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  Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : New Granada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
New Granada was the name given to a group of colonial provinces in northern South America, corresponding mainly to modern Colombia.
To establish civil government in New Granada, an Audiencia (a "court of hearing") was established at Santa Fé de Bogotá in 1548-1549, a body that combined executive and judicial authority, until a presidencia or governor was established in 1564, assuming executive powers.
After Ecuador and Venezuela had established their independence, a "Republic of New Granada" centered around the capital of Bogotá lasted from 1831 to 1856, and "New Granada" was a usage that later survived in conservative circles, such as among ecclesiastics.
www.hallencyclopedia.com /New_Granada   (290 words)

  
 Ozone Degradation, 7-2, by J. Prince, F97
Section IV presents Nueva GranadaÕs claim that if it is prohibited from pursuing its current industrial policies, then it is due reparations from the United States and all other developed countries which explicitly admit their primary responsibility for the depletion of the ozone layer in the Montreal Protocol.
Nueva Granada is recognized by the United States as a developing nation under Article V of the Montreal Protocol.
Nueva Granada is not bound by the treaty terms under the principle of jus cogens.
www.law.berkeley.edu /faculty/ddcaron/Archive/iel97/ie02006.htm   (1899 words)

  
 Ozone Degradation, 7-2, by G. Jung, F97
Nueva Granada's policies conflict directly with the interests of the international community and all human beings, and the United States feels that it is in violation of international law.
Nueva Granada's disregard for the Convention is an act of defiance aimed at the international community as a whole.
Nueva Granada is not a party to the Vienna Convention nor its subsequent treaties and seems not to have a legal duty to comply with those provisions.
www.law.berkeley.edu /faculty/ddcaron/Archive/iel97/ie02004.htm   (2325 words)

  
 New Granada - LoveToKnow 1911
Nueva Granada), the title under Spanish colonial administration of that part of South America now known as the republic of Colombia, which at one time was extended to include Venezuela and Ecuador.
In 1 777 the provinces of Maracaibo, Caracas, Cumana and Guyana were detached from the viceroyalty to form the captaincygeneral of Caracas; otherwise it remained as above until the termination of Spanish rule in South America.
For the republic of Colombia (1819-1830), the republic of New Granada (1831-1861), the United States of Colombia (1861-1886), and the republic of Colombia (1886 to date), see Colombia.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /New_Granada   (237 words)

  
 g. Venezuela, Nueva Granada, and Quito (Gran Colombia). 2001. The Encyclopedia of World History
Bolívar abandoned Nueva Granada and went to Jamaica where he issued his “Letter from Jamaica.” In Haiti, he gained support from Pres.
Peasants were subjected to forced labor, and Nueva Granada became a supply center for royalist reconquest.
Once Francisco de Paula Santander (1792–1840) had organized patriot military support in Nueva Granada, Bolívar led a patriot army across the Andes and defeated the royalist forces at Boyacá River (Aug. 9).
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 Nueva Granada
Long time ago, Nueva Granada was a part of Barangay Lubang and was formerly called sitio Lubang Puti.
The folks named the newly formed barrio, "Nueva Granada", meaning a new barrio which had a group of stones which looked like granada.
Nueva Granada has an area of 577 hectares and with a population of 495.
www.bohol-island.com /buenavista/nuevag.htm   (148 words)

  
 Feur-emglev Mallarino-Bidlack - Wikipedia
Pennadurezhioù Nueva Granada a heuilh an hevelep roud neuze ha goulenn a reont digant ar Stadoù-se gwarantoù evit gellout kenderc'hel da ren war ar strizh-douar.
Kinnig a ra neuze Manuel María Mallarino, anezhañ ministr an Darempredoù Diavaez evit an Nueva Granada, un teul kuzh a-berzh e c'houarnamant da Benjamin Bidlack, kargiad ar c'henwerzh eno evit SUA.
Gwarantiñ a ra gouarnamant Nueva Granada da c'houarnamant ar stadoù-Unanet ar gwir da dreuziñ frank strizh-douar Panamá, e kement doare zo anezhañ evit poent pe a c'hallfe bezañ en amzer da zont evit keodedourien ha gouarnamant ar Stadoù-Unanet, war ar produioù oberiet hag ar varc'hadourezh zo evito.
br.wikipedia.org /wiki/Feur-emglev_Mallarino-Bidlack   (557 words)

  
 Granada Hotels, Spain - Hotel Reservations in Granada
Hotel Plaza Nueva Granada is one of the most charming hotels of Granada.
One of the newest additions to this quality 4 star chain, the AC Granada is a purpose built hotel located five minutes away...
In the most modern and lordly Granada, the hotel offers comfort and modern design, emphasizing its spacious garden hall...
www.traveleurope.com /ing/spain/granada   (235 words)

  
 Colombia - Historical Flags (pre-1856)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
In 1834, the country's name became "República de Nueva Granada", and the flag was changed: the stripes were vertical, all of the same width, and the order, from hoist to fly, was red-blue- yellow.
It was adopted as emblem in April 1814 by the Congress of the united provinces of Nueva Granada" [The flag is green (?) with a yellow inner border and a red outer border and a white 8-pointed star centered.
In the year 1814 was adopted as a symbol of Nueva Granada and ment a second act of conversion of the tricolour.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/co-hist.html   (1992 words)

  
 Colombia, Bogota: Colegio Nueva Granada
Colegio Nueva Granada is a private, coeducational day school which offers an educational program from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 for students of all nationalities.
Organization: The School is governed by a 7-member Board of Directors elected to 2-year terms by the Colegio Nueva Granada School Association, which sponsors the School.
Membership in the Association is automatically conferred on the parents or guardians of children enrolled in the School.
www.state.gov /m/a/os/1533.htm   (352 words)

  
 Hotel Plaza Nueva in Granada, Andalusia, Spain - Inns of Spain
This hotel on the Plaza Nueva in Granada (within walking distance of the Alhambra and in the Albaicin) has 25 double rooms, superior double rooms and junior suites in its 3 stories--and an elevator for the upper floors.
Breakfast only is served but you are at the doorstep of all the cafes in the Plaza Nueva and surrounding areas.
The windows are double-glazed in the rooms, but owing to its central location Plaza Nueva is a hubbub of activity.
www.innsofspain.com /hotelview.aspx?h=1198   (366 words)

  
 La Gran Taberna Plaza Nueva Granada España
This branch of the Gran Taberna is located at the foot of the cuesta Gomeres which leads up to the Alhambra and opposite Plaza Nueva which some people consider to be the centre of Granada from a visitors poit of view.
In recent years Plaza nueva has become one of the most lively places for nightlife.
Pedro Alarcón which tends to attract the youngsters between 18-24 and Plaza Nueva where the average age tends to be older.
www.granadainfo.com /grantaberna/plazanuevaen.htm   (220 words)

  
 Panama Railroad
Aspinwall and his associates, John L. Stephens and Henry Chauncey, secured a contract with Nueva Granada (later to be renamed, Colombia), for the construction of "Iron Road, across the Isthmus of Panama".
There was a inclusion in the contract that if after 20 years, Nueva Granada wanted, they could buy the railroad for $5,000,000, the amount was the same that was projected for the cost of the railroad, and the same as the initial stock offering.
Since the original one, allowed Nueva Granada to buy it after 20 years from the time it was completed for $5,000,000.
www.bruce.ruiz.net /PanamaHistory/panama_railroad.htm   (4589 words)

  
 CitySearch
Originally a Renaissance-style Palace built in the sixteenth century, and owned by a distinguished Spanish family, it is now a beautiful small hotel in an area of the Albaicin that is within walking distance of the Alhambra and the Generalife and close to the many bars and restaurants in the old quarter.
Accessed from a typical Granada side-street, next to the river Darro, the house is arranged around a quadrangular patio with stone pillars and galleries.
In the Albaicin, the heart of old Granada and within eight minutes walking distance of the Alhambra, is this pretty 15th century house that has been restored and is now a charming small inn with fourteen rooms.
www.innsofspain.com /CityLinks.aspx?c=38&p=true,true,true   (2737 words)

  
 Colombia - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
The main people in the Colombian territory were hundreds of tribes of the Chibchan and "Karib" or Caribbean peoples whom they assimilated or killed through warfare, disease, exploitation, or conquest.
They soon established settlements that eventually grew into the provinces which were part of the Captaincy General of New Granada.
The so-called "Department of Cundinamarca" received then the name "Nueva Granada" until 1856 when it became the "Confederación Granadina" (Granadine Confederation).
www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/c/o/l/Colombia.html   (1832 words)

  
 Colombia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In 1863 New Granada changed its name officially to United States of Colombia, and in 1886 adopted its present day name: Republic of Colombia.
Eventually being led by Simón Bolívar and Francisco de Paula Santander, the rebellion finally succeeded in 1819, when the territory of the Viceroyalty of New Granada became the Republic of Great Colombia, as a Confederation with Ecuador and Venezuela.
At this time, the so-called "Department of Cundinamarca" adopted then the name "Nueva Granada", which it kept until 1856 when it became the "Confederación Granadina" (Grenadine Confederation).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Colombia   (2895 words)

  
 AboutGranada.com: Hotel Plaza Nueva
Located in the very heart of Granada, this is one of the most charming hotels in the city.
Its decor is inspired by the history and culture of Granada and Andalusia.
The Plaza Nueva is the best situated hotel - you do not need a car as everything is nearby.
www.aboutgranada.com /granada/hotels/226746.asp   (253 words)

  
 Plaza Nueva, Granada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The square was built to cover up the River Darro which flows underneath in order to create more space in the city.
The square soon became one of the most important centres in Granada and supposedly tournaments and bullfights used to be held here as well as public executions.
On the right of the church is the Fountain of the Bull which was installed in 1941, with its bull in the centre spouting water and a young boy on either side.
www.granadamap.com /plazanueva.htm   (155 words)

  
 Granada Things To Do - Travel Guides - VirtualTourist.com
It felt like all the young people of Granada had gathered here to party- most were enjoying the festivities, armed with bottles of wine or cans of beer.
Originally, Plaza Nueva was built to cover The River Darro, that flowed through the city, to help prevent flooding and create more space for the city.
Granadas bull ring has existed through the centuries, on various sites,.This site originates from the 1920's, but has more recently been renovated, to house restaurants on the ground floor, where the many local delicacies can be enjoyed.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Spain/Andalucia/Granada-266541/Things_To_Do-Granada-R-22.html   (1136 words)

  
 Hotel Plaza Nueva - Granada, Spain
Plaza Nueva N 2 Imprenta N 2, Granada
Situated on the best side of Granada, right at the heart of legendary and enchanting Granada offering many rooms with views on Alhambra monument.
There is no magnetic pass to open the door, but a good old key attached to a heavy wooden medal representing the room name.
www.hostelz.com /hotel/35371-Hotel-Plaza-Nueva   (545 words)

  
 SSHL: Collections: Latin American Studies: Elections
Osterling 1989: "In order to guarantee a better union of all the Provinces which were becoming part of the United Provinces, on 5 October 1814 the Supreme Junta of the United Provinces decided that the best political solution was to name a Triumvirate instead of a President to govern the country alone" (page 53).
The rapid demise of the Spanish was due to the crown’s inability to reimpose the Spanish colonial state.
Peeler 1977: "In Nueva Granada, the criollos…suffered greatly in the ebb and flow of the fortunes of war, but in the end enough remained of them, and of the economy which sustained them, so that control of the new independent state naturally fell into their hands" (page 18).
sshl.ucsd.edu /collections/las/colombia/1810.html   (7803 words)

  
 PLAZA NUEVA- Granada, Spain - VirtualTourist.com
There are a lot of nice squares in Granada, but Plaza Nueva (New Square) is the most animated, with many cafés and pubs that put their tables on the square.
The Plaza Nueva is in the center of many of the main attractions in Granada.
The Plaza Nueva has many eateries and lots of tables and chairs where one can relax and take in the sights and sounds of this old world city.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Spain/Andalucia/Granada-266541/Things_To_Do-Granada-PLAZA_NUEVA-BR-1.html   (880 words)

  
 Relocation to Bogota, Colegio Nueva Granada | Colombia Guide
The Colegio Nueva Granada is a well respected school.
I am a student at colegio nueva granada right now and I have to say that I love it.
Nueva Granada is a very elite and very "international" school, but you should understand that the vast majority of students there are Colombian.
poorbuthappy.com /colombia/node/6351   (2842 words)

  
 Granada, Spain Hotel Information, Rate Comparison: Direct Prices, Discounters, Consolidators (GRX/deluxe)
ALHAMBRA PALACE @ PENA PARTIDA 2 4, GRANADA - a beautiful castle built from by the don julio quesada duque of san pedro de galatino, this hotel in the center of alhambra was inaugurated on 1st january of 1910 by his majesty the king alfonso xiii.
PLAZA NUEVA HOTEL @ IMPRENTA 2, GRANADA 18010 hotel plaza nueva granada is one of the most charming hotels of granada.
Hotel Plaza Nueva @ Plaza Nueva 2, Imprenta 2, GRANADA 18010 this newly-opened hotel on the plaza nueva in granada (within walking distance of the alhambra and in the albaicin) has 25 rooms, 3 fllors--and an elevator for the upper floors.
www.hotels-shopper.com /ES/GRX.html   (1766 words)

  
 Granada Hotels
The Hotel Andalucia Center is strategically located between the Conference/Exhibition Centre and Granada Science Park.
The Hotel Plaza Nueva Granada in the centre of Granada is next to the Cathedral and 2 minutes walk from the Alhambra.
The hotel is situated in the suburbs of Granada, 10 minutes away from the Alhambra and 15 minutes from Sierra Nevada.
www.donquijote.org /granada/info.hotels.asp?pag=3&tam=10   (254 words)

  
 Granada Hotels - Hotels in Granada, Spain by IberiaLodging.com
The Best Western Hotel Dauro II is situated in the heart of Granada's monumental area, 100mt from Cathedral and 100mt from Royal Chapel.The hotel is surrounded...
A Beautiful Castle Built from 1900 To 1910 by the Don Julio Quesada Duque of San Pedro De Galatino, This Hotel in the Center of Alhambra Was Inaugurated On 1st January of 1910 by His Majesty the King Alfonso XIII.- Preserving...
The Granada Centre Hotel Was Built In 1992 And Consists Of 1 Main Building.
granada.iberialodging.com /zl_st10-GBP.htm   (285 words)

  
 Cheap Hotels in Granada
It is located in the heart of the valley of Granada, only 5 km away from the city's commercial area and old town.
Its interior is characterised by the typical elements of the Granada architecture..
Hotel los Jer≤nimos is located in one of the most typical districts of Granada, in front of the San Jer≤nimo monestry and next to the San Juan de Dios basilique.
www.online-hotel-bookings.net /cheaphotels/spain/cheaphotels_in_granada.htm   (414 words)

  
 Education Abroad | Photo Gallery
Studying abroad is something I dreamed of doing ever since coming to college, and one of the best decisions I have ever made.
I lived in Granada, a small city in the south of Spain.
On the weekends I either traveled with friends or partied in Granada, where clubs don't close until dawn.
www.oired.vt.edu /Education/Gallery2/Smith.htm   (158 words)

  
 Granada Hotels & Motels - Save
The Hotel is located in the heart of Granada, near the Cathedral and to the Royal Chapel, where the Catholic Kings are buried.
Its interior is characterised by the typical elements of the Granada a...
The Hotel Macia Plaza located in Granada's historical centre, in Plaza Nueva, the most central and privliged part of town.
www.travelforecaster.com /find_hotels/granada/gra/spain   (493 words)

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