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IS/LM model
The IS curve moves to the right, causing higher interest rates and expansion in the "real" economy (real GDP). The IS/LM model, first developed by Sir John Hicks and Alvin Hansen, has been used from 1937 onwards to summarize a major part of Keynesian macroeconomics. It can be presented as a gr..
ISL
There are several expansions of the abbreviation ISL: Formally, ISL can refer to International Sign Language, aka Gestuno.Informally, ISL can refer to Irish Sign Language.More formally, ISL is the SIL code for Israeli Sign Language.ISL is the NATO country code for Iceland.In mathematics, i.s.L. can..
Isla
Isla can refer to the following: Several places in Scotland*As an archaic spelling of Islay, which continues to be pronounced this way.*The River Isla, Perthshire, in the central area which is a tributary of the Tay and flows through Glenisla*The River Isla, Moray in the north east, which flows thr..
Islah
Islah is an Arabic word meaning to repair, often translated as to reform or reshape. Also the name of several reform parties. Related Links El-IslahJamaah Islah MalaysiaYemeni Congregation for Reform Tajdid External links [Can a Woman be an Imam?] ..
Islahiye
Islahiye is a district of Gaziantep Province of Turkey. Gaziantep | Araban | Islahiye | Kargamış | Nizip | Nurdağı | Oğuzeli | Şahinbey | Şehitkamil | Yavuzeli ..
Islahi Movement in Kerala
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Islahuddin
A legendary Right winger from Pakistan, who led Pakistan to Hockey World cup glory in 1978. Not only Pakistan won World Cup in 1978 under his leadership but completed a grand slam by winning the Champions Trophy and Asian Games Gold medals as well. He was born in 1949 in Meerut , India. Islah after..
Islaja
Islaja or Merja Kokkonen, is a singer/songwriter from Finland. She is also a member of free improv and psych folk bands Avarus, Kemialliset Ystävät, and the trio Hertta Lussu Ässä. She has been compared to an acid-folk version of Björk, Syd Barrett, and to Nico. Her music is notably psychedel..
Islam
The Sharia (Arabic for "well-trodden path") is Islamic law, as shown by traditional Islamic scholarship. The Qur'an is the foremost source of Islamic jurisprudence. The second source is the sunnah of Muhammad and the early Muslim community. The sunnah is not itself a text like the Qur'an, but is..
Islam-aga's Mosque
Islam-aga's Mosque is the only mosque in Niš, Serbia. It was built in 1720 and reconstructed in 1870. Of the twenty mosques in Niš during Ottoman rule, its the only one that remains. It was torched during riots on March 17, 2004. See also Timeline of Islamic historyIslamic architectureIslamic art..
Islam: Beliefs and Institutions (book)
Islam: Beliefs and Institutions is a well known book written by Henri Lammens. 1929, Methuen & Co. Ltd., London, Translated from French by Sir E. Denison Ross In it, he stated that "the most glaring anachronisms" in the Qur'an is "the story of the Samaritan (sic) who is alleged to have made the J..
Islam: Empire of Faith
Islam: Empire of Faith is a documentary series, made in 2000, that details the history of Islam, from the birth of Mohammed to the birth of the Ottoman Empire. It is narrated by Ben Kingsley and is available as a three DVD or two video volume in NTSC format. This programe when it was made has so..
Islam: Opposing Viewpoints
This article is about the third edition of Islam: Opposing Viewpoints; for the first edition see [[Islam: Opposing Viewpoints (1995)|Islam: Opposing Viewpoints (1995)]]; for the second edition see [[Islam: Opposing Viewpoints (2001)|Islam: Opposing Viewpoints (2001)]]. Islam: Opposing Viewpoints is..
Islam: What the West Needs to Know
Islam: What the West Needs to Know is a controversial documentary film featuring discussions on Islam. It includes commentaries by Robert Spencer, Bat Ye'or, Walid Shoebat, and Serge Trifković. The film premiered at the American Film Renaissance Festival in Hollywood on January 15, 2006 and had a..
Islamabad
Islamabad Flag of Islamabad Capital Territory Emblem of Islamabad Province Islamabad Capital Territory Location - Altitude Wikimedia Commons has media related to: [media] Official [Islamabad: Capital Development Authority][Union Council Koral, Isla..
Islamabad (district)
Islamabad was built as a capital city of Pakistan in 1960. Islamabad federal capital district nestles against the backdrop of the Margalla Hills at the northern end of Pothowar Plateau. It offers a healthy climate, pollution free atmosphere, plenty of water and lush green area. It is a modern and ca..
Islamabad Capital Territory
Islamabad Capital Territory Islamabad Govt flag Islamabad province map Islamabad Capital Teritorry in Pakistan Provincial Capital Islamabad Languages English Urdu Punjabi Pashto Population 955,629 [link] Revenue & NFC - Share in national revenue - Share..
Islamabad Electric Supply Company
Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) is an electric distribution company which supplies electricity to Islamabad, Pakistan. ..
Islamabad International Airport
See also Airports of PakistanAirlines of PakistanPakistan Civil Aviation AuthorityShaheen Airport ServicesTransport in Pakistan External links Official [Official Islamabad International Airport Website][New Islamabad Airport][Live Flight Details] Reviews [Islamaba..
Islamabad Policy Research Institute
Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) is located in Islamabad, Pakistan. IPRI is a research institute dedicated to undertaking analyses and evaluations of important national and international politico-strategic issues and developments affecting Pakistan, South Asia, and the world affairs. Ext..
Islamabad Stock Exchange
Islamabad Stock Exchange is the youngest of the three stock exchanges of Pakistan. It was incorporated on October 25, 1989 and it became fully operational on August 10, 1992. Islamabad Stock Exchange is centrally located in Anees Plaza, Fazal ul Haq Road, Islamabad. It can be accessed from East and..
IslamExpo
The 'IslamExpo' was a huge exhibition of Islamic beliefs, art and culture held in London in 2006. It was housed in the Alexandra palace and ran from the 6th to the 9th July 2006. It's tagline was promoting dialogue and understanding, and it was organised by the mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, as..
Islamey: an Oriental Fantasy
A Cover of an edition of Islamey. Note the dedication to Rubinstein Islamey: an Oriental Fantasy is a fantasy for piano by Russian composer Mily Balakirev, written in September 1869. Balakirev, a committed nationalist whose music was influenced by Russian traditions, was inspired to write the..
Islamia College (Peshawar)
Islamia College, Peshawar Islamia College is an educational institution located in the city of Peshawar of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP), Pakistan. It was opened on October 1st 1913 as a constituent college of University of Peshawar by Sir Sahibzada Abdul Qayum Khan and Sir George R..
Islamia College Lahore
Islamia College has three campuses and is located at Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. There is another Islamia College located in Peshawar, NWFP, Pakistan and affiliated with University of Peshawar. The Islamia College has three campuses in Lahore. However all of them are now distint independent separate ..
Islamia Eye Hospital
Islamia Eye Hospital and M.A.Ispahani Institute of Opthalmology is a centre of excellence for providing modern, efficient and cost effective eye care using the latest sight saving medical and surgical techniques. Since its inception in 1960, Islamia Eye Hospital and M.A.Ispahani Institute of Opthalm..
Islamia High School
Islamia High School is one of the oldest schools in Secunderabad at more than 120 years old. It is located in the Monda Market area of the city. It has the unique distinction of being a multi-medium school where the school's 5th thru 10th grades have Telugu, Urdu and English mediums of instruction. ..
Islamia Science College (Karachi)
Islamia Science College is located in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. ..
Islamia University
Islamia University is a university in Bahawalpur, Pakistan. It has many faculties like the science, arts, language, social sciences, and computers faculties. See also Naseer Ahmad Nasir External links [Islamia University homepage] ..
Islamic-American Zakat Foundation
The Islamic-American Zakat Foundation was founded in 1986 to assess, collect and distribute Muslim obligatory and voluntary charity (called zakat and sadaqa) primarily to aid the poor and needy in America. Affiliated with Local Independent Charities, it is included in a number of workplace campaigns..
Islamica
Islamica Corporation is an "identity-centric" organization founded in Chicago, Illinois. Islamica's products include apparel, accessories and media marketed towards Muslim youth and cultural fusion. Islamica differentiates itself from other Muslim organizations by focusing on an emerging generation..
Islamica Magazine
Islamica Magazine is a quarterly magazine with worldwide distribution. The staff aims to broaden perspectives on Islam and provide a forum for Muslims to articulate their concerns while establishing cross-cultural relations between Muslims and their neighbors and co-religionists. The magazine is..
Islamicdigest.net
Islamicdigest.net is a website dedicated to spreading the true Islam of Muhammad(S). Run by and maintained by mubahela.net, Islamic literature can be found on the site as well as a lively discussion forum. ..
Islamicization in post-conquest Iran
History of Iran Empires of Persia (Iran) Proto-Elamite civilization (3200–2700 BCE)Jiroft civilization (3000–5th c. BCE)Elamite dynasties (2700–539 BCE)Kingdom of Mannai (10th–7th c. BCE)Median Empire (728–550 BCE)Achaemenid Empire (648–330 BCE)Seleucid Emp..
Islamic accounting
Islamic accounting is developing an alternative system of accounting which aims to provide information to users to enable them to control organizations and motivate them to uphold what the Islamic religions considers to be their accountabilities to God (ALLAH) and society. The objectives and charac..
Islamic Action Front
The Islamic Action Front (Jabhat al-'Amal al-Islami) is a political party in Jordan. It is the political wing of the Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan. At the last legislative elections, 17 June 2003, the party won 20 out of 84 seats. All other seats were won by non-partisans. The leftist National Democ..
Islamic Action Organisation
The Islamic Action Organisation also known as the Islamic Task Organisation or Munazzamat al-'Amal al-Islami is a Shi'ite political party in Iraq. It existed for several decades as anti-Bathist group closely associated with the larger al-Dawa. Founded in the 1960s in Karbala the IAO followed the ..
Islamic Action Organization In Iraq - Central Command
The Islamic Action Organization In Iraq - Central Command is one of the electoral coalitions that participated in the January 30, 2005 National Assembly legislative election in Iraq. It is linked with the Islamic Action Organization which ran as a part of the United Iraqi Alliance. In the 2005 el..
Islamic Action Society
The Islamic Action Society (Arabic جمعية العمل الإسلامي Jamʿiyyat al-ʿAmal al-Islāmī) is one of the main Islamist political parties in Bahrain, and mainly appeals to Shīˤa followers of the Najaf-based Āyatu l-Lāh, Hādī al-Mudarrisī, who are known as "the Shirāzī facti..
Islamic apartheid
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Islamic architecture
Part of the series on Regional architecture African architecture Europe Bosnian architecture British architecture Russian architecture East Asia Chinese architecture Japanese architecture South Asia Bhutanese architecture Cambodian architecture Indian archite..
Islamic Army in Iraq
Islamic Army in Iraq Logo The Islamic Army in Iraq (IAI) (Arabic: الجيش الإسلامي في العراق,al jaysh al islāmi fī'l-`irāq) is one of a number of underground Islamist militant, or mujaheddin, organizations formed in Iraq following the 2003 invasion of Iraq by United Stat..
Islamic art
Wikimedia Commons has media related to: [Special] Islamic potteryArabesqueFestival of Muslim Cultures Islamic studies Islamic science Islamic science • Timeline of Islamic science • Astronomy • Medicine • Mathematics • Islamic Golden Age Islamic a..
Islamic Assembly of North America
For other uses of the initialism IANA, see IANA (disambiguation). The Islamic Assembly of North America (IANA) is a Muslim organization headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. According to its website, IANA's goals include to "unify and coordinate the efforts of the different dawah oriented organiz..
Islamic Association of Palestine
Islamic Association of Palestine (IAP) is a religious based organization that purports to write articles of a factual nature on issues that "Zionist controlled" westernized media fails to report. It calls itself a "a not-for-profit, public-awareness, educational, political, social, and civic, nation..
Islamic astrology
Islamic astrology (also Arabic astrology, Persian-Arabic astrology), in Arabic ilm al-nujum or ilm al-falak is the study of the heavens by early Muslims. In early Arabic sources, ilm al-nujum was used to refer to both astronomy and astrology. In medieval sources, however, a clear distinction was mad..
Islamic astronomy
''This is a sub-article of Islamic science and astronomy. In its origins and development, Islamic astronomy closely parallels the genesis of other Islamic sciences in its assimilation of foreign material and the amalgamation of the disparate elements of that material to create a science that was..
Islamic Azad University
Islamic Azad University is a private chain of universities in Iran. Headquartered in Tehran, Iran, the Islamic Azad University was founded in 1982 and currently has an enrollment of 850,000 students. Encyclopaedia Britannica World Almanac, ed. 2004, page 666 The university system also operates a n..
Islamic Azad University of Gorgan
Islamic Azad University of Gorgan is a campus of Islamic Azad University system in Iran. The Gorgan campus is situated in the city of Gorgan in the lush and pleasant touristic province of Golestan. This university started its work with three majors and 60 students in 1988. Those three majors were c..
Islamic banking
redirect [[Template:TotallyDisputed]] ''This is a subarticle to Islamic economics. Islamic banking refers to a system of banking or banking activity which is consistent with Islamic law (Sharia) principles and guided by Islamic economics. In particular, Islamic law prohibits usury, the collection..
Islamic banking in Malaysia
The earliest form of Islamic banking in Malaysia may be traced back to September 1963 when Perbadanan Wang Simpanan Bakal-Bakal Haji (PWSBH) was set up. PWSBH was set up as an institution for Muslims to save for their Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah) expenses. In 1969, PWSBH merged with Pejabat Urusan ..
Islamic Bank of Britain
The Islamic Bank of Britain is a commercial bank in the United Kingdom, established in August 2004 to offer sharia compliant financial service products to British Muslims. The bank has 7 branches in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leicester. It is the first British bank to offer services aimed..
Islamic Bill of Rights for Women in the Bedroom
The Islamic Bill of Rights for Women in the Bedroom is a list of rights for Islamic women in the bedroom written by Muslim author and feminist Asra Nomani. The Bill of Rights Women have an Islamic right to respectful and pleasurable sexual experience.Women have an Islamic right to make independent ..
Islamic Bill of Rights for Women in the Mosque
The Islamic Bill of Rights for Women in the Mosque is a list of rights for Islamic women in the mosque written by Muslim author and feminist Asra Nomani. The Bill of Rights Women have an Islamic right to enter a mosque.Women have an Islamic right to enter through the main door.Women have an Islamic..
Islamic Broadcast Network
The Islamic Broadcast Network is a local cable television station in Trinidad and Tobago. Known as the IBN8, the station is carried on Channel 8 on the Colombus cable system. The station's studios are located at Bamboo Settlement in Valsayn. Local broadcast television stations in Trinidad and To..
Islamic Cairo
Islamic Cairo is a part of central Cairo often visited by tourists because of its high proportion of historically important mosques and other Islamic monuments. Overlooked by the Cairo Citadel. World Heritage Sites in Egypt Abu Mena | Islamic Cairo | Memphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid ..
Islamic calendar
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Islamic caliphate
The Islamic Caliphate could refer to: The Umayyad CaliphateThe Abbasid Caliphate redirect [[Template:Disambig]]..
Islamic calligraphy
The stylized signature of Sultan Mahmud Khan of the Ottoman Empire was written in an expressive calligraphy. It reads Mahmud Khan son of Abdulhamid is forever victorious. page of a 12th century Qur'an written in the Andalusi script Islamic calligraphy is an aspect of Islamic art that has..
Islamic Call Society
The Islamic Call Society is a Libyan governmental missionary organization founded in 1972. Its primary responsibilities include preparing preachers and missionaries for international prosetylization, with most students coming from Asia and Africa. The total number of members is unknown, but the orga..
Islamic Center of America
The Islamic Center of America is a Mosque in Dearborn, Michigan. External links [The Islamic Center of America] ..
Islamic Center of New England
The Islamic Center of New England, Arabic: المركز الاسلامي بنيو انجلند; is an Islamic organization, incorporated in the state of Massachusetts in the early 1960s. It owns mosques in Quincy, Massachusetts and Sharon, Massachusetts. The Current Imams of the two mosques: Quinc..
Islamic Center of Washington
The Islamic Center of Washington The Islamic Center of Washington is a mosque and Islamic cultural center in Washington D.C. It is located on Embassy Row on Massachusetts Avenue just east of the bridge over Rock Creek. When it opened in 1957 it was the largest Muslim place of worship in the We..
Islamic Centre Hamburg
The Islamic Centre Hamburg (Islamisches Zentrum Hamburg) is one of the oldest Iranian Shiite mosques in Germany and Europe. Established in Hamburg, in northern Germany, in the late 1950's by a group of Iranian emigrants and business people it rapidly developed into one of the leading Shia centres i..
Islamic Christianity studies
''This is a sub-article to Islamic comparative religion. Islamic Christianity studies is the profession of Muslim Christianity scholars and one of the fields of study in Islamic comparative religion. Contents 1 Introduction2 Topics2.1 Dialogs2.2 Islamic view of the Bible2.3&n..
Islamic Circle of North America
Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) is an Islamic grassroots organization. According to the Islamic Circle of North America, the goal of ICNA "shall be to seek the pleasure of Allah (SWT) through the struggle of Iqamat-ud-Deen (establishment of the Islamic system of life) as spelled out in the ..
Islamic City of Marawi
The Islamic City of Marawi is a 1st class city in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. It is the capital city of Lanao del Sur. Marawi City is bounded on the west by Marantao and Saguiaran, on the east by Bubong and Ditsaan Ramain, on the north by Kapai and Saguiran, and on the south by Lake..
Islamic Clerics Committee
The Islamic Clerics Committee is one of several grassroots leadership groups to rise out of the ashes of post-war Iraq. Representing the Sunni minority in the country, the group has used their considerable leverage to secure the release of more than 20 hostages in the early months of 2004. In addi..
Islamic Coalition
The Islamic Coalition is one of the electoral lists contesting the Iraqi legislative election, December 2005. Member parties Islamic Action Organization Faili Islamic Gathering In Iraq Religious Communwealth In Iraq Islamic Commonwealth For Iraqi Students Hussaini Cultural Organizations Union ..
Islamic College of South Australia
The Islamic College of South Australia in Adelaide currently offers classes from Kindergarten to Year 11 with complete schooling up to Year 12 being offered by 2007. Currently the college caters for over 400 students. External links http://icosa.sa.edu.au/ ..
Islamic Commercial Law
Islamic Commercial Law by Mohammad Hashim Kamali, professor of law at the International Islamic University, Malaysia, is an analysis of options and futures contracts as trading tools from the point of view of shariah. The book is divided into three parts: the first describes derivatives trading in..
Islamic comparative religion
Islamic comparative religion,a part of the Islamic studies, is the study of religions in the view of Islam. This study may be undertaken from a conservative Muslim perspective, which often sees Judaism and Christianity as having been originally similar to Islam, and later developing away from the ro..
Islamic concept of God
In Islam, God (Arabic: Allāh) is the sole creator and master of the universe. The Qur'an describes God as: "Say: He is Allah, the One and Only; Allah, the Eternal, Absolute; He begetteth not, nor is He begotten; And there is none like unto Him."[link] Contents 1 God's Attribu..
Islamic Conference Youth Forum for Dialogue and Cooperation
Islamic Conference Youth Forum for Dialogue and Cooperation (ICYF-DC) was granted with the status of institution affiliated to the OIC by the virtue of the resolution N3/32-C adopted by the 32nd session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers held in Sana’a, Yemen on 28-30 June 2005 . In ac..
Islamic conquest of Afghanistan
The Age of the Caliphs. The Islamic conquest of Afghanistan (637-709 BCE) began immediately after the Islamic conquest of Persia, when Arab Muslims shattered the might of the Iranian Sassanians at the Battles of al-Qādisiyyah and Nahavand. The invaders began to move towards the lands east of ..
Islamic conquest of Egypt
At the commencement of the Islamic conquest of Egypt, Egypt was part of the Byzantine Empire with its capital in Constantinople. But it had only been so for the last decade. Prior to that, from 616 to 629 AD, it had been part of the Persian Empire when Khosrau II had taken it from the Byzantines. Th..
Islamic conquest of North Africa
The Islamic conquest of North Africa began early in the century of rapid Arab and Islamic expansion following the death of Mohammed in 632 CE. By 640 the Arabs controlled Mesopotamia, had invaded Armenia, and were concluding their conquest of Byzantine Syria. Damascus was the seat of the caliphate. ..
Islamic conquest of Persia
Islamic conquest of Persia the Bridge – al-Qādisiyyah – Nihawānd The Islamic conquest of Persia (637-651 CE) led to the end of the Sassanid Empire and the eventual decline of the Zoroastrian religion in Persia (modern day Iran). Over the centuries, most of the Iranian peoples, i..
Islamic cosmology
Islamic cosmology is mainly derived from the Qur'an as well as other pre-Islamic sources. The Qur'an itself like the bible lacks in detail on cosmology however there are many suras that mention much about cosmology prior to the earth's creation. The Qur'an itself mentions seven heavens and a vast un..
Islamic countries
Islamic countries may be defined as either the countries which have Muslims making up more than half of their population, or as countries which have Islam as an official religion or countries where the most popular religion is Islam. There is also an Organization of the Islamic Conference, of which..
Islamic court
The term Islamic court or Islamic courts can mean: a court that follows Islamic Sharia lawthe Islamic Court Union in Somalia This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred you to this page, you may wish to change the link ..
Islamic Courts of Somalia
The Supreme Islamic Courts Council (or Conservative Council of Islamic Courts), as the Islamist militia called itself by July 2006, was called the Islamic Courts Union before 24 June 2006 (ICU, Somali: Midowga Maxkamadaha Islaamiga, Arabic: اتحاد المحاكم الإسلامية Ittihād al-..
Islamic creationism
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Islamic criminal jurisprudence
''This is a sub-article to Islamic jurisprudence and a parallel sub-article to criminal law. Islamic criminal jurisprudence is the Islamic criminal law. Sub-articles ZinaKufrFasiqHudud See also List of Islamic terms in Arabic ..
Islamic Cultural Revolution
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Islamic Dawa Party
The Islamic Dawa Party or Islamic Call Party (Arabic حزب الدعوة الإسلامية Hizb al-Da'wa al-Islamiyya) is, historically, a militant Shiite Islamic group and, presently, an Iraqi political part..
Islamic Dawa Party - Iraq Organisation
The Islamic Dawa Party - Iraq Organisation is a Shi'ite-majority islamist political party in Iraq which is a component of the United Iraqi Alliance. It split from the Islamic Dawa Party during the regime of Saddam Hussein when most of the leaders of Dawa were in exile. It was allocated 12 seats by..
Islamic democracy
There are two main types that people may term Islamic democracy: A democratic state where the majority of the population are Muslim, or which attempts to reconcile Islam with a secular, democratic state.A democratic state which endeavours to institute Sharia (traditional Islamic law). For example, T..
Islamic Democratic Party
Islamic Democratic Party can refer to: Islamic Democratic Party (Maldives)Islamic Democratic Party (Rwanda)This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred you to this page, you may wish to change the link to point directly ..
Islamic Democratic Party (Maldives)
The Islamic Democratic Party (IDP) is a political party from the Maldives. On June 2, 2005, the country's 50 member parliament voted unanimously to allow and operate political parties in Maldives. IDP subsequently submitted its registration and was registered. IDP was officially granted registratio..
Islamic Democratic Party (Rwanda)
The Islamic Democratic Party (French: Parti Démocratique Islamique) is a political party in Rwanda. At the last legislative elections, on 30 September 2003, the party won (as part of the ruling coalition led by the Rwandese Patriotic Front), 2 out of 53 seats. ..
Islamic Development Bank
Principal shareholders of the IDB shown in green. Islamic Development Bank Islamic Development Bank Islamic Development Bank (also known as IDB), is a multilateral development financing institution. It was founded by the first conference of Finance Ministers of the Organization of ..
Islamic dietary laws
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Islamic economics
''This is a subarticle to economics and Islamic studies. Islamic economics is economics in accordance with Islamic law. Because the Qur'an spoke against usury in the context of early Muslim society, it generally entails trying to remove or redefine interest rates from financial institutions. In do..
Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Scientific and Cultural Organization, Islamic Educational(ISESCO) was established by the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) on May 1987. ISESCO is one of the largest international Islamic organizations and specializes in the fields of education, science, and culture. According to the IS..
Islamic electronic media in Pakistan
By Islamic electronic media we mean that the media should be designed in such a way that it will present the true Islam. In Pakistan, Islamic media does not exist. In 1977 during Zia’s era there was a process of Islamization in which use of dopatta was made compulsory for the television announcers..
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan was the name given the nation of Afghanistan by the Taliban during their rule, from 1996 to 2001. Only Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates ever recognized the Taliban government. The Taliban never controlled the northeast of Afghanistan. It wa..
Islamic empires in India
History of the Indian Subcontinent Stone Age 70,000–7000 BC Mehrgarh Culture 7000–3300 BC Indus Valley Civilization 3300–1700 BC Late Harappan Culture 1700–1300 BC Vedic Civilization 1500–500 BC Kuru Dynasty 1200–316 BC Maha Janapadas ..
Islamic eschatology
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Islamic extremist terrorism
TerrorismGeneral Definitions Conventions Counterterrorism War on Terrorism Lists Organizations Incidents Types Nationalist Religious State State-sponsored Racist Narcoterrorism Anarchist Political Eco-terrorism Tactics Hijacking Assassination IED (bomb) Car bombing Su..
Islamic Fayli Grouping in Iraq
The Islamic Fayli Grouping in Iraq or Iraqi Faili Islamic Gathering is one of two Iraqi political parties of Shi'ite Fayli Kurds, the other being the Fayli Kurd Islamic Union. Both parties are part of the United Iraqi Alliance coalition in the 2005 Iraqi election. The Islamic Fayli Grouping is le..
Islamic feminism
Islamic feminism is a term coined in the 1990s for a movement that has its roots in the early 20th century, but which expanded in the 1990s in response to the growth of Islamism throughout the Islamic world. Its aims are the full equality of all Muslims, male and female, in private and public life. ..
Islamic finance
Islamic Finance is based on interpretations from the Qur'an. Its two central tenets are no interest can be earned on loans and socially responsible investing. The key difference from a financial perspective is the no-interest rule since the Islamic socially responsible investing paradigm is not much..
Islamic Fiqh Academy
Islamic Fiqh Academy (arabic: أكاديمية الفقه الاسلامي) is an Academy for advanced study of Islam based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It was created at the decision of the second summit of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) 1974 and inaugurated in February 1988. Externa..
Islamic Flags
An Islamic flag is flag that complies with Islamic rules. Islam doesn’t associate itself with any symbols or colour or non-Islamic subjects. Islamic Flags are required to be free of symbols, unique land marks, idols, or picture of living animals. Traditionally Islamic flags were made from solid ..
Islamic Force
Islamic Force (also spelled I$lamic Force and $lamic Force) is a rap group from Berlin-Kreuzberg, Germany, composed mostly of people whose ancestors or parents come from Turkey. The group - now disbanded - is one of the first Turkish-speaking crews from Germany. Their first 12", "My Melody", appeare..
Islamic Front for Armed Jihad
*This article is about the Algerian Islamist faction. For the Palestinian political party also called "FIDA", see Palestine Democratic Union. The Islamic Front for Armed Jihad (French name, Front Islamique du Djihad Armé, hence the abbreviation FIDA) was a militant Islamist organization active dur..
Islamic Front for the Iraqi Resistance
The Islamic Front for the Iraqi Resistance (Arabic: الجبهة الإسلامية للمقاومة العراقية - جامع, al-Jabha el-Islamiya lil=Moqawama al-Iraqiya) abbreviated JAMI, is an insurgent group in Iraq, fighting the U.S. led coalition as a part of the Iraqi Insurgency. The gr..
Islamic Front for the Liberation of Bahrain
The Islamic Front for the Liberation of Bahrain was an Iranian based Shia terror group that advocated Islamic revolution in Bahrain against the Sunni ruling Al Khalifa family in the 1970s and 1980s. It came to international prominence as the front organisation for the 1981 failed coup in Bahrain, ..
Islamic Fun
Islamic Fun is a controversial package of computer games targeted at Muslim children, developed by the UK-based firm Innovative Minds. All the games in the package involve answering a series of multiple choice questions on a range of Islamic themes. Three levels of questions are available, for chi..
Islamic fundamentalism
Islamic fundamentalism is a religious ideology which advocates literalist interpretations of the sacred texts of Islam, Sharia law, and an Islamic State. [Bruce Gourley: Islamic Fundamentalism: A Brief Survey] It is the older, less preferred term for Islamism. [link] [link..
Islamic Golden Age
A Seljuk manuscript from the 13th century depicting Socrates (Soqrāt) in discussion with his pupils. ''This is a sub-article to Islamic history and Islamic science. During the Islamic Golden Age (750 - 1200) philosophers, scientists and engineers of the Islamic world contributed enormously ..
Islamic gold dinar
The Islamic gold dinar (sometimes referred as Islamic dinar or Gold dinar) is a bullion gold coin made from 4.25 grams of 22k gold with historical Islamic significance. Gold dinar may also refer to various historic gold coins denominated in dinars. Contents 1 Conversion rate2 Dinar hi..
Islamic Group Kurdistan
Islamic Group of Kurdistan/Irak (Arabic: كؤمةلَي ئيسلامي لة كوردستان/ عيراق Kurdish: Komele Islami le Kurdistan/Iraq) is an Islamic movement emerged in Iraqi Kurdistan. It practices the method of “ Sunnah and Jamaa’h” Established by Ali Bapir in May 2001. Bapir..
Islamic holidays
Islamic holidays In Islam there are two major annual holidays: Eid ul-Fitr and Eid ul-Adha. Contents 1 Eid Al-Fitr2 Eid Al-Adha3 Islamic New Year4 Ashura5 Mawlid An-Nabi6 Laylatul Qadr7 External links Eid Al-Fitr Eid (عيد) is the Arabic word for feast. Eid u..
Islamic Holy Books
The Islamic holy books (Kutub) are the records believed by Muslims that were dictated by Allah (God) to prophets; they are the Suhuf-i-Ibrahim (commonly the Scrolls of Abraham), the Tawrat (Torah), the Zabur (commonly the Psalms), the Injil (commonly the Gospel), and the Qur'an. The Arabic word 'Kut..
Islamic Human Rights Commission
The Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC), is a controversial non-profit organization that campaigns against violations of the human rights of Muslims. The group is based in London and was established in 1997. Since a BBC documentary broadcast on July 15, 2004 exposed very strong anti-Islamic opin..
Islamic Inquilab Mahaz
The Islamic Inquilab Mahaz (also known as the Islamic Revolutionary Front) is a paramilitary organisation operating in South Asia, especially in India and Pakistan. It is a small group, but achieved notoriety following the October 2005 bombings in Delhi, claiming responsibility on an Islamic website..
Islamic Insurgency in the Philippines
The Islamic Insurgency in the Philippines is an armed conflict of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), an Islamic movement and the government of the Philippinesin the Southern Philippines. The area is called by the MILF Bangsamoro and covers southern portion of Mindanao, the Sulu Archipelago, ..
Islamic Iran Participation Front
The Islamic Iran Participation Front (Jebheye Mosharekate Iran-e Eslaami, جبهه مشارکت ایران اسلامی in Persian) is a reformist political party in Iran. It is led by Secretary..
Islamic Jihad
This article is about particular organizations known as Islamic Jihad. For the general Islamic idea of jihad as a "holy war," see Jihad. Islamic Jihad (Arabic: , Harakat al-Jihad al-Islami) is a militant Islamist group based in the Syrian capital, Damascus. In the Western world, the Palestin..
Islamic Jihad Organization
The Islamic Jihad Organization is a radical Islamist group originally based out of Lebanon. Their most high profile act of terror has been the kidnapping of CIA chief of Beirut, Bill Buckley, on March 16th, 1984. References Hoffman, Bruce "The Dimensions of Terrorism" National Security Quarterly,..
Islamic Jurisprudence: An International Perspective
Islamic Jurisprudence: An International Perspective is a 1996 book by C. G. Weeramantry. The aim of the book is to present how Islamic jurists have attempted to develop a comprehensive body of human rights principles and practice, as well as a corpus of international law principles. ..
Islamic jurists
This are all variations of Islamic jurists: Muslim Islamic jurists - UlemaNon-Muslim Islamic jurists - A non-Muslim Islamic scholar studying Islamic jurisprudenceMuslim non-Islamic jurists - A Muslim studying for example, Brasilian Law.Non-Muslim Non-Islamic jurists - A Christian studying for exam..
Islamic Kurdish League
Islamic Kurdish League (Kurdish: Yekgırtiya İslamiya Kurdi) is a Kurdish Islamic Sunni political party, in north Iraq. Online [paiwast.tk][kurd-ikl.com][ite.mh] ..
Islamic Kurdish Society
The Islamic Kurdish Society is a political party in Iraq. At the legislative elections, 31 January 2005, the party won 0.7 % of the popular vote and 2 out of 275 seats, see also Islamic Group of Kurdistan. [Elections in Iraq] ..
Islamic Labour Movement in Iraq
The Islamic Labour Movement in Iraq is a political party in Iraq. At the legislative elections, 31 January 2005, the party won 0.5 % of the popular vote and 2 out of 275 seats. ..
Islamic Law and its Introduction in Pakistan (book)
Islamic Law and its Introduction in Pakistan is a book written by Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi and was published in 1983. This book discusses the step by step introduction of Islamic lawi.e. Sharia in Pakistan and its possible impact. It also discusses the criticism harsh punishment that are main conce..
Islamic leadership
''This is a sub-article to Islamic politics and a parallel sub-article to leadership. Islamic leadership is what a Muslim leader is supposed to show, in order to lead in accordance to Islamic principles. Among the divisions of Islam, there are different views of how Islamic leadership is supposed t..
Islamic literature
Islamic literature is a field that includes the study of modern and classical Arabic and the litarature written in those languages. It also often includes other modern, classic or ancient languages of the Middle East and other areas that are or have been part of, or influenced by, Islamic culture, s..
Islamic marital jurisprudence
''This is a sub-article to Islamic jurisprudence and Marriage. Marriage in Islam is considered to be of the utmost importance. The final prophet of Islam, Muhammad, stated that "marriage is half of religion"; there are numerous hadiths lauding the importance of marriage and family. In Islam, marr..
Islamic Marriage Contract
When a couple decides to marry, they draw up a Marriage contract. In Sunni Islam, this contract must be writen down and have two witnesses. In one narration, a case was brought to Umar about a marriage which had only been witnessed by one man and one woman He said:''"This is a secret marriage and I ..
Islamic mathematics
An important figure of Islamic mathematics was Muḥammad ibn Mūsā al-Ḵwārizmī (c. 780-850), also known as al-Khwarizmi, the Persian mathematician and astronomer of the caliph of Baghdad. He wrote several important books and is today known for introducing the Indo-Arabic place-value decimal..
Islamic medicine
''This is a sub-article to Islamic science and Medicine. Islamic medicine is the profession of Muslim doctors and one of the fields of study in Islamic science. The modern advancement of Islamic medicine can be seen as part of the broader movement of the Islamization of knowledge. Contents 1&nbs..
Islamic metaphysics
Malaysian Islamic philosopher Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas maintains that modern science sees things as mere things, and that it has reduced the study of the phenomenal world to an end in itself. Certainly this has brought material benefits, however it is accompanied by an uncontrollable and insati..
Islamic Movement of Afghanistan
Islamic Movement of Afghanistan (Harakat-i-Islami-yi Afghanistan) is a political party and former faction of the Afghan Northern Alliance (United Front) in Afghanistan. It is led by Ayatollah Muhammad Asif Muhsini and other Shia who are not of the Hazara ethnic minority. It has been supported by..
Islamic Movement of Central Asia
The Islamic Movement of Central Asia (IMCA) is a guerrilla organization of Kyrgyz, Tajik, Uzbek, Chechen, and Uyghur Xinjiang militants. Its objective is to create a pan-Central Asian Islamist theocracy. The movement is allegedly headed by Tohir Yuldashev, who is also the leader of the Islamic Move..
Islamic Movement of Kurdistan
The Islamic Movement of Kurdistan/Iraq (Arabic: بزووتنةوي ئيسلامي لة كوردستان/ عيرا Kurdish: Bizutnawai Islami le Kurdistân/Iraq) was founded in 1980 by Shaykh Uthman Abd-Aziz and several other Sunni mullahs who were all part of the non-political "Union of Religious Sc..
Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan
The Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU) is a subset, militant organization, within the Islamic Movement of Central Asia, whose goal is to overthrow the secular government of Uzbekistan and replace it with an Islamic theocracy. Tohir Yuldashev heads the organization and Juma Khodjiev (aka Juma Nama..
Islamic music
Islamic music is Muslim religious music, as sung or played in public services or private devotions. The classic heartland of Islam is Arabia and the Middle East, North Africa and Egypt, Iran, Central Asia, and northern India and Pakistan. Because Islam is a multicultural religion, the musical expres..
Islamic mythology
Islamic mythology is a body of mythology developed in Islamic cultures, it should be distinguished from Islamic beliefs. Most times these myths are in contrast with Islam, though sometimes Islamic mythology helps explain or symbolizes Islamic beliefs. Contents 1 Islamic mythology1.1 Evi..
Islamic Organization of Latin America
The Islamic Organization of Latin America (IOLA), also known as the Organización Islámica Para América Latina (OIPAL), headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is considered the most active organization in Latin America in promoting Islamic affiliated endeavors. The IOLA holds events to promote ..
Islamic party
An Islamic party is a party that works for promoting Islam while an Islamic political party is a political party that promotes Islam as a political movement by offering nominees for election in a democracy - of which there are several in the Islamic world. They are important to distinguish from mil..
Islamic Party Jamiat of Afghanistan
The Islamic Party Jamiat of Afghanistan (Hezbe Jamiate Islami Afghanistan) is a political party in Afghanistan. The size of the party is not available yet, since parliamentary elections were held on a non-partisan basis. ..
Islamic Party of Afghanistan
The Islamic Party of Afghanistan (Hezb-i-Islami Afghanistan) is a political party in Afghanistan. The size of the party is not available yet, since parliamentary elections were held on a non-partisan basis. ..
Islamic Party of Britain
The Islamic Party of Britain was formed in 1989. They describe their founding purpose to have been to encourage public debate about the Islamic alternative to capitalism and communism, which they regard as failed ideologies. The party is led by their founder, Islamic convert David Musa Pidcock. T..
Islamic Party of Kurdistan
Islamic Party of Kurdistan (Kurdish: Partiya İslamiya Kurdistan) is a Kurdish (Sunni) Islamic organisation of the southeastern Turkey. established 1979 led-by Muhammad Salih Mustafa. The Kurdish Islamic Party’s main target is to establish an Islamic State. The members of the organisation see thi..
Islamic Party of Revival
redirect [[Template:Mergeto]] The Islamic Party of Revival (Tajik: Нашрияи Ҳизби Наҳзати Исломии Тоҷикистон) is a Tajik political party. The party was banned in 1993, but re-legalised following peace accords in 1998. In 1999 it was the second largest party in Taj..
Islamic philosophy
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Islamic poetry
Islamic poetry is poetry written by Muslims on the topic of Islam. Islamic poetry has been written in many languages. Islamic poetry in different languages Arabic poetryPersian poetryUrdu poetrySufi poetryQawali See also Sufism ..
Islamic political jurisprudence
''This is a sub-article to Islamic jurisprudence and politics. Islamic politics is the profession of Muslim politicians. It is the field of politics within the bounds of Islam. Sub articles Militant IslamIslamismIslam as a political movementMajlis of IranIslamic leadership See also Hadith External..
Islamic pottery
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Islamic Reformation
Islamic Reformation is a fictional, broad, multidisciplinary movement to reform Islam, including Islamic society and daily living for Muslims. The idea of an Islamic reformation gained notoriety when it was endorsed by novelist Salman Rushdie in 2005. The proposed movement advocates the use of anal..
Islamic Relief
Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is an international relief and development organization, dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the world's poorest people. The organization has full-time offices in 25 countries and provides assistance in over 30 countries worldwide. Its stated mission is: to al..
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Islamic Renaissance Movement
The Islamic Renaissance Movement (French: Mouvement de la Renaissance Islamique; Arabic: Harakat al-Nahda al-Islamiyya) is a moderate Islamist political party of Algeria. In the 2002 elections it received 0.6 percent of the vote and has one member of parliament. ..
Islamic Renaissance of Tajikistan
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Islamic republic
An Islamic republic in its modern context has come to mean several things. Theoretically, it is a state under a particular theocratic form of government advocated by some Muslim religious leaders in the Middle East and Africa. In an Islamic republic, the laws of the state are required to be compati..
Islamic Republican party
Bold textThe Islamic Republican Party (IRP) was formed in mid-1979 to assist the Iranian Revolution. The party was formed by a group of ayatollahs close to Khomeini in order to mobalise popular support for the Islamic Republic. These revolutionary ayatollahs orginally used the party to form a monop..
Islamic Republic News Agency
The Islamic Republic News Agency (Persian: خبرگزاري جمهوري اسلامي ايران), or IRNA, is the official news agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran. It is government-funded and controlled under the Iranian Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance. The agency also publishes the..
Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force
Military Branches Air Force''' IRGC''' Iranian Air Force Iranian Army | Iranian Navy | Iranian Air Force | IRGC Lists of Aircraft | Aircraft manufacturers | Aircraft engines | Aircraft engine manufacturers | Airlines | Air forces | Aircraft weapons | Missiles | Timeline of a..
Islamic Republic of Iran Army
Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran Military Branches ''' Air Force''' ''' Army''' ''' Navy''' ''' IRGC''' Personnel Senior officers Army Ranks Insignia Army History History of the Army Equipment Current Equipment Historical Equipment Other Battle Order Army Structure Contents 1 Introd..
Islamic Republic of Iran at the 1996 Summer Olympics
The Islamic Republic of Iran competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia under the IOC country code IRI. Contents 1 Islamic Republic of Iran 1 1 1 3 Gold Rasull Azghadi Khadem — Wrestling, men's freestyle light heavyweight (90 kg)Silver Abbas Jadidi — Wrestling,..
Islamic Republic of Iran at the 2004 Summer Olympics
The Islamic Republic of Iran was represented at the 2004 Summer Olympics by the National Olympic Committee of the Islamic Republic of Iran. 87 athletes made the trip to Athens, Greece to participate in the XXVIII Olympic Games. Contents 1 Iran 2 2 2 6 Gold: Weightlifting - Men over ..
Islamic Republic of Iran at the 2006 Winter Paralympics
Iran is participating in the ninth Winter Paralympics in Turin, Italy. Iran has entered one athlete in the following sport: Alpine skiing: 1 male Medals Total ..
Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting
IRIB is based in northern Tehran, adjacent to Mellat Park, where almost all studios and offices are centered. Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, or IRIB, (Persian سازمان صدا و سيمای جمهوری اسلامی ايران, Sāzmān-e Sedā va Sima-ye Jomhūrī-ye Eslāmī-ye Ī..
Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation
Founded 1920 FIFA affiliation 1945 AFC affiliation 1958 PresidentKiomars Hashemi (temporary) Coach The Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation (IRIFF) is the governing body for soccer in Iran. It was founded in 1920, and has been a member of FIFA since 1945. It is also a member of th..
Islamic Republic of Iran Navy
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Islamic Republic of Iran Railways
The Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (IR) is the national state-owned railway system of Iran. Raja Passenger Train Company is an associate of the IR and manages its passenger trains including international trains between Tehran and Istanbul and Tehran and Damascus. The Railway Transportation Comp..
Islamic Republic Party
The Islamic Republic Party (حزب جمهوری اسلامی) was a political party in Iran, founded in 1979 by Mohammad Javad Bahonar, Mohammad Beheshti, Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, Ali Khamenei, and Abdolkarim Mousavi-Ardabili, and included several supporters of the Islamic Republic government of I..
Islamic Research Foundation
The Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), located in Mumbai (also know as Bombay), India, is a registered non-profit public charitable trust founded by Dr. Zakir Naik. It was established in February 1991. Its stated goals are to promote Islamic Da’wah — the proper presentation, understanding and..
Islamic Resistance Movement (Iraq)
Islamic Resistance Movement (Arabic: حركة المقاومة الإسلامية) is an insurgent group in Iraq fighting against the U.S. lead coalition forces as part of the Iraqi Insurgency. The group has a military wing known as the "20th Revolution Brigades" (Arabic: كتائب ثورة ال..
Islamic resurgence
Since World War II, the pro-Western secular regimes have either fallen or have been changed by a powerful force described as Islamic resurgence. Islamic resurgence can be dated with two watershed events: • the energy crisis of the 1970s, which led to the formation of the Organization of Petroleum..
Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps
Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Military Branches ''' Air Force''' ''' Army''' ''' Navy''' ''' IRGC''' Personnel Senior officers IRGC Ranks Insignia Branches & Manpower Qods Force(unknown) Basij11,000,000 (2005 est.) IRGC Navy20,000 (2005 est.) IRGC Air Force(unknown) IRGC Ground Forces(u..
Islamic Salvation Army/Temp
Proposed rewrite to avoid copyvio The Islamic Salvation Army is the armed wing of the Islamic Salvation Movement, which was based in Algeria. It was ordered to dissolve by the Court of Algiers in 1992. Since then, many of its members have either been arrested or forced into exile. ..
Islamic Salvation Front
The Islamic Salvation Front (Arabic: الجبهة الإسلامية للإنقاذ, al-Jabhah al-Islāmiyah lil-Inqādh) (French: Front Islamique du Salut) is an outlawed Islamist political party in Algeria. History On November 3, 1988, the Algerian Constitution was amended to allow parties oth..
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Islamic socialism
Islamic socialism is a term coined by various Muslim leaders to counter the demand at home for a more spiritual form of socialism. Problems arise for Muslim socialists when Islamic scholars declare them to be atheist. It is for this reason that they tend to create a new brand of socialism they call ..
Islamic society
The term Islamic Society has several different meanings: Mosque, or Islamic Center - the place of Muslim prayer.- mosque category.- of various types.Islamic Society of North America - one of the largest American Muslim organizations. This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list o..
Islamic Society of Central New York Mosque
The Islamic Society of Central New York is a "purpose-built" Sunni mosque and Islamic community center located on Comstock Avenue in Syracuse, NY. Founded in 1981, the center serves the needs of Central New York's estimated 15,000 - 20,000 Muslims providing various services and outreach programs for..
Islamic Society of Engineers
The Islamic Society of Engineers (Jame'e-ye Eslaami-e Mohandesin, جامعهٔ اسلامی مهندسین), ISE, is a political organization in Iran, a member of the conservative alliance. The Society was formed at the end of the Iran-Iraq War (1988) with the objective of "elevating the Islamic, ..
Islamic Society of North America
The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), based in Plainfield, Indiana, is an umbrella group that describes itself as the largest Muslim organization in North America. It started in 1982 as an outgrowth of the Muslim Student Association after some of its members graduated from college. The ISNA h..
Islamic sports
''This is a subpage to athletics and Islamic studies. Islamic athletics is an athletics organisation governed by Sharia and formed through the Islamic history. In Islam, athletics is perceived as important to gain a healthy body. There are, however, some sports that are preferred above others and ..
Islamic State
An Islamic State is referred to a state which is governed by the Sharia. That is, all the laws are developed using Quran, Hadith and Sunnah. Such a state is governed by a Caliph and is for whole Muslim Ummah (instead for a specific group). See also CaliphateShariaUmmah ..
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Islamic Studies Foundation
This does not cite its [[Opentopia:Citing sources|references or sources]]. You can [[Opentopia:WikiProject Fact and Reference Check|help]] Wikipedia by introducing appropriate citations. The Islamic Studies Foundation (ISF) is a nationally known academic and political studies group based on the..
Islamic Supreme Council of America
The Islamic Supreme Council of America (ISCA) is a Muslim religious organization in the United States. The ISCA strives to integrate traditional scholarship in resolving contemporary issues affecting the maintenance of Islamic beliefs in a modern, secular society. The Council promotes traditional I..
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Islamic theological jurisprudence
''This is a sub-article to Islamic jurisprudence. Islamic theological jurisprudence is the field of Islamic jurisprudence specialized in theological issues. Sub-Articles SalahSawmHajj ..
Islamic Thinkers Society
The Islamic Thinkers Society is an American extremist Islamic group that seeks the goal of restoring the Islamic Caliphate to create what they call "an ideal Islamic society." Located in the Muslim community of Jackson Heights, Queens, they have gained infamy for their close ties to terrorist incid..
Islamic totalitarianism
Islamic totalitarianism is a term coined by Salman Rushdie and a group of other writers. [link] In Februray 2006 they issued a manifesto (full text at [Wikisource] ) called "Together facing the new totalitarianism" in which they compare Islamism to the great global threats of th..
Islamic Union for the Liberation of Afghanistan
Islamic Union for the Liberation of Afghanistan (Ittihad-I Islami Bara-yi Azadi) is a political party and a former faction of the Afghan Northern Alliance (United Front). It is led by Abdul Rasul Sayyaf. ..
Islamic United Party of Afghanistan
The Islamic United Party of Afghanistan (Hezeb Wahdat Islami Afghanistan) is a political party in Afghanistan. The size of the party is not available yet, since parliamentary elections were held on a non-partisan basis. ..
Islamic University in Uganda
The Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) is a university for advanced study of Islam based in Mbale, Uganda. It was created at the decision of the second summit of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) 1974 and inaugurated in February 1988. External links [IUIU website - www.iuiu-mb..
Islamic University of Madinah
The Islamic University of Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah was founded by the government of Saudi Arabia by a royal decree in the year 1381 after Hijrah with the intention to spread the teachings of Islam all over the world. It is located in the holy city of Medina (Madinah). The modern university was foun..
Islamic University of Rotterdam
The Islamic University of Rotterdam (Islamitische Universiteit Rotterdamis) is the newest university in the Netherlands. It is a member of the TRES, FUIW, FUMI and KENNISCENTRUM. The university, founded in 1997 by Muslim representatives of the Muslim community in the Netherlands, is a unique Islami..
Islamic University of Technology
The Islamic University of Technology is basically an educational and research institution. The main objective of the university is to help generally in human resource development in Member States of the OIC, particularly in different fields of engineering, technology and technical education. Con..
Islamic veil controversy in France
Referred to in France as l'affaire du voile (the veil affair), l'affaire du voile islamique (the Islamic veil affair), and l'affaire du foulard (the scarf affair) among other bynames, the controversy over Islamic women's clothing has rocked France since the mid-1990s, especially pertaining to the ..
Islamic views of Muhammad
Muslim beliefs concerning Muhammad in some aspects vary widely between the sects of Islam. This article focuses on these sects' doctrines and beliefs surrounding Muhammad. Contents 1 The doctrine of Sinlessness of Muhammad1.1 Common beliefs1.2 Sunni beliefs1.3 Shia beliefs1.4&..
Islamic view of Adam
Adam is the first Prophet of Islam and mentioned in the Qur'an as the husband of Eve (Hawwa). Contents 1 Adam in the Qur'an2 Adam in Hadith2.1 Tabari2.2 Bukhari2.3 Other3 References3.1 References in the ..
Islamic view of Jesus
`Īsā) to have been a messenger and a prophet of God and the Masih. According to the Qur'an, he was one of God's (Arabic Allah) most beloved messengers, a precursor to Muhammad, and was sent to guide the Children of Israel. He was strengthened by the Holy Spirit, another name for Gabriel. ..
Islamic view of Jesus' death
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Islamic Virtue Party
Islamic Virtue Party (Al-Fadhila Party) is an Iraqi political party. It follows ayatollah Muhammad Ya`qubi a student of Mohammad Sadeq al-Sadr and thus represent a branch of the Sadrist Movement, however the party is not affiliated with Muqtada al-Sadr and is in fact a rival to his branch of the Sad..
Islamic Way of Life (book)
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IslamIFC
The Islamic International Foundation of Cooperation (IslamIFC) is a nonprofit, non governmental organization that partners with North American Muslims, non-Muslims and organizations. It promotes mutual understanding and cultural exchange. This organization supports business ventures in order to fina..
Islamikaze
Islamikaze is a pejorative term. It is a neologistic portmanteau of the words "Islamic" (Arabic إسلامي) and "Kamikaze" (Japanese 神風) which is used to condemn suicide bombing attacks that are perceived to be carried out for Islamic religiopolitical mo..
Islamiska Förbundet i Stockholm
The Islamiska Förbundet i Stockholm is an Islamic organisation in Stockholm, Sweden. It runs Stockholm’s largest mosque at the Medborgarplatsen place, headed by its leading imam Sheikh Hassan Moussa.[The mosque's entry] at the Hifab construction firm website [Media Watch: Mixed Me..
Islamisk Trossamfund
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Islamism
This article is about political Islamism. For an article on the religion of Islam, see Islam Islamism is a set of political ideologies derived from Islamic fundamentalism. Islamist ideologies hold that Islam is not only a religion, but also a political system that governs the legal, economic and ..
Islamistan
Islamistan (Urdu: اسلامستان) literally means Islamland or land of Islam. The term is Persian (also used in Pashtu and Urdu) and refers to the concept of Dar-ul-Islam. In Afghanistan in the early 1980s, anti-Soviet factions came together to try to present a united front for the country. Som..
Islamist (term)
Islamist is a term often used to refer to Muslims who are fundamentalist in their theology and willing to consider political organizing and/or violent action to bring about a world consistent with that theology. Islamists often differ drastically on their attitude to democracy, political party orga..
Islamist demonstration outside Danish Embassy in London
On Friday 3 February 2006, in response to the publication of editorial cartoons of the Islamic prophet Muhammad in the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten on 30 September 2005, the extremist UK-based takfiri [[Citing sourcescitations needed]] Islamist groups al Ghurabaa and The Savi..
Islamitisch College Amsterdam
Islamitisch College Amsterdam (ICA), is an Islamic secondary school in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It was established in 2001, and has 750 students as of 2005. ..
Islamization
Islamization (also spelt Islamisation, see spelling differences) or Islamification is a neologism coined to describe the process of a society's conversion to the religion of Islam, or the increase in observance by an already Muslim society. The English synonyms, mohammedanisation and muslimization, ..
Islamization of knowledge
Islamization of knowledge is a term which describes a variety of attempts and approaches to synthesize the ethics of Islam with various fields of modern thought. Its end product would be a new ijma ("consensus") among Muslims on an appropriate fiqh ("jurisprudence") and a scientific method that did..
Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba
Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba (IJT) (Urdu/Arabic/Persian: اسلامي جميعت طلبه, "Islamic Assembly of Students"), is a large student orgnisation in Pakistan. Also known as the Jamiat ("jam-ee-at"), it is one of the oldest..
Islami Jamiat-e-Talibat
Islami Jamiat-e-Talbat (IJT) is the female students wing of Jamaat-e-Islami. It is the sister organisation to the Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba See also Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba External link [Islami Jamiat-e-Talibat] ..
Islami Jatiya Oikya Front
Islami Jatiya Oikya Front (Islamic National United Front), a political front in Bangladesh, led by Jatiya Party (Ershad). IJOF includes five parties, JP (Ershad), the Islamic Shashontontro Andolan and three smaller parties. The front won 14 seats in the parliamentary elections 2001. In total it rec..
Islami Oikya Jot
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Islami Oikya Jote
The Islami Oikya Jote (Bengali: Islami Oikko Joţ, "Islamic Unity Front") is a political party in Bangladesh. At the last legislative elections, 1 october 2001, the party won 2 out of 300 elected members in an alliance with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. ..
Islamnagar
Islamnagar is a town and a nagar panchayat in Budaun district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Geography Islamnagar is located at [28.33° N 78.72° E][Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Islamnagar]. It has an average elevation of 189 metres (620 feet). Demo..
Islamofascism
This article is about the term "Islamofascism"; for a discussion of the relationship between fascism and Islam, see Neofascism and religion. "What we have to understand is ... this is not really a war against terrorism, this is not really a war against al Qaeda, this is a war against movements an..
Islamology
Ali Shariati's Islamology: The Basic Design for a School of Thought and Action is one of his most famous works and regards Islamic ideology. It contains the following sections: Scholars and ScholarsIslam as Culture vs Islam as IdeologyThe Idea of a school of ThoughtThe Infrastructure and Suprastru..
Islamonline.net
Islamonline.net is the most visited Islamic website on the Internet (according to Alexa.com). It has forums on various issues (Politics, New Muslims, Entertainment etc.,) and other interactive venues, such as "Ask the Scholar" section, where you can post a question regarding Islam and get response ..
Islamophilia
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Islamophobia
PDF In 2005 the Guardian, a British newspaper, commissioned an ICM poll which indicated an increase in Islamophobic incidents, especially after the July 7 Bombings. [Two-thirds of Muslims consider leaving UK] The Guardian - Tuesday July 26, 2005[ICM-Guardian poll] POll of Mus..
Islamophobia Watch
This Islamophobia-related article is a [Stubstub]. You can help Wikipedia by [ expanding it]. Islamophobia Watch is a website initiated in January 2005 as a non-profit project to document material in the public domain which advocates fear and hatred of Muslims around the world an..
Islamorada, Florida
Islamorada, "Village of Islands" is a village in Monroe County, Florida, on the island of Upper Matecumbe Key in the Florida Keys. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 6,846. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 6,772 [link]. The name "..
Islampur
Islampur is a town and a subdivision in the district of North Dinajpur, West Bengal, India. ..
Islampura
Islampura is district in the city of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Islampura has large Shia Muslim population and one of the largest Shia Mosques of Pakistan. The district is close to the historic 'Anarkali Bazaar', the Lahore Museum and various other sites of interest. Islampura was previously known a..
Islam (disambiguation)
Islam (Arabic "submission") is the name of a major world religion. It refers to the Islamic World as well. More than 1,300,000,000 persons around the world believe Islam as the religion of the only one God and they are called Muslims. Islam is also used as a man's name: Islam Karimov (president of ..
Islam Akhun
Islam Akhun was an Uyghur con-man who forged numerous Sino-Indian manuscripts on birch bark and passed them off as ancient Khotanese manuscripts. Through George Macartney and Nikolai Petrovsky, the British and Russian consuls in Kashgar, his works found their way into museums in London and St. Pet..
Islam and anarchism
Although anarchists commonly reject organized religion (see anarchism and religion), and Islamic Law has been used as a basis for certain authoritarian regimes, there have also been numerous traditions within Islam (often associated with Sufism) that have been interpreted as anarchistic in nature...
Islam and anti-Semitism
redirect [[Template:TotallyDisputed]] See anti-Semitism for etymology and semantics of the term. This article is concerned with the relationship between Islam and anti-Semitism. It covers: The prevalence of anti-Semitism amongst Muslims - and whether it is more or less common than amongst people of..
Islam and clothing
Adherents of Islam are concerned with clothing in two contexts: clothing for everyday, inside and outside the house, and clothing required in specifically religious contexts. Contents 1 Everyday modest dress (hijab)2 Proper dress for prayer3 Proper dress for hajj4 Special clo..
Islam and Dhimmitude: Where Civilizations Collide
right Islam and Dhimmitude: Where Civilizations Collide is a book by historian and scholar of Islamic culture Bat Ye'or. Quote "The ideology of jihad was formulated by Muslim theologians from the eighth century onward. It separates humanity into two hostile blocks — the community of Muslim..
Islam and gambling
Islam and gambling. Islam forbids gambling. Exernal links http://etori.tripod.com/gambling.htmlhttp://www.geocities.com/mutmainaa/food/islam_gambling.html ..
Islam and Judaism
This article is about the historical interaction between Islam and Judaism. For the history of the Jewish communities in Muslim lands, see History of the Jews in Muslim lands. The historical interaction of Islam and Judaism began in the 7th century with the spread of Islam in the Arabian peninsul..
Islam and other religions
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Islam and Revolution
Islam and Revolution I: Writings and Declarations of Imam Khomeini (1941-1980) Translated and Annotated by Hamid Algar. ..
Islam and Slavery
Islam and Slavery, documents the Qur'an's stance on slavery and the role that slavery played in Islam. Islam does not forbid slavery, but it does consider freeing a slave a good deed or as a punishment or penance for many sins, freeing a slave was required. The Qur'an has many verses (Ayat) suppor..
Islam and Terrorism: What the Quran Really Teaches About Christianity, Violence and the Goals of the Islamic Jihad
Islam and Terrorism: What the Qur'an Really Teaches About Christianity, Violence and the Goals of the Islamic Jihad is a 2002 book (ISBN 0884198847) by Mark A. Gabriel, an Egyptian Islamic scholar and former lecturer at Al-Azhar University in Cairo. The book discusses the what Gabriel claims is..
Islam and the arts
redirect [[Template:Unreferenced]] This entry attempts to provide an overview of the relation between the tenets of Islam and the arts. Contents 1 Performing arts1.1 Music1.2 Dance1.3 Theatre1.4 Poetry2 Visual arts2.1 Depiction of animate beings3 External ..
Islam and the Jews: The Unfinished Battle
Islam and the Jews: The Unfinished Battle is a 2003 book (ISBN 0884198847) by Mark A. Gabriel, an Egyptian Islamic scholar and former professor at Al-Azhar University in Cairo and Imam of a local Mosque. Gabriel claims that Muslims will be in a never-ending conflict with Israel because of (1) a ..
Islam and the Olympic games
Islam and the Olympic Games. The inspiration for article came in the form of a desire to view the world through a different prism. During the Winter Games of 2006 several countries with a muslim population participated in the Winter Olympic Games at least four (4) of these countries had a popul..
Islam and the West
Islam and the West is a book written by Middle-East historian and scholar Bernard Lewis. The book deals with the relations between Islam and Western Civlization. It is divided into 3 sections. The first section treats the history of the interactions between Europe and the Islamic world. The se..
Islam and veneration for Muhammad
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Islam Bairamukov
Men's Wrestling Silver 2000 Freestyle 97 kg Islam Bairamukov (born June 12, 1971) is a Kazakh wrestler who competed in the Men's Freestyle 97 kg at the 2000 Summer Olympics and won the silver medal. He also competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics, but was eliminated early. ..
Islam by country
Distribution of Islam per country. Green represents a Sunni majority and blue represents a Shia majority. ..
Islam Channel
Islam Channel is a free-to-air, English language, Islamic-focused satellite television channel currently broadcasting across Europe and North Africa, and soon to commence broadcasting in North America. Islam Channel first started broadcast on March 2004[link], on Sky Digital (UK) channel..
Islam Hadhari
Islam Hadhari (Arabic الإسلام الحضاري) or "Civilizational Islam" is a theory of government based on the principles of Islam as derived from the Qur'an. It was originally founded by Tunku Abdul Rahman in 1957 (but un..
Islam III Giray of Crimea
İslâm III Giray () (1604–1654) — a khan of the Crimean Khanate in 1644–1654. ..
Islam in Afghanistan
Mazar-e-Sharif's Blue Mosque is a magnificent and sacred structure of cobalt blue and turquoise minarets, attracting visitors and pilgrims throughout the world. Some people in Afghanistan believe that the mosque has the tomb of Ali ibn Abi Talib, the fourth caliph of Islam and the cousin and son-..
Islam in Africa
Approximately 40% of all Africans are Muslims, in contrast to another 40% being Christians and 20% being non-religious or adherents to African religions. Despite all of the above religions having a long and rich history in the continent, they have provided sources of numerous conflicts, especially i..
Islam in Albania
The eighteenth-century Et'hem Bey Mosque on Skanderbeg Square in the heart of Tirana After decades of state atheism enforced by Enver Hoxha's Stalinist government, which ended in 1990, religion suffered greatly. Statistics coming from pre-WWII and 1957, estimated that 65 to 70 percent of the ..
Islam in Algeria
Islam, the religion of almost all of the Algerian people, pervades most aspects of life. The vast majority of citizens are Sunni Muslims. Islam provides the society with its central social and cultural identity and gives most individuals their basic ethical and attitudinal orientation. Orthodox obse..
Islam in Angola
Islam in Angola is a very recent phenomenon. During the colonial era, and until the 1990s, one could not speak the presence of Muslims. But today, the establishment of a significant Muslim community due to migration has occurred for economic reasons from Sub-Saharan African countries, mainly Mali, N..
Islam in Antigua and Barbuda
The statistics for Islam in Antigua and Barbuda estimate a total Muslim population of about 400, representing less than 1 percent of the total population of 67,448. Most of the Muslim of the islands are Arabs of Syrian or Lebanese descent. There are two known Islamic organizations in St. John's, ..
Islam in Argentina
Islam in Argentina is represented by one of Latin America's largest Muslim minorities. Although accurate statistics on religion are not available (because the national census does not solicit religious data) the actual size of Argentina's Muslim community is estimated between 1 and 1.5% of the total..
Islam in Armenia
Islam in Armenia has generally been nonexistent, due to the fact that Armenia (Christianized in the 4th century), from the Islamic expansion of the 7th century was surrounded by Muslim neighbors and tried very hard to keep its religious identity intact. When Armenia was part of the U.S.S.R., there ..
Islam in Australia
Islam in Australia is the third most common religion after Christianity and Buddhism. According to the 2001 census, approximately 281,600 people or 1.5% of the population identified itself as a Muslim. Islam's history in Australia is as diverse and as long any other religious group. Contents 1&n..
Islam in Austria
Islam is the third largest religion in Austria with 4.22 % of the population in the 2001 census, after the Catholic Church and the Protestants. Most Muslims came to Austria after 1960 as "guestworkers" from Turkey and the Muslim regions of former Yugoslavia. There are also communities of Arab and Pa..
Islam in Azerbaijan
Juma mosque in Ganja, built in 1606. Approximately 93 percent of the population of Azerbaijan is nominally Muslim. The rest of the population adheres to other faiths or are non-religious, although they are not officially represented. Among the Muslim majority, religious observance is relative..
Islam in Bahrain
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Islam in Bangladesh
Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, was built in 1962. The structure resembles the Kaaba in Mecca Muslims constitute 88 percent [link] of the population of Bangladesh, most of them Sunnis. The remainder of the population follow Hinduism (11%), Buddhi..
Islam in Barbados
Statistics for Islam in Barbados estimate a Muslim population of 500 representing 0.20 percent of the population. Close to 90 percent of all Barbadians (also known colloquially as Bajan) are of African descent (Afro-Bajans), mostly descendants of the slave labourers on the sugar plantations. The rem..
Islam in Belgium
According to [The Economist], a minimum of 3.4% of the Belgian population was Muslim in 2003. ..
Islam in Belize
The statistics for Islam in Belize estimate a total Muslim population of 2,794, representing 1 percent of the total population. The Muslim community is led by the Islamic Mission of Belize (IMB) headquartered in Belize City. The Islamic Mission of Belize The IMB was founded over forty years ago as..
Islam in Bolivia
Statistics for Islam in Bolivia estimate a Muslim population of 885, representing 0.01 percent of the total population, although Muslims in the country claim the actual number is much larger. There are any Islamic organizations spread throughout the country, including Centro Islámico Boliviano i..
Islam in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Pedestrians walk by the Tsar's Mosque built in the Ottoman era, the oldest mosque in Sarajevo, the capital and largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The modern Bosniaks, sometimes incorrectly referred to as Bosnian Muslims, descend from Bosnian converts to Islam in the 15th and 16th centu..
Islam in Brazil
According to the official 2000 census for Islam in Brazil, there were 27,239 Muslims living in the country, primarily concentrated in the states of São Paulo and Paraná. A very large percentage of them are Lebanese immigrants who left their country during the Lebanese Civil War. Some newspaper es..
Islam in Brunei
Islam is Brunei's official religion, 67 percent of the population is Muslim, mostly Sunnis of Malay origin who follow the Shafi school of Islamic law. Most of the other Muslims groups are Kedayans (converts from indigenous tribal groups) and Chinese converts. Islam was adopted in the 15th century..
Islam in Bulgaria
Banya Bashi mosque, built in 1576 by the great Ottoman architect Sinan, is the only functioning mosque that remains of 500 years of Ottoman domination in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria The Muslim population of Bulgaria, including Turks, Muslim Bulgarians, Roma, and Crimean Tatars, lives main..
Islam in Burkina Faso
Islam in Burkina Faso (Upper Volta) has a long and varied history. As of today, the population of the country is 55 percent Muslim, representing about 7,658,922 individuals. Until the end of the 19th century, the Upper Volta was dominated by the Mossi kingdom, who are believed to have come fro..
Islam in Cambodia
Islam is the religion of a majority of the Cham (also called Khmer Islam) and Malay minorities in Cambodia. According to Po Dharma, there were 150,000 to 200,000 Muslims in Cambodia as late as 1975. Persecution under the Khmer Rouge eroded their numbers, however, and by the late 1980s they probably ..
Islam in Cameroon
Muslims comprise roughly 16 percent of Cameroon's 13.1 million inhabitants. The Fulani, a pastoral nomadic group, spread Islam in early 19th century West Africa largely through commercial activity and Sufi brotherhoods (Qadiri and Tijani). In the northern provinces, the locally dominant Fulani ..
Islam in Canada
Canada has a small but growing Muslim population. As of 2001, there were 580,000 Muslims in Canada, about 1.8 percent of Canada's population. Islam is the largest non-Christian religion in Canada. Contents 1 Demographics, concentration, and life2 History3 Organizations4 List o..
Islam in Chad
Islam became a dynamic political and military force in the Middle East in the decades immediately following Muhammad's death. By the late seventh century, Muslim conquerors had reached North Africa and moved south into the desert. Although it is difficult to date the arrival and spread of Islam in C..
Islam in Chile
The statistics for Islam in Chile estimate a total Muslim population of 3,196, representing 0.02 percent of the population. There are a number of Islamic organizations in Chile, including Sociedad Musulmana de Chile y Mezquita As-Salam (Muslim Society of Chile and Masjid As-Salam) in Santiago de Chi..
Islam in China
The Great Mosque of Xi'an, China's largest mosque China is home to a large population of adherents of Islam. Sources, including the BBC, suggest that there may be as many as 20 million Muslims in China, up to 2 percent of the country's 1.3 billion population. Other sources suggest Muslims in C..
Islam in Christian countries
Contents 1 The Prevalence of Islam in Traditionally Christian Countries2 Possible Causes2.1 Factors in Conversion2.2 Other Factors2.3 Missionary activity (..
Islam in Colombia
The statistics for Islam in Colombia estimate a total Muslim population of 85,908, representing 0.2 percent of the population. There are a number of Islamic organizations in Colombia, including Islamic centers in San Andrés, Bogotá, Guajira, Nariño, and Santa Marta. There are also primary and se..
Islam in Comoros
Islam and its institutions help to integrate Comoros society and provide an identification with a world beyond the islands' shores. As Sunni Muslims, the people follow religious observances conscientiously and strictly adhere to religious orthodoxy. During the period of colonization, the French did ..
Islam in Costa Rica
The statistics for Islam in Costa Rica estimate a total Muslim population of 4,016, representing 0.1 percent of the population. There are a number of Islamic organizations in San José including the Centro Islámico de Costa Rica led by Dr. Abdulfatah Sasa Mahmoud, al-Markaz (Dawa-e-Tabligh) and the..
Islam in Côte d'Ivoire
Islam came to West Africa in three waves. In the ninth century, Berber traders brought the faith from North Africa to the ancient Ghana Empire. Beginning in the thirteenth century, the Malinké rulers of the Mali Empire contributed to its spread throughout much of the savanna, a process that continu..
Islam in Cuba
The latest statistics for Islam in Cuba claim a population of 907 Muslims representing 0.008 percent of the population. Outside sources claim this number may be artificially low given the Cuban governments Socialist-Communist attitudes towards religion. In 2001 Sheikh Muhammad bin Nassir Al-Aboudy, ..
Islam in Denmark
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Islam in Djibouti
Islam in Djibouti has a long history, first appearing in East Africa during the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad. Today, 96 percent of Djibouti's 490,000 people are Sunni Muslims adhering largely to the Shafi legal tradition. In addition, many belong to the Qadiri, Ahmadi, and Salihi Sufi orders. Af..
Islam in Dominica
Statistics for Islam in Dominica are not readily available. According to the International Religious Freedom Report in 2005, followers of minority religions and denominations, which range in number from 1.6 percent to 0.2 percent of the population, include Rastafarians, Jehovah's Witnesses, Anglican..
Islam in Ecuador
The statistics for Islam in Ecuador estimate a total Muslim population of 400, representing 0.003 percent of the total population. The first Muslims settlers in Ecuador were primarily Arabs who immigrated from Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, and Egypt following the two World Wars and the destruction of t..
Islam in Egypt
Al-Azhar Islamic university in Cairo Egypt, connected to a mosque built around 971, is the oldest continuously operating university in the world. Al-Azhar is considered by many Sunni Muslims as the world's highest Sunni Muslim authority. Egypt is a republic with Islam as the state religion. A..
Islam in El Salvador
There is a small Islamic community in El Salvador, consisting of Arab immigrants. However, the majority of the Arabic population in the country are Christian Palestinians. There is a small mosque in San Salvador, Mezquita la Luz (Mosque of Light), run by 'Centro Islámico Árabe Salvadoreño''. The..
Islam in Estonia
There are currently (2006) believed to be 10,000 Muslims in Estonia but no mosques. The Muslims are mainly Azeri and Tatars who immigrated to Estonia during the Soviet period. In the most recent census, performed in the year 2000, the number of people that reported themselves to be Muslims was 1,38..
Islam in Ethiopia
Much as the rest of the Muslim world, the beliefs and practices of the Muslims of Ethiopia are basically the same: embodied in the Qur'an and the Sunnah. There are also Sufi Orders present in Ethiopia. According to the 1994 and 1984 censuses of Ethiopia, 45-50% of its population is Muslim and memb..
Islam in Europe
The recorded history of Islam in Europe begins with the al-Andalus territories in what is now Spain and Portugal, established in 711 and enduring until 1492; the last Muslims were expelled from Spain by 1614. Also Sicily was ruled by Arabs from 9 to 11 century. In the east, the Golden Horde beg..
Islam in Fiji
In the Pacific island nation of Fiji Muslims comprise around 7% of the population (62 534). The Islamic community is made up of people of Indian origin, who were brought to the islands in the late 19th century by the British colonial power. The majority of the Indian community is however, Hindu. Aro..
Islam in Finland
Islam in Finland was introduced by Baltic Tatars at the end of the 19th century, and now also includes Muslim immigrants. In 1999, there were estimated 20,000 Muslims in Finland. The Baltic Tatars were the first Muslim group to settle in Finland. The Baltic Tatars arrived in Finland as merchant fa..
Islam in France
Islam is the second largest religion in France after Catholicism. In 2000, the French Ministry of the Interior estimated the total number of people of Islam observing lineage as 4.1 million (though other claims range from 5-6 million), and French converts as about 40,000. Estimates of numbers of M..
Islam in Gabon
Islam in Gabon is not a well-established entity, leading to only a very small number of Gabonese muslims (1% or about 14,000). Gabon, along with Angola, Botswana, Swaziland, Zimbabwe report the lowest percentage of Muslims in all of Africa. That being said, Gabon's executive branch has been controll..
Islam in Germany
Owing to work migration of the 1960s and several waves of political refugees since the 1970s, Islam became a visible religion in Germany. As of 2004, there are 2.6 million Muslims (3.2% of the population). After the Protestant and Roman Catholic confessions, Muslims are now the third largest religio..
Islam in Ghana
About 20% of Ghanaians are Muslims. The spread of Islam into West Africa, beginning with ancient Ghana in the ninth century, was mainly the result of the commercial activities of North African Muslims. The empires of both Mali and Songhai that followed ancient Ghana in the Western Sudan adopted the ..
Islam in Greece
Islam in Greece is represented by a number of autochthonous and immigrant communities. Contents 1 Autochthonous Muslims in Greece2 Immigrant Muslims in Greece3 External Links4 See also Autochthonous Muslims in Greece The indigenous Muslim population in Greece is not homoge..
Islam in Greenland
Islam in Greenland is basically non-existent. It has been said that only one Muslim lives in Greenland, though this is unconfirmed [link]. The infamous Muhammed cartoons were reprinted in a Greenland newspaper, but there were no reported protests. See also Islam by country ..
Islam in Guatemala
The Muslim population of Guatemala is approximately 1200. Of this population, 95% are Palestinian immigrants. There is a mosque in the outskirts of Guatemala City called the Islamic Da'wah Mosque of Gautemala (Spanish: Mezquita de Aldawaa Islámica) which is available for the five daily prayers and ..
Islam in Guinea
2005 official statistics for Islam in Guinea estimate that 85% of Guinea's 7.8 million people are Muslim. Most are Sunnis who follow the Maliki legal tradition and Qadiri and Tijani Sufi orders. Although the French established a colony in 1891, their control of the region was weak. After independenc..
Islam in Guyana
Map of Guyana About 10 percent of Guyana's population is Muslim, representing 76,528 individuals. The majority of Guyana's Muslims are organized into orthodox and reform movements. The Sunnatival Jamaat is the orthodox Sunni Islamic movement. The largest Islamic organization in the country is..
Islam in Haiti
The estimated population of Haitian Muslims is about 3250, representing 0.04 percent of the population, although local Muslims claim the actual number is much larger. There are many Islamic organizations in Haiti, including the Bilal Mosque and Islamic Center in Cap-Haïtien, which offers programs i..
Islam in Honduras
The statistics for Islam in Honduras estimate a total Muslim population of 2,790, representing 0.04 percent of the population. However, although there are no official statistics, it's estimated that between 150,000 and 200,000 of Honduras' six million inhabitants are of Arab descent, and of these, t..
Islam in Hungary
Islam in Hungary pre-dates Ottoman Empire. Currently there are slightly more than 60,000 Muslims in Hungary, and they constitute about 0.6% of the Hungarians. Actually, Islam was first brought to Hungary by the Ismailites (in Izmaelitak or Boszormenyek). These were parts of the Turkish Folk ..
Islam in Iceland
Iceland may have the lowest number of Muslims in any country, excepting micronations. It has been said to have only 321 Muslims, but other sources say 500 or 800. Despite, or perhaps because of, that there is The Association of Muslims in Iceland (Félag Múslima á Íslandi.) This organization w..
Islam in India
A Muslim couple is being wed in India, even as a Hindu man takes his ritual bath in the river. A Majority Population of Indian Muslim has the importance of Sunni Barelwi (Sufi) traditions attached to the memory of great Sufi saints. Sufism is a mystical path (tarika) as distinct from the l..
Islam in Indonesia
Islam in Indonesia is the dominant religion by far with the greatest number of religious adherents. The high number of Muslims makes Indonesia the most populous Muslim-majority nation in the world. The Indonesian Central Statistic Bureau (BPS) conducts a census every 10 years. The latest data avai..
Islam in Iran
Imam Square in Isfahan was the symbolic center of the Safavid Empire. The square is surrounded by the walls of Imam mosque in the south, Lotfollah mosque in the east, and the Ali Qapu Palace in the west. The Imam mosque was built by Shah Abbas I at the beginning of the 17th century. The square wa..
Islam in Iraq
The history of Islam in Iraq goes back several centuries to the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad (d. 632). Contents 1 Islam in Iraq2 Islam During the Baathist Regime3 Present Conflict4 Some Notable Iraqi ''Ulema''5 Notes Islam in Iraq The Muslim population of Iraq is ap..
Islam in Ireland
The documented history of Islam in Ireland dates to the 1950s. Some newspaper accounts suggest that there were some "Turks" living in Ireland in the early the 20th century but whether they were Muslims or even Turkish is unknown. Contents 1 History2 Demography and Ethnic Background3&nbs..
Islam in Italy
Although Sicily, Sardinia and some regions in Peninsular Italy have been part of the Muslim 'Ummah' between 828 (Muslim conquest of Sicily) and 1300 (destruction of the last Islamic stronghold of Lucera in Puglia), Islam was almost entirely absent in Italy from the time of the country's unification ..
Islam in Jamaica
The statistics for Islam in Jamaica estimate a total Muslim population of 5,463, representing 0.2 percent of the population. There are many Islamic organizations and mosques in Jamaica, including the Islamic Council of Jamaica and the Islamic Education and Dawah Center, both located in Kingston and ..
Islam in Japan
Japan has seen a rapid growth of Islam in recent years and is home to an increasing population of affluent, young and enthusiastic adherents to Islam. Contents 1 History2 Japanese Muslims3 Da'wa in Japan4 References5 External links History Islam's relation with Japan ..
Islam in Jordan
The Abu Darweesh Mosque was built in 1961 by the Circassian community which came to settle in Amman More than 90 percent of population in Jordan adhered to Sunni Islam in the late 1980s. Although observance was not always orthodox, devotion to and identification with the faith was high. Islam..
Islam in Kazakhstan
Islam in Kazakhstan is the dominant religion of Kazakhs, the indigenous population of the country. By tradition the Kazakhs are Sunni Muslims of the Hanafi school, and the Russians are Russian Orthodox. In 1994, some 47 % of the population was Muslim, 44 % was Russian Orthodox, and 2 % was Protesta..
Islam in Kenya
Islam is the religion of approximately 10% of the Kenyan population, or approximately 3.5 million people[link]. The Kenyan coast is mostly populated by Muslims. Nairobi has several Mosques and a notable Muslim population. ..
Islam in Korea
It is estimated that there are up to 40,000 Muslim adherents in Korea. In South Korea, the Muslim population has been steadily increasing since the introduction of the faith shortly after the Korean War. The Muslim community is centered around Seoul, where the first large 20th-century mosque was b..
Islam in Kyrgyzstan
The vast majority of today's Kyrgyz are Muslims of the Sunni branch, but Islam came late and fairly superficially to the area. Kyrgyz Muslims generally practice their religion in a specific way influenced by earlier tribal customs. The practice of Islam also differs in the northern and southern regi..
Islam in Latvia
The presence of Muslims in Latvia was first recorded in the early 1800s. Muslims from mainly Tatar and Turkic backgrounds. Most Muslims were actually brought to Latvia against their will. These included Turkish prisoners of war from the Crimean War and the Russo-Turkish War of 1877. Nearly 100 Tu..
Islam in Lebanon
Islam in Lebanon is divided between five Muslim sects; Sunnis, Shiites, Druze, Alawites, and Ismailis. All but Ismailis enjoy proportional representation in parliament. Islam in Lebanon About one-fifth of the Lebanese population is Sunni, concentrated largely in coastal cities. Shi'is live mostly ..
Islam in Libya
This does not cite its [[Opentopia:Citing sources|references or sources]]. You can [[Opentopia:WikiProject Fact and Reference Check|help]] Wikipedia by introducing appropriate citations. Most Libyans adhere to the Sunni branch of Islam, which provides both a spiritual guide for individuals and a ke..
Islam in Lithuania
In Lithuania, unlike many other northern and western European countries, Islam came long ago. It was so because the medieval Grand Duchy of Lithuania, stretching from Baltic to Black seas, included some Muslim lands in the south, inhabited by Crimean Tatars. Some of people from those lands were move..
Islam in Luxembourg
Muslims in Luxembourg are a minority together with: Protestants, Orthodox Christians, and Jews. External links http://www.islam.lu/[Luxembourg] from: Anti-Islamic reaction in the EU after the terrorist attacks against the USA[Third report on Luxembourg] by the European Court of ..
Islam in Madagascar
Islam has been well-established in what is now known as Madagascar for centuries and today Muslims represent 7% of approximately 1.2 million Malagasy. Settlement of Arabs and the coming of Islan Following the traditions of certain Malagasy peoples, the first Arabs to settle Madagascar were refugees..
Islam in Malaysia
Islam is the official religion of Malaysia. According to 2000 census figures, approximately 60 percent of the population practiced Islam; 19 percent Buddhism; 9 percent Christianity; 6 percent Hinduism; and 3 percent Confucianism, Taoism, and other traditional Chinese religions. The remainder was ac..
Islam in Mali
The Great Mosque of Djenné, the largest mud brick building in the world, is considered the greatest achievement of the Sudano-Sahelian architectural style. The first mosque on the site was built in the 13th century; the current structure dates from 1907. Along with the city of Djenné, it was de..
Islam in Mauritania
Qur'an collection in a library in Chinguetti Virtually all Mauritanians are Sunni Muslims. They adhere to the Maliki rite, one of the four Sunni schools of law. Since independence in 1960, Mauritania has been an Islamic republic. The Constitutional Charter of 1985 declares Islam the state reli..
Islam in Mauritius
The 1968 constitution of Mauritius recognized four religious categories: Hindus, Muslims, Sino-Mauritians, and the general population. According to a 1989 estimate, of a total population of 1,080,000, Muslims constituted about 16 percent(179,280). Recent statistics are not available because question..
Islam in Mexico
Official data estimates that there are 318,608 Muslims in Mexico, representing 0.3 percent of the total population. There is very little information about the origins of Islam in Mexico, but most sources claim it arrived with either Turkish or Syrian immigrants. Although the Muslim community in Mexi..
Islam in Montenegro
Islam in Montenegro is the second largest religion after Serbian Orthodoxy. Contents 1 History2 21th Century3 Demographics4 See also5 References History Ottoman period. 21th Century The Bosniaks and Albanians of Montenegro are Muslim by faith but also declared Monte..
Islam in New Zealand
Islam in New Zealand has grown with inward immigration to that country. Contents 1 History1.1 Contemporary Islam in New Zealand1.2 Cartoon Controversy2 See also History The first Muslims in New Zealand were Chinese golddiggers working in the Dunstan gold fields of Otago in ..
Islam in Nicaragua
Statistics for Islam in Nicaragua are not readily available, but according to Fahmi Hassan, President of the Asociación Cultural Nicaragüense-Islámica [link] the Muslim population is near 500, mostly Arabs who immigrated to Nicaragua from Palestine and Lebanon, in addition to a growing ..
Islam in Niger
Islam in Niger accounts for the religion of 90% of the Nigerien population or approximately 11.3 million people, of which the majority of linked to the Tijaniya Sufi brotherhood. Islam came to Niger by way of the Muslim empires of Songhai, Mali, Gao, Kanem, and Bornu, as well as a number of Hausa st..
Islam in Nigeria
Islam is a traditional religion in West Africa. It came to northern Nigeria as early as the eleventh century and was well established in the state capitals of the region by the sixteenth century, spreading into the countryside and toward the middle belt uplands. There, Islam's advance was stopped by..
Islam in Norway
See Religion in Norway Islam is the second largest religious community in Norway with over 2% of the population. Islamic communities are the largest of the registered communities in Norway. In 2004, the 82 Islamic congregations counted almost 78,000 members. The Church of Norway is the largest rel..
Islam in Oman
During his visit to Muscat, Oman, Vice President of the United States Dick Cheney tours the country's massive Grand Mosque, the site of which spans an area of about 41 hectares, March 16, 2002 The majority of Omanis are Ibadhi Muslims, followers of Abd Allah ibn Ibad. Approximately 25 percent..
Islam in Pakistan
The Badshahi Masjid, literally the 'Royal Mosque', was built in 1674 by Aurangzeb. It is one of Lahore's best known landmarks, and epitomizes the beauty and grandeur of the Mughal era. Over 98% of 166 million peoples of Pakistan are Muslims. There is a small minority of non-Muslims including:..
Islam in Panama
Islam in Panama has a long and unique history. Official data estimates 0.3 percent of the population of Panama is Muslim. Contents 1 Early history2 Modern Period3 Community Development: 1970s to Present4 Sources Early history The first Muslims in Panama were African slaves..
Islam in Paraguay
The latest statistics for Islam in Paraguay estimate a total Muslim population of 507, representing 0.008 percent of the population. Most of the Muslims are descendants of immigrants from Pakistan and Bangladesh. The major Islamic organization in Paraguay is the Centro Benéfico Cultural Islámico A..
Islam in Peru
The statistics for Islam in Peru estimate a total Muslim population of 837, representing 0.003 percent of the population. There are a handful of Islamic organizations in Peru, including the Asociación Islámica del Perú, Musulmanes Peruanos, and Masjid An Nur, all located in Lima. The Latin Amer..
Islam in Poland
The first noticeable presence of Islam in Poland began in the 14th century. From this time it was primarily associated with the Tatars, many of whom settled in Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth while continuing their traditions and religious beliefs. The first significant non-Tatar groups of Muslims ar..
Islam in Puerto Rico
Islam in Puerto Rico: 2004 official data estimated there are 5,091 Muslims in Puerto Rico, representing about 0.13 percent of the population, although many Muslims on the island claim the numbers are much larger. The early Muslim community largely consisted of Palestinians who arrived between 1958..
Islam in Russia
Main mosque in Ufa, Bashkortostan According to the United States Department of State, there are an estimated 14 to 20 million Muslims in Russia, constituting approximately 14 percent of the population and forming the largest religious minority. Major Islamic communities are concentrated among..
Islam in São Tomé and Príncipe
The islands of São Tomé and Príncipe, with a total population of about 181,000, has about 5,500 Muslims or 3% of the total population, compared to the estimated 80% of the population professing Roman Catholicism, as per the islands long history as colony of overwhelmingly Catholic Portugal. [..
Islam in Saudi Arabia
The vast majority of the people of Saudi Arabia are Sunni Muslims. Approximately 2.5 million citizens (about 10%) are Shi'a Muslims, the vast majority of whom live in the Eastern Province, where they constitute the majority of the Province's citizen population. Islam is the established religion, ..
Islam in Senegal
Islam is the predominant religion in Senegal. 94% of the country's populations of 11,126,832 are believed to be Muslim.[#endnote_CIA] Contents 1 History2 Schools of thought3 Literature and film4 Extremism5 See also6 Notes7 References History Islam..
Islam in Seychelles
Islam in the Seychelles archipelago was established from its discovery by Muslim sea merchants well before the discovery by Portuguese sea merchants in 1505. Today, however, the Muslim population of the islands is reported to be only 1.1%, roughly 900 people. Many of its island neighbors in the sout..
Islam in Sierra Leone
Statistics for Islam in Sierra Leone estimate a Muslim population of 3,610,585, representing around 60 percent of the country's total population. There are 18 ethnic groups in the country, the two largest being the Temnes and Mendes. The Temnes are the main tribe in the north and are predominantly M..
Islam in Singapore
The Masjid Sultan (Sultan Mosque) in Singapore was built in 1824 and declared a national monument in 1973. The stunning building is very popular among visitors to Singapore as well as the local Malay community. Islam is practised by about 16% of Singapore's population. It is mainly practised ..
Islam in Somalia
The preponderance of Somalis are Sunni Muslims. Loyalty to Islam reinforces distinctions that set Somalis apart from their immediate African neighbors, many of whom are either Christians (particularly the Amhara and others of Ethiopia) or adherents of indigenous African faiths. The Islamic ideal i..
Islam in South Africa
Islam in South Africa probably predates the colonial period, and consisted of isolated contact with Arab and East African traders. Many South African Muslims are described as Coloureds, notably in the Western Cape, including those whose ancestors came as slaves from the Indonesian archipelago (the ..
Islam in Spain
Islam in Spain has a long history in Spain as the country was under Islamic control as Al-Andalus starting from the 8th century. The Past In AD 711, the Moors conquered Visigoth Christian Spain. Under their Berber leader Tariq ibn-Ziyad, they landed at Gibraltar on April 30 and brought most of th..
Islam in Sri Lanka
Mosque in Galle, Sri Lanka Islam in Sri Lanka is practiced entirely by Sri Lankan Muslims, who make up approximately 8% of the population, comprise a group of minorities practicing the religion of Islam in Sri Lanka. As in the case of the other ethnic groups, the Muslims have their own separa..
Islam in Sudan
Sufi ritual being performed in Sudan Sudan is a religiously mixed country, although Muslims have dominated national government institutions since independence in 1956. Accurate figures are unavailable due to poor census data and the last 2 decades of civil war, but most estimates put the Musl..
Islam in Suriname
According to the 2004 census the Muslim population of Suriname is 66,307, representing about 13.45 percent of the country's total. Muslims first came to Suriname as slaves from Africa. Most of the African population has converted to Christianity through time, so they did not contribute to the curr..
Islam in Sweden
Islam is the second biggest religion in Sweden after Christianity. The Baltic Tatars were the first Muslim group in modern Sweden. The faith arrived relatively late to the country primarily through immigration from Muslim countries (such as Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Somalia) in the late 20th century...
Islam in Switzerland
According to the Confederate census of 2001 310,807 Muslims were living in Switzerland which was 4.26% of the population. In stark contrast to most other European countries the strongest percentages of Muslim population are not to be found in urban centres (except Basel) but in the industrial villag..
Islam in Syria
Islam in Syria is composed of a Sunni majority and four minority Shia sects; Alawi, Druze, Ismailis, and Twelver Shiites. In March 1963 a military coup installed a secular, socialist regime with an Alawi ruler (former president Hafez al-Assad; his son Bashir is the current president). The most intra..
Islam in Tajikistan
Contents 1 Demographics and Early History2 Soviet Era3 Since Independence4 Recent Politics5 See also6 References Demographics and Early History Islam, the predominant religion of all of Central Asia, was brought to the region by the Arabs in the seventh century. Sinc..
Islam in Thailand
Islam is most popular in southern Thailand, near the border with Malaysia, where the vast majority of the country's Muslims, predominantly Malay in origin, are found. The remaining Muslims are Pakistani immigrants in the urban centers, ethnic Thai in the rural areas of the Center, and a few Chinese ..
Islam in the Czech Republic
Islam in the Czech Republic Contents 1 History2 Influence on culture3 Modern era4 References5 External links History First documented visit of a person with knowledge of Islam was made (964-965) by Íbrahím ibn Jaqúb, a Jewish merchant from then muslim Spain. His memo..
Islam in the Dominican Republic
Statistics for Islam in the Dominican Republic estimate that 0.02 percent of the population (1,790 individuals) are Muslim, but accurate statistics of religious affiliation are difficult to calculate and there is a wide variation concerning the actual numerical amount. Although the majority of th..
Islam in the Gambia
Islam is the majority religion of The Gambia, with around 90% of the population being Muslims. However, some popular religions practices diverge from mainstream Islam, with a system of marabout societies being very common. There is no Shi'ite following in the country, but there is a small Ahmadiy..
Islam in the Maldives
With the exception of Shi'a members of the Indian trading community, Maldivians are Sunni Muslims; adherence to Islam, the state religion since the twelfth century, is required for citizenship. The importance of Islam in Maldives is further evident in the lack of a secular legal system. Instead, the..
Islam in the Netherlands
The Dutch Islamic population is very diverse. One of the first groups who established a fixed place in the Netherlands were people from Indonesia. At that time Indonesia was a colony of the Netherlands and people from Indonesia were allowed to learn and study in the Netherlands. During the 1970s ..
Islam in the Philippines
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Islam in the Republic of Macedonia
Islam in the Republic of Macedonia. Macedonian MuslimsAlbanians ..
Islam in the Soviet Union
The Soviet Union was a state comprised of fifteen communist republics which existed from 1922 till its dissolution into a a series of separate nation states in 1991. Of these fifteen republics, six had a Muslim majority, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kirghizia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan...
Islam in the United Arab Emirates
More than 80 % of the population of the UAE are non-citizens. Virtually all of the country's citizens are Muslims; approximately 85 % are Sunni and the remaining 15 % are Shi'a. Foreigners are predominantly from South and Southeast Asia, although there are a substantial number from the Middle East, ..
Islam in the United Kingdom
London Central Mosque in London off Regents Park Contents 1 History2 Demography and ethnic background3 Religious currents and organisations4 Political organisations and pressure groups5 Personalities5.1 Academic5.2 Activism5.3 Arts5.4 Media5.5&..
Islam in the United States
For information on Islam in other parts of the world, please see Islam by country. Islam in the United States of America began with the arrival of Muslim slaves. Large scale immigration of Muslims and conversions did not occur until the 20th century. It is estimated that between 1.1 and 7 million ..
Islam in Trinidad and Tobago
Muslims constitute 6 percent of the population on Trinidad and Tobago, representing 65,318 individuals. The majority live in Trinidad but there are a handful in Tobago as well. The first Muslims to arrive in the country arrived from Africa as slaves. The next set of Muslims came from India as indent..
Islam in Tunisia
Islam in Tunisia is the official state religion. Approximately 98 percent of the population of Tunisia is nominally Muslim. Most of them are Sunni belonging to the Malikite madhhab, but a small number of Ibadhi Muslims (Kharijites) still exist among the Berber-speakers of Jerba Island. There is no ..
Islam in Turkey
Interior of the Hagia Sofia, Istanbul, Turkey, June 1994. It was first built as a Cathedral; it remained the central cathedral church of Eastern Christianity (which came to be known as "Eastern Orthodox" Christianity after 1054 a.d.) for nearly 1,000 years (mid-6th century until 1453 a.d.) and th..
Islam in Turkmenistan
Traditionally, the Turkmen of Turkmenistan, like their kin in Uzbekistan and Afghanistan are Sunni Muslims. Shi'a Muslims, the other main branch of Islam, are not numerous in Turkmenistan, and the Shi'a religious practices of the Azerbaijani and Kurdish minorities are not politicized. Although the g..
Islam in Uganda
In 1989 Islam was practiced by an estimated 2.6 million Ugandans, representing roughly 15 percent of the population. Islam had arrived in Uganda from the north and through inland networks of the East African coastal trade by the mid-nineteenth century. Some Baganda Muslims trace their family's conve..
Islam in Ukraine
Muslims in Ukraine make up about 4% of the total population. The majority of them are of Crimean Tatars in ethnicity and live in the Crimean peninsula. Contents 1 History of Muslims In Ukraine2 Ukrainian Muslims in the 20th century3 Ukrainian Muslims today4 Statistics5 Se..
Islam in Uruguay
The statistics for Islam in Uruguay estimate a total Muslim population of 341, representing 0.01 percent of the population. There are two Islamic centers in Canelones and Montevideo. ..
Islam in Uzbekistan
Madrassa in Samarkand Islam is by far the dominant religious faith in Uzbekistan. In the early 1990s, many of the Russians remaining in the republic (about 8% of the population) were Orthodox Christians. An estimated 93,000 Jews also were present. Despite its predominance, Islam is far from m..
Islam in Venezuela
Official data for Islam in Venezuela estimate Muslims account for 0.5 percent of the Venezuelian population, or 126,876 individuals. Venezuela has a small but influential Muslim population, many of them citizens of Lebanese and Syrian descent. The Al-Ibrihim mosque in Caracas is one of the bigges..
Islam in Vietnam
Adherence to Islam in Vietnam is primarily associated with the Cham ethnic minority, although there is also a minimal Muslim population of ethnic Vietnamese in the southwest (Mekong Delta) of the country. See also Religion in VietnamBuddhism in VietnamVietnam ..
Islam in Yemen
Islam was introduced into the region by Ali ibn Abu Talib in about 630 when Prophet Muhammad was still alive. It was during this period that the mosques in al Janad and the great mosque in San'a were built. Virtually all citizens in Yemen today are Muslims,(42% Shi'i and 55% Sunni): 30-35% of the Z..
Islam in Zambia
Islam in Zambia came to Zambia during the colonial period, primarily from people from the Subcontinent establishing themselves along the railways in the central part of the country from Livingstone to Lusaka, although their is a growing theme of conversion to Islam by indigenous Zambians. It account..
Islam in Zimbabwe
Estimates on the Muslims of Zimbabwe vary from as low as 120,000 to as many as 1.2 million. According the US State department, "The Muslim community consists primarily of South Asian immigrants (Indian and Pakistani), a small but growing number of indigenous Zimbabweans, migrants from other southe..
Islam Makrifat
This article or section needs a complete rewrite for }}}. Islam Makrifat one of the ways in Islam that come from Allah to those who selected by Allah. The person is called Ahli Makrifat that the big thinker and philosophy in Islam .The ideas of Theology ang Fundamentalis Islam is believe came from..
Islam Nagar
Islam Nagar is one of the neighborhoods of Baldia Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. There are several ethnic groups in Baldia Town including Urdu speakers, Punjabis, Balochs, Seraikis, Kashmiris, Pakhtuns, Sindhis, Memons, Bohras, Ismailis,etc. Over 99% of the population is Muslim. The population o..
Islam Pir
A Pir (Persian: پیر) is a Sufi The path of Sufism starts when a student takes an oath of alleigance with a teacher (called Bai'ath). After that, the student is called a Murid. The Pir's role is to guide and instruct his disciples on the Sufi path. This is often done by general lessons (called..
Islam Pura
Islam Pura is one of the neighborhoods of Saddar Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. There are several ethnic groups in Saddar Town including Urdu speakers, Punjabis, Sindhis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochs, Memons, Bohras, Ismailis, etc. Over 99% of the population is Muslim. The population ..
Islam regarding intentions to marry
In Islam, there are several reasons to marry, and also several things to observe if one is not able to marry. Also, there are restrictions regarding whom one may marry. Muslims who can marry are required to marry because it helps him from committing illegal sexual intercourse. An unmarried man is ..
Islam Shah Suri
Islam Shah Suri was the second ruler of Sur dynasty. Islam Shah Suri's real name was Jalal Khan and he was son of Sher Shah Suri. Islam Shah Suri ruled for seven years (1545–53). Islam Shah Suri's twelve year old son Firuz Shah Suri succeeded him, but within days was assassinated by Sher Shah's ..
Islam Unveiled
Islam Unveiled: Disturbing Questions About the World's Fastest Growing Faith is a book by Robert Spencer, the director of [Jihad Watch] and [Dhimmi Watch]. It provides what the publisher calls an uncensored look at the teachings of Islam. Description In the book the author lo..
Islam Zinda Baad Platform
The Islam Zinda Baad Platform, known also as the Long Live Islam Platform, is a minor political party in England. It has been registered with the Electoral Commission since March 172005. Its leader is Doctor Mohammed Salim. Dr. Salim stood as the Islam Zinda candidate in the constituency of Rochdal..
Island
For other uses, see (disambiguation)}}}. A small island in the Adriatic Sea An island or isle is any piece of land that is completely surrounded by water. Very small islands are called islets. It is also proper to call an emergent land feature on an atoll an islet, since an atoll is a type of..
Island, Kentucky
Island is a city in McLean County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 435 at the 2000 census. Geography Island is located at [37°26′33″N, 87°8′48″W] (37.442444, -87.146633)[Geographic references#1GR1]. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city h..
Islander
For other uses, see (disambiguation)}}}. The Islander The Islander was the 34-foot yawl that Harry Pidgeon sailed around the world single-handed, becoming the second person to do so after Joshua Slocum. The yawl was built along the lines of Seagoer, a V-bottom boat designed by Captain Thomas..
Islanders
Islanders may refer to: New York Islanders, a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York that plays on the National Hockey League (NHL).Puerto Rico Islanders, a Puerto Rican soccer team in the USL First Division, that currently play their home games at Juan Ramon Loubriel Stadium in ..
Islander (disambiguation)
Islander may refer to: Islander, a boatIslander, the inhabitant of an island redirect [[Template:Disambig]]..
Islandia
Islandia could refer to: The community of Islandia, FloridaThe community of Islandia, New YorkThe book Islandia by Austin Tappan WrightIslandia, a computer game by Julian Gollop This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an refer..
Islandia, Florida
Islandia is a "city" located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the "city" had a total population of 6. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 6 [link], making it the smallest incorporated city in Florida. Geography Islandia is located at 2..
Islandia, New York
Islandia is a village in Suffolk County, New York, United States. The population was 3,057 at the 2000 census. The Village of Islandia is in the northern part of the Town of Islip. Geography Islandia is located at [40°48′17″N, 73°10′22″W] (40.804658, -73.172778)[Geograph..
Islandia (book)
Islandia is a 1942 novel written as a hobby over a long period of time by Austin Tappan Wright, a University of California (Berkeley) Law School Professor. It was posthumously edited down by a third, by his wife and daughter, and published eleven years after the author's 1931 death.1 Islandia i..
Islandlake
An islandlake (German Inselsee) is a lake within an island. One can take this as an example of an iteration, as in mathematics. Geographical famous examples are "Danau" (Indonesian for lake) Toba on Sumatra, Lake Biwa on Honshu, and the lakes and lochs of Great Britain, Ireland, and New Zealand. T..
Islandmagee
Islandmagee (in Irish: Oileán Mhic Aodha, ie Magee’s island/peninsula) is a peninsula on the east coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland, located between the towns of Larne and Carrickfergus. It is part of the Larne Borough Council area and is a sparsely populated rural community with a long h..
Islandsflug
Islandsflug Boeing 737-400 taxiing at Bristol Airport, England Islandsflug was a charter airline and aircraft leasing company based in Iceland. In 2005 it merged into Air Atlanta Icelandic. Code Data IATA Code: HHICAO Code: ICBCallsign: Icebird Fleet Islandsflug Cargo Airbus A300C4-605R ..
Islandshire
Islandshire was a region in England, centred around Lindisfarne or Holy Island, including many villages on the mainland. It formed part of the Norham and Islandshires Rural District from 1894 until 1974, and now forms part of the borough of Berwick-upon-Tweed. [link] It is historically a..
Islandstorget
Islandstorget is a station in the Stockholm Metro. The station was opened in 1952. Stockholm Metro - Green line Line 17: Åkeshov - SkarpnäckÅkeshov | Brommaplan | Abrahamsberg | Stora Mossen | Alvik | Kristineberg | Thorildsplan | Fridhemsplan | S:t Eriksplan | Odenplan | Rådmansgatan | H..
Islands (album)
The Islands album may be any of the following: Islands (King Crimson album), a 1971 album by progressive rock band King Crimson.Islands (The Band album), a 1977 album by The Band.Islands (Mike Oldfield album), a 1987 album by Mike Oldfield. This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a ..
Islands (band)
Islands is a musical band formed in Canada in early 2005, featuring Nick Diamonds (Nicholas Thorburn) on vocals, Patrice Agbokou on bass, at least temporarily, Jim Guthrie on guitar, and formerly, J'aime Tambeur (Jamie Thompson) on drums. Islands is a band that is always in flux, with membership ..
Islands (King Crimson album)
Islands is an album by the band King Crimson, released in 1971. The last King Crimson studio album before the group's progressive metal trilogy of Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Starless and Bible Black and Red, it is also the last to feature the lyrics of Peter Sinfield and the last to feature the ban..
Islands (Mike Oldfield album)
Islands is a 1987 music album written and mostly performed by Mike Oldfield. Guest singers on the album are Bonnie Tyler, Kevin Ayers, Anita Hegerland and Jim Price. A different tracklist and cover was used for the European edition. Islands was probably the first video album: for all tracks was..
Islands (restaurant)
Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks (also known simply as Islands) is a casual dining restaurant chain founded in Southern California and specializing in gourmet hamburgers and specialty drinks, with a tropical theme. It was founded in 1982 by entrepreneur Tony DeGrazier in West Los Angeles and curr..
Islands (The Band album)
Islands is the eighth album by Canadian-American rockers The Band, and the final studio album by the original members. It received mixed reviews, and is generally regarded as one of their weaker releases. Anchored by their 1976 cover of "Georgia On My Mind", recorded to aid Jimmy Carter in his bid ..
Islands and peninsulas of Hong Kong
This article is part of the Geography of Hong Kong series Climate Ecology Country parks and conservation Beaches Rivers Bays Islands and peninsulas Administrative divisions Cities and towns AreasBuildings and structures Hong Kong consists of a mainland area and 236 islands. There are seve..
Islands Brygge station
Islands Brygge station is a station opened in 2002 on the Copenhagen Metro. The last underground station on the M1 line, it is built using the cut-and-cover method. Buses also serve the station. The station is situated in the rapidly-evolving Islands Brygge area in the very northern part of Øres..
Islands controlled by France in the Indian and Pacific oceans
Indian Ocean Islands The following islands are in the Indian Ocean Réunion (French: La Réunion) - (Overseas department and region)Mayotte (French: Mayotte) - (Overseas collectivity entitled departmental collectivity)Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean (French: Îles Éparses) (all five have no..
Islands District
The Islands District (Traditional Chinese: }) is one of the 18 districts of Hong Kong. It is part of the New Territories. Population (2000): 87,800. Hong Kong consists of a peninsula and 236 islands. The Islands District consists of some twenty large and small islands which lie to the south and sou..
Islands in the Net
Islands in the Net, a 1988 science fiction novel by Bruce Sterling, offers a view of an early 21st century world apparently peaceful with delocalised, networking corporations. The protagonist, swept up in events beyond her control, finds herself in the places off the net, from a datahaven in Grenada..
Islands in the River Thames
This article lists the islands in the River Thames, England. They were featured on the television programme Seven Natural Wonders as one of the wonders of the London area, in an episode presented by Bill Oddie. List of islands The islands are listed in order encountered starting at the sea and pr..
Islands in the Sky
May also refer to [[Islands in the Sky: Bold New Ideas for Colonizing Space]], Stanley Schmidt and Robert Zubrin, eds. Islands in the Sky is a science fiction novel written by Arthur C. Clarke, and published in 1952. It is one of his earliest and lesser known works, and some have noted that its pl..
Islands in the Sky: Bold New Ideas for Colonizing Space
Islands in the Sky: Bold New Ideas for Colonizing Space (Stanley Schmidt and Robert Zubrin, eds., Wiley, 1996, ISBN 0471135615) is a book composed of a collection of factual articles on space colonization, several from recognized experts in the field. The articles range from colloquial to fairly t..
Islands in the Stream
This articles refers to the song. Islands in the Stream is also a posthumously published novel by Ernest Hemingway. "Islands in the Stream" was a 1983 hit country music single for Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, written by the Bee Gees. It was the first single from Rogers' album Eyes That See in ..
Islands in the Stream (Hemingway)
Islands in the Stream, published in 1970, was the first of Ernest Hemingway's novels to be published posthumously. Ernest Hemingway Books Novels: The Torrents of Spring | The Sun Also Rises (Fiesta) | A Farewell to Arms | To Have and Have Not | For Whom the Bell Tolls | Across the River and ..
Islands in the Trent Waters
Islands in the Trent Waters is an Indian reserve about 15 km north of Peterborough, Ontario on islands in Buckhorn Lake, Pigeon Lake, and Stony Lake. It is inhabited by members of the Curve Lake, Hiawatha, and Scugog First Nations. ..
Islands Nationair
Islands Nationair is an airline based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. It operates charter and scheduled passenger services and helicopter charter services. Its main base is Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby. Contents 1 Code data2 History3 Fleet4 References Code ..
Islands of Antigua and Barbuda
This is a list of islands of Antigua and Barbuda. AntiguaBarbudaBird IslandBishop IslandBlake IslandCinnamon IslandCodrington IslandCrump IslandDulcina IslandExchange IslandFive IslandsGreat Bird IslandGreen IslandGuana IslandHale Gate IslandHawes IslandHenry IslandJohnson IslandKid IslandLaviscoun..
Islands of automation
Islands of automation was a popular term used largely during the 1980s to describe how rapidly developing automation systems were at first unable to communicate easily with each other. Industrial communication protocols, network technologies, and system integration helped to improve this situation...
Islands of Belize
This is a list of islands in Belize, Central America. Ambergris CayeCaye CaulkerHicks CaysGlover's ReefLighthouse ReefMauger CaySouth Water CayeSt. George's CayeTurneffe Islands See also List of islands of Central America ..
Islands of Bermuda
This is a list of the islands of Bermuda, listed alphabetically. redirect [[Template:Listdev]] Agar's IslandAlpha IslandBanjo IslandBartlett's IslandBartram IslandBay IslandBeta IslandBethell's IslandBird IslandBluck's IslandBoaz IslandBrooks IslandBurnt IslandBurt Island, WarwickBurt's Island, Sain..
Islands of British Virgin Islands
This is a list of the islands making up the British Virgin Islands. AnegadaBeef IslandBellamy CayCarvel RockCockroach IslandCooper IslandDead Chest CayDiamond CayDog IslandsDrowned IslandEast Seal Dog IslandEustatia IslandFallen Jerusalem IslandFrenchmans CayGrouge Dog IslandGinger IslandGreat Cama..
Islands of Calleja
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Islands of Comoros
Ajangua IslandsAngazigaAnjouanAombeBambo IslandBandeliBuniBuziCacazouCanzuniChissioua BouelachambaChissioua BouelamahombeChissioua BouelamangaChissioua BouelamiradjiChissioua ChandziChissioua ChikoundouChissioua DzahaChissioua ForoChissioua GnandzaChissioua MagnougniChissioua Mbougo This list is In..
Islands of Costa Rica
Islands of Costa Rica Isla del CañoChira IslandCocos IslandSan LucasViolin Island, Costa Rica ..
Islands of Danger
Islands of Danger, also called Rescue, is a game by Richard Carr in which the object is to pilot a hovercraft through seven islands, destroying missile launchers protected by walls. The game is rather memorable for its music and its computer-generated islands comprised of open fields, mountain chai..
Islands of Earthsea
The Islands of Earthsea are the several islands that make up the lands of the largely oceanic fantasy world of Earthsea in the stories of Ursula K. Le Guin. List of Islands and Places The names below are given as found in the map on the endpapers of Tales from Earthsea, with variants found elsewh..
Islands of El Salvador
This is a list of islands of El Salvador: Under Salvadora control: Isla MontecristoIsla Martin PerezMeanguera del GolfoIsla ConchaguitaIsla PericoIsla San Juan del GozoIsla Espiritu Santo Furthermore: Isla Conejo, in the Gulf of Fonseca; disputed with Honduras This list is [Incomplete listsinc..
Islands of Four Mountains
Islands of Four Mountains is an island grouping of the Aleutian Islands in Alaska, United States. The chain includes Amukta, Chagulak, Yunaska, Herbert, Chuginadak, Carlisle, Uliaga, and Kagamil Islands. This island chain is located between the Fox Islands to the east, and the Andreanof Islands to t..
Islands of Furness
The Islands of Furness are situated to the south-west and east of the Furness Peninsula. Within England, they are the third biggest collection of islands. They are generally quite small, though at 12.99 sq km, Walney Island is the 8th biggest in England. Of these, only Walney Island, Barrow Island,..
Islands of Gdańsk
Part of Gdańsk, Poland is located on a small group of islands in the Baltic Sea. Here is a list of them: Port Island*Area: 25.7 km2*Population: 22,167 people.Sobieszewo Island*Area: 34.3 km2*population: 3,570 people.Ostrów IslandGranary Island ..
Islands of Grenada
This is a list of islands of Grenada. Adam IslandAnthony RockBacolet IslandBird IslandBlack RockCaille IslandCalivigny IslandCamy IslandCarriacouConference IslandDiamond IslandFota IslandFrigate IslandGary IslandGlover IslandGreen IslandGrenadaHog IslandHope IslandJack Adam IslandKick'em Jenny RockL..
Islands of Indonesia
Indonesia occupies most of the Malay archipelago and extends into western Melanesia, as well. The country has 18,108 islands, according to satellite images. About 6,000 of those are inhabited. Map of Indonesia Major islands of Indonesia: Greater Sunda Islands* Borneo — divided between I..
Islands of Korea
Islands of Korea are listed below, grouped by provinces, and not including most uninhabited islands and islets. Contents 1 Hwanghaenam-do2 Gyeonggi2.1 Ansan2.2 Gimpo2.3 Siheung2.3.1 Former islands3 Incheon3.4 Inhabited3.5 Uninhabited4 Jeju-do5&nbs..
Islands of Martinique
This is a list of islands of Martinique. Bats IslandBonchardCay PinsonelleDiamond RockDupre IslandGros IletGrotte RockIle ChancelIle Petite GrenadeIlet A EauIlet A RamiersIlet A Tois RouxIlet Au RatIlet AubinIlet BaudeIlet BoisseauIlet CabritsIlet ChevalierIlet De La RoseIlet Des ChardonsIlet Du Ga..
Islands of Mayotte
The following is a list of Islands of Mayotte: Chissioua BandreleChissioua HandremaChissioua KaroniChissioua Kolo IssaChissioua MbouiniChissioua MbouziChissioua MtitiChissioua MtsamboroChissioua MtsongomaChissioua PengouaChissioua PouhouChissioua SadaIle AndremaIle BlancheIle KakazouIle Mogte Amiri..
Islands of Michigan
List of Islands of Michigan Amygdaloid Island, part of Isle Royale National ParkBeaver Island, inhabited island in Lake MichiganBeaver Island, small island in Lake SuperiorBelle Isle, city park in Detroit in the Detroit RiverBois Blanc Island, inhabited island in Lake HuronCalf Island, part of Detr..
Islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis
This is a list of islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Crokus CayDalzel IslandDodan IslandDulcina IslandEast CayEden IslandFahie IslandFriars IslandGardner IslandGarvey IslandGolden CayJessop IslandMaddensMeves IslandNevisOtters IslandBooby IslandSaint Kitts (Saint Christopher)Sugar LoafVambelle Islan..
Islands of Saint Lucia
This is a list of islands of Saint Lucia. Bateaux IslandBouche IslandChoc IslandDennery IslandDes Bateaux IslandFourer IslandFous IslandFregate IslandGros IslandLapins IslandMaria IslandsPigeon IslandPraslin IslandRat IslandRouche IslandSaint LuciaScorpion Island ..
Islands of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
This is a list of the islands of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. All Awash IslandBaliceaux IslandBattowia IslandBequiaCanouan IslandCatholic IslandChateaubelair IslandChurch CayCow And Calves IslandsDike IslandDove CayDove IslandDuvernette IsletFrigate IslandL'IslotMayreauMilligan CayMustiqueNevi..
Islands of San Francisco Bay
There are several islands in San Francisco Bay. This list includes: Alameda IslandAlcatraz IslandAngel IslandBair IslandBird Island, A very small island adjacent to Brooks Island.Brooks IslandBrother Islands* East Brother Island* West Brother IslandCoast Guard Island, in the Oakland Estuary between..
Islands of St. Paul
The Islands of St. Paul, or St. Paul's Islets, which are in effect only one island during low tide, are in the northeast of Malta. St. Paul of Tarsus is believed to have been shipwrecked on or near these islets on the way to Rome in AD60. ..
Islands of the Clyde
Map showing location of the islands The Islands of the lower Firth of Clyde is the smallest of the three major Scottish island groups after the Hebrides and the Northern Isles. The islands are situated in Scotland in the Firth of Clyde between Ayrshire and Argyll. They include: Holy Isle ..
Islands of the Great Lakes
The Great Lakes islands consist of 35,000 islands created by uneven glacial activity in the Great Lakes basin. At 1,068 square miles (2,766 km²), the largest lake island in the world is Manitoulin Island in Lake Huron in Canada's province of Ontario. List of notable Great Lakes islands and ..
Islands of the Midwest
This is a partial list of islands of the United States. Contents 1 ..
Islands of the Netherlands Antilles
|} The Netherlands Antilles is divided in five administrative divions, the Island Areas (Eilandgebieden) Bonaire, including an islet called Klein Bonaire ("Little Bonaire")Curaçao, including an islet called Klein Curaçao ("Little Curaçao")SabaSint EustatiusSint Maarten, the southern half of the ..
Islands of the Northeast
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Islands of the North Atlantic
For an explanation of often confusing terms like (Great) Britain, United Kingdom and England see also British Isles (terminology).'' "Islands of the North Atlantic" (IONA) was suggested by Sir John Biggs-Davison as a less contentious alternative to the term "British Isles" to refer to Britain and ..
Islands of the Solomon Islands
This is a list of the islands of the Solomon Islands, by province and archipelago. Choiseul Province*Choiseul Island*Taro Island*Vaglena Island Western Province*Shortland Islands**Alu Island**Fauro Island*Treasury Islands**Mono Island**Stirling Island*New Georgia Group**Vella Lavella**Kolombanga..
Islands of Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago is an archipelagic republic in the southern Caribbean which consists of 23 distinct islands. The following is a list of these islands. Contents 0.1 Major islands0.2 Bocas Islands0.3 Five Islands0.4 San Diego Islands0.5 Others in the Gulf of Paria0.6&n..
Islands of Tuvalu
The Oceanian island nation of Tuvalu consists of more than 114 islands. These islands are over nine groups, atolls or districts. The following three atolls consist of only one island: Nanumanga (plus 4 islets in the lagoon)NiulakitaNiutao (plus 3 islets in the lagoon) The following six atolls co..
Islands of United States Virgin Islands
List of islands of U.S. Virgin Islands: Barrel of BeefBlinders RocksBooby RockBovoni CayBuck Island - Saint CroixBuck Island - Saint ThomasCalf RockCapella IslandsCarval RockCas CayCinnamon CayCockroach IslandCoculus RockCololoba CayCongo CayCow RockCricket RockCurrent RockDog IslandDog RocksDomkir..
Islands of Vanuatu
This is a list of the islands by provice, largely from north to south, subdivided by archipelago when appropriate. Vanuatu is usually said to contain 83 islands. Torba Province*Torres Islands**Hiu**Metoma**Tegua**Nmwel (uninhabited)**Linua**Loh**Toga*Banks Islands**Vétaounde**Uréparapara**Row..
Islands Province, New Caledonia
The Islands Province (French Province des Îles) is one of three administrative subdivisions in New Caledonia. It corresponds to mainly six inhabited Melanesian islands known as the Loyalty Islands situated east of the New Caledonian mainland. The provincial government seat is at Wé on Lifou Isla..
Island (book trilogy)
Island is a book trilogy by Canadian author Gordon Korman. Each chapter in the story goes by a separate heading, as follows: Island 1: Shipwreck We are introduced to the six troubled children who are part of a new scheme called 'Charting a New Course', or CNC. They are sibling rivals Will and ..
Island (disambiguation)
An island is a land mass entirely surrounded by water. Island may also refer to: Energy Island refers to a man-made floating structure which brings together a variety of renewable energy conversion systems. In Ecology Ecological island refers to a micro-habitat within a larger differing ecosystem..
Island (Lost)
The Island is the primary setting on the television series Lost. Its real name is unknown; it is just referred to as "the Island". During the 1980's, the Island was used by the Dharma Initiative as a research facility. The fields of study were meteorology, psychology, parapsychology, zoology, an..
Island (novel)
thumb Island (ISBN 0060085495) is a novel by Aldous Huxley that was first published in 1962. It is the account of Will Farnaby, a cynical journalist and would-be poet who is shipwrecked on the fictional island of Pala. Island is Huxley's utopian foil to his dystopian Brave New World. In his fo..
Island Air
Island Air (officially Hawaii Island Air, Inc., doing business as Island Air) is an independent commuter airline based in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. It operates scheduled inter-island passenger services in Hawaii. Honolulu International Airport on Oahu and Kahului Airport on Maui are its hubs. With ap..
Island Angel
Island Angel, an album by Altan, was released in 1993 on the Green Linnet label. Track listings Tommy Peoples/The Windmill/Fintan McManus's (3:14)Brid Óg Ní Mháille (5:00)Fernanagh Highland/Donegal Highland/John Doherty's King George IV (4:06)An Mhaighdean Mhara (2:52)Andy de Jarlis/Ingonish/Mrs..
Island arc
An island arc is a type of archipelago formed by plate tectonics as one oceanic tectonic plate subducts under another and produces magma. It is a type of volcanic arc. Partial melting of the overriding mantle generates low-density, calc-alkaline magma that buoyantly rises to intrude and be extruded ..
Island at the Top of the World
The Island at the Top of the World is a 1974 film starring David Hartman and Donald Sinden as explorers who embark upon a journey in a blimp to find a mythic settlement of Vikings still living in a volcanic region at the North Pole. The film was produced by Walt Disney Pictures. It received an ..
Island at War
Island at War is a British-made telefilm that also aired on American television in the form of a Masterpiece Theatre miniseries. It premiered in the UK on July 11, 2004, and in the US on January 23, 2005. The series tells the story of the German Occupation of the Channel Islands, and primarily f..
Island Aviation Services
Island Aviation Services is an airline based in Malé, in the Maldives. It operates inter-island services. Its main base is Malé International Airport. Contents 1 Code data2 History3 Services4 Fleet5 External links6 References Code data IATA Code: Q2 History The ..
Island Bay, Wellington
Suburb:Island Bay City:Wellington Island:North Island Surrounded by: to the northBerhampore to the eastSouthgate to the southCook Strait to the westOwhiro Bay, Happy Valley Island Bay is one of the southernmost suburbs of Wellington, the capita..
Island Bay United
Island Bay United is a soccer club in New Zealand. External links [New Zealand 2004/05 Season Results] ..
Island Beach State Park
Island Beach State Park is a New Jersey state park located just south of Seaside Park, New Jersey. The park is a nine-mile long stretch of nearly untouched barrier island. There are a few buildings in the park as well as a road that runs the whole length of the slender island. However, the land in t..
Island biogeography
The study of island biogeography is a field within biogeography that attempts to establish and explain the factors that affect the species diversity of a particular community. In this context the island can be any area of habitat surrounded by areas unsuitable for the species on the island; not just..
Island Blue Records
Island Blue Records is currently part of Universal Records. See also List of record labels ..
Island Breeze (ship)
Island Breeze (formerly RMS Transvall Castle and Festivale) was an ocean liner and cruise ship. Constructed for the South African-based Union Castle Line, and operating from construction to 1966 as the RMS Transvaal Castle, the vessel was the second largest in the Union-Castle fleet. She was 760 fe..
Island Bridge
Island Bridge (formerly Sarah Bridge) is a road bridge spanning the River Liffey, in Dublin, Ireland and joining the South Circular Road to Conyngham Road at the Phoenix Park. Island Bridge and the surrounding area are so named, because of the island formed here at the junction of the Camac and Lif..
Island City, Oregon
Island City is a city in Union County, Oregon, United States. Its name originally came about due to it being located on an island between the Grande Ronde river and a nearby slough. However, the slough was later diverted, removing the city's island status. The population was 916 at the 2000 censu..
Island class patrol vessel
The 'Island' class was developed as a result of the Royal Navy's experiences in the so called Cod War with Iceland, and the success of HMS Jura in fishery protection patrols. The class was designed along the lines of the fishing trawlers they were built to protect. The seven ships formed the bulk of..
Island Commander
An Island Commander is an official who is put in charge of an island, or an insular entity called after an island or an archipelago called Islands. The United States have used the title for several of its insular possessions, considered too small to have a higher official such as a (Lieutenant) Gov..
Island Council (Pitcairn)
The Island Council is the legislative body of the Pitcairn Islands. It also doubles as the court of the British dependency, making it one of the few bodies in the world to possess both legislative and judicial authority. (The British House of Lords technically has dual authority also, but in prac..
Island council areas of Scotland
There were three island council areas of Scotland: OrkneyShetlandNa h-Eileanan Siar (Western Isles) The island council areas date from 1975, but unitary council areas were not created throughout the rest of Scotland until 1996. In most of Scotland, from 1975 to 1996, local government areas consist..
Island County, Washington
Island County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of 2000, the population was 71,558. The county seat is at Coupeville. Its largest city is Oak Harbor. Its name reflects the fact that it consists of just two islands, Whidbey and Camano. Island County was created out of Thursto..
Island Cruise
Island Cruise is an album by German New Age band Cusco. It was released in 1984 under Higher Octave Label. Track listing "Island Of Dreams""Romantic Hawai""Seven Seas""Kiushu""Formosa""Happy Islands""Ibiza""Teneriffa""Bermudas""Hebrides""Guam" ..
Island Cruises
Island Cruises is a cruise line with two ships which provide both Mediterranean and transatlantic cruises. Formed in May 2000 in a strategic alliance between First Choice Holidays PLC and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Island Cruises offer cruises to the European market. Pioneers of casual cruisin..
Island Dreams
Island Dreams is an instrumental album by Roots music band Lost Dogs, released on Fools of the World records in 2005. Contents 1 Track Listing2 The Band3 Additional Musicians4 Production Notes Track Listing . "Escape to Paradise" (Taylor/Roe/Daugherty/Hindalong). "Wikki Ti..
Island East
Island East is a residential, commercial and recreational complex in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, which consists of Taikoo Place, Taikoo Shing and Cityplaza. The complex is owned and managed by Swire Properties. See also Taikoo PlaceTaikoo ShingCityplaza ..
Island Eastern Corridor
Island Eastern Corridor Traditional Chinese: 東區走廊 Cantonese Jyutping: dung1 keoi1 zau2 long4 Mandarin Pinyin: Dōngqū Zǒuláng Island Eastern Corridor is an expressway along the north shore of Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. It starts from ..
Island Edge Inc
Island Edge Inc is a Canadian television production company founded by Rick Mercer and Gerald Lunz in 1998. It has produced Talking to Americans, Made in Canada and Rick Mercer Report for the CBC. ..
Island Express
Island Express is used in several ways: Island Express (airline)Island Express (helicopter service)Island Express (train)Inter Island Express This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred you to this page, you may wish ..
Island Express (train)
Island Express is a common name used for the 6525 Bangalore-Kanyakumari and 6526 Kanyakumari-Bangalore Express which is a train run by the Indian Railways. It is a daily train, and covers its distance in an over-night plus mid-day journey. It would be surprising that the starting and terminating s..
Island Falls
Island Falls is a term that can be used to refer to: Island Falls, MaineIsland Falls, SaskatchewanThis is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred you to this page, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the i..
Island Falls, Maine
Island Falls is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 793 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 104.8 km² (40.5 mi²). 92.9 km² (35.9 mi²) of it is land and 11.9 km² (4.6 mi²) of it (11.34%) is w..
Island Falls, Saskatchewan
Island Falls is a hydroelectric power station operated by SaskPower, a Saskatchewan crown corporation. It is located on the Churchill River at 55.5º N, 102.4º W, about sixty miles (100 km) northwest of Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada. Island Falls was the first hydroelectric power plant in Saskatchew..
Island Farm
Island Farm was a former Prisoner of War Camp (Camp 198/Special Camp IX) on the outskirts of the town of Bridgend, South Wales. It hosted a number of Axis prisoners, mainly German. The list of former inmates includes many senior SS military leaders, who were awaiting extradition to the Nuremberg tri..
Island Fox
The Island Fox (Urocyon littoralis) is a small fox that is native to six of the eight Channel Islands of California. It is the smallest fox species in the United States. There are six subspecies of the fox, each unique to the island it inhabits, reflecting its evolutionary history. Other names for ..
Island Garden
Island Garden is an indoor arena in West Hempstead, New York. The arena was built in 1998, and has a seating capacity of 5,000 people. The Original Island Garden The original Island Garden was built in 1957. Concert acts such as Cream and Bob Dylan performed at the venue. The arena also hosted th..
Island Gardens
Island Gardens is a public park located at the southern end of the Isle of Dogs - hence the name 'Island' - in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets on the north bank of the River Thames. The park was formally opened on 3 August 1895 by prominent local politician Will Crooks - one of many local improv..
Island Gardens DLR station
Island Gardens DLR station is a Docklands Light Railway station on the Isle of Dogs, just north of the River Thames. It is in Travelcard Zone 2. The station is close to the southern tip of the Isle of Dogs and the River Thames. Island Gardens is a public park with a notable view across the river ..
Island Garden City of Samal
The Island Garden City of Samal is a 5th class city in the province of Davao del Norte, Philippines. The name is often abbreviated into IGaCoS. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 82,609 people in 17,388 households. History The city was created through Republic Act No. 8471 in 1..
Island gigantism
Island gigantism is a biological phenomenon by which the size of animals isolated on an island increases dramatically over generations. It is a form of natural selection in which bigger size provides a survival advantage (see Bergmann's Rule). Large size in herbivores usually makes it harder to esca..
Island Harbourview
Island Harbourview (Traditional Chinese: 維港灣; Simplified Chinese: 维港湾; Jyutping: wai4 gong2 waan1; pinyin: Wéigǎngwān; lit. Victoria Harbour Bay) is a housing estate in Tai Kok Tsui, West Kowloon, Hong Kong. External links [Satellite view of the site] ..
Island Head Central Queensland
Island Head is at the northern end of a mountainous peninsula on the Central Queensland coast between Yeppoon and St Lawrence. It has two natural harbours, Port Clinton in the south and Island Head Creek in the north. The western side of the peninsula is Shoalwater Bay, a well known military traini..
Island Heat: Stranded
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Island Heights, New Jersey
Island Heights is a Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 1,751. Contents 1 Geography2 Demographics3 Government3.1 Local government3.2 Federal, state and county representation4 Education5..
Island Hideaway at Dhonakulhi Maldives, Spa Resort & Marina
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Island History Trust
The Island History Trust is a local history institution based on the Isle of Dogs in East London, England. The Trust was created by volunteers, who started to collect photographs of local life in 1981. At that time the docks and nearly all the local factories had closed, and the transformation of th..
Island hopping
This image portrays the island hop of Christopher Columbus's second voyage to the Caribbean. Island hopping is a term that has several different definitions as it is applied in various fields. Generally, the term refers to the means of crossing an ocean by a series of shorter journeys between ..
Island House
Island House (舊政務司官邸) is located on Island House Lane, Yuen Chau Tsai (元洲仔), in Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong. The island is now connected to land by a causeway. History Built in 1905, Island House was built as the residence for the first British Police Magistrate appointed ..
Island in the Sky (1953 film)
This article is about the 1953 John Wayne film. For the 1938 film, see Island in the Sky (1938 film). For the 1960 Donald Duck cartoon, see Island in the Sky (cartoon). Island in The Sky is a 1953 disaster film released through Warner Brothers. The film starred and was co-produced by John Wayne..
Island in the Sky (cartoon)
Island in the Sky is a Donald Duck story written by Carl Barks in March 1960. ..
Island in the Sun
Island in the Sun may refer to: Island in the Sun, a 1957 novel by Alec Waugh.Island in the Sun (film), a 1957 film adapted from the eponymous novel by Alec Waugh.Island in the Sun, a song by Harry Belafonte, which was the theme tune to the 1957 film.Island in the Sun, a 1984 song from the album No ..
Island in the Sun (film)
Island in the sun the 1957 film stars an ensemble cast including Dorothy Dandridge, Joan Collins, Harry Belafonte, and James Mason. The cast includes also Joan Fontaine, Michael Rennie and Stephen Boyd. The film is about race relations set in the island of Grenada. Farley Hill House in Barbados was..
Island in the Sun (Weezer)
"Island in the Sun" Single by Weezer From the album Weezer (The Green Album) Single Released 2001 Single Format CD,Cassette,Vinyl Recorded December 2000 Genre Alternative Song Length 3:20 Record label DGC Records Producer Ric Ocasek Chart positions #31 (UK)#11 (US Modern Rock) Weezer s..
Island joke
Island jokes are jokes about a person or group of people stranded on a desert island. This setting is typically used to play on stereotypes of the people present. This may refer to their profession, religion or nationality, or the people involved may be famous figures. The island setting highligh..
Island Junior Hockey League
The Island Junior Hockey League is a Junior "B" ice hockey league in Prince Edward Island, Canada, sanctioned by Hockey Canada. In 1989, the Summerside Capitals hosted the Tier II Junior "A" Championship, then known as the Centennial Cup, and represented the IJHL at the tourney. The Capitals ca..
Island Kingdoms of Faerûn
The Island Kingdoms of Faerûn are fictional island realms, spread out across the continent of Faerûn. Mainly located in the vast Trackless Sea, the equivalent of the Atlantic Ocean, the islands are small, but significant, as both the home and main place of worship of the elves, Evermeet, and of th..
Island Lagoon Tracking Station
The first deep space station to be established outside of the United States was at Island Lagoon (Deep Space Station 41), near Woomera, South Australia in August of 1960. This area was chosen as the Australian government was working with the government of the United Kingdom on rocket and satellite..
Island Lake
Island Lake may refer to: Cities, towns, townships etc. Island Lake, IllinoisIsland Lake Township, Lyon County, MinnesotaIsland Lake Township, Mahnomen County, MinnesotaLakes Australia*Island Lake, a dry lakeUnited States*Island Lake, a lake in Lyon County, MinnesotaThis is a [disambiguationdis..
Island Lake, Illinois
Island Lake is a village in Lake and McHenry County. The population was 8,153 at the 2000 census. Geography Island Lake is located at [42°16′40″N, 88°12′3″W] (42.277691, -88.200747)[Geographic references#1GR1]. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village..
Island Lake, Nevada
Island Lake is a glacial tarn in the Ruby Mountains, in Elko County in the northeastern part of the state of Nevada. It is located in a hanging valley above Lamoille Canyon near the Road's End Trailhead, at approximately 40°36.9'N and 115°22.9'W, and at an elevation of 9650 feet (2940 meters)...
Island Lake Airport
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Island Lake Township, Lyon County, Minnesota
Island Lake Township is a township in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 208 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 93.7 km² (36.2 mi²). 92.5 km² (35.7 mi²) of it is land and 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²) of it ..
Island Lake Township, Mahnomen County, Minnesota
Island Lake Township is a township in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 218 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 94.8 km² (36.6 mi²). 88.8 km² (34.3 mi²) of it is land and 6.0 km² (2.3 mi²) of..
Island Lake Township, Minnesota
Island Lake Township is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Minnesota: Island Lake Township, Lyon County, MinnesotaIsland Lake Township, Mahnomen County, Minnesota This article consisting of geographical locations is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page, a list of pages that othe..
Island Life
Island Life Album by Grace Jones Released 1985 Length 47 min 48 sec Record label Island Grace Jones Chronology Living My Life(1982) Island Life(1985) Slave to the Rhythm(1986) Island Life was Grace Jones' 1985 compilation album, featuring songs from her Island Records albums Portfolio, F..
Island Life (Fluke song)
"Island Life" is the first single by the English electronic music band Fluke. Paving the way for the career of one of the longest running electronic groups, pressings of this record are now very hard to obtain. Versions Island Life FP1 Format: 12" Vinyl Label: White Label Release..
Island Line
Island Line can refer to: Island Line, Hong Kong, one of the seven lines of the MTR metro system, Hong Kong.Island Line, Isle of Wight, a train operating company that runs one line on the Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom. This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of arti..
Island Line, Isle of Wight
Island Line is the smallest of the Train Operating Companies that make up Britain’s National Rail network. The franchise is currently operated by the Stagecoach Group. It is the only passenger franchise that includes maintenance of the infrastructure in addition to the running of passenger servi..
Island Line (MTR)
This is the complete route map of the Island Line. Note that the Sai Ying Pun, Shek Tong Tsui and Kennedy Town stations are not in service yet, and interchange stations are not denoted. Causeway Bay station. A train waiting to depart from Chai Wan station, terminus of the Island Lin..
Island Marble
Island Marble (Euchloe ausonides insulana) is a species of butterfly found in the San Juan Islands. External links [sw-center.org] ..
Island Medical Program - University of Victoria
Island Medical Program at the University of Victoria is a program created by the province to increase the number of new physicians on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. The program runs from the Medical Sciences Building at the University of Victoria and located in Victoria, British Columbia, th..
Island nation
An island nation is a country that is wholly confined to an island or island group, and has no territory on the mainland of the world's continents. Forty-seven of the world's countries are island nations, including most of the smallest ones. Island nations can be divided in two approximate groups. ..
Island Nations
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Island New Democrat candidates, 2003 Prince Edward Island general election
The Island New Democrats is one of the three major political parties in Prince Edward Island. It ran 24 candidates in the 2003 provincial election. Information about some of these candidates may be found here. The leader of the party at the time of the election was Gary Robichaud. Contents 1 ..
Island Night Lizard
The Island Night Lizard (Xantusia riversiana) is a night lizard native to three of the Channel Islands of California: San Nicolas Island, Santa Barbara Island and San Clemente Island. The San Clemente community is a recognized subspecies, the San Clemente Night Lizard, or Xantusia riversiana reticu..
Island Number Ten
Island Number Ten was a former island in the Mississippi River near Tiptonville, Tennessee and the site of a major eponymous battle in the American Civil War. In the mid-19th century the United States Government began to adopt a uniform numbering plan for islands in the Lower Mississippi River (tha..
Island Oak
The Island Oak (Quercus tomentella), also known as Island Live Oak or Channel Islands Oak, is an oak in the section Protobalanus. Island Oak is native to six islands off the coast of California, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz, Anacapa, Santa Catalina, San Clemente, and Guadalupe islands. The first five is..
Island Oak High School
Island Oak is located at 5814 Banks Road, Duncan, BC. External link [Official website] ..
Island of California
Map of California, circa 1650 The "Island of California" is shown on a 1650 map by Nicolas Sanson The Island of California refers to a long-held European misconception, dating from the 16th century, that California was not part of mainland North America but rather a large island separat..
Island of Circles
Island of Circles is a tribute album to singer-songwriter Donovan that was released on June 26, 1992 by Nettwerk. Track listing "Island of Circles" - Donovan"Hurdy Gurdy Man" - Brix E. Smith and Nigel Kennedy (5:50)"Epistle to Dippy" - Hypnolovewheel (3:57)"Sunshine Superman" - Spirit of the Wes..
Island of Death
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Island of Fire
Island of Fire is a 1990 film directed by Chu Yin-Ping. The tagline for this film is When you're looking for the living dead you start your search in hell! The film is about an inpector (Barry Wong) goes undercover inside a prison run by corruption to find who is responsible for his teachers deat..
Island of Ireland Peace Park
For other uses of "", see {{{1. The Island of Ireland Peace Park and its surrounding park (Páirc Siochána d'Oileán na h'Éireann), also called the "Irish Peace Park" or "Irish Peace Tower" in Messines, near Ypres in Flanders, Belgium, is a war memorial to the soldiers of the island of Ireland w..
Island Of Lost Souls
Island Of Lost Souls may refer to Island of Lost Souls (1933 film), a movie featuring Charles Laughton and Bela Lugosia song by Blondie from the album The Hunter This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred you to this ..
Island of Lost Souls (1933 film)
Island of Lost Souls is a 1933 movie version of the H.G. Wells novel The Island of Dr. Moreau, starring Charles Laughton as Dr. Moreau and Bela Lugosi as Sayer of the Law. The film involves a mad scientist on an island who attempts to transform animals into people, with unfortunate results. Direct..
Island of Montreal
The Island of Montreal (in French, île de Montréal), in extreme southwestern Quebec, Canada, is located at the confluence of the Saint Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers. It is separated from Île Jésus (Laval) by the Rivière des Prairies. The island in winter, as seen f..
Island of Mozambique
The Island of Mozambique (Portuguese: Ilha de Moçambique) lies off northern Mozambique, between the Mozambique Channel and Mossuril Bay. It has a population of around 60,000 people. History The island was a major Arab port and boatbuilding centre long before Vasco da Gama visited in 1498. The P..
Island of Palmas Case
Island of Palmas Case, (Scott, Hague Court Reports 2d 83 (1932), (Perm. Ct. Arb. 1928), 2 U.N. Rep. Intl. Arb. Awards 829), was a case involving a territorial dispute over the Island of Palmas (or Miangas) between the Netherlands and the United States which was heard by the Permanent Court of Arbitr..
Island of Rockall Act 1972
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Island of stability
The island of stability is a term from nuclear physics, which describes the possibility of elements which have particularly stable "magic numbers" of protons and neutrons. This would allow certain isotopes of some transuranic elements to be far more stable than others, and thus decay much more slowl..
Island of Terror
Island of Terror is a 1966 British horror film released by Planet Film Productions. Story [Spoiler warningSpoiler warning]: Plot and/or ending details follow. On the remote Petrie's Island, farmer Ian Bellows goes missing and his wife contacts the local constabulary. Constable John Ha..
Island of the Blue Dolphins
Island of the Blue Dolphins is a novel for children, written by Scott O'Dell. It was published in 1961 and won the Newbery Medal that year. It is based on the true story of Juana Maria, a Nicoleño Indian marooned for 18 years on San Nicolas Island, off the coast of California. Plot summary [..
Island of the Lizard King
The Fighting Fantasy series The original cover Outline Location: Allansia Sections: 400 Publication details Author(s): Ian Livingstone Illustrator(s): Russ Nicholson (book), Iain McCaig (cover) Year of release: 1984 Number (Puffin) 7 Number (Wizard) 17 ISBN: ISBN 01403..
Island of the Sequined Love Nun
Island of the Sequined Love Nun (ISBN 0060735449) is the fourth novel by absurdist author Christopher Moore. It is based partly on the author's own personal experiences in Micronesia. Plot [Spoiler warningSpoiler warning]: Plot and/or ending details follow. The main character, Tuck (Tucker..
Island of Vanar
Contents 1 A Map of the '''Island of Vanar'''2 The Land of Vanar3 An excerpt on the history of Vanar4 The Three Kingdoms of Vanar4.1 Kingdom of Rorq4.2 Kingdom of Devlorn4.3 Kingdom of Vanar4.3.1 Deltyr4.3.2 Baumer4.3.3 Korsch4.3.4 Welling4.3...
Island of Vera Cruz
Island of Vera Cruz, or "Ilha de Vera Cruz" in Portuguese, was the very first name given by Pedro Álvares Cabral to Brazil (Brasil). ..
Island Pacific Academy
Island Pacific Academy is a college preparatory school operating in Kapolei, Hawaii. The school was founded in 2003 and enrolled its first students in the 2004-2005 school year. The combined enrollment for the 2005-2006 school year is 370 in grades Pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade. The schoo..
Island Pacific School
Island Pacific School (IPS) is a middle school serving grades 6 to 9, located on Bowen Island, British Columbia. IPS is a small school with only 58 - 65 students enrolled. It has a maximum class size of eighteen. External links [Island Pacific School] ..
Island Park
Island Park is the name of: Island Park, IdahoIsland Park, New York This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred you to this page, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. ..
Island Park, Idaho
Island Park is a city in Fremont County, Idaho, United States. The population was 215 at the 2000 census. Geography Island Park is located at [44°29′59″N, 111°20′19″W] (44.499607, -111.338709)[Geographic references#1GR1]. According to the United States Census Bureau,..
Island Park, New York
Island Park is a village located in Nassau County, New York in the USA. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 4,732. The Village of Island Park is inside the Town of Hempstead. Contents 1 Geography2 Special Districts3 Demographics4 External links Geo..
Island Park Caldera
The Island Park Caldera is a large caldera located in eastern Idaho just to the southwest of the Yellowstone Caldera. The caldera is 18 miles long and 23 miles wide. To the southwest of the caldera lies the Snake River Plain. The Henry's Fork of the Snake River drains the area, dropping out of the..
Island Park Drive
Island Park Drive is a short, but important and scenic, north-south street in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is one of several parkways in Ottawa administered by the National Capital Commission providing scenic routes throughout the Canada's capital region. This street is lined with luxury homes and s..
Island platform
An island platform on a railway describes the situation in which a single platform is placed between two tracks, serving both of them. Usually, the two tracks are on the same line, running in opposite directions. One station may have two island platforms in a four-track express configuration; in thi..
Island Plaza
Island Plaza is a shopping mall, in Penang, Malaysia. It is one of the first modern shopping mall built in Penang, developed by Belleview External links [Official Site][Belleview] ..
Island Pond, Vermont
"Island Pond" is also the name of several bodies of water. See Island Pond (disambiguation). Island Pond is a census-designated place and village located in the town of Brighton, Vermont. The population was 849 at the 2000 census. Island Pond was the birthplace of popular singer and entertainer ..
Island Pond (Derry, New Hampshire)
Island Pond is a 500-acre water body located in Rockingham County in southern New Hampshire, United States, in the towns of Derry, Hampstead and Atkinson. The pond is near the head of the Spicket River watershed, which feeds the Merrimack River in Lawrence, Massachusetts. ..
Island Pond (disambiguation)
Island Pond is the name of a village in the town of Brighton, Vermont. It is also the name of several water bodies: Island Pond (Florida) - three different onesIsland Pond (Massachusetts) - four different onesIsland Pond (Maryland)Island Pond (Maine) - six different onesIsland Pond (Derry, New Hamp..
Island Princess
Island Princess Launched: 2003 Status: in service Tonnage: 92,000 gross tons Length: 964 feet Decks: 16 Complement: 1,970 passengers, 900 crew Registry: Bermuda A former Princess Cruises vessel was also known as Island Princess. This vessel now operates as Discovery The Island Princess is..
Island Records
Island Records was founded in Jamaica in 1959 by Chris Blackwell and Graeme Goodall but moved to the UK in May 1962. It is most well-known for its promotion of alternative rock and reggae music in the 1970s and 1980s. Until Blackwell sold the label to PolyGram in 1989, Island was the largest indie ..
Island Regulatory and Appeals Commisssion
Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission or "IRAC" is an independent tribunal that was established in 1991 following the amalgamation of the former Public Utilities Commission, Land Use Commission and the Office of the Director of Residential Rental Property that reports to the Legislative Assembly..
Island Resort
Island Resort (Chinese: 藍灣半島, Jyutping: laam4 waan1 bun3 dou2, Pinyin: Lánwān Bàndǎo) is a housing development in Siu Sai Wan, Hong Kong. It has a first floor shopping mall with restaurants and a passenger transport interchange at ground level - which includes two cross-harbour joint bus..
Island restoration
Island restoration is the application of the principles of ecological restoration to islands and island groups. Islands, due to their isolation, are home to many of the world's endemic species, as well as important breeding grounds for seabirds and some marine mammals. Their ecosystems are also very..
Island School
Island School (港島中學) is a co-educational international school in Hong Kong. The campus is situated in the Mid-levels area of Hong Kong on 20 Borrett Road. Students from the school come from the nearby areas of the Mid-Levels, the Peak, Central, Happy Valley and the Outlying Islands, i..
Island Scrub Jay
The Island Scrub Jay (Aphelocoma insularis) is one of five species of scrub jay (Aphelocoma) native to North America, and is endemic on Santa Cruz Island off the coast of Southern California. It is closely related to the Western Scrub Jay found on the adjacent mainland, but differs in being larger..
Island Shangri-La
Island Shangri-La is one of the hotels under the Shangri-La Hotels (香格里拉酒店及度假酒店集團) group, the largest Asian-based hotel chain. It is located on top of Pacific Place and adjacent to JW Marriott and Conrad Hotel in Admiralty, Central and Western District. Island Shangri-La r..
Island Single Malts
Island Single Malts are Scotch whiskies produced on the islands west of the Scottish mainland, excluding Islay. Arran Single Malt on ArranHighland Park Single Malt on Mainland, OrkneyScapa Single Malt on Mainland, OrkneyIsle of Jura Single Malt on JuraTalisker Single Malt on SkyeTobermory Single Ma..
Island Sports Center
The Island Sports Center Ice Arena is a 1,200-seat hockey rink on the western tip of Neville Island in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is home to the Robert Morris University Colonials ice hockey team, as well as many other collegiate and youth hockey programs, including Duquesne University and Chath..
Island Star (ship)
The Island Star (formerly the Horizon) is a cruise ship, built in 1990. The vessel was constructed for Celebrity Cruises, who operated the vessel as the Horizon. The vessel's service with Celebrity ended in September 2005, when it was transferred to Island Cruises. The ship underwent refits over..
Island Telecom
Island Telecom was a telephone service provider in Prince Edward Island. Founded in 1885 as the Prince Edward Island Telephone Company (IslandTel), the company formed a formal alliance with Nova Scotia-based MT&T early on, which resulted in the agreement to share the 902 area code. The company was..
Island Thrush
The Island Thrush, (Turdus poliocephalus) is a common and highly variable forest bird from the thrush family. Almost 50 subspecies have been described from Taiwan to Samoa, and exhibiting a great deal of variation in plumage. Several subspecies are threatened and three have already become extinct. ..
Island Transit
Island Transit is a public transit company operating in Galveston, Texas. The company runs several bus routes, and a street car system. The system got started in 1893, with its street car system, making it the oldest street car system in Texas. External link [Island Transit Website] ..
Island Trees High School
The Island Trees High School is a coeducational 9-12 high school located at 59 Straight Lane, Levittown, New York, 11756 on Long Island. It is a part of the Island Trees Union Free School District. Former American Idol contestant Kevin Covais has attended the school from 2003 to the present, and is..
Island Trees School District v. Pico
Island Trees School District v. Pico, 457 U.S. 853 (1982)[#endnote_citation], was a case in which the United States Supreme Court held that the First Amendment limits the power of local school boards to remove library books from junior high schools and high schools. Contents 1 Fact..
Islanzadí
Islanzadí is the fictional queen of the elves in the Inheritance trilogy in the land of Alagaësia. She is also the widow of the former king of the elves king Evandar and with him mother to Arya. Arya, is, in turn, Eragon's love, who is the main character in the trilogy. To meet Wikipedia's and m..
Islas Airways
Islas Airways is an airline based in Tenerife, Spain. It operates scheduled inter-island services in the Canary Islands. It was established in 2002 and started operations in February 2003. Islas Airways is wholly owned by Santa Barbara Airlines (Venezuela). Code Data IATA Code: IFICAO Code: ISWCal..
Islas Chafarinas
19th-century Spanish map showing the "Chafarinas" Islas Chafarinas is a group of three small islands located in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Morocco, 48 km (30 mi) to the east of Melilla and 3.5 km (2.17 mi) off the Moroccan town of Ra'su l-Ma'. Islas Chafarinas are one of the Spani..
Islas de Filipinas
Las Filipinas is the Spanish name for the Philippine Islands. The name was given to the islands of Samar and Leyte in 1543 by explorer Ruy López de Villalobos who named it, in honour of the 16 year old crown prince Philip II of Spain. Ultimately the name was later given to the entire islands of the..
Islas Los Frailes
The Islas Los Frailes are an archipelago of rock islets with sparse scrub vegetation belonging to the Federal dependencies of Venezuela, part of Venezuela. It is composed of ten islands: ChepereGuacaraidaPuerto RealNaboboCominotoMacarareGuairiareGuacaraidaLa BalandraLa Peche The largest island is ..
Islas Marías Federal Prison
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Islay
This article is about the island in Scotland. For the Peruvian province, see Islay Province. Islay, a Scottish island, known as 'The Queen of the Hebrides,' is the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides. It lies in Argyll just to the west of Jura and around 25 miles north of the Irish coast, w..
Islay Airport
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Islay Herald
Islay Herald of Arms in Ordinary was a Scottish officer of arms prior to 1867. The office was first mentioned in 1493. Islay is an island off the west coast of Scotland and was the headquarters of the Lord of the Isles. When the influence of that powerful noble was broken by the King of Scots dur..
Islay Hill
Islay Hill (elevation 777 ft) is the southernmost of the nine major peaks of the Morros, known as the Nine Sisters. This chain of extinct volcanic peaks stretches from Morro Bay to San Luis Obispo, California. ..
Islay whisky
Islay Islay whisky is Scotch whisky made on Islay, the southernmost of the main Inner Hebridean Islands located off the west coast of Scotland. Islay whiskies can be further divided according to whether they come from the southern part of the island or the northern part. The distilleries on ..
Isla Ángel de la Guarda
Isla Ángel de la Guarda ([29°26′N 113°29′W]) is a large island in the Gulf of California east of Bahía de los Ángeles. It is part of the state of Baja California, located northwest of Tiburón Island. ..
Isla Aves
Isla de Aves (Spanish for 'Island of Birds') is a Caribbean islet disputed as belonging to Venezuela, lying to the west of the Leeward Islands chain at [15°40′18″N, 63°36′59″W]. It is 375 meters in length and never more than 50 meters in width, and rises 4 m above the sea on a c..
Isla Blair
Isla Blair (born 29 September 1944, Bangalore, India) is a British actress, best known for her television roles. Her credits include: The Saint, The Avengers, Department S, Jason King, Dixon of Dock Green, When the Boat Comes In, Space 1999, Blake's 7, Doctor Who, C.A.T.S. Eyes, Inspector Morse, Ta..
Isla Cameron
Isla Cameron (b. 1930 – d. 1980) was a Scottish actress and singer. Isla was born in Scotland but was brought up in Dorset and Somerset. While trying to become an actress she joined Joan Littlewood who had co-founded the Theatre Workshop in 1945. Joan’s husband at the time, Ewan MacColl was to ..
Isla Chañaral
Isla Chañaral from space Isla Chañaral (sometimes referred to as Isla Chanaral or Chanaral Island), Chile is located 6 km off-shore from the northern Central Chilean coast, some 100 km north of the city of La Serena. Together with Isla Choros and Isla Damas, the island forms the Humboldt Pe..
Isla Contadora
Probably the best known of the Pearl Islands (or Perlas), Isla Contadora is a resort island with many expensive homes. Contadora has an airport, and has regular flights to and from Panama City in small aircraft. In 1970, the Shah of Iran briefly lived on Contadora in exile. More recently the main ..
Isla Cristina
Isla Cristina is a city and municipality located in the province of Huelva, Spain. According to the 2006 census, the city has a population of 19,875 inhabitants. External links [Isla Cristina] - Sistema de Información Multiterritorial de Andalucía [http://encycl.opentopia.com..
Isla del Caño
Isla Del Caño is a small island in the Bahia de Coronado (Bay of Coronado) in Costa Rica. It is on the Pacific Ocean side of Costa Rica. It is east of the Peninsula de Osa (Osa Peninsula). It has been established as a protected national park, with a permanent ranger station on the island. Nonethe..
Isla del Rey
Isla del Rey is the largest island in the Pearl Islands in the Gulf of Panamá. Its current name is probably more a religious reference (Christ the King) rather than to a secular king. There are several towns, most notably San Miguel. It is easily larger than the other Pearl Islands combined, and is..
Isla del Sol
Isla del Sol is an island in Lake Titicaca. It belongs to Bolivia. In the religion of the Incas, it was believed that the sun god Manco Capac was born here. Wikimedia Commons has media related to: [Special] ..
Isla del Trocadero
Isla del Trocadero is an island in the Bay of Cádiz, in Andalusia, Spain. Contents 1 Situation2 Protected area3 Access to the island4 History Situation The island has an area of 5.25 km² and lies in Southern part of the Bay of Cádiz, Southwest of Puerto Real village. T..
Isla de Alborán
Alborán Island Isla de Alborán is a tiny island on the Alborán Sea, located about 1/3 of the way from Morocco to Spain (about 50 km from Ras Tleta Madari). A Spanish possession since 1540, it is home today to a small Spanish Navy garrison and an automated lighthouse. Claimed by Moro..
Isla de Cabras
Isla de Cabras is an islet located at the entrance of the San Juan bay in Puerto Rico. Isla de Cabras is the current location of: Fortín San Juan de la Cruz, also known as El Cañuelo.A recently opened recreational park.A local police firing range. However, it has been a place of many uses during..
Isla de Cozumel
Isla de Cozumel is a reletavely small island located off the tip of Honduras and Nicaragua. ..
Isla de la Juventud
Isla de la Juventud Statistics Capital:Nueva Gerona Area:2,419.27km² Inhabitants:86,559 Population Density:35.78 per km² Isla de la Juventud Map The Isla de la Juventud (Spanish) or Isle of Youth (English) is the largest island of Cuba after Cuba proper, and the sixth largest island in the We..
Isla de la Juventud Toronjeros
Isla de la Juventud |- |Year Founded|| |- |League|| |- |Stadium(Location)|| |- |2005-2006|| |- ||| |- |Manager|| |- |colspan="2" style="text-align: left; border-top: solid silver 1px" |Uniforms|| |- | || |} The Isla de la Juventud Toronjeros (Spanish: Los Toronjeros de la Isla de la Juventud) i..
Isla de los Estados
Isla de los Estados (Staten Island) is an island that lies on the Le Maire Strait off the eastern extremity of the Argentine portion of Tierra del Fuego. It was named for the Netherlands States-General. The island was discovered on December 25, 1615 by Jacob le Maire and Willem Schouten, who named..
Isla de Muerta
Isla de Muerta (Spanish for "Isle of Death") is the fictional mysterious island shaped like a skull on which the pirate crew of the Black Pearl stored all the treasures it had looted. Isla de Muerta is featured in the film [[Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl]] starring Johnny De..
Isla Fisher
Isla Fisher in the 2005 film London Isla Lang Fisher (born on February 3 1976 in Muscat, Oman to Scottish parents), is an Australian actress, model and author. She played Shannon Reed, a fiery, opinionated teenager, on Australian soap Home and Away from 1994-1997. During this time, she wrote..
Isla Gorge National Park
Isla Gorge is a national park in Queensland (Australia), 415 km northwest of Brisbane. Fact sheet Area: 78.50 km²Coordinates: [25°03′46″S, 149°51′02″E]Date of establishment: 1964Managing authorities: Queensland Parks and Wildlife ServiceIUCN category: II See also Protected area..
Isla Grande
Despite its name, Isla Grande is a small island off the Caribbean Coast of Panama, about a half hour's drive (depending on road conditions) from the city of Colon, Panama. There is a town on the island, as well as several resorts, it is a popular weekend getaway. It is easy to catch a boat from th..
Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego
Tierra del Fuego Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego (literally, Great Island of the Land of Fire) is an island near the southern tip of South America from which it is separated by the Strait of Magellan. Its western part is in Chile, while the east is in Argentina. It forms the major landmass i..
Isla Iguana Wildlife Refuge
The Isla Iguana Wildlife Refuge is a 58 hectare wildlife reserve located 5 kilometers off of the Los Santos province on the Azuero Peninsula in Panama. History During World War II, the U.S. Army used the Isla Iguana Wildlife Refuge as a bombing range. As a result, two one thousand pound bombs stu..
Isla Margarita
Margarita's beach Isla Margarita (Margarita Island) is the largest island of the Nueva Esparta State in Venezuela, situated in the Caribbean off the north eastern shore of the country. The State has two other smaller islands: Coche and Cubagua. The capital is La Asunción located in a river v..
Isla Martín García
Isla Martín García is an island off the Río de la Plata coast of Uruguay that is part of Argentina. The enclave island is within the boundaries of Uruguayan waters; in 1973 both countries reached an agreement establishing Martín García as an Argentine territory and also as a nature reserve. The..
Isla Mujeres
Isla Mujeres is the name of a small island, as well as the town on that island, a short distance off the coast of the north east of the Yucatan Peninsula in the Caribbean Sea. Isla Mujeres is one of the eight municipalities of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. It is about 13 km north east of Canc..
Isla Navarino
Isla Navarino is a Chilean island located strategically between Tierra del Fuego, by the north, and the Cape Horn, to the south. Form leaves from the commune of the Navarino, most austral of the country and the world, belonging to XII the Region of Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica. It constitutes t..
Isla Nena Air
Isla Nena Air is an airline from Vieques, Puerto Rico. The airline operates small aircraft, as Vieques airport is not prepared to handle jet aircraft. History Isla Nena Air was formed during the middle 1990s, as a competitor of Vieques Air Link, which had a monopoly on routes to Vieques because it ..
Isla Nublar
--> Isla Nublar is the fictional island on which dinosaurs were held in Jurassic Park. It was said to be 120 miles off the coast of Costa Rica. John Hammond says that Isla Nublar is the 'showroom' for Jurassic Park (that is, significant bio-engineering did not take place there; rather, it is simply..
Isla Perejil
thumb The Isla Perejil ("Parsley Island" in Spanish; Arabic: Leila, "night"[probably just an adaptation from a romance form l'i(s)la "the island"], local i.e. Berber name: Tura) is a small, rocky island located in the Strait of Gibraltar, 200 m off the coast of Morocco, 5 km from the ..
Isla Sorna
--> Isla Sorna (Sarcasm Island in English), also known as Site B, is the (fictional) second island containing dinosaurs owned by InGen, featured in the novel and film The Lost World and in the movie Jurassic Park III. Isla Sorna is part of the island chain known as The Five Deaths (Las Cinco Mu..
Isla St Clair
Isla St Clair (born 2 May, 1952) is a Scottish singer, actress and former game show assistant. Contents 1 Childhood singing2 The Song and the Story3 Songs of North-East Scotland4 Discography5 External links Childhood singing Isla St Clair was born Isabella Margaret Dyce,..
Isla Todos Santos
Isla Todos Santos is a pair of islands about 12 miles off of Ensenada, Baja California at [31°50.39′N 116°38.3′W] best known for surfing. Access is only by boat, however they can be rented out from Ensenada, or La Bufadora. The wave off the smallest island is one of the biggest wa..
Isla Traquair
Isla Traquair is a newsreader and journalist on the news programme North Tonight, shown on stv north. Isla joined stv north in early 2001 having established herself as a newspaper crime and court reporter. She began her career at a very young age and even got a front page story in a national pap..
Isla Verde, Puerto Rico
Isla Verde is a district of Carolina, Puerto Rico. It is bordered to the north by the Atlantic Ocean, to the west by the San Juan area of El Condado, to the south by Santurce (also a San Juan area) and to the east by downtown Carolina. Isla Verde has been, for decades, a main touristic area in Puert..
Isla Vista, California
A "welcome" sign at Isla Vista. Isla Vista is an unincorporated community in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. As of the 2000 census, it had a population of 18,344. It is a census-designated place and beachside community west of the University of California, Santa Barbara,..
Isle
Isle may refer to: IslandIsle, a commune of the Haute-Vienne département, in FranceIsle River, a river in FranceThe Isle, a 2000 South Korean film directed by Kim Ki-duk. The word Aisle is pronounced the same but refers to certain structural features in buildings or vehicles. Aisle This is a [..
Isle, Minnesota
Isle is a city in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 707 at the 2000 census. Its name in the Ojibwe language is "Chi-minising" (at the big island), due to being located right by Malone Island of Mille Lacs Lake, the largest island of that lake. Geography According to t..
Isleham
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Islek
The Islek (Aquilania) is a part of the German Eifel region (Rheinland-Pfalz), in the Bitburg-Prüm county next to the Luxemburg and Belgian border. In Luxembourg the area extends further known as Éislèck or Ösling-Gau, in Belgium locals call it Aquilaine (then reaching up to Aachen)or even Schne..
Islena Airlines
Islena Airlines (Islena de Inversiones SA de CV) is an airline based in La Ceiba, Honduras. It operates scheduled and charter passenger flights to Miami and to destinations in Honduras and the Cayman Islands as part of the TACA regional airline system. Contents 1 Code Data2 History3&n..
Isleños
Isleños (from the Spanish, meaning "islanders") are descendants of Canary Islanders who came to America and settled in the lower Mississippi River Delta of Louisiana between 1778 and 1783. The geographical isolation helped to preserve the language and traditions of this minority. Some of the Isleñ..
Isleornsay
Isleornsay is a village lying off the main Armadale to Sleat road on the Isle of Skye. It overlooks, but is not upon, the island of Ornsay. The island itself shelters one of the best natural harbours in southern Skye. The location was exploited from the 1700s or earlier by the MacDonalds who owned t..
Islero
Islero also refers to a car: the Lamborghini Islero Islero was the name of the Miura bull that gored and killed the famous bullfighter Manolete. Islero was the 5th bull in the show, and the 2nd for Manolete, on August 28 1947, in the town of Linares in the province of Jaen, Andalusia, Spain. Mano..
Islesboro, Maine
Pendleton Point in Islesboro Islesboro is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The population was 603 at the 2000 census. The town is a famous upper-class enclave and well-known summer colony. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 178.5 k..
Islesford, Maine
Islesford is a small community located on Little Cranberry Island in Hancock County, Maine, United States. It is one of the five islands of the Town of Cranberry Isles, Maine. It lies in the Atlantic Ocean southeast of Mount Desert Island, which is home to Acadia National Park. Travellers can rea..
Isles class trawler
The Isles class trawlers were a class of trawler used by the Royal Navy and Royal Canadian Navy during World War II. 168 units of this class were bullt between 1940 and 1945. They were mainly used on minesweeping and habour defense duties. 12 Isles class trawlers were lost during the war. Specifica..
Isles FM
Isles FM is a local radio station operating from Stornoway in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. The station is operated entirely by a volunteer staff from a building in the Newton area of the town. Isles FM trading name of Western Isles Community Radio Limited, who own all the equipment. They have rec..
Isles of Scilly
For the area of Surrey, see Scilly Isles, Surrey. Isles of Scilly Shown in relation to Cornwall Geography Status: sui generis, Unitary Region: South West England Ceremonial County: Cornwall Area:- Total Ranked 351st16.33 km² Admin. HQ: St Mary's ONS code: 15UH Demographics Population:- ..
Isles of Scilly Skybus
Isles of Scilly Skybus is an airline based at Land's End airport, near St Just and Penzance in Cornwall, England. It operates seasonal and year round domestic scheduled services to the Isles of Scilly. Its main base is Land's End Airport (LEQ), with a hub at Newquay Airport (NQY). Contents 1&nb..
Isles of Shoals
Isles of Shoals The Isles of Shoals are a group of nine small islands situated approximately 16 km (10 miles) off the east coast of the USA, straddling the border of the states of New Hampshire and Maine. First settled by Europeans in the early 1600s, they were an important fishing area f..
Isles Phelipeaux and Pontchartrain
Isle Phelipeaux (or Île Philippaux) and Isle Pontchartrain are phantom islands in Lake Superior, believed at one time to be real, shown on early maps of Lake Superior as located between the Keweenaw Peninsula and Isle Royale. [link] Although non-existent, Isle Phelipeaux was referenced ..
Islet
Mōkōlea Rock in Kailua Bay, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i, 2.2 km off North Beach, MCBH An islet is a small island. A rock, sometimes a synonym for a type of "islet", is a landform comprised of rock, lying offshore, having no or minimal vegetation, and uninhabited (see Mōkōlea Rock at left). An..
Isleta del Sur Pueblo
Isleta del Sur Pueblo (IPA: [ɪz 'lɛ ɾa dɛl 'sur 'pwɛb lo]) is a Pueblo in Texas, near El Paso. External links ..
Isleta de San Juan
The Isleta de San Juan is a 47 sq. mile (122 km²) island off the coast of Puerto Rico, connected to the mainland by bridges and a causeway. It is the site of Old San Juan, the historic quadrant of the territory's capital, San Juan. It is the site the neighborhood of Puerta de Tierra, location o..
Isleta Pueblo
Isleta Pueblo (IPA: [ɪz 'lɛ ɾə]) is a Pueblo in New Mexico. External links ..
Isleta Village Proper, New Mexico
Isleta Village Proper is a census-designated place (CDP) in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 496 at the 2000 census. Geography Isleta Village Proper is located at [34°54′28″N, 106°41′35″W] (34.907901, -106.693176)[Geographic references#1GR1&..
Isleton, California
Isleton is a city in Sacramento County, California, United States. The population was 828 at the 2000 census. It was the birthplace of actor Pat Morita. Geography Isleton is located at [38°9′43″N, 121°36′33″W] (38.161861, -121.609269)[Geographic references#1GR1]. Acco..
Islets of Langerhans
A porcine islet of Langerhans. The left image is a brightfield image created using hematoxylin stain; nuclei are dark circles and the acinar pancreatic tissue is darker than the islet tissue. The right image is the same section stained by immunofluorescence against insulin, indicating beta cell..
Isleworth
Isleworth is also an affluent subdivision of Windermere, Florida, in the United States. Isleworth is located in the London Borough of Hounslow alongside the River Thames in west London. Note that the name is pronounced "eye-zul-worth" and not "eye-l-worth". Isleworth's relatively small river front..
Isleworth and syon school
Isleworth & Syon School Isleworth & Syon School is located in Hounslow, London and is a voluntary controlled boys school for ages 11 to 18. Contact Details: Isleworth & Syon School Ridgeway Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 5LJ Tel: 020 8568 5791 Fax: 020 8568 1939 ..
Isleworth and Syon School
Isleworth and Syon School is a all male secondary comprehensive with sixth form in Hounslow, Greater London, England. The school is very oversubsribed and the numbers of pupils is now over 1000, from only 800 in 1995. In 2003 the school gained sports collage status. External links [Isleworth ..
Isleworth Country Club
Isleworth Country Club is a private golf club and community in Windermere, Florida. It is one of the two country clubs that compete in the Tavistock Cup. Par is 72. The course is 7179 yards long from the back tees. External links [Official Site] (requires Macromedia Flash Player)[Cou..
Isleworth railway station
Isleworth railway station is in the London Borough of Hounslow, in west London, and is in Travelcard Zone 4. The station, and all trains serving it, is operated by South West Trains. The typical off-peak service from the station is six trains per hour to London Waterloo — four via Brentford a..
Isley-Jasper-Isley
--> Isley-Jasper-Isley was the splinter group of the legendary Isley Brothers. Formed in 1984 by brothers Ernie (right, guitar) and Marvin (left, bass) and brother-in-law Chris Jasper (center, keyboards), the group released only three albums and peaked commercially with the #1 R&B ballad, "Caravan ..
Isley Brothers discography
This is a listing of all of the singles and albums released by legendary R&B/soul family singing group The Isley Brothers. Thirteen of their singles reached the Billboard Top 40 in the US while an impressive fifty-five registered to the Top 40 on the US R&B singles chart, six of which went to #1 ..
Isle Abbots
for at grid reference ST350208 Isle Abbots is a village and parish in Somerset, England, situated seven miles south east of Taunton in the South Somerset district. The village has a population of 216[#endnote_population]. References ↑ Somerset County Council, 2002. [Po..
Isle aux Morts, Newfoundland and Labrador
Isle aux Morts is a small town on the Southwest Coast of the Island of Newfoundland. There are approixmately 750 people living in the town. It is approximately a 20 minute drive from the Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal in Port aux Basques. It has been a popular town in the past with over 1000 resi..
Isle au Haut, Maine
Isle au Haut is a town in Knox County, Maine, U.S., on an island of the same name in Penobscot Bay. The population was 79 at the 2000 census. Lobster fishing is the main local industry, while the portions of Acadia National Park which cover most of the island attract a few tourists. A number of vaca..
Isle Brewers
for at grid reference ST366210 Isle Brewers is a village and parish in Somerset, England, situated seven miles south east of Taunton in the South Somerset district. The village has a population of 163[#endnote_population]. References ↑ Somerset County Council, 2002. [P..
Isle Delfino
Isle Delfino is a fictional island in Super Mario Sunshine. Island Delfino Plaza Delfino Airstrip Bianco Hills Rico Harbor Gelato Beach Pinna Park Sirena Beach Noki Bay Pianta Village Corona Mountain Locals Piantas Nokis Racoons Shine Sprites Coins Yellow Coins Red Coins Blue Coins Island Conte..
Isle de Jean Charles
Isle de Jean Charles is a narrow ridge of land between Bayou Terrebonne and Bayou Pointe-aux-Chene in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. It is home to many members of the Biloxi-Chitimacha tribe. The Indian population on Isle de Jean Charles today is approximately 230 persons in 60 homes. It lies past ..
Isle Harbor Township, Minnesota
Isle Harbor Township is a township in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 590 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 83.3 km² (32.2 mi²). 70.2 km² (27.1 mi²) of it is land and 13.1 km² (5.0 mi²)..
Isle La Motte, Vermont
Isle La Motte, Vermont Isle La Motte is a town in Grand Isle County, Vermont, United States. The population was 488 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 43.1 km² (16.7 mi²). 20.6 km² (8.0 mi²) of it is land and 22.5 km²..
Isle Madame
Isle Madame (45º33'00"N, 61º02'57"W) is a Canadian island located at off the southwestern corner of Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia. The island was settled by France as part of its colony of "Ile Royale" (present-day Cape Breton Island). It is presumed to have been named for Madame de Mainteno..
Isle of Arran
Arran shown within Clyde Coast The Isle of Arran (Scots Gaelic: Eilean Arainn) is the largest island in the Firth of Clyde (430 km²). It is in the unitary council area of North Ayrshire. In the 2001 census it had a resident population of 5,058. Contents 1 Geography1.1 Villages ..
Isle of Axholme
The Isle of Axholme is the part of Lincolnshire west of the River Trent. It is between the three towns of Doncaster, Scunthorpe and Gainsborough. The name Isle is given to the area since, prior to the area being drained by the Dutchman Cornelius Vermuyden, each town or village formerly lay on area..
Isle of Axholme Joint Railway
The Axholme Joint Railway was built as a joint enterprise between the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway (L&Y) and the North Eastern Railway (NER). It became joint property on 1 October 1901. The line ran from Marshland Junction, SE of Goole, to Haxey on another joint railway (this time owned by Grea..
Isle of Axholme Rural District
Isle of Axholme was a rural district in Lincolnshire, Parts of Lindsey from 1894 to 1974. It was formed under the Local Government Act 1894 based on the Lincolnshire parts of the Thorne rural sanitary district (covering the northern part of the Isle of Axholme). After the abolition of Crowle urban..
Isle of Balar
In J. R. R. Tolkien's fictional universe of Middle-earth, the Isle of Balar was a refugee camp of the Eldar and Edain of Beleriand. [Spoiler warningSpoiler warning]: Plot and/or ending details follow. The Isle of Balar was located in the great Bay of Balar to the south of Beleriand, and ..
Isle of Beauty, Isle of Splendour
Isle of Beauty, Isle of Splendour is the national anthem of the Commonwealth of Dominica. It was adopted upon gaining statehood in 1967. The lyrics are by Wilfred Oscar Morgan Pond and the music is composed by Lemuel McPherson Christian. Official lyrics Isle of beauty, isle of splendor, Isle to all..
Isle of Bombay
Isle of Bombay was one of Seven islands of Bombay, that were merged to create city of Bombay. External links [Travels through Arabia and Other Countries in the East by Niebuhr, Carsten, Volume II. Section XXX] ..
Isle of Bute
Bute shown within Argyll and Bute The Isle of Bute is one of the islands of the lower Firth of Clyde in Scotland. Formerly part of the county of Buteshire, it now constitutes part of the council area of Argyll and Bute. In the 2001 census it had a usually resident population of 7,228. Howev..
Isle of Capri
Isle of Capri can be used in several ways. including: Isle of Capri Casinos a US gaming company. The article has a list of the Isle of Capri casinos"Isle of Capri" performed by Ray Noble, The Gaylords, Frank Sinatra, and othersIsle of Capri, Queensland, a locality on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Au..
Isle of Capri (song)
"Isle of Capri" is a popular song. The music was written by Will Grosz, the lyrics by Jimmy Kennedy. The song was published in 1934. It was recorded by Lew Stone and his Band with vocal by trumpeter Nat Gonella on July 25, 1934 and released on Decca (UK) catalogue number F 5132. Other popular Bri..
Isle of Capri Casinos
Isle of Capri has other uses; see Isle of Capri Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq ISLE), incorporated in 1990 and headquartered in Biloxi, Mississippi, USA, operates gambling casinos and associated entertainment and lodging facilities in the U.S. and abroad. Most of its U.S. casinos operate unde..
Isle of Demons
The Isle of Demons is a legendary land once believed to exist near Newfoundland. It was generally shown as two islands. It began appearing on maps in the beginning of the 1500s, and disappeared in the mid-1600s. It was believed that the island was populated by demons and wild beasts. The demons an..
Isle of Dogs
The Isle of Dogs in 1899, at the height of its commercial success The Isle of Dogs is in the centre of this 2005 aerial view of east London as seen from the skies over south London. For the play see The Isle of Dogs (play) The Isle of Dogs is a peninsula in the East End of London. It is..
Isle of Dogs railway station
Isle of Dogs station will be a railway station on the Isle of Dogs in east London, proposed to be built as part of the Crossrail project. ..
Isle of Dread
Isle of Dread is a Dungeons & Dragons adventure, and is also a name for the island where most of that adventure takes place. The adventure, which carries the module code X1, was originally published in 1981. Written by David "Zeb" Cook and Tom Moldvay, it is among the most widely circulated of all D..
Isle of Ely
The Isle of Ely in Cambridgeshire, England, is a traditional region around the city of Ely. It consists of 963 km² and was the site of the fair of St. Audrey. From 1107 until 1837 the Isle was under the jurisdiction of the Bishop of Ely, who appointed a Chief Justice of Ely and exercised temporal..
Isle of Ely (UK Parliament constituency)
Isle of Ely was a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, centred on the Isle of Ely in Cambridgeshire. Until its abolition in 1983, it elected one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first past the post system of election. Clement Freud gained the sea..
Isle of Ewe
Isle of Ewe is a small Scottish island, located in Loch Ewe on the west coast of the Highland region. Because the name of the island sounds like I love you, it has become popular for couples to take boat trips around the island. However, it is privately owned so it is not possible for members of t..
Isle of Flowers
Isle of Flowers (Portuguese: Ilha das Flores) is a 1989 Brazilian short film by Jorge Furtado. External links [Hurluberlu Films], streamed video of Isle of Flowers ..
Isle of Gigha
The Isle of Gigha (pronounced gee'a, or gi-haris) a small island off the west coast of Kintyre in Scotland. The island forms part of Argyll and Bute and has a population of about 140 people. The island is 9.5 km (6 miles) long in a roughly north-south direction and a maximum of 2.5 ..
Isle of Grain
Grain church For the peninsula sometimes mistakenly called the Isle of Grain, see the Hoo Peninsula. The Isle of Grain, (OE Greon meaning gravel) is in north Kent, England at the eastern end of the Hoo peninsula. The Isle, even today in the northern part, is almost all marshland. The Grain M..
Isle of Hope, Georgia
Isle of Hope is a census-designated place (CDP) in Chatham County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,605 at the 2000 census. Geography Isle of Hope is located at [31°59′0″N, 81°3′20″W] (31.983380, -81.055686)[Geographic references#1GR1]. According to the U..
Isle of Inishmore
M/F Isle of Inishmore Isle of Inishmore at sea. Career Built: 1995-1996 Launched: 4 October 1996 Retired: In service General Characteristics Displacement: 34,031 tonnes Length: 182.5 metres Draft: 5.8 metres Height: N/A Power: Total output 24,000 kW Propulsion: 4 Sulzer 8ZAL40S main ..
Isle of Jura Single Malt
Isle of Jura Single Malt is a Scotch whisky distilled on the Hebridean island of Jura (near Islay). Unlike some of its heavier Islay neighbours, Isle of Jura is a lightly peated, smooth, elegant and dry malt, with a subtle acacia honey aftertaste. Jura's range of malts include a 10, 16 and 21 year..
Isle of Mam
The Isle of Mam was a phantom island, said to lie some distance west of the English Channel, approximately where the Great Sole Bank can be found. It should not be confused with the Isle of Man. Although the Great Sole Bank is permanently underwater, it has been suggested that it may at one time h..
Isle of Man
For the native Isle of Man Cat, see Manx Cat; for the phantom island, see Isle of Mam. The Isle of Man (Ellan Vannin in Manx) or Mann (Mannin in Manx), is an island located in the Irish Sea at the geographical centre of Great Britain and Ireland. Although it is not part of the United Kingdom, it is..
Isle of Man Airport
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Isle of Man at the 2006 Commonwealth Games
The Isle of Man was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a 36-member strong contingent, comprising 27 sportspersons and 9 officials. Amongst their number was the Commonwealth Games' youngest ever competitor, Olivia Rawlinson, a swimmer aged 13. The team captain was Dane ..
Isle of Man coins
The British Crown Dependency of the Isle of Man has its own currency, the Isle of Man pound, which is linked to the pound sterling. As a consequence, the government of the Isle of Man mints its own coins. The Isle of Man regularly changes the designs on its coins, sometimes as often as every year. ..
Isle of Man College
Yn Colliesh Ellan Vannin (The Isle of Man College) is the primary centre for tertiary and vocational education on Ellan Vannin (the Isle of Man). External links [Isle of Man College Website] ..
Isle of Man Constabulary
Isle of Man Constabulary Coverage Area Isle of Man Size 572 km² Population 76,000 Operations Formed HQ Douglas Officers Approx 200 Divisions 2 Stations Chief Constable Mike Culverhouse Website The Isle of Man Constabulary is the organisation responsi..
Isle of Man Courier
The Isle of Man Courier is a free weekly newspaper on the Isle of Man. It is owned by Isle of Man Newspapers (now part of Johnston Press) and its sister newspapers are the Isle of Man Examiner and the Manx Independent. History The Isle of Man Courier can trace its roots back to the Ramsey Courier, ..
Isle of Man Examiner
The Isle of Man Examiner is a newspaper in the Isle of Man. The broadsheet paper is published every Tuesday, and is owned by Isle of Man Newspapers, which is now part of Johnston Press. Its sister weekly newspaper titles are the Isle of Man Courier and the Manx Independent. The Examiner began in ..
Isle of Man Football Association
The Isle of Man Football Association (IoMFA) is the body that co-ordinates and organises the sport of football on the Isle of Man. It is not a member of either UEFA or FIFA, but is a member of the English Football Association (FA) and has the status of an English county, despite the Isle of Man bein..
Isle of Man Football Combination
The Isle of Man Football Combination is a league of football teams from the Isle of Man. Run by the Isle of Man Football Association, it is a wholly amateur league, it consists of the reserve teams of the clubs in membership of the Isle of Man Football League. Clubs in the league Ayre United F.C...
Isle of Man Football League
The Isle of Man Football League is a league of football (soccer) teams from the Isle of Man. Run by the Isle of Man Football Association, it consists of 27 clubs organised into two divisions. The top division contains 13 clubs, the lower, 14. Clubs are promoted and relegated between the two divis..
Isle of Man Government
The Isle of Man Government (Reiltys Ellan Vannin in Manx) is the government of the Isle of Man. The head of the Isle of Man Government is the Chief Minister. Douglas, the largest town on the Isle of Man is its capital and seat of government, where the Government offices and the parliament chambe..
Isle of Man House of Keys Election, 2001
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Isle of Man International Business School
The Isle of Man International Business School or Scoill Dellal Eddyrashoonagh Vannin in Manx is a further education institute in the Isle of Man. It is located in the beautiful Nunnery mansion estate, close to the country's capital Douglas (or Doolish in Manx). It provides various qualifications..
Isle of Man National Anthem
The Manx National Anthem, known in Manx as Arrane Ashoonagh dy Vannin, was written and composed by William Henry Gill (1839-1923), with the Manx translation by John J. Kneen (1873-1939). The anthem is sung to the traditional Manx melody of Mylecharaine's March and its English title is normally "O La..
Isle of Man national football team
The Isle of Man national football team is the national football (soccer) team of the Isle of Man and is controlled by the Isle of Man Football Association. The Isle of Man are not members of FIFA or UEFA, as the Isle of Man FA are members of the Football Association, with similar status to an Eng..
Isle of Man Newspapers
Isle of Man Newspapers publishes the Isle of Man's newspapers. They are the Isle of Man Examiner, the Isle of Man Courier and the Manx Independent. They are all weekly newspapers. The company was formerly called the Isle of Man Courier Group. It is based at Publishing House, Peel Road, Douglas. ..
Isle of Man Office of Fair Traiding
Chairmen Quntin Gill MHK, 2004-dateJohn Houghton MHK, 1999-2004Pamela Crowe MLC, 1997-2002 ..
Isle of Man Post
Isle of Man Post (Post Ellan Vannin in Manx, formerly the Isle of Man Post Office) operates postal delivery and post office counter services on the Isle of Man. The Isle of Man postal service was originally a part of the United Kingdom's Royal Mail, but has been independent since the 5th July 1973..
Isle of Man Railway
The Isle of Man Railway The Isle of Man Railway (IOMR) is a steam-operated heritage railway connecting Douglas with Castletown and Port Erin on the Isle of Man. The line is built to 3-foot (914 mm) gauge and is 15.3 miles (24.6 km) long. Contents 1 History2 The line described3&nbs..
Isle of Man Steam Packet
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is the oldest continuously operating passenger shipping company in the world, celebrating its 175th anniversary in 2005. As of 2005 it provides freight, passenger and vehicle services between the port of Douglas, Isle of Man and four ports in the United Kingdom a..
Isle of Man to England Interconnector
The 115-km long Isle of Man to England Interconnector is the longest AC submarine power cable in the world. It was laid in 1999 between Blackpool and Douglas, Isle of Man and is capable of a maximum transmission power of 40 MW at 90 kV. External links http://www.metoc.co.uk/RenewableEnergy/CaseStud..
Isle of Man TT
The late Joey Dunlop riding down from Kate's Cottage towards Creg ny Baa. The Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) is a motorcycle racing event held on the Isle of Man since 1907. The race is run on public roads with minimal protection for spectators and riders. 222 people have died since the races..
Isle of Man Volunteers
The Isle of Man Volunteers was a battalion of the British Army formed during the 1860s and disbanded in 1920. During its existence, the battalion had the distinction of being the only representative of the Isle of Man in the British Army. It was formed in 1860 as the 2nd Isle of Man Rifle Voluntee..
Isle of Man Water Authority
Chairmen Brenda Cannell MHK, 2002-2004Martyn Quayle MHK, 2004-datePeter Karran, 1990-2003Adrian Duggan, 1986-1990 ..
Isle of May
The Isle of May veiwed from the north horn The Isle of May is located in the north of the outer Firth of Forth, approximately 8 km (5 miles) off the coast of mainland Scotland. It is just 1.8 km long and less than half a kilometre wide. Since 1956 the isle has been dedicated as a "National Natu..
Isle of Meadow
The Isle of Meadow, shown in red, along the western side of Staten Island The Isle of Meadow is a small uninhabited island in Staten Island, New York in the United States. It is located along the western side of Staten Island, where the Fresh Kills empties into the Arthur Kill. The island is..
Isle of Mull
Tobemory lies at the end of Lock Sunart, by the sound of mull, the island is in a tranquil location surrounded by beautiful Scottish countryside. The Isle of Mull (or simply Mull; Muile in Scottish Gaelic) is the second largest island of the Inner Hebrides, off the west coast of Scotland in the co..
Isle of Mull Railway
The Isle of Mull Railway operates a 260mm line, 1.25 miles in length from the ferry terminal at Craignure to Torosay, in Mull, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. This tourist attraction is Scotland's original island passenger railway. External links [The railway's website] Heritage railways i..
Isle of Palms, South Carolina
Isle of Palms is a city in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 4,583 at the 2000 census. Isle of Palms is a barrier island on the South Carolina coast, less than 20 minutes from Charleston, South Carolina. As defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, Isle of Palms is includ..
Isle of Pines
The name Isle of Pines can refer to more than one thing: The former name for the Isle of Youth, CubaThe Isle of Pines, an island off New CaledoniaThe Isle of Pines (1668), a book by Henry Neville. This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same t..
Isle of Pines, New Caledonia
The Isle of Pines (French: Île des Pins; Kanak name: Kunyié) is an island located in the Pacific Ocean, in the archipelago of New Caledonia, an overseas territory of France. The island is part of the commune (municipality) of L'Île-des-Pins, in the South Province of New Caledonia. The island mea..
Isle of Portland
For the humorous television series, see Portland Bill (cartoon) Chesil Beach from the hill above Fortuneswell, Portland Harbour is on the right. Portland from Abbotsbury Castle The Isle of Portland is a 4 mile (6 km) long by 1.5 mile (2.4 km) wide limestone island in the English Channe..
Isle of Purbeck
Corfe Castle The Isle of Purbeck, not a true island but a peninsula, is in the county of Dorset, England. It is bordered by the English Channel to the south and east, where steep cliffs fall to the sea; and by the marshy lands of the River Frome and Poole Harbour to the north. Its western bou..
Isle of Sheppey
For the W. Somerset Maugham play, see Sheppey (play). redirect [[Template:Infobox England place]]The Isle of Sheppey is a small (36 square miles, 94 km²) island off the northern coast of Kent in the Thames Estuary, some 38 miles (62km) to the east of central London. Sheppey is derived from the anci..
Isle of Skye
The Old Man of Storr, Skye "Skye" redirects here. For , see . The Isle of Skye, usually known simply as Skye (An t-Eilean Sgitheanach in Scottish Gaelic), is the largest and most northerly island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Scottish Gaelic "sgiath" means "winged". Its name came via ..
Isle of Thanet
For the district of the same name, see Thanet (district). "... a garden indeed, a county of corn but the labourers' houses all along, beggarly in the extreme. The people dirty, poor-looking, but particularly dirty." —William Cobbett in 1827 when he rode to the Island The Isle of Thanet is an ..
Isle of the Ape
In the World of Greyhawk campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, the Isle of the Ape is a magical demiplane created by the mad archmage Zagig Yragerne. WG6 - Isle of the Ape WG6 - Isle of the Ape by Gary Gygax is a module for the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game..
Isle of the Dead
The Isle of the Dead Arnold Böcklin, 1880 Oil on board, 74 × 122 cm Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York Isle of the Dead (or Island of the Dead; Toteninsel in the original German) is one of the best known paintings by Swiss-German artist Arnold Böcklin, as well as a piece of music by S..
Isle of the dead
The Isle of the Dead is associated with pre-Christian Celtic mythology and occurs as a theme in a number of European countries. In Britain is it thought to be either a translation of the Welsh word "Annwn" for the underworld or an extant geographical feature of Britain. Swiss artist Arnold Bö..
Isle of the Dead (novel)
Cover of Isle of the Dead, published by Arrow Books in 1974. Isle of the Dead is a science fiction novel by Roger Zelazny published in 1969. It is inspired in part by the eponymous painting. Outline Francis Sandow is the last surviving human born in the 20th century. An early space colonis..
Isle of View
Isle of View is the thirteenth book of the Xanth series by Piers Anthony. Plot introduction Plot summary Characters of Primary characterChex Major charactersCheJennyElectra [Spoiler warningSpoiler warning]: Plot and/or ending details follow. The Xanth Series by Piers Anthony A Spel..
Isle of Wight
For other uses, see (disambiguation)}}}. Isle of Wight Geography Status: Ceremonial & Non-metropolitan/Unitary county Region: South East England Area:- Total- District Ranked 46th380 km²Ranked 122nd Admin HQ: Newport ISO 3166-2]]: GB-IOW ONS code: 00MW NUTS 3: UKG11 Demographics Popul..
Isle of Wight, Virginia
For other uses of the term Isle of Wight, please see Isle of Wight (disambiguation) Isle of Wight is an unincorporated community in Virginia. It is the county seat of Isle of Wight County. The town mainly consists of a post office, a church, a historic tavern, Isle of Wight Academy, a private sch..
Isle of Wight (disambiguation)
Isle of Wight can refer to: In the United Kingdom: The ceremonial county of the Isle of WightThe unitary authority region covered by Isle of Wight CouncilThe UK Parliament constituency, the Isle of WightAs of 2004, all of these uses cover the same land area. The Isle of Wight Festival Isle of Wight..
Isle of Wight (UK Parliament constituency)
Isle of Wight County constituency Isle of Wight shown within England Created: 1832 MP: Andrew Turner Party: Conservative Type: House of Commons County: Isle of Wight EP constituency: South East England The Isle of Wight is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Pa..
Isle of Wight AONB
The Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) on the Isle of Wight, England's largest offshore island. The designated area of the AONB covers approximately half of the island, concentrated around the south-west and north-west coastal areas and ..
Isle of Wight Arms
Arms were granted to the Isle of Wight county council in 1938, with the motto: ALL THIS BEAUTY IS OF GOD the shield detail is used on the Flag. At the centre of the shield is Carisbrooke Castle the historical seat of many former governors of the island. The blue field and gold anchors represent t..
Isle of Wight Central Railway
Contents 1 The Railway2 Map3 Later history4 The IoWCR today The Railway The Isle of Wight Central Railway (IoWCR) came into being when, by Act of Parliament in July 1887, the following railways were amalgamated: Cowes & Newport Railway, incorpated 1859Isle of Wight (Newport J..
Isle of Wight College
Like many counties the Isle of Wight has a Further Education college offering vocational course and a sixth form as well as link courses in tertiary and postgraduate education. This college in located on the outskirts of Newport, Isle of Wight. Contents 1 Facilities2 Types Of Courses3&n..
Isle of Wight College/Temp
Like many counties the Isle of Wight has a college offering vocational course and a sixth form as well as link courses in tertiary and postgraduate education. This college in located on the outskirts of Newport. Contents 1 Facilities2 Types Of Courses3 International4 Lecturers..
Isle of Wight Council
The Isle of Wight Council is a local council. It is a unitary authority covering the Isle of Wight, England. Isle of Wight Council logo The council was formed on April 1, 1995, as a contitution of the old Isle of Wight County Council, which became a unitary authority that day with the taking o..
Isle of Wight County, Virginia
Isle of Wight County is a county located in the South Hampton Roads region of the state of Virginia in the United States. As of 2000, the population was 29,728. Its county seat is Isle of Wight6. Contents 1 History2 Geography3 Demographics4 Incorporated towns5 Unincorp..
Isle of Wight County Press
The Isle of Wight County Press is a local, broadsheet newspaper which is published every Friday on the Isle of Wight. External link () [Official Website of the IWCP] ..
Isle of Wight Festival
The Isle of Wight Festival is a music festival which takes place on the Isle of Wight, an island off the south coast of England. It was originally held from 1968 to 1970, the venues being Ford Farm (near Godshill), Wootton and Afton Down (near Freshwater) respectively. The 1970 event was by far the..
Isle of Wight Festival 1970
The third Isle of Wight Festival was held on August 26 - 30, 1970. It was last of three consecutive annual music festivals held on the Isle of Wight and is still the largest music festival ever held in the United Kingdom. The Guinness Book of Records published an attendance figure of 600,000, whi..
Isle of Wight Party
The Isle of Wight Party is a minor British political party, formed in January 2001 to contest the Isle of Wight constituency at the 2001 United Kingdom General Election. It was formed to represent the special and specific needs of the island at local, United Kingdom and international levels. Its m..
Isle of Wight Radio
Isle of Wight Radio is an Independent Local Radio station based on the Isle of Wight. The station launched on 15th April 1989 on AM on Briddlesford Farm, with a purpose-built 1 kW AM transmitter pumping out 200 watts on 1242 kHz AM. It was originally independently owned for two years, and was then ..
Isle of Wight Railway
The Isle of Wight Railway (IWR) was opened on 23 August 1864. It had a total length of 14.5 miles from Ryde to Ventnor and a branch line from Brading to Bembridge. It had junctions with the Isle of Wight Central Railway (IoWCR) at Smallbrook Junction and Sandown. The section between Ryde St John's R..
Isle of Wight Rural District
The Isle of Wight Rural District was a rural district on the Isle of Wight from 1894 to 1974. It covered most the Isle of Wight, apart from the urban areas. In 1933, the distrct was reduced by the creation of the Sandown-Shanklin urban district, and the Ventnor urban district. In 1974, under t..
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway is a heritage railway line on the Isle of Wight, an island off the south coast of England, across the Solent from Portsmouth and Southampton. The Isle of Wight Steam Railway passes through five and a half miles of unspoiled countryside from Smallbrook Junction stati..
Isle project
Please [Glossary#Wwikify] (format) this article or section as suggested in the [Guide to layoutGuide to layout] and the [Manual of StyleManual of Style]. Remove this template after wikifying. This article has been tagged since May 2006. The ISLE project is a consor..
Isle River
The Isle is a 235 km long river in south-western France. Its source is in the north-western Massif Central, near the town Nexon (south of Limoges). It flows south-west through the following départements and towns: Haute-Vienne: Le ChalardDordogne: Périgueux , MussidanGironde: Libourne It flows i..
Isle Royale
Isle Royale is an island of the Great Lakes, located in the northwest of Lake Superior. The island and the surrounding smaller islands and waters make up Isle Royale National Park. It is 45 miles (74 km) long and 9 miles (14 km) wide, with an area of 206.73 square miles (535.42 km²)..
Isle Royale National Park
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Isle Thing
Isle Thing is a song by "Weird Al" Yankovic. It is a parody of "Wild Thing" by Tone Lōc. Track Listing The following tracks are on the single: "Isle Thing" – 3:38"The Hot Rocks Polka" – 4:51 See also List of singles by "Weird Al" YankovicList of songs by "Weird Al" Yankovic "Wei..
Isle Valen, Newfoundland and Labrador
Isle Valen or Valen Island, was established as Isle of Valen in 1856. The Way Office was changed to Post Office in 1891. The name was changed to its present calling before 1968. See also List of communities in Newfoundland and Labrador ..
ISLI
Institut Supérieur de Logistique Industrielle: Institut Supérieur de Logistique Industrielle, also known as ISLI, Insitute for Supply Chain Excellence. It is part of the Bordeaux Business School located in Talence, France. Institute for System Level Integration: The Institute for System Level I..
Islington
For other uses, see (disambiguation)}}}. Islington is an inner-city district in north London. The area usually referred to as Islington is now part of the London Borough of Islington to which it gave its name. The street that forms the linear centre of Islington is Upper Street and contains num..
Islington, Toronto
Islington is a neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was originally a village in the Township of Etobicoke, which later became the Borough of Etobicoke, and then the City of Etobicoke. Etobicoke merged with five other municipalities and a regional government in 1998 to form the new "City of ..
Islington (disambiguation)
Islington is the name of several places. The original place is in north-central London: Islington, London, England References to this include: The Angel, Islington was originally an inn in Islington (London), but now refers to a district within Islington.The angel Islington is a character in Neil..
Islington (TTC)
Islington is a station on the Bloor-Danforth line of the subway system in Toronto, Canada. It is located at 3286 Bloor Street West at Islington Avenue. It was opened in 1968 as a terminal station, but the line has since been extended to Kipling station. A central platform serves trains running in ..
Islington (VIVA)
Islington is a Vivastation on York Region's Viva bus rapid transit system, north of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Another name for this Vivastation is Islington Avenue. It opened on October 16, 2005, on the intersection of Islington Avenue and Highway 7 in Vaughan, Ontario. It is on the Viva Orange line..
Islington Avenue
Islington Avenue is a north-south route travelling through the City of Toronto and York Region. Established in the 19th Century, Islington Avenue begins at Lake Shore Blvd. West at 7th Street in the former Town of Mimico on the shores of Lake Ontario, in the southwest area of the City of Toronto, a..
Islington Branch Canal
The Islington Branch Canal left the main line of the Ashton Canal between locks 1 and 2 in Ancoats. Although it was only 1,034 yards long (945m) it was, in its prime, an important industrial branch and it had its own short arm leading to private wharfs. It was lock free and throughout its working li..
Islington Green
Islington Green is a triangle of open land at the convergence of Upper Street and Essex Road (once called Lower Street) in the London Borough of Islington. It roughly marks the northern boundary between the modern district of the Angel with Islington Proper. It has to be said that there is not mu..
Islington Green School
Islington Green School is a comprehensive mixed secondary school. Islington Green School is situated in North London and has an age range of 11-16. The school's choir was featured in Pink Floyd's 1979 album "The Wall" in the song "Another Brick in the Wall (Part II).#redirect [[Template:Fact]] The ..
Islington North
Islington North Borough constituency Islington North shown within Greater London Created: 1885 MP: Jeremy Corbyn Party: Labour Type: House of Commons County: Greater London EP constituency: London Islington North is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliamen..
Islington parks and open spaces
The London Borough of Islington is surpisingly short on large open spaces, given its status in recent decades as a desirable place of residence. In fact, Islington has the lowest ratio of open space to built-up areas of any London borough. The largest continuous open space in the borough, at 29 acre..
Islington railway station, Adelaide
Islington railway station is a railway station on the Gawler railway line which is located in the inner northern Adelaide suburbs of Dudley Park and Prospect. It is located 6.0km by railway from the Adelaide Railway Station. Adjacent Stations {| class="toccolours" border="1" cellpadding="4" style..
Islington South and Finsbury
Islington South and Finsbury Borough constituency Islington South and Finsbury shown within Greater London Created: 1974 MP: Emily Thornberry Party: Labour Type: House of Commons County: Greater London EP constituency: London Islington South and Finsbury is a constituency represente..
Islington Works railway station, Adelaide
Islington Works railway station is a railway station on the Gawler railway line which is located in the inner northern Adelaide suburbs of Regency Park and Kilburn. It is located 6.6km by railway from the Adelaide Railway Station. Adelaide's rail workshops are located at the site. It is closed to ..
Islip
Islip may refer to: Central Islip, New YorkEast Islip, New YorkTown of IslipIslip (hamlet), New YorkIslip, NorthamptonshireIslip, OxfordshireWest Islip, New YorkThis is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred you to this pa..
Islip, New York
Islip is a census-designated place and hamlet located in the Town of Islip, Suffolk County, New York. The population was 20,575 at the 2000 census. Contents 1 Geography2 Demographics3 National Safety4 Schools5 External links Geography Islip is located at [40°44′1..
Islip, Northamptonshire
Islip is a village in Northamptonshire, England. ..
Islip, Oxfordshire
Islip is a village in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. It is situated on the western edge of the fens of Otmoor, on the River Ray, just east of Kidlington, and about 10 km south west of Bicester. The village appears to have been quite important historically. There are remains of a Romano-British vill..
Islip (town), New York
The Town of Islip is located in southern Suffolk County, New York (USA) on the south shore of Long Island. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 322,612. Contents 1 Motto2 Geography3 Demographics4 History4.1 '''Mobro''' garbage5 Communities and locations5...
Islip railway station
Islip railway station serves the village of Islip in Oxfordshire. External links [Train times] and [station information] for from National Rail[Street map] and [aerial photo] of from Multimap.com {| class="wikitable" style="margin: 0.5em auto; text-align: c..
Islip Terrace, New York
Islip Terrace is a census-designated place (CDP) in Suffolk County, New York, United States. The population was 5,641 at the 2000 census. Geography Islip Terrace is located at [40°44′55″N, 73°11′11″W] (40.748738, -73.186417)[Geographic references#1GR1]. According to t..
Islisberg
Islisberg is a municipality in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland. ..
Islomania
Islomania is a craze for or a strong attraction to islands. The British writer Lawrence Durrell first coined the term islomaniac in his book Reflections on a Marine Venus (1953) to describe people who are drawn to spend their time on an island. The American writer Thurston Clarke utilizes the..
Islom Karimov
Islom Karimov Islom Abdug`aniyevich Karimov (Russian: Ислам Абдуганиевич Каримов Islam Abduganiyecvich Karimov) (born January 30, 1938) has been the President of Uzbekistan since 1991. Karimov was born in Samarkand to an Uzbek father and a Tajik mother, and was raised ..
Islote Horacio
Islote Horacio 3°45'N 8°55'E is an island hosting a lighthouse off the north east coast of Bioko, Equatorial Guinea. ..
Islwyn
Islwyn is an area in south Wales. From 1974 to 1996 it was a district in the administrative county of Gwent, since then it has become part of the county borough of Caerphilly. It continues in use as a constituency for the Westminster Parliament and for the Welsh Assembly. Local government c..
Islwyn (UK Parliament constituency)
Islwyn County constituency Islwyn shown within Wales Created: 1983 MP: Don Touhig Party: Labour Co-operative Type: House of Commons Preserved county: Gwent EP constituency: Wales Islwyn is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. ..
Islwyn by-election, 1995
A by-election was held in the Welsh seat of Islwyn on 16 February 1995 following the resignation of Neil Kinnock who was appointed as a European Commissioner. Whilst being a safe Labour seat and a comfortable victory, the Conservative party suffered a serious drop in support which saw them lose th..
Islwyn Ffowc Elis
Islwyn Ffowc Elis (November 17, 1924 - January 22, 2004) was one of Wales' most popular writers in the Welsh language. Elis was born Islwyn Ffoulkes Ellis in Wrexham and educated at the University of Wales colleges of Bangor and Aberystwyth. During World War II he was a conscientious objector and ..
Is logic empirical?
Is logic empirical? is the title of two articles that discuss the radical concept, that the empirical facts about quantum phenomena may provide grounds for revising classical logic. The replacement derives from the work of Garrett Birkhoff and John von Neumann on quantum logic. The algebraic proper..
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