Virtual Globetrotting: International Organizations http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2009 admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:12:05 -0700 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[Military site half censored / half not censored]]> Military site half censored / half not censored
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Mission Aviation Fellowship
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@ 2009-08-02 17:01:02
In its global efforts to overcome barriers, MAF operates the world's largest fleet of private aircraft used for the public good.

In fiscal year 2008, the MAF fleet of 55 aircraft executed 36,831 flights, logged 2.7 million miles, transported 120,343 passengers, and delivered 10.3 million pounds of cargo all on 1,700 rough, unimproved dirt and grass airstrips as well as waterways. ]]> Mission Aviation Fellowship
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Mission Aviation Fellowship
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By: Parabellum
@ 2009-08-02 17:01:02
In its global efforts to overcome barriers, MAF operates the world's largest fleet of private aircraft used for the public good.

In fiscal year 2008, the MAF fleet of 55 aircraft executed 36,831 flights, logged 2.7 million miles, transported 120,343 passengers, and delivered 10.3 million pounds of cargo all on 1,700 rough, unimproved dirt and grass airstrips as well as waterways. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mission-aviation-fellowship/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mission-aviation-fellowship/ Sun, 02 Aug 2009 17:01:02 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mission-aviation-fellowship/ 43.58365100 -116.51760400 <![CDATA[UNICEF Supply Division]]> UNICEF Supply Division
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UNICEF Supply Division
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UNICEF Supply Division
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@ 2009-07-31 01:33:58]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/unicef-supply-division/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/unicef-supply-division/ Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:33:58 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/unicef-supply-division/ 55.70405400 12.59579300 <![CDATA[Dagahaley Refugee Camp]]> Dagahaley Refugee Camp
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Dagahaley Refugee Camp
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@ 2009-07-20 09:19:46
Somali refugees in Kenya. Established in 1992. Population 65,580. Operated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.]]> Dagahaley Refugee Camp
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Dagahaley Refugee Camp
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Somali refugees in Kenya. Established in 1992. Population 65,580. Operated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dagahaley-refugee-camp/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dagahaley-refugee-camp/ Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:19:46 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dagahaley-refugee-camp/ 0.18957800 40.29113500 <![CDATA[Mtabila I and II Refugee Camps]]> Mtabila I and II Refugee Camps
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Mtabila I and II Refugee Camps
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@ 2009-07-20 09:16:04
Refugees from Burundi in Tanzania. Established in 1994. Population 45,250. Operated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.]]> Mtabila I and II Refugee Camps
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Mtabila I and II Refugee Camps
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Refugees from Burundi in Tanzania. Established in 1994. Population 45,250. Operated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mtabila-i-and-ii-refugee-camps/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mtabila-i-and-ii-refugee-camps/ Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:16:04 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mtabila-i-and-ii-refugee-camps/ -4.41526000 30.27518700 <![CDATA[Unyama Refugee Camp]]> Unyama Refugee Camp
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Unyama Refugee Camp
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@ 2009-07-20 09:11:43
Internally displaced persons in Uganda. Established in 1997. Population 12,000. Operated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.]]> Unyama Refugee Camp
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Unyama Refugee Camp
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@ 2009-07-20 09:11:43
Internally displaced persons in Uganda. Established in 1997. Population 12,000. Operated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/unyama-refugee-camp/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/unyama-refugee-camp/ Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:11:43 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/unyama-refugee-camp/ 2.81988000 32.33665300 <![CDATA[Gihembe Refugee Camp]]> Gihembe Refugee Camp
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Gihembe Refugee Camp
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@ 2009-07-20 09:00:17
Refugees from Democratic Republic of Congo in Rwanda. Established in 1997. Population 19,050. Operated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.]]> Gihembe Refugee Camp
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Gihembe Refugee Camp
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Refugees from Democratic Republic of Congo in Rwanda. Established in 1997. Population 19,050. Operated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gihembe-refugee-camp/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gihembe-refugee-camp/ Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:00:17 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gihembe-refugee-camp/ -1.59863600 30.07643600 <![CDATA[Beldangi I Refugee Camp]]> Beldangi I Refugee Camp
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Beldangi I Refugee Camp
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@ 2009-07-20 08:54:46
Refugees from Bhutan in Nepal. Established in 1992. Population 50,350. Operated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.]]> Beldangi I Refugee Camp
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Beldangi I Refugee Camp
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Refugees from Bhutan in Nepal. Established in 1992. Population 50,350. Operated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/beldangi-i-refugee-camp/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/beldangi-i-refugee-camp/ Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:54:46 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/beldangi-i-refugee-camp/ 26.72050500 87.69987200 <![CDATA[Mae La Refugee Camp]]> Mae La Refugee Camp
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Mae La Refugee Camp
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@ 2009-07-20 08:51:12
Refugees from Myanmar in Thailand. Established in 1984. 32,860 refugees. Operated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.]]> Mae La Refugee Camp
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Mae La Refugee Camp
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Refugees from Myanmar in Thailand. Established in 1984. 32,860 refugees. Operated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mae-la-refugee-camp/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mae-la-refugee-camp/ Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:51:12 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mae-la-refugee-camp/ 17.13243500 98.37539100 <![CDATA[Eurocorps Headquarters]]> Eurocorps Headquarters
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@ 2009-06-06 13:41:57
Eurocorps is a multinational army corps within the framework of European Union and NATO common defence initiatives. Headquartered in Strasbourg, France, the force was established in 1992 and declared operational in 1995, though it draws from European defence initiatives as far back as the 1960s.
Six countries participate in Eurocorps as "framework nations": France, Germany, Belgium (from 1993), Spain (from 1994), Luxembourg (from 1996)[2] and Poland (from 2009). A further six countries have pledged troops or contribute operational staff: Austria, Turkey, Greece, the USA, Italy and Romania. Most of these countries are members of the EU (with the exception of Turkey and the USA) and of NATO (with the exception of Austria).]]> Eurocorps Headquarters
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Eurocorps is a multinational army corps within the framework of European Union and NATO common defence initiatives. Headquartered in Strasbourg, France, the force was established in 1992 and declared operational in 1995, though it draws from European defence initiatives as far back as the 1960s.
Six countries participate in Eurocorps as "framework nations": France, Germany, Belgium (from 1993), Spain (from 1994), Luxembourg (from 1996)[2] and Poland (from 2009). A further six countries have pledged troops or contribute operational staff: Austria, Turkey, Greece, the USA, Italy and Romania. Most of these countries are members of the EU (with the exception of Turkey and the USA) and of NATO (with the exception of Austria).]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/eurocorps-headquarters/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/eurocorps-headquarters/ Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:41:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/eurocorps-headquarters/ 48.54914000 7.78149500 <![CDATA[Tourist Club]]> Tourist Club
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Tourist Club
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@ 2009-03-16 12:19:43
No accessible by car - only foot.

The Tourist Club is the San Francisco branch of the worldwide Nature Friends organization.

Nature Friends International is a non-profit confederation of over 500,000 hikers, climbers, skiers and others who love the outdoors. Their houses range from the rustic, to a few that are hotel-like in atmosphere. Each club operates independently, but members are welcome at all Nature Friends clubs worldwide. Most clubs have accommodations for members at reasonable rates, reflecting our founding principle: “Berg Frei,” which means “The mountains are free” (for everyone).]]> Tourist Club
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Tourist Club
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@ 2009-03-16 12:19:43
No accessible by car - only foot.

The Tourist Club is the San Francisco branch of the worldwide Nature Friends organization.

Nature Friends International is a non-profit confederation of over 500,000 hikers, climbers, skiers and others who love the outdoors. Their houses range from the rustic, to a few that are hotel-like in atmosphere. Each club operates independently, but members are welcome at all Nature Friends clubs worldwide. Most clubs have accommodations for members at reasonable rates, reflecting our founding principle: “Berg Frei,” which means “The mountains are free” (for everyone).]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tourist-club/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tourist-club/ Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:19:43 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tourist-club/ 37.89811500 -122.56998700 <![CDATA[United Nations Logistics Base]]> United Nations Logistics Base
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United Nations Logistics Base
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@ 2009-03-06 14:02:59
The overall mandate for the United Nations Logistics Base is to ensure efficient and effective peacekeeping. This includes some of the following activities:

* Storage, maintenance, receipt, inspection, issuance and rotation of vehicles, engineering materials and supplies and equipment needed to start and sustain peacekeeping missions;

* Maintenance of worldwide communication and information technology networks for peacekeeping missions and headquarters, including satellite links for provision of worldwide voice, video and data network, and disaster recovery capability;

* Refurbishment of vehicles, generators and air-conditioning units for inclusion in the United Nations reserve stocks and reissue to peacekeeping missions;

* Provision of ground support to aircraft movements through UNLB;

* Administration of training courses, seminars and pre-deployment briefings through the Center of Excellence Training Facility]]> United Nations Logistics Base
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United Nations Logistics Base
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@ 2009-03-06 14:02:59
The overall mandate for the United Nations Logistics Base is to ensure efficient and effective peacekeeping. This includes some of the following activities:

* Storage, maintenance, receipt, inspection, issuance and rotation of vehicles, engineering materials and supplies and equipment needed to start and sustain peacekeeping missions;

* Maintenance of worldwide communication and information technology networks for peacekeeping missions and headquarters, including satellite links for provision of worldwide voice, video and data network, and disaster recovery capability;

* Refurbishment of vehicles, generators and air-conditioning units for inclusion in the United Nations reserve stocks and reissue to peacekeeping missions;

* Provision of ground support to aircraft movements through UNLB;

* Administration of training courses, seminars and pre-deployment briefings through the Center of Excellence Training Facility]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/united-nations-logistics-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/united-nations-logistics-base/ Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:02:59 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/united-nations-logistics-base/ 40.65204800 17.94996000 <![CDATA[Censored air base (very good job)]]> Censored air base (very good job)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-05 09:53:17
I have to hand it to whomever is doing the censoring of this imagery. They've gotten much better than the earlier process of just plastering bases with off color forests.

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@ 2009-03-05 09:53:17
I have to hand it to whomever is doing the censoring of this imagery. They've gotten much better than the earlier process of just plastering bases with off color forests.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/censored-air-base-very-good-job/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/censored-air-base-very-good-job/ Thu, 05 Mar 2009 09:53:17 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/censored-air-base-very-good-job/ 40.24245400 18.13709700 <![CDATA[Pan American Health Organization]]> Pan American Health Organization
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Pan American Health Organization
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@ 2008-11-04 17:38:53]]> Pan American Health Organization
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Pan American Health Organization
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@ 2008-11-04 17:38:53]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pan-american-health-organization/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pan-american-health-organization/ Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:38:53 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pan-american-health-organization/ 38.90083600 -77.04724800 <![CDATA[Rotary International Logo]]> Rotary International Logo
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Rotary International Logo
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@ 2008-10-12 17:34:21]]> Rotary International Logo
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Rotary International Logo
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-10-12 17:34:21]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rotary-international-logo/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rotary-international-logo/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:34:21 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rotary-international-logo/ -22.76791600 -47.15170000 <![CDATA[Hell's Angels Toronto Clubhouse]]> Hell's Angels Toronto Clubhouse
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Hell's Angels Toronto Clubhouse
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By: jbottero
@ 2008-09-28 16:22:14
The Hells Angels Clubhouse on 498 Eastern Avenue, Toronto Canada.]]> Hell's Angels Toronto Clubhouse
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@ 2008-09-28 16:22:14
The Hells Angels Clubhouse on 498 Eastern Avenue, Toronto Canada.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hells-angels-toronto-clubhouse/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hells-angels-toronto-clubhouse/ Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:22:14 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hells-angels-toronto-clubhouse/ 43.65812200 -79.34094200 <![CDATA[Australian Red Cross]]> Australian Red Cross
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Australian Red Cross
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@ 2008-09-26 02:36:45]]> Australian Red Cross
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Australian Red Cross
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@ 2008-09-26 02:36:45]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/australian-red-cross/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/australian-red-cross/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 02:36:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/australian-red-cross/ -33.33832700 151.49882600 <![CDATA[Red Cross and Red Crescent - ICRC symbols]]> Red Cross and Red Crescent - ICRC symbols
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Red Cross and Red Crescent - ICRC symbols
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@ 2008-07-20 15:07:45]]> Red Cross and Red Crescent - ICRC symbols
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@ 2008-07-20 15:07:45]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/red-cross-and-red-crescent-icrc-symbols/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/red-cross-and-red-crescent-icrc-symbols/ Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:07:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/red-cross-and-red-crescent-icrc-symbols/ 46.22740700 6.13667300 <![CDATA[Langer Eugen]]> Langer Eugen
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Langer Eugen
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By: neotrix
@ 2008-07-08 08:18:00
Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel officially handed over the new UN Campus in Bonn to UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan in July 2006. The Federal Government spent €55 million on the reconstruction of this building, which is known as "Langer Eugen" and formerly housed the offices of the members of the German Bundestag. A total of 17 Bonn-based UN agencies work together in this building.]]> Langer Eugen
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By: neotrix
@ 2008-07-08 08:18:00
Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel officially handed over the new UN Campus in Bonn to UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan in July 2006. The Federal Government spent €55 million on the reconstruction of this building, which is known as "Langer Eugen" and formerly housed the offices of the members of the German Bundestag. A total of 17 Bonn-based UN agencies work together in this building.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/langer-eugen/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/langer-eugen/ Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:18:00 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/langer-eugen/ 50.71837100 7.12652600 <![CDATA[United Nations Transport Allianz Transall C-160]]> United Nations Transport Allianz Transall C-160
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@ 2008-02-12 10:05:37
The Transport Allianz Transall C-160 is a military transport aircraft developed by a consortium of French and German aircraft manufacturers for the air forces of those two nations and that of South Africa. The name Transall comes from the contraction of Transport Allianz.]]> United Nations Transport Allianz Transall C-160
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@ 2008-02-12 10:05:37
The Transport Allianz Transall C-160 is a military transport aircraft developed by a consortium of French and German aircraft manufacturers for the air forces of those two nations and that of South Africa. The name Transall comes from the contraction of Transport Allianz.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/united-nations-transport-allianz-transall-c-160/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/united-nations-transport-allianz-transall-c-160/ Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:05:37 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/united-nations-transport-allianz-transall-c-160/ 52.46041900 9.42363600 <![CDATA[Very secure compound (censored)]]> Very secure compound (censored)
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@ 2007-12-11 13:39:57
Not censored in GM/GE/LL only BEV.

This residential compound is very secure. Outer perimeter with guard towers, and inner double fences near the house.]]> Very secure compound (censored)
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@ 2007-12-11 13:39:57
Not censored in GM/GE/LL only BEV.

This residential compound is very secure. Outer perimeter with guard towers, and inner double fences near the house.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/very-secure-compound-censored/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/very-secure-compound-censored/ Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:39:57 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/very-secure-compound-censored/ 38.11500900 23.80404700 <![CDATA[Cradle of Liberty Council]]> Cradle of Liberty Council
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By: jbottero
@ 2007-10-18 21:25:57
Philadelphia Boy Scouts headquarters.



Up until this year, the Boy Scouts rented it from the city for $1. But due the their anti-homosexual stance, Philadelphia will now be asking market value which ends up around $200,000 a year. ]]> Cradle of Liberty Council
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By: jbottero
@ 2007-10-18 21:25:57
Philadelphia Boy Scouts headquarters.



Up until this year, the Boy Scouts rented it from the city for $1. But due the their anti-homosexual stance, Philadelphia will now be asking market value which ends up around $200,000 a year. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cradle-of-liberty-council/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cradle-of-liberty-council/ Thu, 18 Oct 2007 21:25:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cradle-of-liberty-council/ 39.95895600 -75.17524300 <![CDATA[Holy Land Foundation]]> Holy Land Foundation
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Holy Land Foundation
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By: Parabellum
@ 2007-08-21 18:21:02
"Testimony commenced last week in what is possibly the most important terror prosecution in U.S. history, U.S. vs the Holy Land Foundation For Relief and Development"]]> Holy Land Foundation
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Holy Land Foundation
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@ 2007-08-21 18:21:02
"Testimony commenced last week in what is possibly the most important terror prosecution in U.S. history, U.S. vs the Holy Land Foundation For Relief and Development"]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/holy-land-foundation/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/holy-land-foundation/ Tue, 21 Aug 2007 18:21:02 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/holy-land-foundation/ 32.95530900 -96.70902200 <![CDATA[Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC)]]> Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC)
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By: kaiken
@ 2007-06-25 07:22:46]]> Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC)
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Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC)
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By: kaiken
@ 2007-06-25 07:22:46]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/economic-and-monetary-community-of-central-africa-cemac/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/economic-and-monetary-community-of-central-africa-cemac/ Mon, 25 Jun 2007 07:22:46 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/economic-and-monetary-community-of-central-africa-cemac/ 4.38564000 18.55731400 <![CDATA[2007-06-06 - 33rd G8 Summit location]]> 2007-06-06 - 33rd G8 Summit location
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By: DonMartini
@ 2007-06-03 11:32:47
The 33rd G8 summit is to take place at Kempinski Grand Hotel in Heiligendamm in the old Duchy of Mecklenburg in the Northern German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern on the Baltic Coast, from June 6 to June 8, 2007.

Heiligendamm is the oldest seaside resort in Germany on the Baltic, developed in 1793 as the seaside meeting place of nobility and high society close to Frederick Francis I, Duke of Mecklenburg. It was elected as the location for the G8 summit due to its isolated location, in anticipation of protests such as those in Gleneagles and St Petersburg. The summit site has already been fenced off by a 12 km long barrier, costing an approximate EUR 12.4 million.
Heiligendamm, known as "White Town by the Sea", also used to be the summer getaway of the Russian imperial family, who also were related to the Dukes of Mecklenburg. For the occasion of the G8 summit, a former summer residence of the imperial family was demolished to make space for a media center.
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By: DonMartini
@ 2007-06-03 11:32:47
The 33rd G8 summit is to take place at Kempinski Grand Hotel in Heiligendamm in the old Duchy of Mecklenburg in the Northern German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern on the Baltic Coast, from June 6 to June 8, 2007.

Heiligendamm is the oldest seaside resort in Germany on the Baltic, developed in 1793 as the seaside meeting place of nobility and high society close to Frederick Francis I, Duke of Mecklenburg. It was elected as the location for the G8 summit due to its isolated location, in anticipation of protests such as those in Gleneagles and St Petersburg. The summit site has already been fenced off by a 12 km long barrier, costing an approximate EUR 12.4 million.
Heiligendamm, known as "White Town by the Sea", also used to be the summer getaway of the Russian imperial family, who also were related to the Dukes of Mecklenburg. For the occasion of the G8 summit, a former summer residence of the imperial family was demolished to make space for a media center.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2007-06-06-33rd-g8-summit-location/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2007-06-06-33rd-g8-summit-location/ Sun, 03 Jun 2007 11:32:47 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2007-06-06-33rd-g8-summit-location/ 54.14416600 11.84228000 <![CDATA[International Mother's Day Shrine]]> International Mother's Day Shrine
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@ 2007-05-13 07:53:09]]> International Mother's Day Shrine
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@ 2007-05-13 07:53:09]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/international-mothers-day-shrine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/international-mothers-day-shrine/ Sun, 13 May 2007 07:53:09 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/international-mothers-day-shrine/ 39.34088600 -80.01832500 <![CDATA[Justus Lipsius building - EU Council]]> Justus Lipsius building - EU Council
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The Justus Lipsius building has been the headquarters of the Council of the European Union since 1995. Located in Brussels (B) on the Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat it is in the heart of the EU district, opposite the Berlaymont, the headquaters of the European Commission. Further south within the district are the European Parliament Buildings at Leopold Park. Unlike it's fellow partner in legislature, the European Parliament, visiting is restricted though meetings are now broadcast on the internet.

Like most buildings in the EU district its architecture is very modern, with all the European political insitutions located in this district it has been described as the de facto capital of the European Union.

The building is named after Justus Lipsius, a Flemish philologist and humanist, after the new building demolished the street that was named after him. The previous Council Building was named Charlemagne, as a major figure in European history.]]> Justus Lipsius building - EU Council
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@ 2007-04-27 07:54:59
The Justus Lipsius building has been the headquarters of the Council of the European Union since 1995. Located in Brussels (B) on the Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat it is in the heart of the EU district, opposite the Berlaymont, the headquaters of the European Commission. Further south within the district are the European Parliament Buildings at Leopold Park. Unlike it's fellow partner in legislature, the European Parliament, visiting is restricted though meetings are now broadcast on the internet.

Like most buildings in the EU district its architecture is very modern, with all the European political insitutions located in this district it has been described as the de facto capital of the European Union.

The building is named after Justus Lipsius, a Flemish philologist and humanist, after the new building demolished the street that was named after him. The previous Council Building was named Charlemagne, as a major figure in European history.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/justus-lipsius-building-eu-council/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/justus-lipsius-building-eu-council/ Fri, 27 Apr 2007 07:54:59 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/justus-lipsius-building-eu-council/ 50.84157800 4.38189300 <![CDATA[European Court of Human Rights]]> European Court of Human Rights
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The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), often referred to informally as the "Strasbourg Court", was created to systematise the hearing of human rights complaints against States Parties to the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, adopted by the Council of Europe in 1950 (at present, all member states of the Council of Europe are also parties to the Convention, but there is no necessary connection between the two). The Court's mission is to enforce the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, by ruling over complaints against human rights violations committed by States Parties, and brought to the Court either by other States Parties or by individuals subject to the jurisdiction of a State Party.]]> European Court of Human Rights
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The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), often referred to informally as the "Strasbourg Court", was created to systematise the hearing of human rights complaints against States Parties to the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, adopted by the Council of Europe in 1950 (at present, all member states of the Council of Europe are also parties to the Convention, but there is no necessary connection between the two). The Court's mission is to enforce the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, by ruling over complaints against human rights violations committed by States Parties, and brought to the Court either by other States Parties or by individuals subject to the jurisdiction of a State Party.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/european-court-of-human-rights/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/european-court-of-human-rights/ Fri, 27 Apr 2007 07:47:24 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/european-court-of-human-rights/ 48.59721000 7.77495100 <![CDATA[European Court of Justice]]> European Court of Justice
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The Court of Justice of the European Communities, usually called the European Court of Justice (ECJ), is the highest court of the European Union (EU). It is based in Luxembourg City, unlike most of the rest of the European Union institutions, which are based in Brussels and Strasbourg.]]> European Court of Justice
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The Court of Justice of the European Communities, usually called the European Court of Justice (ECJ), is the highest court of the European Union (EU). It is based in Luxembourg City, unlike most of the rest of the European Union institutions, which are based in Brussels and Strasbourg.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/european-court-of-justice/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/european-court-of-justice/ Fri, 27 Apr 2007 07:09:24 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/european-court-of-justice/ 49.62071300 6.14060600 <![CDATA[Berlaymont building - EU Headquarters]]> Berlaymont building - EU Headquarters
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@ 2007-04-27 05:45:26
The Berlaymont building is an important governmental building in Brussels, Belgium. It houses the European Commission headquarters. The structure is located at Rue de la Loi / Wetstraat in what is known as the "European district", where it is one of the most prominent of the buildings housing EU and international institutions.]]> Berlaymont building - EU Headquarters
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@ 2007-04-27 05:45:26
The Berlaymont building is an important governmental building in Brussels, Belgium. It houses the European Commission headquarters. The structure is located at Rue de la Loi / Wetstraat in what is known as the "European district", where it is one of the most prominent of the buildings housing EU and international institutions.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/berlaymont-building-eu-headquarters/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/berlaymont-building-eu-headquarters/ Fri, 27 Apr 2007 05:45:26 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/berlaymont-building-eu-headquarters/ 50.84365700 4.38307300 <![CDATA[Interpol HQ]]> Interpol HQ
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@ 2007-04-07 10:13:50
Interpol, or International Criminal Police Organization, was established as The International Criminal Police Commission in 1923 to assist international criminal police cooperation. It adopted its telegraphic address in its name in 1956. It should not be confused with the International Police, which actually takes on an active uniformed role in policing war torn countries.

Interpol is the world's third largest international organization, after the United Nations and FIFA, with 186 member countries financed by annual contributions of about €41.7 million from its member countries. Europol, by comparison, receives €63.4 million annually. The organization is headquartered in Lyon, France after moving from Saint Cloud, a town near Paris. Jackie Selebi, National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, is serving as president. The current secretary general, Ronald K. Noble, formerly of the United States Treasury, is the first non-European to hold the position.

Because of the politically neutral role Interpol must play, its constitution forbids any involvement in crimes that do not overlap several member countries, or any political, military, religious, or racial crimes. Its work focuses primarily on public safety, terrorism, organized crime, war crimes, illicit drug production, drug trafficking, weapons smuggling, trafficking in human beings, money laundering, child pornography, white-collar crime, computer crime, and corruption.]]> Interpol HQ
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@ 2007-04-07 10:13:50
Interpol, or International Criminal Police Organization, was established as The International Criminal Police Commission in 1923 to assist international criminal police cooperation. It adopted its telegraphic address in its name in 1956. It should not be confused with the International Police, which actually takes on an active uniformed role in policing war torn countries.

Interpol is the world's third largest international organization, after the United Nations and FIFA, with 186 member countries financed by annual contributions of about €41.7 million from its member countries. Europol, by comparison, receives €63.4 million annually. The organization is headquartered in Lyon, France after moving from Saint Cloud, a town near Paris. Jackie Selebi, National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, is serving as president. The current secretary general, Ronald K. Noble, formerly of the United States Treasury, is the first non-European to hold the position.

Because of the politically neutral role Interpol must play, its constitution forbids any involvement in crimes that do not overlap several member countries, or any political, military, religious, or racial crimes. Its work focuses primarily on public safety, terrorism, organized crime, war crimes, illicit drug production, drug trafficking, weapons smuggling, trafficking in human beings, money laundering, child pornography, white-collar crime, computer crime, and corruption.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/interpol-hq/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/interpol-hq/ Sat, 07 Apr 2007 10:13:50 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/interpol-hq/ 45.78212700 4.84800000 <![CDATA[Norwegian Nobel Institute]]> Norwegian Nobel Institute
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@ 2007-04-06 14:52:48]]> Norwegian Nobel Institute
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@ 2007-04-04 14:23:38]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/world-meteorological-organization-headquarters/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/world-meteorological-organization-headquarters/ Wed, 04 Apr 2007 14:23:38 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/world-meteorological-organization-headquarters/ 46.22336200 6.14604800 <![CDATA[Satellite Dishes at United Nations Logistic Base]]> Satellite Dishes at United Nations Logistic Base
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@ 2007-01-29 19:16:07]]> Satellite Dishes at United Nations Logistic Base
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@ 2007-01-29 19:16:07]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/satellite-dishes-at-united-nations-logistic-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/satellite-dishes-at-united-nations-logistic-base/ Mon, 29 Jan 2007 19:16:07 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/satellite-dishes-at-united-nations-logistic-base/ 40.65136200 17.94139900 <![CDATA[National Geographic Headquarters (former)]]> National Geographic Headquarters (former)
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Former location in Gaithersburg, MD. Now located in downtown Washington, DC.]]> National Geographic Headquarters (former)
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Former location in Gaithersburg, MD. Now located in downtown Washington, DC.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/national-geographic-headquarters-former/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/national-geographic-headquarters-former/ Sun, 31 Dec 2006 22:17:40 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/national-geographic-headquarters-former/ 39.11254700 -77.23697700 <![CDATA[Red Cross Headquarters]]> Red Cross Headquarters
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@ 2006-12-31 22:02:43]]> Red Cross Headquarters
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@ 2006-12-31 22:02:43]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/red-cross-headquarters/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/red-cross-headquarters/ Sun, 31 Dec 2006 22:02:43 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/red-cross-headquarters/ 38.89479900 -77.04011300 <![CDATA[McAlester Scottish Rite Masonic Center]]> McAlester Scottish Rite Masonic Center
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@ 2006-11-20 05:43:18]]> McAlester Scottish Rite Masonic Center
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@ 2006-11-20 05:43:18]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mcalester-scottish-rite-masonic-center/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mcalester-scottish-rite-masonic-center/ Mon, 20 Nov 2006 05:43:18 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mcalester-scottish-rite-masonic-center/ 34.93475600 -95.76681900 <![CDATA[World Trade Organization (WTO)]]> World Trade Organization (WTO)
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@ 2006-11-14 13:05:30]]> World Trade Organization (WTO)
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@ 2006-11-14 13:05:30]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/world-trade-organization-wto/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/world-trade-organization-wto/ Tue, 14 Nov 2006 13:05:30 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/world-trade-organization-wto/ 46.22406500 6.14991400 <![CDATA[Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS / CEDEAO) Building]]> Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS / CEDEAO) Building
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@ 2006-09-07 15:19:51]]> Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS / CEDEAO) Building
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@ 2006-09-07 15:19:51]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/economic-community-of-west-african-states-ecowas-cedeao-building/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/economic-community-of-west-african-states-ecowas-cedeao-building/ Thu, 07 Sep 2006 15:19:51 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/economic-community-of-west-african-states-ecowas-cedeao-building/ 6.13624500 1.22450900 <![CDATA[Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)]]> Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)
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The Chemical Weapons Convention is an international treaty which bans the development, production, stockpiling, transfer and use of chemical weapons, and also stipulates their timely destruction.]]> Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)
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The Chemical Weapons Convention is an international treaty which bans the development, production, stockpiling, transfer and use of chemical weapons, and also stipulates their timely destruction.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/organisation-for-the-prohibition-of-chemical-weapons-opcw/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/organisation-for-the-prohibition-of-chemical-weapons-opcw/ Sun, 13 Aug 2006 11:14:58 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/organisation-for-the-prohibition-of-chemical-weapons-opcw/ 52.09111300 4.28246900 <![CDATA[Masonic/Scottish Rite Temple Santa Fe]]> Masonic/Scottish Rite Temple Santa Fe
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@ 2006-08-11 16:03:43]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/masonic-scottish-rite-temple-santa-fe/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/masonic-scottish-rite-temple-santa-fe/ Fri, 11 Aug 2006 16:03:43 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/masonic-scottish-rite-temple-santa-fe/ 35.69171800 -105.93609300 <![CDATA[African Union Headquarters]]> African Union Headquarters
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@ 2006-07-25 08:07:16]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/african-union-headquarters/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/african-union-headquarters/ Tue, 25 Jul 2006 08:07:16 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/african-union-headquarters/ 9.00080600 38.74207400 <![CDATA[United Nations Office Complex]]> United Nations Office Complex
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@ 2006-07-21 09:41:07]]> United Nations Office Complex
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It sounds like something from a science fiction film - a doomsday vault carved into a frozen mountainside on a secluded Arctic island ready to serve as a Noah's Ark for seeds in case of a global catastrophe.

But Norway's ambitious project is on its way to becoming reality Monday when construction begins on the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, designed to house as many as 3 million of the world's crop seeds.

Its purpose is to ensure the survival of crop diversity in the event of plant epidemics, nuclear war, natural disasters or climate change, and to offer the world a chance to restart growth of food crops that may have been wiped out.

The seeds, packaged in foil, would be stored at such cold temperatures that they could last hundreds, even thousands, of years, according to the independent Global Crop Diversity Trust. The trust, founded in 2004, has also worked on the project and will help run the vault, which is scheduled to open and start accepting seeds from around the world in September 2007.

While Norway will own the vault facility, countries contributing seeds will own the material they deposit - much as with a bank safe deposit box. The Global Crop Diversity Trust will help developing countries pay the cost of preparing and sending seeds.]]> Svalbard Global Seed Vault
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It sounds like something from a science fiction film - a doomsday vault carved into a frozen mountainside on a secluded Arctic island ready to serve as a Noah's Ark for seeds in case of a global catastrophe.

But Norway's ambitious project is on its way to becoming reality Monday when construction begins on the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, designed to house as many as 3 million of the world's crop seeds.

Its purpose is to ensure the survival of crop diversity in the event of plant epidemics, nuclear war, natural disasters or climate change, and to offer the world a chance to restart growth of food crops that may have been wiped out.

The seeds, packaged in foil, would be stored at such cold temperatures that they could last hundreds, even thousands, of years, according to the independent Global Crop Diversity Trust. The trust, founded in 2004, has also worked on the project and will help run the vault, which is scheduled to open and start accepting seeds from around the world in September 2007.

While Norway will own the vault facility, countries contributing seeds will own the material they deposit - much as with a bank safe deposit box. The Global Crop Diversity Trust will help developing countries pay the cost of preparing and sending seeds.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/svalbard-global-seed-vault/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/svalbard-global-seed-vault/ Mon, 19 Jun 2006 11:21:38 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/svalbard-global-seed-vault/ 78.23347800 15.73242200 <![CDATA[UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization]]> UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization
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@ 2006-05-24 17:47:51]]> UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization
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@ 2006-05-24 17:47:51]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/unesco-united-nations-educational-scientific-cultural-organization/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/unesco-united-nations-educational-scientific-cultural-organization/ Wed, 24 May 2006 17:47:51 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/unesco-united-nations-educational-scientific-cultural-organization/ 46.23158700 6.13215700 <![CDATA[WHO (OMS) World Health Organization]]> WHO (OMS) World Health Organization
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@ 2006-05-24 17:43:00]]> WHO (OMS) World Health Organization
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@ 2006-05-24 17:43:00]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/who-oms-world-health-organization/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/who-oms-world-health-organization/ Wed, 24 May 2006 17:43:00 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/who-oms-world-health-organization/ 46.23229600 6.13569800 <![CDATA[ITU (UIT) International Telecommunication Union]]> ITU (UIT) International Telecommunication Union
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@ 2006-05-24 17:30:16]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/itu-uit-international-telecommunication-union/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/itu-uit-international-telecommunication-union/ Wed, 24 May 2006 17:30:16 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/itu-uit-international-telecommunication-union/ 46.22076500 6.13797800 <![CDATA[ILO (BIT) International Labour Organization]]> ILO (BIT) International Labour Organization
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@ 2006-05-24 17:24:57]]> ILO (BIT) International Labour Organization
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@ 2006-05-24 17:24:57]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilo-bit-international-labour-organization/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilo-bit-international-labour-organization/ Wed, 24 May 2006 17:24:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilo-bit-international-labour-organization/ 46.22918300 6.13477500 <![CDATA[ICRC (CICR) Red Cross]]> ICRC (CICR) Red Cross
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@ 2006-05-24 17:21:46]]> ICRC (CICR) Red Cross
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@ 2006-05-24 17:21:46]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/icrc-cicr-red-cross/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/icrc-cicr-red-cross/ Wed, 24 May 2006 17:21:46 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/icrc-cicr-red-cross/ 46.22778000 6.13680800 <![CDATA[Carnegie Endowment for International Peace]]> Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
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@ 2006-05-21 01:01:24

From www.carnegieendowment.org:

At the beginning of the century, Andrew Carnegie renewed his long-standing interest in world peace. "I am drawn more to this cause than to any," he wrote in 1907. Like other leading internationalists of his day, Carnegie believed that war could be eliminated by stronger international laws and organizations. Between 1900 and 1914, he gave generously in support of this belief, including $1.5 million in 1903 for the construction of the Peace Palace at The Hague. Carnegie's single largest commitment in this field was his creation of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

On his seventy-fifth birthday, November 25, 1910, Carnegie announced the establishment of the Endowment with a gift of $10 million. He selected 28 trustees who were leaders in American business and public life, among them Harvard University president Charles W. Eliot; philanthropist Robert S. Brookings; former Ambassador to Great Britain Joseph H. Choate; former Secretary of State John W. Foster; former president of MIT and then-president of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Henry S. Pritchett; and Carnegie Institution president Robert S. Woodward.

In his deed of gift, presented in Washington on December 14, 1910, Carnegie charged trustees to use the fund to "hasten the abolition of international war, the foulest blot upon our civilization," and he gave his trustees "the widest discretion as to the measures and policy they shall from time to time adopt" in carrying out the purpose of the fund.]]> Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
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From www.carnegieendowment.org:

At the beginning of the century, Andrew Carnegie renewed his long-standing interest in world peace. "I am drawn more to this cause than to any," he wrote in 1907. Like other leading internationalists of his day, Carnegie believed that war could be eliminated by stronger international laws and organizations. Between 1900 and 1914, he gave generously in support of this belief, including $1.5 million in 1903 for the construction of the Peace Palace at The Hague. Carnegie's single largest commitment in this field was his creation of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

On his seventy-fifth birthday, November 25, 1910, Carnegie announced the establishment of the Endowment with a gift of $10 million. He selected 28 trustees who were leaders in American business and public life, among them Harvard University president Charles W. Eliot; philanthropist Robert S. Brookings; former Ambassador to Great Britain Joseph H. Choate; former Secretary of State John W. Foster; former president of MIT and then-president of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Henry S. Pritchett; and Carnegie Institution president Robert S. Woodward.

In his deed of gift, presented in Washington on December 14, 1910, Carnegie charged trustees to use the fund to "hasten the abolition of international war, the foulest blot upon our civilization," and he gave his trustees "the widest discretion as to the measures and policy they shall from time to time adopt" in carrying out the purpose of the fund.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/carnegie-endowment-for-international-peace/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/carnegie-endowment-for-international-peace/ Sun, 21 May 2006 01:01:24 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/carnegie-endowment-for-international-peace/ 38.90922500 -77.04107700 <![CDATA[General Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star International Headquarters (Belmont Mansion)]]> General Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star International Headquarters (Belmont Mansion)
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@ 2006-05-20 16:39:20

From www.easternstar.org:

Formerly the Perry Belmont Mansion, it was started in 1906 and completed in 1909, at the then-extravagant cost $1.5 million. Perry and Jessie Belmont built the mansion for the specific purpose of entertaining not only notables of Washington, but also dignitaries from all over the world. The building was only used during the Washington party season (about two months each year) and special events. It was designed by Eugene Sanson, a famous French architect who had designed many grand homes and chateaus in Europe. He was renowned for his use of light and space, and for his beautiful staircases. Long before the acquisition of the building by the General Grand Chapter in 1935, it was a site of elegance, gracious and grand hospitality, of distinguished diplomats, world-renowned guests and romance. The Belmonts entertained lavishly and had a staff of approximately 34 servants. They used the house from 1909 to 1925. It was then closed and put on the market for sale with the stipulation that it could not be altered for 20 years after purchase. The mansion stood empty and unused until 1935, when the General Grand Chapter purchased it. Mr. Belmont, being a Mason and happy to be selling it to someone who would take care of it, sold it to The General Grand Chapter for $100,000. As part of our agreement with Mr. Belmont, The General Grand Chapter law states the Right Worthy Grand Secretary must live in the Temple. So the building is still a working private residence as well as our headquarters.]]> General Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star International Headquarters (Belmont Mansion)
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2006-05-20 16:39:20

From www.easternstar.org:

Formerly the Perry Belmont Mansion, it was started in 1906 and completed in 1909, at the then-extravagant cost $1.5 million. Perry and Jessie Belmont built the mansion for the specific purpose of entertaining not only notables of Washington, but also dignitaries from all over the world. The building was only used during the Washington party season (about two months each year) and special events. It was designed by Eugene Sanson, a famous French architect who had designed many grand homes and chateaus in Europe. He was renowned for his use of light and space, and for his beautiful staircases. Long before the acquisition of the building by the General Grand Chapter in 1935, it was a site of elegance, gracious and grand hospitality, of distinguished diplomats, world-renowned guests and romance. The Belmonts entertained lavishly and had a staff of approximately 34 servants. They used the house from 1909 to 1925. It was then closed and put on the market for sale with the stipulation that it could not be altered for 20 years after purchase. The mansion stood empty and unused until 1935, when the General Grand Chapter purchased it. Mr. Belmont, being a Mason and happy to be selling it to someone who would take care of it, sold it to The General Grand Chapter for $100,000. As part of our agreement with Mr. Belmont, The General Grand Chapter law states the Right Worthy Grand Secretary must live in the Temple. So the building is still a working private residence as well as our headquarters.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/general-grand-chapter-order-of-the-eastern-star-international-headquarters-belmont-mansion/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/general-grand-chapter-order-of-the-eastern-star-international-headquarters-belmont-mansion/ Sat, 20 May 2006 16:39:20 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/general-grand-chapter-order-of-the-eastern-star-international-headquarters-belmont-mansion/ 38.91227900 -77.04134400 <![CDATA[International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY)]]> International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY)
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@ 2006-05-19 04:34:36
The International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former Yugoslavia since 1991, more commonly referred to as the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY), is a body of the United Nations (UN) established to prosecute war crimes in the former Yugoslavia. The tribunal functions as an ad-hoc court and is located in The Hague.

It was established by Resolution 827 of the UN Security Council, which was passed on May 25, 1993. It has jurisdiction over certain types of crime committed on the territory of the former Yugoslavia since 1991: grave breaches of the 1949 Geneva Conventions, violations of the laws or customs of war, genocide, and crime against humanity. It can try only individuals, not organizations or governments. The maximum sentence it can impose is life imprisonment. Various countries have signed agreements with the UN to carry out custodial sentences. The last indictment was issued March 15, 2004. It aims to complete all trials by the end of 2008 and all appeals by 2010.

The indictees ranged from common soldiers to generals and police commanders al the way to Prime Ministers. Slobodan Milošević was the first sitting head of state indicted for war crimes. Other "high level" indictees included Milan Babić, Croatian Serb prime minister of Republika Srpska Krajina; Ramush Haradinaj, Albanian prime minister of Kosovo; Radovan Karadžić, Montenegrin former President of Republika Srpska; and Ratko Mladić, Bosnian Serb army commander.]]> International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY)
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The International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former Yugoslavia since 1991, more commonly referred to as the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY), is a body of the United Nations (UN) established to prosecute war crimes in the former Yugoslavia. The tribunal functions as an ad-hoc court and is located in The Hague.

It was established by Resolution 827 of the UN Security Council, which was passed on May 25, 1993. It has jurisdiction over certain types of crime committed on the territory of the former Yugoslavia since 1991: grave breaches of the 1949 Geneva Conventions, violations of the laws or customs of war, genocide, and crime against humanity. It can try only individuals, not organizations or governments. The maximum sentence it can impose is life imprisonment. Various countries have signed agreements with the UN to carry out custodial sentences. The last indictment was issued March 15, 2004. It aims to complete all trials by the end of 2008 and all appeals by 2010.

The indictees ranged from common soldiers to generals and police commanders al the way to Prime Ministers. Slobodan Milošević was the first sitting head of state indicted for war crimes. Other "high level" indictees included Milan Babić, Croatian Serb prime minister of Republika Srpska Krajina; Ramush Haradinaj, Albanian prime minister of Kosovo; Radovan Karadžić, Montenegrin former President of Republika Srpska; and Ratko Mladić, Bosnian Serb army commander.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/international-criminal-tribunal-for-the-former-yugoslavia-icty/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/international-criminal-tribunal-for-the-former-yugoslavia-icty/ Fri, 19 May 2006 04:34:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/international-criminal-tribunal-for-the-former-yugoslavia-icty/ 52.09454000 4.28442100 <![CDATA[International Criminal Court (ICC)]]> International Criminal Court (ICC)
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) is the first ever permanent, treaty based, international criminal court established to promote the rule of law and ensure that the gravest international crimes do not go unpunished.

The Court shall be complementary to national criminal jurisdictions. The jurisdiction and functioning of the Court shall be governed by the provisions of the Rome Statute.

The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court was established on 17 July 1998, when 120 States participating in the "United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court" adopted the Statute. The Statute entered into force on 1 July 2002. Anyone who commits any of the crimes under the Statute after this date will be liable for prosecution by the Court.]]> International Criminal Court (ICC)
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) is the first ever permanent, treaty based, international criminal court established to promote the rule of law and ensure that the gravest international crimes do not go unpunished.

The Court shall be complementary to national criminal jurisdictions. The jurisdiction and functioning of the Court shall be governed by the provisions of the Rome Statute.

The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court was established on 17 July 1998, when 120 States participating in the "United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court" adopted the Statute. The Statute entered into force on 1 July 2002. Anyone who commits any of the crimes under the Statute after this date will be liable for prosecution by the Court.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/international-criminal-court-icc/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/international-criminal-court-icc/ Thu, 18 May 2006 08:44:51 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/international-criminal-court-icc/ 52.06812100 4.35332700 <![CDATA[Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)]]> Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
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@ 2006-05-17 22:58:26

From www.paho.org:

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is an international public health agency with 100 years of experience in working to improve health and living standards of the countries of the Americas. It serves as the specialized organization for health of the Inter-American System. It also serves as the Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization and enjoys international recognition as part of the United Nations system.]]> Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
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@ 2006-05-17 22:58:26

From www.paho.org:

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is an international public health agency with 100 years of experience in working to improve health and living standards of the countries of the Americas. It serves as the specialized organization for health of the Inter-American System. It also serves as the Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization and enjoys international recognition as part of the United Nations system.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pan-american-health-organization-paho/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pan-american-health-organization-paho/ Wed, 17 May 2006 22:58:26 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pan-american-health-organization-paho/ 38.89663300 -77.04963100 <![CDATA[Chateau de Longchamp]]> Chateau de Longchamp
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@ 2006-05-02 22:54:33
I think this is part of the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF).]]> Chateau de Longchamp
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I think this is part of the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF).]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chateau-de-longchamp/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chateau-de-longchamp/ Tue, 02 May 2006 22:54:33 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chateau-de-longchamp/ 48.86457400 2.23738100 <![CDATA[Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)]]> Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
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@ 2006-05-02 21:55:00
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation of those developed countries that accept the principles of representative democracy and a free market economy. It originated in 1948 as the Organisation for European Economic Co-operation (OEEC), to help administer the Marshall Plan for the re-construction of Europe after World War II. Later its membership was extended to non-European states, and in 1961 it was reformed into the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.]]> Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
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The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation of those developed countries that accept the principles of representative democracy and a free market economy. It originated in 1948 as the Organisation for European Economic Co-operation (OEEC), to help administer the Marshall Plan for the re-construction of Europe after World War II. Later its membership was extended to non-European states, and in 1961 it was reformed into the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/organisation-for-economic-co-operation-and-development-oecd/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/organisation-for-economic-co-operation-and-development-oecd/ Tue, 02 May 2006 21:55:00 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/organisation-for-economic-co-operation-and-development-oecd/ 48.86176400 2.26909000 <![CDATA[United Nations Building, Geneva]]> United Nations Building, Geneva
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Constructed between 1929 and 1936 to house the League of Nations, the Palais des Nations became the headquarters of the United Nations in 1946 when the former organisation was dissolved. The vast wooded park overlooking the lake, where it is located, was donated by the City of Geneva.



Today, and after the completion of a new wing in 1973, it is the second most important centre of the United Nations after New York.



Its surface is that of the Palais de Versailles and its Assembly Room, seating 2,000, is as large as the Paris Opera House.



Over 25,000 delegates meet here annually to negotiate for world peace.



Many works of art and gifts are displayed.

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Constructed between 1929 and 1936 to house the League of Nations, the Palais des Nations became the headquarters of the United Nations in 1946 when the former organisation was dissolved. The vast wooded park overlooking the lake, where it is located, was donated by the City of Geneva.



Today, and after the completion of a new wing in 1973, it is the second most important centre of the United Nations after New York.



Its surface is that of the Palais de Versailles and its Assembly Room, seating 2,000, is as large as the Paris Opera House.



Over 25,000 delegates meet here annually to negotiate for world peace.



Many works of art and gifts are displayed.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/united-nations-building-geneva/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/united-nations-building-geneva/ Fri, 17 Feb 2006 06:32:12 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/united-nations-building-geneva/ 46.22624000 6.14225900 <![CDATA[Institute for International Economics (IIE)]]> Institute for International Economics (IIE)
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@ 2006-02-15 18:19:52

From www.iie.com:

The Institute for International Economics is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan research institution devoted to the study of international economic policy. Since 1981 the Institute has provided timely, objective analysis and concrete solutions to key international economic problems.

The Institute attempts to anticipate emerging issues and to be ready with practical ideas to inform and shape public debate. Its audience includes government officials and legislators, business and labor leaders, management and staff at international organizations, university-based scholars and their students, other research institutions and nongovernmental organizations, the media, and the public at large. It addresses these groups both in the United States and around the world.

The Institute averages one or more publications per month. It holds one or more seminars, meetings, or conferences almost every week to discuss topical international economic issues. Its Web site averages 140,000 sessions and over 300,000 page views per month.

In late 2001, the Institute helped create the Center for Global Development to address poverty and development issues in the poor countries. The Center conducts research and sponsors research-based advocacy efforts on these topics. The Center is an independent institution with its own board of directors and president. It was housed at the Institute during its startup period and continues to work closely with the Institute, including through joint staff appointments and joint projects.

The Institute's annual budget is about $8 million. Support is provided by a wide range of charitable foundations, private corporations, and individuals and from earnings on the Institute’s publications and capital fund. The Institute moved into its own award-winning building, which includes full conference and videoconferencing facilities, at 1750 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, in the summer of 2001.]]> Institute for International Economics (IIE)
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@ 2006-02-15 18:19:52

From www.iie.com:

The Institute for International Economics is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan research institution devoted to the study of international economic policy. Since 1981 the Institute has provided timely, objective analysis and concrete solutions to key international economic problems.

The Institute attempts to anticipate emerging issues and to be ready with practical ideas to inform and shape public debate. Its audience includes government officials and legislators, business and labor leaders, management and staff at international organizations, university-based scholars and their students, other research institutions and nongovernmental organizations, the media, and the public at large. It addresses these groups both in the United States and around the world.

The Institute averages one or more publications per month. It holds one or more seminars, meetings, or conferences almost every week to discuss topical international economic issues. Its Web site averages 140,000 sessions and over 300,000 page views per month.

In late 2001, the Institute helped create the Center for Global Development to address poverty and development issues in the poor countries. The Center conducts research and sponsors research-based advocacy efforts on these topics. The Center is an independent institution with its own board of directors and president. It was housed at the Institute during its startup period and continues to work closely with the Institute, including through joint staff appointments and joint projects.

The Institute's annual budget is about $8 million. Support is provided by a wide range of charitable foundations, private corporations, and individuals and from earnings on the Institute’s publications and capital fund. The Institute moved into its own award-winning building, which includes full conference and videoconferencing facilities, at 1750 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, in the summer of 2001.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/institute-for-international-economics-iie/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/institute-for-international-economics-iie/ Wed, 15 Feb 2006 18:19:52 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/institute-for-international-economics-iie/ 38.90828300 -77.04083100 <![CDATA[International Peace Palace]]> International Peace Palace
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The Peace Palace, situated in The Hague, Netherlands, is often called the seat of international law, housing the International Court of Justice (the principal judicial body of the United Nations), the Permanent Court of Arbitration, the Hague Academy of International Law and the extensive Peace Palace Library.

In addition to hosting these judicial functions, the Palace is also a regular venue for special events in international policy and law.]]> International Peace Palace
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The Peace Palace, situated in The Hague, Netherlands, is often called the seat of international law, housing the International Court of Justice (the principal judicial body of the United Nations), the Permanent Court of Arbitration, the Hague Academy of International Law and the extensive Peace Palace Library.

In addition to hosting these judicial functions, the Palace is also a regular venue for special events in international policy and law.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/international-peace-palace/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/international-peace-palace/ Wed, 04 Jan 2006 09:51:25 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/international-peace-palace/ 52.08650574 4.29469679 <![CDATA[European Union Parliament Buildings]]> European Union Parliament Buildings
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@ 2005-12-29 20:28:28]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nato-headquarters/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nato-headquarters/ Thu, 29 Dec 2005 20:28:28 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nato-headquarters/ 50.87601500 4.41822100 <![CDATA[UNESCO]]> UNESCO
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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization]]> UNESCO
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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/unesco/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/unesco/ Mon, 01 Aug 2005 10:51:38 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/unesco/ 48.84973200 2.30600200 <![CDATA[World Bank]]> World Bank
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