hydrosphere—covers about 46% of the Earth's water surface and about one-third of its total surface area, making it larger than all of the Earth's land area combined.
The equator subdivides it into the North Pacific Ocean and South Pacific Ocean, with two exceptions: the Galápagos and Gilbert Islands, while straddling the equator, are deemed wholly within the South Pacific. The Mariana Trench in the western North Pacific is the deepest point in the world, reaching a depth of 10,911 metres (35,797 ft).
The eastern Pacific Ocean was first sighted by Europeans in the early 16th century when Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa crossed the Isthmus of Panama in 1513 and discovered the great "southern sea" which he named Mar del Sur. The ocean's current name was coined by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan during the Spanish circumnavigation of the world in 1521, as he encountered favourable winds on reaching the ocean. He called it Mar Pacifico, which in both Portuguese and Spanish means "peaceful sea".
An alliance is a relationship among people, groups, or states that have joined together for mutual benefit or to achieve some common purpose, whether or not explicit agreement has been worked out among them. Members of an alliance are called allies. Alliances form in many settings, including political alliances, military alliances, and business alliances. When the term is used in the context of war or armed struggle, such associations may also be called allied powers, especially when discussing World War I or World War II.
A formal military alliance is not required for being perceived as an ally—co-belligerence, fighting alongside someone, is enough. According to this usage, allies become so not when concluding an alliance treaty but when struck by war.
When spelled with a capital "A", the word "Allies" usually denotes the countries who fought together against the Central Powers in World War I (the Allies of World War I), or those who fought against the Axis Powers in World War II (the Allies of World War II). The term has also been used by the United States Army to describe the countries that gave assistance to the South Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
While free trade has become unpopular in some parts of the world, the presidents of the Pacific Alliance trade bloc make the case for its benefits. Chile, Colombia, and Peru's presidents, along with Mexico's economy secretary, took on the subject at an AS/COA event on September 21 during their visit to New York for the 71st UN General Assembly. "Opening up economies has been extremely productive to the world," said recently elected Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski. "We've had the best period of growth in the last 50 years." In this highlights video of the panel, the leaders also discussed their hopes for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), as well as their views on the U.S. election. Mexico's Ildefonso Guajardo emphasized the importance of maintaining stable U.S.-Mexico ties, say...
If the PUMAS can run together, they have an opportunity to emerge as global players. Learn who the Pacific PUMAS are, where they are headed, and what the final result could be on global economics. Recently, the Pacific Alliance, a trade and investment pac launched in 2012, has received increased attention, particularly in light of the global economic woes of the last few years. With a heightened focus on the emergence of Latin American economies and the successes achieved in recent years, the question of how the Pacific Coast Alliance might affect global economics moving into the future is examined. Additionally, we take a look at what each member country of the Pacific Alliance stands to gain from the initiative moving forward. Finally, we examine what must take place in order for...
Stratfor Latin America Analyst Karen Hooper examines the regional effects of two Latin American trade blocs, the left-leaning Mercosur and the right-leaning Pacific Alliance. For more analysis, visit: http://www.Stratfor.com
Chrystia Freeland - Minister of International Trade Minister Freeland was accompanied by: Marcel Lebleu - Chile Pierre Alarie - Mexico Gwyneth A. Kutz - Peru Sylvia Cesaratto, Director, South America Relations, Global Affairs Canada Discussion moderated by CCA President Kenneth Frankel
The fall in oil prices is having an impact - both positive and negative - across the diverse region of Latin America. Here former Minister of Finance and Vice President, Chile, Felipe Larrain, gives his Outlook for Latin America, and discusses the positive role of the Pacific Alliance.
In the shadow of the British vote to leave the European Union and rising protectionist sentiment in the United States, the four presidents of the Pacific Alliance—Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru—met last week in southern Chile to reaffirm their commitment to open markets, free trade, and integration. Notably, Argentine President Mauricio Macri attended the summit, indicating not only the sharp turn of his government in areas of international economic policy but also the interest of Chile, which took over the Alliance presidency, in building bridges to Mercosur. Beyond aspirations and issues of branding, what have been the concrete achievements of the Pacific Alliance? How probable is it that members will be able to pursue deeper financial integration, a goal set forth at last week’s ...
The Pacific Alliance concluded its 9th summit in Chile on July 1, with calls running high to forge closer ties with Mercosur, or the Southern Common Market. "Seeking the convergence of the two different mechanisms of integration that share similar goals must be a reality," said Chilean President Michelle Bachelet. (Soundbite) Rosendo Fraga, Argentine Political Analyst "Argentina has already announced that it formalized request to join the Pacific Alliance as an observer country like Paraguay, Uruguay, the United States and China. Brazil has not yet given a precise definition in this direction, but it is clear that this is going to happen." In May, Mercosur representatives agreed to seek space for developing common initiatives on trade and integration-related matters with the Pacific alli...
Different regional paradigms have emerged in Latin America's quest for sustainable and inclusive growth. With the Pacific Alliance capturing greater global attention, will it be able to meet the growth expectations of its members? · Felipe Larraín Bascuñán, Minister of Finance of Chile · Enrique Peña Nieto, President of Mexico; Young Global Leader Alumnus · Juan Manuel Santos, President of the Republic of Colombia · César Villanueva, Prime Minister of Peru Moderated by · Alicia Bárcena Ibarra, Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), Santiago; Global Agenda Council on Latin America
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Panama Destination Guide Bordered by the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, Panama's key location between North and South America makes it one of the world's fastest growing tourism destinations. Offering green mountains, lush rainforests, pristine beaches and untouched islands, Panama is ideal for an outdoor adventure. But if you are a city person, don't worry, its urban cityscapes rival the world's biggest metropolises. Visit the country known as the 'Crossroads of the Americas' on Panama holidays and prepare yourself for an amazing trip. Choosing Panama tours is never easy, as the country is home to countless attractions and diverse natural beauty. Luckily for visitors, the country is small enough to see a little bit of everything. A good Panama travel guide will be able to recommend...
✱ 286 Hotels in Hawaii - Lowest Price Guarantee ► http://goo.gl/yVDkpH Travel video about destination Hawaii. The Hawaiian Islands are located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and form the 50th state of the USA. In the south east of the island of O’Ahu, Honolulu is a modern town and the starting point for most journeys. It also contains the Iolani Palace - once the residence of King David Kalakana -a magnificent Victorian structure in the centre of Honolulu and the only royal palace in the United States. In Pearl Harbour, a museum commemorates the events of the seventh of December 1941 when most of the American Pacific fleet was destroyed by the Japanese. The valley of Nuuanu Pali is of great importance in Hawaiian history. It was here that a deciding battle took place, when King Kameha...
Drive down Pacific Ave in Atlantic City NJ at night. Filmed with my Sony HDR PJ-380 (on a tripod out of the sunroof of my car). Had to mute out some of the video due to a matched content for music (from someone else's car). Thanks for watching. beach ocean New Jersey NJ shore front view views scene surf surfing sand water wave waves travel tourism tour vacation destination Asbury Park Bradley Avon Ocean Grove Long Branch Pier Village Belmar Deal Township Neptune Monmouth life living style culture world United States America American Allenhurst restore the real estate Seven Presidents Oceanfront town august sunday 2014 guide city town lifestyle shoreline line Point Pleasant Seaside Heights Spring Lake Lake Como Manasquan Highlands Atlantic Sandy Hook sound sounds sea park ride rides gam...
https://www.expedia.com/Cook-Islands.d41.Destination-Travel-Guides Situated at the very centre of Polynesia, the Cook Islands is an archipelago nation comprised of 15 islands. It is spread across an area in the South Pacific, three times the size of Texas.. Supremely beautiful, with pristine white sands fringed by coconut palms, the Cook Islands possess a castaway island magic and yet is only a four hour flight from New Zealand. According to legend, these tiny islands, dotted amongst the vast ocean, were discovered thousands of years ago by the very finest Polynesian seafarers. Guided by the stars and using other sophisticated navigation techniques, they landed their legendary double hulled Vakas and set about creating paradise. It is a rhythm you’ll feel as soon as you touch down in...
SOLOMON ISLANDS, the graphic market of Munda: Let me take you on a tour of a very graphic market in the Solomon Islands. This market is located in the town of Munda, in the island of New Georgia of the Western Province. Vic Stefanu, vstefanu@yahoo.com. New Georgia is the largest island of the Western Province of the Solomon Islands. With an area of 2,037 km2, it is the 200th largest island in the world.
New Zealand Māori: Aotearoa is an island country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses ‒ that of the North and South Islands ‒ as well as numerous smaller islands. New Zealand is situated some 1,500 kilometres (900 mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600 mi) south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. Because of its remoteness, it was one of the last lands to be settled by h
http://bookinghunter.com Fiji, officially the Republic of Fiji, is an island country in Melanesia in the South Pacific Ocean about 1,100 nautical miles (2,000 km; 1,300 mi) northeast of New Zealand's North Island. The most important places to visit in Fiji are: Historical Coral Coast, Nananu-i-Ra Island, Botanical Gardens, Bouma National Park, Yasawa Beach, Mamanuca Islands and many more. This video offers a lot of tips to help you plan the perfect vacation. If you want to save time and money, the most important Fiji travel tip is to compare prices before booking a hotel room or a flight. You can do this for free on http://bookinghunter.com, a site that searches through hundreds of other travel websites in real time for the best travel deals available.
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https://www.expedia.com/Hawaii.d180074.Destination-Travel-Guides The “Big Island” of Hawaii is the largest of the Hawaiian Islands, and offers a fascinating and stunning array of beautiful scenery for you to explore. Sightseeing on Hawaii’s Big Island means your days will be filled with natural wonders: wander around a lava field, stroll through a tropical rainforest, and take a dip in the warm waters of the Pacific. To get the most out of your Hawaii Big Island tour and to get an idea of what areas you’d like to see up close, we suggest renting a car and exploring Hawaii’s Big Island from behind the wheel. The Onomea Bay Scenic Drive, located along the Hamakua Coast, will take you past shimmering emerald rainforest and astonishing glimpses of the tranquil Pacific Ocean. It’s the perfect...
Award-winning chef Francisco Mandiola talks about building a menu to represent Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru. Ceviche, quinoa, steak, arroz con leche: Chef Francisco Mandiola showcased the flavors of the Pacific Alliance—Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru—on September 21, when the countries' leaders participated in a panel at the Americas Society/Council of the Americas in New York. The award-winning Chilean chef, selected by his country's government to coordinate the dinner, talks about the international operation of building a menu representing the flavors of the Pacific Alliance bloc. For Mandiola, gastronomy is a "potent instrument to build connections and share instrinsic cultural aspects of each country."
Finale of Pacific Alliance with Australia. Invading French Polynesia, Pacific islands, and Hawaii. Will this be the finale or nah? If you missed the stream, link below! I'll be streaming tomorrow on Hitbox TV and if that doesn't work, i'll be streaming on Twitch again. Subscribe, like, and enjoy! Congrats to TMBro on being the top donator in Adept World Gaming! Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w700awg/profile Hitbox TV: http://www.hitbox.tv/w700Adept Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w700adept/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/w700Adept Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION;=cc4oAjVT9f6zYvlfSwafjOWuDANrwCQkOECkJqxLfBAcbBnt0jrJOymZTdi&dispatch;=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8d4fe1dd75ca3bd4f11d72275b28239088
CSIS Japan Chair is pleased to invite you to a Global Leaders Forum: “The Evolving Japan-U.S. Alliance--Keeping Asia and the Pacific Peaceful and Prosperous"
Behind the scenes with Kira Omans as she prepares to pass on her title at the national Pacific Miss Asian Alliance pageant! Buy tickets for this year's pageant at www.strathmore.org More about Kira: www.kiraomans.com Connect: www.facebook.com/KiraEmilyOmans Insta/Twitter: @kiraomans
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Part 2 of Pacific Alliance with Australia. I'm gonna take out Fiji, New Zealand, and New Caledonia in this part. Sorry that I didn't stream guys, I'll be streaming next Tuesday on Twitch and continuing Greater Serbia part 2. Subscribe, like, and enjoy! If you missed several passed streams on Hitbox TV and Twitch, link below! For business inquires, my e-mail is below! E-mail: Williammel71@gmail.com. Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w700awg/profile Hitbox TV: http://www.hitbox.tv/w700Adept Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w700adept/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/w700Adept Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION;=8MjwEJ3RMQt7140bZdCyWXOeaiF3maebqwKcorSOocD4eEHSL7c55a7p-50&dispatch;=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8de2b8031b89187c030b37e57608011f58
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H.E Luis Miguel Castilla Ambassador of Peru to the United States H.E Juan Gabriel Valdes Ambassador of Chile to the United States H.E Juan carlos Pinzon Ambassador of Colombia to the United States Mr, Eduardo Arnal Palomera Consul General of Mexico Mr. Lew Cramer Moderator 03/03/16
http://www.weforum.org/ Join government officials for a briefing on the status and outlook of the Pacific Alliance. Participants • Cecilia Álvarez-Correa Glen, Minister of Trade, Industry and Tourism of Colombia • Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal, Secretary of Economy of Mexico • Magali Silva, Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Peru; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Travel & Tourism Moderated by • Andrés Rozental, Chairman of the Board, ArcelorMittal, Mexico
From establishing new rules for furthering trade to reassessing the future of development assistance, the roadmap for growth in the Asia-Pacific region is facing a current of sweeping change. The question is how regionalism could continue to boost the economic potential in Asia and beyond, or whether new groupings forming new rules will lead to greater political rivalries in the region and impede growth. Join us to discuss the impact of economic regionalism as a result of the Pacific Alliance, the Trans Pacific Partnership, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, with a focus on evolving relations between the Asia-Pacific and Latin America. This event is being hosted jointly with the U.S. Japan Research Institute.