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Western Wall
For jews, the holiest site in Jerusalem. The only remaining portion of the second temple, built in 538 B.C. And destroyed in a.d. 70 By the Romans.
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Westernization
Westernization is the process by which non-Western societies adopt elements of Western culture, from governance to technology, often with varying impacts on local traditions and identities. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
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Wik Case
In Australia, the court ruled in this case that aboriginal people could claim land held under a pastoral lease.
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Winter monsoon
The season when dry winds blow from the northeast across the Himalaya mountains toward the sea from October through February, sometimes causing drought.
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Winter Solstice
The winter solstice, occurring on December 22 in the Northern Hemisphere and June 22 in the Southern Hemisphere, marks the shortest day and longest night of the year, with profound cultural and scientific significance. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
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Workforce
Workforce: all the people available to work in a country; all the workers employed by a particular factory or place of work.
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Xerophytic
Xerophytic plants are specially adapted to survive in arid conditions, featuring traits like small leaves, thick bark, and extensive root systems for moisture retention. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
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Xi Jiang
Also called the West River. The river flows eastward through southeast China and joins the Pearl River (Zhu Jiang) to flow into the South China Sea, forming an estuary between Hong Kong and Macao.
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Yangtze river
(Or Chang Jiang) the longest river in Asia, flowing about 3,900 miles (6,276.44 km) from Xizang (Tibet) to the East China Sea.
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Yellow fever
Mosquito-borne (in urban areas Aedes aegypti) viral disease.
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Zero Population Growth
Zero Population Growth (ZPG) occurs when birth rates equal death rates, leading to a stable population size, with implications for sustainability and economic planning. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
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Zionism
A movement that began in the 19th century to create and support a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
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Zionist Movement
The Zionist Movement began in the late 19th century as a political effort to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine, culminating in the creation of Israel in 1948. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
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Zone of Transition
A zone of transition is an area where the characteristics of one region gradually change into those of another, reflecting dynamic interactions and mixed traits. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
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Zoroastrianism
Originating from Zoroaster’s teachings is about the 9th or 10th century B.C., Zoroastrianism may be the oldest continuing creedal religion.
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Zuider Zee
The former inlet of the North Sea in the Netherlands.