These page shows the results of the IV Beach Volleybal World Championships, held from October 7 to October 12, 2003 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was the fourth official edition of this event, after ten unofficial championships (1987-1996) all held in Rio de Janeiro. Beach volleyball is not popular sport in which two teams, positioned on either side of a net, hit a ball back and forth over the net, usually using the hands or arms. ... October 7 is the 280th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (281st in leap years). ... October 12 is the 285th day of the year (286th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Ipanema beach A NASA satellite image of Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro (meaning River of January in Portuguese) is the name of both a state and a city in southeastern Brazil. ...

Men's Competition

Final Ranking

Image File history File links Med_1. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Emanuel Rego (born April 15, 1973 in Curitiba) is a beach volleyball player from Brazil, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996 . ... Ricardo Alex Costa Santos (born January 6, 1975 in Salvador de Bahia) is a beach volleyball player from Brazil, who won the silver medal in the mens beach team competition at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, partnering Zé Marco de Melo. ... Motto Ordem e Progresso(Portuguese) Order and Progress Anthem Brazilian National Anthem Capital Brasília Largest city São Paulo Official languages Portuguese Demonym Brazilian Government Presidential Federal republic  -  President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva  -  Vice President José Alencar Gomes da Silva Independence from Portugal   -  Declared September 7, 1822... Image File history File links Med_2. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... Image File history File links Med_3. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Marcio Henrique Barroso Araujo (born October 12, 1973 in Fortaleza, Ceará) is a beach volleyball player from Brazil, who won the gold medal in the mens beach team competition at the 2005 Beach Volleyball World Championships in Berlin, Germany, partnering Fabio Luiz Magalhães. ... Motto Ordem e Progresso(Portuguese) Order and Progress Anthem Brazilian National Anthem Capital Brasília Largest city São Paulo Official languages Portuguese Demonym Brazilian Government Presidential Federal republic  -  President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva  -  Vice President José Alencar Gomes da Silva Independence from Portugal   -  Declared September 7, 1822... Image File history File links Flag_of_Portugal. ... Anthem A Portuguesa Capital (and largest city) Lisbon Official languages Portuguese1 Government Parliamentary democracy  -  President Aníbal Cavaco Silva  -  Prime Minister José Sócrates Formation June 24, 1128   -  Battle of São Mamede June 24, 1128   -  Kingdom 25 July 1139   -  Recognized 5 October 1143   -  Republic 5 October 1910   -  Carnation Revolution... Image File history File links Flag_of_Switzerland. ... Motto (Latin) (traditional)[1] One for all, all for one Anthem Swiss Psalm Switzerland() on the European continent() Capital Berne (federal capital) Largest city Zürich Official languages Government Direct democracy Federal republic  -  Federal Council M. Leuenberger P. Couchepin (VP 07) S. Schmid M. Calmy-Rey (Pres. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Switzerland. ... Motto (Latin) (traditional)[1] One for all, all for one Anthem Swiss Psalm Switzerland() on the European continent() Capital Berne (federal capital) Largest city Zürich Official languages Government Direct democracy Federal republic  -  Federal Council M. Leuenberger P. Couchepin (VP 07) S. Schmid M. Calmy-Rey (Pres. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Dain Blanton, born November 28, 1971, is an American beach volleyball player. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Motto Ordem e Progresso(Portuguese) Order and Progress Anthem Brazilian National Anthem Capital Brasília Largest city São Paulo Official languages Portuguese Demonym Brazilian Government Presidential Federal republic  -  President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva  -  Vice President José Alencar Gomes da Silva Independence from Portugal   -  Declared September 7, 1822... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... “Deutschland” redirects here. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Franco José Vieira Neto (born November 11, 1966 in Fortaleza, Ceará) is a beach volleyball player from Brazil, who won the bronze medal in the mens beach team competition at the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Canada, partnering Roberto Lopes. ... Motto Ordem e Progresso(Portuguese) Order and Progress Anthem Brazilian National Anthem Capital Brasília Largest city São Paulo Official languages Portuguese Demonym Brazilian Government Presidential Federal republic  -  President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva  -  Vice President José Alencar Gomes da Silva Independence from Portugal   -  Declared September 7, 1822... Image File history File links Flag_of_Norway. ... Motto Royal: Alt for Norge (Everything for Norway) 1814 Eidsvoll oath: Enige og tro til Dovre faller (United and faithful until Dovre crumbles) Anthem Ja, vi elsker Royal anthem Kongesangen Norway() on the European continent() Capital (and largest city) Oslo Official languages Norwegian (BokmÃ¥l and Nynorsk)1 Government Constitutional... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Eric Fonoimoana (born June 7, 1969) is an American volleyball player. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Sweden. ... “Sverige” redirects here. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Anthem Advance Australia Fair Royal anthem: God Save the Queen Capital Canberra Largest city Sydney Official languages English (de facto 1) Government Federal constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy  -  Queen Elizabeth II  -  Governor-General Michael Jeffery  -  Prime Minister John Howard Independence from the United Kingdom   -  Constitution 1 January 1901   -  Statute of... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... “Deutschland” redirects here. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Puerto_Rico. ... Raul Papaleo (born (October 11, 1971) in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is considered by many islanders to be the greatest Beach Volleyball player in Puerto Rico. ... Motto Latin: Joannes Est Nomen Eius Spanish: Juan es su nombre (English: John is his name) Anthem La Borinqueña Capital (and largest city) San Juan Official languages Spanish and English Government U.S. Commonwealth  -  Governor Aníbal Acevedo Vilá Independence None (U.S. territory with Commonwealth status)  Area  -  Total... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... “Deutschland” redirects here. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Switzerland. ... Motto (Latin) (traditional)[1] One for all, all for one Anthem Swiss Psalm Switzerland() on the European continent() Capital Berne (federal capital) Largest city Zürich Official languages Government Direct democracy Federal republic  -  Federal Council M. Leuenberger P. Couchepin (VP 07) S. Schmid M. Calmy-Rey (Pres. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Austria. ... Motto none Anthem (German) Land of Mountains, Land on the River Austria() – on the European continent() – in the European Union() [] Capital (and largest city) Vienna Official languages German Demonym Austrian(s) Government federal republic  -  President Heinz Fischer  -  Chancellor Alfred Gusenbauer Independence  -  Austrian State Treaty in force July 27, 1955   -  October... Image File history File links Flag_of_Argentina. ... Motto En unión y libertad(Spanish) In Union and Freedom Anthem Himno Nacional Argentino Capital (and largest city) Buenos Aires Official languages Spanish Government Federal republic  -  President Néstor Kirchner  -  Vice President Daniel Scioli Independence from Spain   -  May Revolution 25 May 1810   -  Declared 9 July 1816   -  Recognized 1821 (by... Image File history File links Flag_of_Cuba. ... Francisco (Francis) Alvarez Cutiño (born April 12, 1969 in San Luis, Cuba) is a beach volleyball player from Cuba, who won the gold medal in the mens beach team competition at the 2003 Pan American Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, partnering Juan Rossell. ... Juan Miguel Rossell Milanes (born December 28, 1969 in Jiguany) is a beach volleyball player from Cuba, who won the gold medal in the mens beach team competition at the 2003 Pan American Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, partnering Francisco Alvarez. ... Motto (Spanish) Homeland or Death a Anthem La Bayamesa(The Bayamo Song) Capital (and largest city) Havana Official languages Spanish Government Socialist republicb  -  President of the Council of State Fidel Castro Raúl Castro (acting) Independence from Spain   -  Declaredc October 10, 1868   -  Republic declared May 20, 1902   -  Cuban Revolution January... Image File history File links Flag_of_Norway. ... Motto Royal: Alt for Norge (Everything for Norway) 1814 Eidsvoll oath: Enige og tro til Dovre faller (United and faithful until Dovre crumbles) Anthem Ja, vi elsker Royal anthem Kongesangen Norway() on the European continent() Capital (and largest city) Oslo Official languages Norwegian (BokmÃ¥l and Nynorsk)1 Government Constitutional... Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada. ... Motto (Latin for From Sea to Sea) Anthem O Canada Royal anthem: God Save the Queen Capital Ottawa Largest city Toronto Official languages English, French Government Parliamentary democracy and federal constitutional monarchy  -  Monarch Queen Elizabeth II  -  Governor General Michaëlle Jean  -  Prime Minister Stephen Harper Establishment  -  Act of Union February... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Paulo Emilio Silva Azevedo (born December 14, 1969 in Salvador, Brazil) is a beach volleyball player from Brazil, who won the silver medal in the mens beach team competition at the 2003 Pan American Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, partnering Luizão Correa. ... Motto Ordem e Progresso(Portuguese) Order and Progress Anthem Brazilian National Anthem Capital Brasília Largest city São Paulo Official languages Portuguese Demonym Brazilian Government Presidential Federal republic  -  President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva  -  Vice President José Alencar Gomes da Silva Independence from Portugal   -  Declared September 7, 1822... Image File history File links Flag_of_Spain. ... Motto: (Latin) Further Beyond Anthem:  1(Spanish) Royal March Capital (and largest city)  Madrid Official languages Spanish2 Government Constitutional monarchy  - Head of State Juan Carlos I (Monarch)  - Head of Government José L. Rodríguez Zapatero Formation 15th century   - Dynastic union 1516   - Unification 1469   - de facto 1716   - de jure 1812  Accession... Image File history File links Flag_of_Spain. ... Francisco Javier Bosma Mínguez (born June 11, 1969 in Roses, Girona) is a Spanish volleyball player, who won the silver medal in the mens beach volleyball tournament at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens together with Pablo Herrera. ... Pablo Herrera Allepuz (born June 29, 1982 in Castellón de la Plana) is a Spanish volleyball player, who won a silver medal in the mens beach volleyball tournament at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens together with Javier Bosma. ... Motto: (Latin) Further Beyond Anthem:  1(Spanish) Royal March Capital (and largest city)  Madrid Official languages Spanish2 Government Constitutional monarchy  - Head of State Juan Carlos I (Monarch)  - Head of Government José L. Rodríguez Zapatero Formation 15th century   - Dynastic union 1516   - Unification 1469   - de facto 1716   - de jure 1812  Accession... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... Anthem Hymn of the Russian Federation Capital (and largest city) Moscow Official languages Russian official throughout nation; thirty others co-official in various regions Government Semi-presidential federal republic  -  President Vladimir Putin  -  Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov Formation  -  Declared June 12, 1990   -  Finalized December 25, 1991  Area  -  Total 17,075,400... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Motto Ordem e Progresso(Portuguese) Order and Progress Anthem Brazilian National Anthem Capital Brasília Largest city São Paulo Official languages Portuguese Demonym Brazilian Government Presidential Federal republic  -  President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva  -  Vice President José Alencar Gomes da Silva Independence from Portugal   -  Declared September 7, 1822... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Motto Ordem e Progresso(Portuguese) Order and Progress Anthem Brazilian National Anthem Capital Brasília Largest city São Paulo Official languages Portuguese Demonym Brazilian Government Presidential Federal republic  -  President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva  -  Vice President José Alencar Gomes da Silva Independence from Portugal   -  Declared September 7, 1822... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... Axel Hager (born March 14, 1969 in Burg auf Fehmarn) is a beach volleyball player from Germany, who won the bronze medal in the mens beach team competition at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, partnering Jörg Ahmann. ... “Deutschland” redirects here. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Netherlands. ... Motto (French) Ik zal handhaven(Dutch) I shall stand fast1 Anthem Het Wilhelmus Netherlands() – on the European continent() – in the European Union() [] Capital (and largest city) Amsterdam2 Official languages Dutch3 Recognised regional languages Low Saxon, Limburgish Ethnic groups  80. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Italy. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Todd Rogers, born in 1973, is a top professional beach volleyball player on the AVP Professional Beach Volleyball Tour. ... Sean Scott (born September 25, 1978) is an Arena Football League wide receiver/linebacker for the Philadelphia Soul. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Motto Ordem e Progresso(Portuguese) Order and Progress Anthem Brazilian National Anthem Capital Brasília Largest city São Paulo Official languages Portuguese Demonym Brazilian Government Presidential Federal republic  -  President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva  -  Vice President José Alencar Gomes da Silva Independence from Portugal   -  Declared September 7, 1822... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Motto: Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité Liberty, Equality, Fraternity Anthem: La Marseillaise Metropolitan France() – on the European continent() – in the European Union()  —  [] Capital (and largest city) Paris Official languages French Government Unitary republic  -  President Jacques Chirac  -  Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin Formation  -  Celtic Gaul 1200 BC   -  Franks 11 BC   -  Kingdom of France... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan. ... This article is about the country in East Asia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Austria. ... Motto none Anthem (German) Land of Mountains, Land on the River Austria() – on the European continent() – in the European Union() [] Capital (and largest city) Vienna Official languages German Demonym Austrian(s) Government federal republic  -  President Heinz Fischer  -  Chancellor Alfred Gusenbauer Independence  -  Austrian State Treaty in force July 27, 1955   -  October... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Motto: Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité Liberty, Equality, Fraternity Anthem: La Marseillaise Metropolitan France() – on the European continent() – in the European Union()  —  [] Capital (and largest city) Paris Official languages French Government Unitary republic  -  President Jacques Chirac  -  Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin Formation  -  Celtic Gaul 1200 BC   -  Franks 11 BC   -  Kingdom of France... Image File history File links Flag_of_Spain. ... Motto: (Latin) Further Beyond Anthem:  1(Spanish) Royal March Capital (and largest city)  Madrid Official languages Spanish2 Government Constitutional monarchy  - Head of State Juan Carlos I (Monarch)  - Head of Government José L. Rodríguez Zapatero Formation 15th century   - Dynastic union 1516   - Unification 1469   - de facto 1716   - de jure 1812  Accession... Image File history File links Flag_of_Austria. ... Motto none Anthem (German) Land of Mountains, Land on the River Austria() – on the European continent() – in the European Union() [] Capital (and largest city) Vienna Official languages German Demonym Austrian(s) Government federal republic  -  President Heinz Fischer  -  Chancellor Alfred Gusenbauer Independence  -  Austrian State Treaty in force July 27, 1955   -  October... Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada. ... John Child (born May 4, 1967 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian beach volleyball player. ... Mark Heese (born August 15, 1969 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian beach volleyball player. ... Motto (Latin for From Sea to Sea) Anthem O Canada Royal anthem: God Save the Queen Capital Ottawa Largest city Toronto Official languages English, French Government Parliamentary democracy and federal constitutional monarchy  -  Monarch Queen Elizabeth II  -  Governor General Michaëlle Jean  -  Prime Minister Stephen Harper Establishment  -  Act of Union February... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Netherlands. ... Motto (French) Ik zal handhaven(Dutch) I shall stand fast1 Anthem Het Wilhelmus Netherlands() – on the European continent() – in the European Union() [] Capital (and largest city) Amsterdam2 Official languages Dutch3 Recognised regional languages Low Saxon, Limburgish Ethnic groups  80. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Estonia. ... Anthem Mu isamaa, mu õnn ja rõõm Estonia() – on the European continent() – in the European Union() [] Capital (and largest city) Tallinn Official languages Estonian Government Parliamentary democracy  -  President Toomas Hendrik Ilves  -  Prime Minister Andrus Ansip Independence from Russia and Germany   -  Declared 24 February 1918   -  Recognised 2 February 1920   -  16... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Motto: Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité Liberty, Equality, Fraternity Anthem: La Marseillaise Metropolitan France() – on the European continent() – in the European Union()  —  [] Capital (and largest city) Paris Official languages French Government Unitary republic  -  President Jacques Chirac  -  Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin Formation  -  Celtic Gaul 1200 BC   -  Franks 11 BC   -  Kingdom of France... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan. ... This article is about the country in East Asia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Sweden. ... “Sverige” redirects here. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Greece. ... “Hellas” redirects here. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Angola. ... Motto Virtus Unita Fortior(Latin) Unity Provides Strength Anthem Angola Avante!(Portuguese) Forward Angola! Capital (and largest city) Luanda Official languages Portuguese1 Demonym Angolan Government Nominally multi-party (Free elections never held)  -  President José E. dos Santos  -  Prime Minister Fausto Andre Andre Independence from Portugal   -  Date November 11, 1975  Area...

Women's Competition

Final Ranking

Image File history File links Med_1. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Misty May-Treanor (born July 30, 1979) is an American professional beach volleyball player. ... Kerri Walsh Kerri Lee Walsh (Born August 15, 1978) is an American beach volleyball player. ... Image File history File links Med_2. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Shelda Bede (born January 1, 1973) is a beach volleyball player from Brazil. ... Adriana Behar, born in Rio de Janeiro in 1969, is one of the most outstanding volleyball players of her generation. ... Motto Ordem e Progresso(Portuguese) Order and Progress Anthem Brazilian National Anthem Capital Brasília Largest city São Paulo Official languages Portuguese Demonym Brazilian Government Presidential Federal republic  -  President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva  -  Vice President José Alencar Gomes da Silva Independence from Portugal   -  Declared September 7, 1822... Image File history File links Med_3. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Natalie Louise Cook, OAM (born January 19, 1975) is an Australian professional beach volleyball player and Olympic gold medallist. ... Anthem Advance Australia Fair Royal anthem: God Save the Queen Capital Canberra Largest city Sydney Official languages English (de facto 1) Government Federal constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy  -  Queen Elizabeth II  -  Governor-General Michael Jeffery  -  Prime Minister John Howard Independence from the United Kingdom   -  Constitution 1 January 1901   -  Statute of... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Annett Davis (born September 22, 1973) is an American beach volleyball player As of 2006, Davis teams up with Jenny Johnson Jordan Davis currently resides in Valencia, California with husband Byron and two children, Mya (born 2001) and Victoria (born 2005) Throughout her career, she has partnered with Jenny Johnson... Jenny Johnson Jordan (born June 8, 1973) is an American beach volleyball player. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Motto Ordem e Progresso(Portuguese) Order and Progress Anthem Brazilian National Anthem Capital Brasília Largest city São Paulo Official languages Portuguese Demonym Brazilian Government Presidential Federal republic  -  President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva  -  Vice President José Alencar Gomes da Silva Independence from Portugal   -  Declared September 7, 1822... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Holly McPeak (born May 15, 1969 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California) is an American beach volleyball player. ... Elaine Youngs (born February 14, 1970 in El Toro, California) is an American beach volleyball player. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Switzerland. ... Motto (Latin) (traditional)[1] One for all, all for one Anthem Swiss Psalm Switzerland() on the European continent() Capital Berne (federal capital) Largest city Zürich Official languages Government Direct democracy Federal republic  -  Federal Council M. Leuenberger P. Couchepin (VP 07) S. Schmid M. Calmy-Rey (Pres. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Motto Ordem e Progresso(Portuguese) Order and Progress Anthem Brazilian National Anthem Capital Brasília Largest city São Paulo Official languages Portuguese Demonym Brazilian Government Presidential Federal republic  -  President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva  -  Vice President José Alencar Gomes da Silva Independence from Portugal   -  Declared September 7, 1822... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic. ... Motto (Czech) Truth prevails Anthem Czech Republic() – on the European continent() – in the European Union() [] Capital (and largest city) Prague Official languages Czech (de facto)1 Government Republic  -  President Václav Klaus  -  Prime Minister Mirek Topolánek Independence (formed 9th century)   -  October 28, 1918   -  January 1, 1993  Accession to the... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... “Deutschland” redirects here. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Peoples_Republic_of_China. ... Lu Jiuyuan (陸九淵), or Lu Xiangshan (1139-1192) was a Chinese scholar who used Confucian terminology in a very Buddhist spirit. ... Anthem YìyÇ’ngjÅ«n JìnxíngqÇ”   (义勇军进行曲/義勇軍進行曲) March of the Volunteers Capital Beijing Largest city Shanghai Official languages Mandarin Chinese1 Government Socialist republic2  -  President Hu Jintao  -  Premier Wen Jiabao Establishment  -  Peoples Republic declared October 1, 1949  Area  -  Total 9,596,960 km² (3rd / 4th4) 3,704,4273 sq... Image File history File links Flag_of_Bulgaria. ... Motto Съединението прави силата(Bulgarian) Suedinenieto pravi silata(transliteration) Unity makes strength1 Anthem Мила Родино(Bulgarian) Mila Rodino(transliteration) Dear Motherland Bulgaria() – on the European continent() – in the European Union() [] Capital (and largest city) Sofia Official languages Bulgarian Demonym Bulgarian(s) Government Parliamentary democracy  -  President Georgi Parvanov  -  Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev Formation  -  Founded 681... Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada. ... Guylaine Dumont (born September 10, 1967 in Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Quebec) is a Canadian beach volleyball player. ... Annie Martin (born September 7, 1981 in Sherbrooke, Quebec) is a Canadian beach volleyball player. ... Motto (Latin for From Sea to Sea) Anthem O Canada Royal anthem: God Save the Queen Capital Ottawa Largest city Toronto Official languages English, French Government Parliamentary democracy and federal constitutional monarchy  -  Monarch Queen Elizabeth II  -  Governor General Michaëlle Jean  -  Prime Minister Stephen Harper Establishment  -  Act of Union February... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... “Deutschland” redirects here. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Jacqueline (Jackie) Louise Cruz Silva (born February 13, 1962 in Rio de Janeiro) is a retired beach volleyball player from Brazil, who won the gold medal in the inaugural womens beach volleyball tournament at the 1996 Summer Olympics, partnering Sandra Pires. ... Motto Ordem e Progresso(Portuguese) Order and Progress Anthem Brazilian National Anthem Capital Brasília Largest city São Paulo Official languages Portuguese Demonym Brazilian Government Presidential Federal republic  -  President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva  -  Vice President José Alencar Gomes da Silva Independence from Portugal   -  Declared September 7, 1822... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Peoples_Republic_of_China. ... Anthem YìyÇ’ngjÅ«n JìnxíngqÇ”   (义勇军进行曲/義勇軍進行曲) March of the Volunteers Capital Beijing Largest city Shanghai Official languages Mandarin Chinese1 Government Socialist republic2  -  President Hu Jintao  -  Premier Wen Jiabao Establishment  -  Peoples Republic declared October 1, 1949  Area  -  Total 9,596,960 km² (3rd / 4th4) 3,704,4273 sq... Image File history File links Flag_of_Greece. ... “Hellas” redirects here. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... “Deutschland” redirects here. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Cuba. ... Tamara Larrea Peraza (born November 25, 1973 in Havana) is a female beach volleyball player from Cuba, who won the gold medal in the womens beach team competition at the 2003 Pan American Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, partnering Dalixia Fernández. ... Motto (Spanish) Homeland or Death a Anthem La Bayamesa(The Bayamo Song) Capital (and largest city) Havana Official languages Spanish Government Socialist republicb  -  President of the Council of State Fidel Castro Raúl Castro (acting) Independence from Spain   -  Declaredc October 10, 1868   -  Republic declared May 20, 1902   -  Cuban Revolution January... Image File history File links Flag_of_Greece. ... “Hellas” redirects here. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_South_Africa. ... This article is about the country on the southern tip of the African continent. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Netherlands. ... Motto (French) Ik zal handhaven(Dutch) I shall stand fast1 Anthem Het Wilhelmus Netherlands() – on the European continent() – in the European Union() [] Capital (and largest city) Amsterdam2 Official languages Dutch3 Recognised regional languages Low Saxon, Limburgish Ethnic groups  80. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Motto Ordem e Progresso(Portuguese) Order and Progress Anthem Brazilian National Anthem Capital Brasília Largest city São Paulo Official languages Portuguese Demonym Brazilian Government Presidential Federal republic  -  President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva  -  Vice President José Alencar Gomes da Silva Independence from Portugal   -  Declared September 7, 1822... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... This article is about the country in North America. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... “Deutschland” redirects here. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Anthem Advance Australia Fair Royal anthem: God Save the Queen Capital Canberra Largest city Sydney Official languages English (de facto 1) Government Federal constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy  -  Queen Elizabeth II  -  Governor-General Michael Jeffery  -  Prime Minister John Howard Independence from the United Kingdom   -  Constitution 1 January 1901   -  Statute of... Image File history File links Flag_of_Norway. ... Nila Ann HÃ¥kedal is a Norwegian beach volleyball player. ... Motto Royal: Alt for Norge (Everything for Norway) 1814 Eidsvoll oath: Enige og tro til Dovre faller (United and faithful until Dovre crumbles) Anthem Ja, vi elsker Royal anthem Kongesangen Norway() on the European continent() Capital (and largest city) Oslo Official languages Norwegian (BokmÃ¥l and Nynorsk)1 Government Constitutional... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan. ... This article is about the country in East Asia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada. ... Motto (Latin for From Sea to Sea) Anthem O Canada Royal anthem: God Save the Queen Capital Ottawa Largest city Toronto Official languages English, French Government Parliamentary democracy and federal constitutional monarchy  -  Monarch Queen Elizabeth II  -  Governor General Michaëlle Jean  -  Prime Minister Stephen Harper Establishment  -  Act of Union February... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Motto: Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité Liberty, Equality, Fraternity Anthem: La Marseillaise Metropolitan France() – on the European continent() – in the European Union()  —  [] Capital (and largest city) Paris Official languages French Government Unitary republic  -  President Jacques Chirac  -  Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin Formation  -  Celtic Gaul 1200 BC   -  Franks 11 BC   -  Kingdom of France... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Motto Ordem e Progresso(Portuguese) Order and Progress Anthem Brazilian National Anthem Capital Brasília Largest city São Paulo Official languages Portuguese Demonym Brazilian Government Presidential Federal republic  -  President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva  -  Vice President José Alencar Gomes da Silva Independence from Portugal   -  Declared September 7, 1822... Image File history File links Flag_of_Italy. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada. ... Motto (Latin for From Sea to Sea) Anthem O Canada Royal anthem: God Save the Queen Capital Ottawa Largest city Toronto Official languages English, French Government Parliamentary democracy and federal constitutional monarchy  -  Monarch Queen Elizabeth II  -  Governor General Michaëlle Jean  -  Prime Minister Stephen Harper Establishment  -  Act of Union February... Image File history File links Flag_of_Austria. ... 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