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Ki-Adi-Mundi
Ki-Adi-Mundi (92 - 19 BBY) is a fictional character from the Star Wars universe. History [Spoiler warningSpoiler warning]: Plot and/or ending details follow. Ki-Adi-Mundi was a wise Jedi Master and Jedi Council member at the time of the Clone Wars. Notably, he was invited into the Cou..
Ki-Aikido
Ki-Aikido is the style of aikido (a modern Japanese martial art) developed by 10th Dan aikidoka Koichi Tohei. Although known by its official name Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido (心身統一合気道) - "aikido with mind and body unified" it is frequently referred to as Ki-Aikido. Another name used is Shi..
Kia
Kia has several meanings: Kia Motors is a South Korean automobile manufacturer;Kia Asamiya is a popular Japanese manga artist. 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 li..
KIA
KIA may mean: Killed in actionKirby Ian AndersenKia MotorsKing's Indian Attack, a chess openingKuwait International AirportKabul International Airport, AfghanistanKilimanjaro International Airport, TanzaniaKeflavík International Airport, IcelandKigali International Airport, RwandaKotoka Internation..
Kia-Ora
Kia-Ora is a concentrated orange soft drink, made by Atlantic Industries and produced in the UK by Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd and by Chivers in the Republic of Ireland. Early advertising used the jingle "We all adore a Kia-Ora". Later promotions included a song by Caramba called "Fido", and the slog..
Kiabonyoru primary school
Kiabonyoru primary is found in Nyamira district of Kenya. Primary education is the first phase of the Kenyan education system. It starts at six years of age and runs for eight years. The curriculum has been designed to provide a more functional and practical education to cater for the needs of chil..
KIAD
KIAD can signify Washington Dulles International Airport, a major airport in Northern Virginia near Washington, DCKent Institute of Art & Design ..
Kiai
Kiˑai (気合, 気合い) is a Japanese term that is a compound of ki (気) meaning mind, will, turn-of-mind or spirit and ai (合, 合い) being the contraction of the verb awasu (合わす), signifying "to unite". It is a short yell that some martial artists shout before or during a fight or tech..
Kiama, New South Wales
See Kiama (spider) for the spider (of the family Cyrtaucheniidae).'' ''For the corresponding seat in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, see Electoral district of Kiama. Kiama ([34°39′S 150°51′E]), is a picturesque township and Local Government Area 120 kilometres south o..
Kiamari
Kiamari is one of the neighborhoods of Kiamari Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. There are several ethnic groups in Kiamari Town including Urdu speakers, Punjabis, Sindhis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochs, Memons, Bohras, Ismailis. Over 99% of the population is Muslim. The population of Kia..
Kiamari Town
Kiamari Town Population (1998) 383,778 Town Nazim (Mayor) Humayun Khan Naib Nazim Ameer Hamza Municipal Officer Muhammad Latif Lodhi Union Councils 8 Website [Official website] Kiamari Town (also spelt Keamari and Kemari) is the main coastal town of Karachi, located ..
Kiama Blowhole
The Kiama Blowhole ([34°39′S 150°52′E][Kiama Blowhole page] at Geoscience Australia) is a blowhole in the town of Kiama, New South Wales, Australia. It is the town's major tourist attraction. Under certain sea conditions, the blowhole can spray water up to 25 metres (82&nb..
Kiama railway station, New South Wales
--> Kiama is an intermediate terminal station on the CityRail South Coast line. It serves the a large residential area. Since 2002, Kiama has been the end of electric train services from Sydney. A connecting diesel train operates between Kiama and Bomaderry (Nowra). Accessibility Kiama has an isla..
Kiamba, Sarangani
Kiamba is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Sarangani, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 44,724 people in 9,095 households. It is bordered on the west by Maitum, on the east by Maasim, on the north by South Cotabato, and on the south by the Celebes Sea. ..
Kiambu
Kiambuis a town in Central Province, Kenya. It is located at around [1°10′0″S, 36°49′60″E], in the elevation of about 1720 m. It has an urban population of 13.814. It is the capital if the Kiambu District, which bounds the northern border of Nairobi [link]. The town is ..
Kiamichi Railroad
The Kiamichi Railroad Company (AAR reporting mark KRR) is a Class III short-line railroad headquartered in Hugo, Oklahoma. KRR operates two lines which intersect in Hugo. The main line (186 miles) runs from Hope, Arkansas (where it interchanges with Union Pacific Railroad) to Lakeside, Oklahoma, t..
Kiamichi River
The Kiamichi River is a river originating in the Ouachita Mountains of Oklahoma, and becoming a tributary of the Red River. ..
Kiamo Ko
Kiamo Ko is the ancestral home of Fiyero, the prince of the Winkies in both Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Macguire, and Wicked the Musical. It is in the land of Vinkus, and it is where Elphaba goes in the end of the book/play and confronts Dorothy. It is also ..
Kiana, Alaska
Kiana is a city in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 388. Geography Kiana is located at [66°58′18″N, 160°25′49″W] (66.971720, -160.430168)[Geographic references#1GR1]. According to the United States Census Bureau, ..
Kiana Davenport
Kiana Davenport (born Diana Davenport in Honolulu, Hawaii) is an American author of part-Hawaiian ancestry. She is the author of critically acclaimed novels Shark Dialogues (1994) and Song of the Exile, both of which explore aspects of life as a Polynesian in Western society. She was also a Fictio..
Kiana Tom
Kiana Tom featured on the cover of Playboy Kiana Tom (Born 14 March 1965 in Maui, Hawaii, USA) is an American supermodel, television show fitness instructor, actress and a former Oakland Raider cheerleader. She is part Chinese, Hawaiian and Irish. Her name means calm water in Hawaiian. She s..
Kiandra, New South Wales
Kiandra ([35°53′S 148°30′E]) is an abandoned gold mining town in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, Australia, in Snowy River Shire and in Kosciuszko National Park. Its name is a corruption of Aboriginal 'Gianderra' for 'sharp stones for knives'. It was earlier called Gi..
Kiang
The Kiang (Equus kiang) is a large mammal belonging to the horse family. They are native to the Tibetan Plateau, where they inhabit montane and alpine grasslands from 4000 to 7000 meters elevation. They are the largest of the wild asses, with an average shoulder height of 140 cm. The Kiang is rela..
Kiangan, Ifugao
Kiangan is a 4th class municipality in the province of Ifugao, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 14,099 people in 2,692 households. Kiangan is the oldest town of the province. It derives its name from Kiyyangan, an ancient village near the bank of the Ibulao River a..
Kiangsi-Fukien Operation
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 July 2006. the Kiangsi-Fukien Operatio..
Kiangsu-Chekiang College (Shatin)
History Our school is one of the four schools established by the Kiangsu & Chekiang Residents (H.K.) Association. When the school first opened in 1978, the permanent premises were not ready owing to a delay in the construction work. Classes had to be conducted on the school premises of the TWGH..
Kiangya
"Kiangya" was a Chinese steamship that weighed about 2,100 tons. It acted as a refugee ship during the Chinese Civil War (1946-1949). It struck a mine and exploded on Huangpo Jiang, Shanghai on December 3, 1948. The exact number of deaths was not known, but estimated around 1,100 - 3,920 people. ..
Kiani
Kiani is a supporting character of Fathom, a comic book created by Michael Turner. Contents 1 Early Years2 Shepherd's Field2.1 Dawn of War3 Loneliness4 Elite Blue5 Artists of Kiani Early Years Kiani's childhood was primarily defined by her parents' untimely demis..
Kiani Crown
The Kiani Crown (see also Kayani) was the traditional coronation crown in the Iranian Crown Jewels which was used during the Qajar dynasty (1796–1925). The crown itself is made of red velvet, on which thousands of gems were set. The Kiani Crown is highly decorated, possessing 1800 small pearls, ..
Kianna Alarid
Kianna Alarid (born May 31st) is the lead singer and also plays some bass guitar for the band Tilly and the Wall from Omaha, Nebraska. She was formerly in a band called Magic Kiss with members of Park Ave. and The Faint. She performed vocals on the song, "The Absence of God" from More Adventurous w..
Kianna Dior
Kianna Dior (born November 17, 1969 in Vancouver, Canada) is a porn star of half-Korean and half Canadian descent. Biography Although she is one of the oldest "new" porn stars in the business, she has become hugely popular mainly through the internet. As most other co-starlets, she work..
Kianna Underwood
Kianna Underwood (November 28, 1992 in New York City) is an American actress. Although Underwood has been in show business since she was about 7 years old, her big break came in 2005 when she joined the long running Nickelodeon program All That in its tenth season. In addition, she spent a year on ..
Kianoush Ayyari
Kianoush Ayarri (in Persian: کیانوش عیاری) Cinematographer, Director. Born 1946, Ahvaz, Iran. Graduated in journalism. The brother of Kianoush Ayyari, started cinematography with "The Monster" (1985, K. Ayyari). Films: The Endless Line, 1985Across the Fire, 1986The Magnificent Day, 1988..
Kianto
In Maya mythology, Kianto was the god of foreign aliens, and the disease they brought with them. Kianto is also a name of Finnish poet Ilmari Kianto ..
Kiantone, New York
Kiantone, New York is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, USA. The Town of Kiantone is immediately south of Jamestown, New York and is at the south border of the county. Contents 1 History2 Geography2.1 Adjacent Towns and areas3 Demographics4 Communities and locat..
Kianuko Provincial Park
Kianuko Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. Contents 1 History2 Conservation3 Recreation4 Location5 Size6 External links History The park was established July 12, 1995. This is an area of Ktunaxa-kinbasket First Nation traditional use a..
Kian Alvane
Kian Alvane is a fictional character from the computer game [[Dreamfall: The Longest Journey]]. Biography [Spoiler warningSpoiler warning]: Plot and/or ending details follow. Kian is an Azadi Apostle, an elite knight-assassin who has devoted his life to serve the Six Empresses of the..
Kian and Remee Hodgson
Kian and Remee Hodgson (born April 7, 2005) are fraternal twin girls from Nottingham, England. The girls' parents, Kylie Hodgson (19 in 2006) and Remi Horder (17 in 2006) both have White mothers and Black fathers. After delivering the twins via cesarean section, Kylie's midwife noticed how diff..
Kian Egan
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. Kian John Francis Egan, known as Kian Egan, is one of four members of Irish boy band Westlife. He was born on A..
Kiara
Kiara is a fictional lioness character first introduced in the 1998 Disney direct-to-video movie [[The Lion King II: Simba's Pride]], the sequel to 1994's The Lion King. She was voiced as a cub by Michelle Horn and as an adult by Neve Campbell. [Spoiler warningSpoiler warning]: Plot and..
Kiaransalee
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KIAS
KIAS (Korea Institute for Advanced Study) is a research institute in Seoul, Korea founded in 1996. Its primary aims are to provide researchers in pure mathematics and theoretical physics environment to concentrate on their research without other duties. As its name suggests, this institute was fou..
Kiashahr
Kiashahr is a city in Gilan Province, Iran. External Links http://www.trekearth.com/trip.php?tid=1146 Travelogue on Rasht, Zibakenar & Kiashahr ..
Kiasma
250px Kiasma (built 1993–1998) is a contemporary art museum located along Mannerheimintie in Helsinki, Finland. It exhibits the contemporary art collection of the Finnish National Gallery. Its central goal is to make contemporary art better known and strengthen its status. History An archit..
Kiasu
Kiasu is a Hokkien (a Chinese spoken variant) word for 'extreme fear of losing' (怕输). This word is so widely used by Singaporeans and Malaysians that it is incorporated into their English vocabulary (in the form of Singlish or Manglish). It is often used in describing the social attitudes of peo..
Kiasyd
The Kiasyd are a fictional bloodline of vampires in White Wolf Game Studio's [[Vampire: The Masquerade]] books and role-playing games, sometimes also appearing in [[Changeling: The Dreaming]]. The Kiasyd trace their lineage to a vampire named Marconius who had himself infused with fae blood. For t..
Kiatisuk Senamuang
Kiatisuk "Zico" Senamuang (Thai เกียรติศักดิ์ เสนาเมือง) (born August 11, 1973 in Khon Kaen) is a football striker from Thailand. Between 1993 and 2004 he played 117 international matches and scored 63 goals for the national team. Both numbers are national..
Kiato
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Kiautschou dollar
The dollar was a currency issued by Germany for use in its protectorate of Kiautschou, an area around the city of Qingdao. The dollar was equal to the Chinese yuan and was divided into 100 cent. Banknotes were issued between 1907 and 1914, with coins issued in 1909. Banknotes denominated in tael wer..
Kiaw
Part of a onBuddhism History of Buddhism Timeline of Buddhism Buddhist councils Foundations Four Noble Truths Noble Eightfold Path The Five Precepts Nirvāna · Three Jewels Buddhism In Depth Three marks of existence Skandha · Karma · Dharma Samsara · Rebirth..
Kiawah Island, South Carolina
Kiawah Island is a town in Charleston County, South Carolina, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 1,163. It is a major U.S. tourist site which offers expensive spacious villas, large highly acclaimed golf courses, and much more. As defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, ..
Kiayndr
Kiayndr (Ké-ǎn-dër) is attributed to be one of the angels mentioned in Zechariah 5:9. Its name meaning, 'Season's Beginning' also known as 'Kia' or simply 'This One'. See also Revelation 21:4 ..
Kia Abdullah
Kia Abdullah (1982 - ) is a British-Asian author. She has written one novel, Life, Love & Assimilation, published in 2006. Abdullah was born and raised in Tower Hamlets in East London. She graduated from Queen Mary, University of London with a BSc degree in Computer Science in 2003 and went on to..
Kia Asamiya
Self Portrait (b. 1963 in Tokyo, Japan) is the pen-name of a popular Japanese manga artist whose work spans multiple genres and appeals to diverse audiences (1990s). He is well-known for using influences from American comics, television, and movies in his work, and describes himself as a big ..
Kia Avella
The Kia Avella was a subcompact automobile produced in sedan, 3-door hatchback, and 5-door hatchback forms from March 1994 to 1998. [link] All models provided seating for five passengers. Sold worldwide as the Avella, it was rebadged as the Ford Aspire in North America and the Ford Festi..
Kia Bongo Frontier
The Kia Bongo Frontier (Hangul:기아 봉고 프론티어), also known as Kia K-Series, is a pickup truck produced and built by Kia Motors. The first Bongo Frontier was launched in April, 1997. In December, 2000 the second generation Bongo Frontier was launched. As of 2004, the Kia Bongo was in it..
Kia Carens
The Kia Carens is a compact MPV lauched in 1999 by the Korean manufacturer Kia. It was discontinued in Australia in 2001, but production continues for a new model which was lauched in 2003. In 2006 a new Carens has been presented as a 2007 model year. It will be named Rondo in the North America..
Kia Carnival
The Kia Carnival is a minivan produced by Kia Motors. It is known in the British Isles and North America as the Kia Sedona. It had a base price starting at around US$20,000, which was lower than most competing minivans, but now the Mazda Mazda5 has a lower price than most competing miniv..
Kia Clarus
1996 Kia Clarus Kia's first mass production large family sedan was the Clarus (Known as Credos in South Korea), based around the running gear of the pre-1997 Mazda 626, which went on sale across the world in the summer of 1999. It was powered by one of two Mazda sourced petrol engines with 1.8..
Kia Concord
The Kia Concord was a four-door sedan produced by South Korea's Kia Motors from 1987 to 1995. The car is based on the 1987 Mazda Capella and was succeeded by the Kia Clarus in 1996, based around the Mazda GE Platform. ..
Kia Elan
Kia Elan Manufacturer: Kia Motors Production: 1996–1997 Drivetrain: Front-engine, Front-drive Body Styles: convertible/roadster Similar: Lotus ElanMercury CapriMazda Miata The Kia Elan is a convertible automobile produced by Kia from 1996 to 1997. It was a licensed copy of Lotus..
Kia Lotze
The Kia Lotze (hangul:기아 로체) is mid-size car built by Kia Motors for the South Korean market. It was launched in November 2005. The Lotze is mechanically identical to its sister car, the Hyundai Sonata. The Lotze differs from the Sonata in terms of exterior styling, and some interior options..
Kia Morning
A green Kia Picanto The Kia Morning, known as the Kia Picanto in export markets, is a low cost city car produced in South Korea by Kia Motors. The Morning/Picanto shares its platform with the Hyundai Atos. It is available with either 1.0 or 1.1 L petrol engines. A 3-cylinder diesel engin..
Kia Motors
Kia Motors Company is a South Korean automobile manufacturer with headquarters in Yangjae-Dong Seocho-Gu Seoul, Korea. Its president is Chung Eui-sun. Contents 1 History2 Affiliations and subsidiaries3 Model Lineup3.1 Passenger Car3.2 ..
Kia Motors America
Kia Motors America is the United States subsidiary of the Kia Motors company, itself part of the Hyundai Motor Group. External link [Company website] ..
Kia Opirus
The Kia Opirus (known as Amanti in North America) is a premium sedan produced by Kia Motors that was launched in April 2003 and intended to compete with vehicles such as the Toyota Avalon, Nissan Maxima, Buick LaCrosse, and top-of-the-line Honda Accords and Toyota Camrys. It is not sold in a singl..
Kia Optima
The Kia Optima (known as Magentis outside of the United States and China) is a mid-size car built by Kia for the United States and Australian markets since 2001, and in Europe since 2002. In Chile the first generation was known as Optima, and the latest as Magentis. The Optima is produced for..
Kia ora
This article is about a greeting in the Māori language. For the soft drink see Kia-Ora. Kia ora is a Māori language greeting which has entered New Zealand English. It means literally "be well/healthy" and is used for both "Hello" and "goodbye". It is a popular phrase, and has also given its name t..
Kia ora stud
The Kia Ora Stud is a thoroughbred horse stud situated in the Hunter Valley near SydneyAustralia, a wine growing area. The Kia Ora Stud has produced foals which have won seven Melbourne Cups. The Melbourne Cup is one of Australia's premier horse races. ..
Kia Pride
The Kia Pride was a subcompact automobile produced from 1991 to 2000. It was replaced by the Rio in 2001. The Pride was a rebadged version of the Mazda 121. Kia also produced this vehicle for Ford to be sold as the Ford Festiva in some markets. The Pride was sold in compact sedan (LX, GTX, ß) ..
Kia quen
In the 17th Century, jiá gùn 夾棍 (sometimes known as kia quen) was reportedly a technique used in China for the interrogation of male suspects without putting their lives in danger. The technique consisted of positioning three wooden or bamboo boards, connected by rope, around and between the..
Kia Rio
The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a [WikiProject Countering systemic biasworldwide view].Please improve the article or discuss the issue on the [talk page]. The Kia Rio is a subcompact car made by the South Korean company Kia Motors an..
Kia Sephia
The Kia Sephia (known as the Mentor in some markets) was a family car manufactured by Kia of South Korea from 1994 to 2004. It was the Korean marque's venture into mass production family cars for the overseas market and was sold as either a hatchback or a sedan. It was powered by 1.6 a..
Kia Shuma
The Kia Shuma, pronounced Shü-mä´, is a hatchback automobile produced from 1999 to 2004. It was developed from Kia's previous hatchback, the Mentor, and was replaced by the Kia Cerato. The Shuma was powered 1.5 L and 1.8 L fuel injected inline four-cylinder petrol engines and its £8,..
Kia Sorento
The Kia Sorento is a mid-size SUV. It was first launched in 2003, launched alongside competitors Nissan Murano and Honda Pilot. Sales of the Sorento have been strong, becoming Kia's best-selling model in the United States. It has two transmission options: a 5-speed manual or 4/5-speed automatic..
Kia Spectra
The Kia Spectra is a compact car. When introduced for the 2000 model year it was a hatchback version of the Kia Sephia and Kia Shuma. In 2002 it replaced the Sephia and Shuma completely, though it was the same vehicle. The 2005 redesign shares the platform of the Hyundai Elantra. The hatchback v..
Kia Sportage
The Kia Sportage, pronounced Spor'tij in the United States and Spor'tahj in French-speaking countries (including Canada) is Kia's compact SUV. Originally, it was a mini SUV, but the second generation Sportage is a compact crossover SUV. First generation (1995-2002) 2001 Kia Sportage Th..
Kia Tigers
The Kia Tigers (Korean: "기아 타이거즈" or "Ki-ah Ta-ee-geo-jeu") are a Korean professional baseball team founded in 1982. The Tigers are a member team of the Korean Baseball Organization and the most successful team in Korean baseball having won the national championship, the Korea Series, ..
Ki Aldrich
[] at NFL.com Ki Aldrich (June 1, 1916 - March 12, 1983) was an American football player. External links [College Football Hall of Fame bio] ..
Křišťan of Prachatice
Křišťan z Prachatic (1360-1439) was a Medieval Czech Hussite astronomer, mathematician, and priest. He is the author of several books about medicine and herbs, and had contributed to the field of astronomy with many papers and data recordings. External Links ()[MacTutor Entry]()[E..
Křižanovice
Křižanovice is name of several locations in the Czech Republic: Křižanovice, a village in Pardubice Region (Chrudim District) This article consisting of geographical locations is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page, a list of pages that otherwise might share the same title. If an ..
Křižanovice (Chrudim District)
See other places named Křižanovice. Křižanovice is very small village in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. It has around 120 inhabitants. External links [Short official information about the village] (cz) ..
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