The Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 7Grolier, 1989 - Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
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Page 147
... Transportation . In time of war , or when the president so directs , it is under the Navy Department . In performing its missions , the Coast Guard operates ships ( called cutters ) , small boats , air- craft , and lifesaving stations ...
... Transportation . In time of war , or when the president so directs , it is under the Navy Department . In performing its missions , the Coast Guard operates ships ( called cutters ) , small boats , air- craft , and lifesaving stations ...
Page 268
... Transportation . Colombia's geography creates major obstacles to transportation . In the popu lous highlands , the Andean terrain and land- slides due to heavy rainfalls make road and rail communication difficult . In the eastern region ...
... Transportation . Colombia's geography creates major obstacles to transportation . In the popu lous highlands , the Andean terrain and land- slides due to heavy rainfalls make road and rail communication difficult . In the eastern region ...
Page 351
... transportation , and construction . Agricultural employment is only about 1 % of the total . Manufactures in Columbus , in order of impor- tance , include machinery , fabricated metal , print- ing and publishing , and food products ...
... transportation , and construction . Agricultural employment is only about 1 % of the total . Manufactures in Columbus , in order of impor- tance , include machinery , fabricated metal , print- ing and publishing , and food products ...
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