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Places in The Kingdom of Spain or Spain ( Spanish: Reino de España or España; Catalan: Regne dEspanya; Basque: Espainiako Erresuma; Galician: Reino da España) is a country located in the southwest of Europe. It shares the Iberian Peninsula with Portugal, Gibraltar and Andorra. To the... Spain

  • León, city
  • León province León is a province of northwestern Spain, in the northwestern part of the autonomous community of Castile and León. It is bordered by the provinces of Zamora, Ourense, Lugo, Asturias, Cantabria, Palencia, and Valladolid. About one quarter of its population of 496... León, In addition to its seventeen autonomous communities, Spain is divided into fifty provinces. Formerly of greater importance, since the arrival of the autonomous community system the provinces have had fewer powers. They are still used as electoral districts, in postal addresses, and as geographical referents. (A small town would be... province
  • Capital Valladolid Area  - total  - % of Spain Ranked 1st 94,223 km² 18,6% Population  - Total (2003)  - % of Spain  - Density Ranked 6th 2,480,369 5.9% 26.32/km² Demonym  - English  - Spanish   Castillian, Leonese castellano/a, leonés/leonesa Statute of Autonomy... Castile-Leon, Spains fifty provinces (provincias) are grouped into seventeen autonomous communities (comunidades aut nomas), in addition to two African autonomous cities (ciudades aut nomas) (Ceuta and Melilla). Formation and Powers Centralism, nationalism and separatism played an important role in the Spanish transition. For fear that separatism would lead to instability... autonomous community
  • The city of León was founded by the Roman Seventh Legion (for unknown reasons always written as Legio Septima Gemina, or twin seventh legion). It was the headquarters of that legion in the late empire and was a center for trade in gold which was mined at Las... Kingdom of León, This is the history of Spain. Its history is part of the history of Europe and part of the history of present-day nations and states. It is traditional (at least, since the 19th century) to start the history of modern Spain with the Visigoth kingdom. Although it is debatable... historical kingdom

Places in Central America is the region of North America located between the southern border of Mexico and the northwest border of Colombia, in South America. Some geographers classify Central America as a large isthmus, and in this geographic sense it sometimes includes the portion of Mexico east of the Isthmus of... Central America

  • León (formally: León de las Aldamas) is the most populous city in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. It was founded on 20 January 1576. The city of León is located at 21°12′ N 101°69′ W. In... León, Guanajuato, The United Mexican States or Mexico ( Spanish: Estados Unidos Mexicanos or México; regarding the use of the variant spelling Méjico, see section The name below) is a country located in North America, bordered to the north by the United States of America, to the southeast by... Mexico
  • León, Nicaragua

Places in the The United States of America — also referred to as the United States, the U.S.A., the U.S., America¹, the States, or (archaically) Columbia — is a federal republic of 50 states located primarily in central North America (with the exception of two states: Alaska and Hawaii... United States

  • De Leon is a city located in Comanche County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,433. Geography De Leon is located at 32°635 North, 98°3219 West (32.109746, -98.538488)1. According to the United States Census Bureau... De Leon, Texas
  • De Leon Springs is a census-designated place located in Volusia County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 2,358. Geography De Leon Springs is located at 29°713 North, 81°2111 West (29.120268, -81.352988)1. According to the... DeLeon Springs, Florida
  • Leon is a city located in Decatur County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,983. It is the county seat of Decatur County6. Geography Leon is located at 40°4424 North, 93°4447 West (40.739924, -93.746342)1. According... Leon, Iowa
  • Leon is a city located in Butler County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 645. Geography Leon is located at 37°4122 North, 96°4659 West (37.689516, -96.783109)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has... Leon, Kansas
  • Leon is a town located in Cattaraugus County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,380. The Town of Leon was incorporated in 1832. It is on the western border of the county. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the... Leon, New York
  • Leon is a town located in Love County, Oklahoma. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 96. Geography Leon is located at 33°5243 North, 97°2543 West (33.878618, -97.428710)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has... Leon, Oklahoma
  • Leon is a town located in Mason County, West Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 132. Geography Leon is located at 38°4458 North, 81°5729 West (38.749501, -81.958135)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town... Leon, West Virginia
  • Leon is a town located in Monroe County, Wisconsin, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 858. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 92.6 km² (35.8 mi²). 92.6 km² (35.8 mi... Leon, Monroe County, Wisconsin
  • Leon is a town located in Waushara County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,281. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 94.0 km² (36.3 mi²). 93.2 km² (36.0 mi... Leon, Waushara County, Wisconsin
  • Leon County is a county located in the state of Florida. As of 2000, the population is 239,452. The principal place in Leon County is Tallahassee, the state capital, also the county seat. History Leon County was created in 1824. It was named for the Juan Ponce de Leon... Leon County, Florida
  • Leon County is a county located in the state of Texas. As of 2000, the population is 15,335. Its county seat is Centerville6. History The legislature of the Republic of Texas authorized Leon County in 1846 from part of Robertson County, and named it in honor of Martín... Leon County, Texas
  • Leon Township is a township located in Clearwater County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 345. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 92.6 km² (35.8 mi²). 91.6 km² (35.4 mi... Leon Township, Clearwater County, Minnesota
  • Leon Township is a township located in Goodhue County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 942. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 98.0 km² (37.8 mi²). 97.9 km² (37.8 mi... Leon Township, Goodhue County, Minnesota
  • Leon Valley is a city located in Bexar County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,239. It is an independent municipality completely surrounded by the city of San Antonio. Geography Leon Valley is located at 29°2954 North, 98°3645... Leon Valley, Texas
  • San Leon is a census-designated place located in Galveston County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 4,365. Geography San Leon is located at 29°2918 North, 94°5546 West (29.488379, -94.929426)1. According to the United States... San Leon, Texas
  • Ponce de Leon is a town located in Holmes County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 457. Geography Ponce de Leon is located at 30°4333 North, 85°5616 West (30.725783, -85.937783)1. According to the United States Census... Ponce de Leon, Florida
  • St. Leon is a town located in Dearborn County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 387. Geography St. Leon is located at 39°1714 North, 84°582 West (39.287360, -84.967108)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the... St. Leon, Indiana

Other meanings

  • Léon (viscounty), The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a country in western Europe, and a member of the British Commonwealth and European Union. Usually known simply as the United Kingdom, UK or, inaccurately, as Great Britain or Britain, the UK has four constituent parts. Three of these parts... Britain, The French Republic or France ( French: République française or France) is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in western Europe, and which is further made up of a collection of overseas islands and territories located in other continents. France is a democracy organised as a... France
  • Léon (diocese), The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a country in western Europe, and a member of the British Commonwealth and European Union. Usually known simply as the United Kingdom, UK or, inaccurately, as Great Britain or Britain, the UK has four constituent parts. Three of these parts... Britain, The French Republic or France ( French: République française or France) is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in western Europe, and which is further made up of a collection of overseas islands and territories located in other continents. France is a democracy organised as a... France
  • Club Leon, a The striker (wearing red jersey) has run past the defender (in white jersey) and is about to take a shot at the goal, while the goalkeeper positions himself to stop the ball. Football is the most widely played and watched team sport in the world. The game is often known... soccer club in The United Mexican States or Mexico ( Spanish: Estados Unidos Mexicanos or México; regarding the use of the variant spelling Méjico, see section The name below) is a country located in North America, bordered to the north by the United States of America, to the southeast by... Mexico
  • Léon ( 1994 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. Events January January 1 - North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) goes into effect January 6 - Nancy Kerrigan is clubbed on the right leg by an assailant under orders from... 1994), also known as The Professional and The Cleaner, a film directed by Luc Besson Luc Besson (born March 18, 1959) is a French film director, writer, and producer. He was born in Paris. He married Milla Jovovich in 1997, but they later divorced. Filmography as director The Last Battle or Le Dernier Combat (1983) Subway (1985) The Big Blue aka Le Grand... Luc Besson.
  • Leon's, a Canada is an independent sovereign state in northern North America, the northern-most country in the world, and the second largest in total area. Bordering the United States, its territorial claims extend north into the Arctic Ocean as far as the North Pole. Canada is a federation of ten provinces... Canadian furniture A superstore is a superlative name for a large department store. Usually associated with large chains such as Target and (especially) Wal-Mart, a superstore sells a wide range of products, from toys and electronics to clothing and groceries and even furniture, sporting goods and automotive supplies. These types of... superstore which has over 50 locations.
  • Finningley is a village in the metropolitan borough of Doncaster (part of South Yorkshire, England), on the border with Nottinghamshire. It lies on the A614 road, about six miles from the centre of Doncaster, at 53° 29 North, 0° 59 West, and at an elevation of around 7 metres above... Leon Motors, a former Yorkshire bus company
  • The name Leon or León may refer to: Places in Spain León, city Leon, province Castile-Leon, autonomous community Kingdom of León, historical kingdom Places in Central America León, Guanajuato, Mexico León, Nicaragua Places in the United States De Leon, Texas DeLeon Springs, Florida Leon... LEON, an Open source refers to projects that are open to the public and which draw on other projects that are freely available to the general public. Openness, open content, and communal are other related topics. This article deals mostly with computer software. Open source or open-source software (OSS) is any... open source The central processing unit (CPU) is the part of a computer that interprets and carries out the instructions contained in the software. Overview This CPU uses numerous pins to connect to the motherboard. Most CPUs divide the tasks of interpreting and carrying out the instructions between: A control unit that... CPU
  • Leon (Robinson), African Americans, also known as Afro-Americans or Black Americans, are an ethnic group in the United States of America whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Sub-Saharan Africa. Many African Americans also have European and/or Native American ancestors. Alternative terms Terms for African Americans used... African-American actor from Cool Runnings is a 1993 comedy film, directed by Jon Turteltaub. It is based on the exploits of the Jamaican Bobsled Team at Calgary, Alberta, Canada in the 1988 Winter Olympics. It stars Leon, Doug E. Doug, Malik Yoba, Rawle D. Lewis, and John Candy, who portrays a washed up... Cool Runnings, The Five Heartbeats, and The Temptations.


 

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