Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: George Town


Related Topics

In the News (Thu 23 May 13)

  
  George Town Grand Cayman
George Town is one of the most requested Caribbean cruise destinations because of the beautiful Cayman beaches, fantastic Cayman attractions, including Cayman Stingray City and the Cayman Turtle Farm, plus fabulous Grand Cayman resorts located along Seven Mile beach.
George Town is the principle city in the Cayman Islands.
George Town, sometimes referred to as Georgetown, Grand Cayman, is the center of shipping, cruise traffic, and Cayman business.
www.georgetownaccommodations.com   (1037 words)

  
  George Town, Penang - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
George Town is the capital city of the state of Penang in Malaysia.
George Town was founded in 1786 by Captain Francis Light, a trader for the British East India Company, as base for the company in the Malay States.
George Town was granted city status on January 1, 1957 by a royal charter of Queen Elizabeth II.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/George_Town,_Penang   (271 words)

  
 Lake George (town), New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Town of Lake George is on the eastern border of the county.
The Town of Lake George was established in 1810 as the Town of Caldwell from parts of the towns of Bolton, Queensbury, and Thurman.
In the town the population is spread out with 21.7% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 30.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who are 65 years of age or older.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lake_George_(town),_New_York   (592 words)

  
 George Town, Tasmania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
George Town is one of the larger towns in north-east Tasmania, on the eastern bank of the mouth of the Tamar River.
It is the regional centre of the Municipality of George Town, a local government area.
George Town is well known as the Tasmanian port for the now defunct SeaCat fast passenger ferry.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/George_Town,_Tasmania   (140 words)

  
 George Town, Tasmania   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
George Town is on the eastern side of the mouth of the Tamar River, about 45 km.
It is the administrative centre of the George Town municipality of 650 sq.
George Town remained a place of small settlement until the 1870s, when gold was discovered at a number of nearby places.
www.arts.monash.edu.au /ncas/multimedia/gazetteer/list/georgetown.html   (805 words)

  
 Walkabout - George Town
George Town can claim to be one of the earliest European settlements in Tasmania.
A suitable starting point for visitors to George Town is the Old Watch House Museum in Macquarie Street (turn towards the river from the Main Road) which was originally the local lockup for both male and female offenders.
A few kilometres south of George Town is the industrial port of Bell Bay which achieved fame in the 1950s and 1960s when it became the site of Australia's first producer of aluminium.
www.walkabout.com.au /fairfax/locations/TASGeorgeTown.shtml   (754 words)

  
 George Town Online Access Centre
George Town has a rich history and is the oldest town in Australia (1804).
George Town (including Low Head) however, remained an important place, because of it being the port and convict station, and by 1830 had become popular as a holiday resort for Launceston’s wealthier residents.
George Town was a small fishing, retirement and holiday village with a permanent population of 300.
www.tco.asn.au /oac/community_history.cgi?oacID=28   (2804 words)

  
 George South Africa Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
George is the sixth oldest town in South Africa, situated in the beautiful Western Cape Province and is the Capital of the Southern Cape.
The town is very centrally situated: halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth and centre of the Garden Route - ideal from where to explore the areas many variant and diverse scenic wonders.
George also has an extremely sophisticated infrastructure with banks, conference facilities, businesses, major shopping chains, transport and sporting facilities, yet retaining its small town and country atmosphere of peace and tranquility.
www.gardenroute.co.za /george   (389 words)

  
 George Town on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
Henry George in Australia: where the landowners are "more destructive than the rabbit or the kangaroo".(The Legacy of Henry George)
Mario BOTTA, the swiss architect of the Jean TINGUELY museum with the museum Director Pontus HULTEN (SWE), formerly director of the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, inspecting bef (PAR99277)
PARIS.couple resting on the 'esplanade' of the Centre George Pompidou.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/G/GeorgeT1oC1a.asp   (467 words)

  
 George Town
George Town is a significant town situated near the mouth of the Tamar River opposite
Bell Bay is 3 kilometres south of George Town.
Seacat ferry terminal from the George Town jetty.
www.touringtasmania.info /george_town.htm   (63 words)

  
 George Town takes title in thrilling final
For George Town, this was already a great improvement over their previous match, where they never once saw the lead from the very start of the first half.
With the score at 48-40 George Town were starting to look like the team on top, not merely in terms of the score line, but also in terms of confidence on court.
George Town struck back hard, first with a three-pointer from McField and then another three-point play by perennial scorer Ebanks, who was fouled on a shot, still made it, and then sank the free throw.
www.caymannetnews.com /2005/06/864/title.shtml   (1456 words)

  
 Bermuda's World Heritage Town of St. George
George's Parish in Bermuda; Georgetown in the Cayman Islands, Georgetown of Guyana in South America and St. George's of Grenada in the Caribbean.
The town is populated by individuals whose ethnicity and heritage are mostly African Bermudian, not European Bermudian.
George's in particular, became the second-largest, after Nassau, Bahamas, transshipment base for large British-built but not British-approved (because Britain was officially neutral) ships crossing the Atlantic and smaller but faster, also mostly British-built but Confederate-owned fleet of blockade runners.
bermuda-online.org /seetown.htm   (5031 words)

  
 Tour of Tasmania: George Town   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
(pop ~5000) is one of the largest towns in the Tamar Valley, 40 minutes drive north-west of Launceston on the eastern side of the Tamar River.
George Town is home to two of northern Tasmania's largest industries, located at nearby Bell Bay.
Apple and strawberry farms are located to the east of George Town at Lefroy, and also to the south.
www.tased.edu.au /tot/ne/georgetown.html   (350 words)

  
 TAS George Town   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
The town was settled near the mouth of the picturesque Tamar River in 1811 and was the first permanent settlement in the north of Tasmania.
Panoramic views of George Town and the river can be seen from Mount George Lookout where there is also the restored semaphore from where messages were signalled to Launceston and onward to eventually reach Hobart in the early years of settlement.
The seaside village of Low Head is five minutes north of George Town at the mouth of the Tamar River.
www.allsydney.com /tas/Georgeto.htm   (366 words)

  
 George Town « Locations « RHTS « UDRH « HealthSci
George Town is located on the eastern side of the mouth of the Tamar River, about 45 km north of Launceston.
George Town Hospital is a 15 bed acute-care facility.
George Town Hospital is the base for George Town and Lilydale Community Nursing and the shopfront for Rural Health funding initiatives overseen by the George Town Community Health and Welfare Committee Inc. These include Oakrise, Pregnancy and Young Person’s Support, Diabetes Australia and the Domestic Violence Crisis Service.
www.ruralhealth.utas.edu.au /rhts/georgetown   (685 words)

  
 CLIA - Cruise Line International Association
George Town is the capital of Grand Cayman, the biggest of the three Cayman Islands.
George Town is the offshore banking capital of the Caribbean.
Located on Grand Cayman's western shore, north of George Town, all of the major hotels and resorts are found here.
www.cruising.org /planyourcruise/wwdest/overview.cfm?recordID=20   (421 words)

  
 St. George, New Brunswick
The shores around St. George are dotted with herring weirs while the town is the centre of the largest aquaculture industry in North America.
Whether fishing in the spring, experiencing land and aquatic adventures in the summer, hiking the majestic colored forests of the fall or cross-country skiing or snowmobiling in the winter, St. George is a must-stop destination.
St. george (pop: 1345), in the southwest corner of New Brunswick, is located off Route 1 between St. Stephen and Saint John, just a thirty minute drive east from the border crossing between St. Stephen, New Brunswick and Calais, Maine and a 45 minute drive from Saint John.
new-brunswick.net /new-brunswick/stgeorge   (986 words)

  
 George Town Tasmania
George Town was the location for the third European settlement in Australia when the HMS Buffalo landed in 1804.
It took until 1811 to establish the first permanent settlement and George Town was at one stage Tasmania 's northern centre, not Launceston.
George Town is at the head of the river Tamar and 50km to the south, at the tip of the river, is Launceston which is the northern regional centre.
www.auinfo.com /George-Town-Tasmania.html   (331 words)

  
 George Town (Malaysia) - Wikitravel
George Town is the capital of the island and state of Penang in Malaysia.
Founded in 1786 by British trader Francis Light, George Town was one of the three Straits Settlements along with Malacca and Singapore.
Modern-day George Town is one of Malaysia's largest cities with 600,000 inhabitants.
wikitravel.org /en/article/George_Town_(Malaysia)   (1748 words)

  
 Tsunami News for George Town, Malaysia
The 2005 projected population for George Town, Malaysia is 163,688
In George Town, the state executive councillor in charge of Health, Welfare and Caring Society...
Former American diplomats at a recent seminar at George Town institute for the...
danger.mongabay.com /earthquake/2004/George_Town.html   (379 words)

  
 George Town   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
George Town, situated near the mouth of the Tamar River is a flourishing commercial and residential centre.
The George Town Visitor Information Centre, on Main Road (daily 10am–4pm; tel 03/6382 1700), is about 1.5km northeast of the terminal on the way to Launceston.
Heading east of George Town, a pleasant day can be spent exploring the vineyards around the Pipers River area, which produce distinctly flavoured, crisp, fresh wines.
www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/tasmania/georgetown.asp   (693 words)

  
 George Town
While the parental units were here in George Town we made a few car trips to various spots on the island.
This one is in George Town and includes just a fraction of the 400 visiting boats.
George Town is filled with yachties with a lot of time on their hands.
isc.temple.edu /economics/Bahamas/02_05_01/george_town.htm   (743 words)

  
 George Town Bahamas Hotel Reviews, Hotels in George Town, Reservations - SideStep
This charming and historical, colonial style 32 room inn is located in George Town Exuma on famous Elizabeth Harbour near the middle of town.
South of George Town, this is one of three Peace and Plenty properties in the Exumas -- and the most posh of them all.
South of George Town, this is one of three Peace & Plenty properties in the Exumas -- and the poshest of them all.
www.sidestep.com /travel-lodging-l290-best_george_town_hotels_bahamas   (460 words)

  
 Current local time in George Town - Malaysia
Calculate distance from George Town to another location
When can I call/have a meeting with someone in George Town?
Show time difference between George Town time and other time zones
www.timeanddate.com /worldclock/city.html?n=1228   (249 words)

  
 George Town : Introduction | Frommers.com
The Tropic of Cancer runs directly through George Town, the capital and principal settlement of the Exumas, located on the island of Great Exuma.
George Town, partly in the tropics and partly in the temperate zone, is a favorite port of call for the yachting crowd.
If you need to stock up on supplies, George Town is the place to go, as it has more stores and services than any other spot in the Exumas.
www.frommers.com /destinations/georgetown/0290010001.html   (185 words)

  
 George Town - Hotels - compare prices, reviews and buy at NexTag - Price - Review
The town is situated on the most northern point of the Danube, nestling among gently rolling hills, where grapes have been...
Aunt Neas Inn at Hillcrest is located in the historic Olde Towne of St. Georges within walking distance to many activities....
The Hotel Is Situated On The Outskirts Of The Town Of Naxos Close To The Beach Of St George The Hotels...
www.nextag.com /goto.jsp?p=169&search=george+town&node=2703100   (160 words)

  
 The Grove, George Town, Tasmania - historic tourist attraction in the picturesque Tamar valley with restaurant and ...
The Grove, George Town, Tasmania - historic tourist attraction in the picturesque Tamar valley with restaurant and accommodation
George Town, site of Australia's third settlement, is located at the mouth of the picturesque Tamar River valley (home to fruit farms and wineries - the source of many fine wines).
Focus on Tas - Some more info on George Town, not all of which is entirely accurate.
users.intas.net.au /thegrove   (895 words)

  
 George Town, on top in Tasmania, in the picturesque Tamar valley   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
Our town is the site of the third settlement in Australia, the first two being Sydney and surrounds, and then Hobart.
In the interim, Governor Macquarie had planned, named and had his Town of George Town (named after King George III) laid out, the streets were formed and named, and our town has retained this form all through the years.
George Town changed dramatically from a sleepy seaside town after WWII as large industries set up at Bell Bay (5km upriver) with Comalco Aluminium (opened 1955) and the BHP ferro-alloy processing subsidiary TEMCO (opened 1962) bringing an influx of workers and families, and lots of new housing.
www.vision.net.au /~ozstamp/grove/georgeto.htm   (325 words)

  
 George Town
Thanks to the State Government, tourists and locals are enjoying now the free shuttle service in George Town.
At Lebuh Queen is the Mahariamman Temple, the oldest Hindu temple in town.
Built in 1833, it boasts of a splendidly sculptured gate at its entrance, which still welcomes the Hindu community who turn up in full force to celebrate the enlightenment days of their deities.
www.bukitpagar.com /penang/George_Town.asp   (599 words)

  
 George Town - National Parks International Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
George Town : Georgetown : Capital of the Pearl of the Orient
George Town is the main town in the small island of Penang.
You can either stay in the town itself, or in one of the hotels along the beach about 10 minutes away.
www.dooyoo.co.uk /national-parks-international/george-town   (227 words)

  
 George Town, Grand Cayman - Royal Caribbean International
The designation did not endure, however, for on later maps the islands were labeled the Caimanau, the Carib Indian word for "crocodile." The name "Caimanas" refers inaccurately to the iguanas native to the islands, which were perhaps at one point mistaken for crocodiles.
Despite their frightening name, they are very gentle and won't hurt you as long as you stay away from their tails.
Stop at the Conch Shell House, constructed entirely of the trumpet shells of the mollusk, and the town of Hell, whose name was inspired by its unusual rock formations.
www.royalcaribbean.com /findacruise/ports/group/home.do?portCode=GCM   (518 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.