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Constantia (other)
Constantia may refer to: Places and jurisdictions ; in Europe * Constanța or Constantia (in Scythia) (Κωνστάντια), Ancient Tomis, capital of (the Romanian part of) Dobruja region by the Black Sea ** the former Diocese of Constantia in Scythia, now a Latin Catholic titular see * Salamis, Cyprus, renamed Constantia in the 4th century, also Salamina (Italian), former seat of a Metropolitan archbishopric, now double (Latin Catholic and Cypriot Orthodox) titular see * Coutances, France * Konstanz, Germany ; in Asia * Constantia, Lucknow, in Lucknow, India, built as the residence of Claude Martin * Constantia (Osrhoene), now in Asian Turkey ; elsewhere * Constantia (town), New York, United States ** Constantia (CDP), New York, a subdivision of Constantia, New York * Constantia, Cape Town, South Africa Biology * ''Constantia'' (plant), an orchid genus * ''Constantia'' (gastropod) a genus of sea snails in the family Vanikoridae Other * Constantia (wine), a S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Constanța
Constanța (, ; ; rup, Custantsa; bg, Кюстенджа, Kyustendzha, or bg, Констанца, Konstantsa, label=none; el, Κωνστάντζα, Kōnstántza, or el, Κωνστάντια, Kōnstántia, label=none; tr, Köstence), historically known as Tomis ( grc, Τόμις), is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Romania, founded around 600 BC, and among the oldest in Europe. A port-city, it is located in the Northern Dobruja region of Romania, on the Black Sea coast. It is the capital of Constanța County and the largest city in the historical region of Dobrogea. Romania’s fifth largest city, it is also the largest port on the Black Sea. As of the 2011 census, Constanța has a population of 283,872. The Constanța metropolitan area includes 14 localities within of the city. It is one of the largest metropolitan areas in Romania. The Port of Constanța has an area of and a length of about . It is the largest port on the Black Sea, and one of the larges ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diocese Of Constantia In Scythia
{{refimprove, date=February 2017 :''See Constantia for namesakes The Diocese of Constantia (in Scythia) is a former bishopric and present Latin Catholic titular see. The diocese once had its episcopal see in present Constanța (capital of the Romanian part of Dobruja region by the Black Sea), Constantia (in Scythia) in Latin, Κωνστάντια in Greek, which is Ancient Tomis, until the Byzantines renamed it. It faded. Titular see The diocese was nominally restored (late 19th century?) as Titular archbishopric of Constantia antea Tomi in Latin or Costanza di Scizia in Curiate Italian, in 1925 renamed as Titular archbishopric of Constantia (Latin) or Costanza di Scizia (Italian) In 1926 it was demoted as Titular bishopric of Constantia in Latin or Costanza di Scizia in Italian), but in 1929 again promoted as Titular archbishopric and given the additional Latin name Tomi (after pre-Byzantine Tomis), and in 1933 renamed as Tomi in Latin, Costanza di Scizia or Tomi in Italian. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salamis, Cyprus
Salamis ( grc, Σαλαμίς, el, Σαλαμίνα, tr, Salamis) is an ancient Greek city-state on the east coast of Cyprus, at the mouth of the river Pedieos, 6 km north of modern Famagusta. According to tradition, the founder of Salamis was Teucer, son of Telamon, king of the Greek island of Salamis, who could not return home after the Trojan war because he had failed to avenge his brother Ajax. History Early history The earliest archaeological finds go back to the eleventh century BC (Late Bronze Age III). The copper ores of Cyprus made the island an essential node in the earliest trade networks, and Cyprus was a source of the Orientalizing Period, orientalizing cultural traits of mainland Greece at the end of the Greek Dark Ages, hypothesized by Walter Burkert in 1992. Children's burials in Canaanite jars indicate a Phoenicia, Phoenician presence. A harbour and a cemetery from this period have been excavated. The town is mentioned in Assyrian inscriptions as one of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coutances
Coutances () is a Communes of France, commune in the Manche Departments of France, department in Normandy (administrative region), Normandy in north-western France. History Capital of the Unelli, a Gauls, Gaulish tribe, the town was given the name of ''Constantia'' in 298 during the reign of Roman Emperor, Roman emperor Constantius Chlorus. The surrounding region, called in Latin the ''pagus Constantinus'', subsequently became known as the Cotentin Peninsula. The town was destroyed by invading Normans in 866; they later established settlements and incorporated the whole List of peninsulas, peninsula into the Duchy of Normandy in 933. On 17 July 1944, during the Battle of Normandy during World War II, the city was bombed during the Allied offensive against the occupying Germans. Geography Climate Coutances has a oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification ''Cfb''). The average annual temperature in Coutances is . The average annual rainfall is with December as the wettest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Konstanz
Konstanz (, , locally: ; also written as Constance in English) is a university city with approximately 83,000 inhabitants located at the western end of Lake Constance in the south of Germany. The city houses the University of Konstanz and was the residence of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Konstanz for more than 1,200 years. Location The city is located in the state of Baden-Württemberg and situated at the banks of Lake Constance (''Bodensee'' in German). The river Rhine, which starts in the Swiss Alps, passes through Lake Constance and leaves it, considerably larger, by flowing under a bridge connecting the two parts of the city. North of the river lies the larger part of the city with residential areas, industrial estates, and the University of Konstanz; while south of the river is the old town, which houses the administrative centre and shopping facilities in addition to the ''Hochschule'' or the ''University of Applied Sciences''. Car ferries provide access across Lake Con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Constantia (Osrhoene)
Constantia or Konstantia ( grc, Κωνσταντία) was a town of some importance in the province Osrhoene in Mesopotamia, on the road between Nisibis and Carrhae, at no great distance from Edessa. It was, after his departure from Nisibis, the residence of the ''dux Mesopotamiae'' until the foundation of Dara. There is considerable variation in different authors in the way in which the name of this town is written and the names under which it is known, including: Constantia or Konstantia (Κωνσταντία), Constantina or Konstantina (Κωνσταντίνα), Antoninopolis, Nicephorium or Nikephorion (Νικηφόριον), Maximianopolis (Μαξιμιανούπολις), Constantinopolis in Osrhoene, Tella and Antiochia Arabis, Antiochia in Mesopotamia ( – ''Antiocheia tes Mesopotamias'') and Antiochia in Arabia ( – ''Antiocheia e Arabike''). According to Pliny it was founded by Seleucus I Nicator after the death of Alexander the Great. According to the Byzanti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Constantia (town), New York
Constantia is a town in Oswego County, New York, United States. The population was 4,973 at the 2010 census. The Town of Constantia is located in the southeastern part of the county. Located with the town is a hamlet and census-designated place also named Constantia. History The town was first settled ''circa'' 1793 and was known then as "Rotterdam." Francis Adrian Vanderkemp and Marc Isambard Brunel were two of its citizens. The Town of Constantia was created from part of the Town of Mexico in 1808. In 1825, the town was reduced by the formation of the Town of Hastings, and was reduced again in 1839 to form the Town of West Monroe. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 99.6 square miles (258.0 km2), of which 56.9 square miles (147.3 km2) is land and 42.8 square miles (110.8 km2) (42.93%) is water. The southern town line is the opposite shore of Oneida Lake, which is the border of Madison ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Constantia (CDP), New York
Constantia is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Constantia in Oswego County, New York, United States. Located on Oneida Lake, the community lies along State Route 49 and Scriba Creek. The population was 1,182 at the 2010 census. History Constantia was incorporated as a village in 1836, but abandoned that status in 1923. The Trinity Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Geography Constantia is located at (43.250905, -76.001641). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.5 km2), of which 2.1 square miles (5.5 km2) is land and 0.47% is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,107 people, 436 households, and 303 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 518.8 per square mile (200.7/km2). There were 560 housing units at an average density of 262.5/sq mi (101.5/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.92% White, 0.18% Black or Afri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Constantia, Cape Town
Constantia is an affluent suburb of Cape Town, South Africa, situated about 15 kilometres south of the centre of Cape Town. It is considered to be one of the most prestigious suburbs in South Africa. The Constantia Valley lies to the east of and at the foot of the Constantiaberg mountain. Constantia Nek is a low pass linking to Hout Bay in the west. Constantia is a beautiful family orientated place for families to grow, with the leafy canopies of trees and top schools. History Constantia is one of the oldest townships of Cape Town and is famed for its wine. The estate of Groot Constantia (Great Constantia) was established in 1685 by the Dutch Colonial Governor of Cape Town, Simon van der Stel. Other notable wine farms in the area include the oldest estate, Steenberg (Mountain of Stone), established in 1682, Buitenverwachting (Beyond Expectations), Klein Constantia (Small Constantia) and Constantia Uitsig (View of Constantia). Before the twentieth century, the region was noted for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Constantia (plant)
''Constantia'' is a genus of flowering plants from the orchid family, Orchidaceae. It contains 6 known species, all endemic to Brazil:Forzza, R. C. 2010. Lista de espécies Flora do Brasil . Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro #''Constantia australis'' (Cogn.) Porto & Brade - Santa Catarina #''Constantia cipoensis'' Porto & Brade - Minas Gerais #''Constantia cristinae'' F.E.L.Miranda - Minas Gerais #''Constantia gutfreundiana'' Chiron & V.P.Castro - Minas Gerais #''Constantia microscopica'' F.E.L.Miranda - Minas Gerais #''Constantia rupestris'' Barb.Rodr. - Rio de Janeiro See also * List of Orchidaceae genera This is a list of genera in the orchid family ( Orchidaceae), originally according tThe Families of Flowering Plants- L. Watson and M. J. Dallwitz. This list is adapted regularly with the changes published in the ''Orchid Research Newsletter'' whi ... References * Pridgeon, A.M., Cribb, P.J., Chase, M.A. & Rasmussen, F. eds. (1999). Genera Orchidacearu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Constantia (gastropod)
''Constantia'' is a genus of extremely small sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks or micromollusks in the family Vanikoridae Vanikoridae is a family of minute to medium-sized sea snails, marine gastropod molluscs in the superfamily Vanikoroidea. Genera and species Genera within the family Vanikoridae include: * '' Amamiconcha'' Habe, 1961 * '' Berthais'' Melvill, 1 ....Bouchet, P. (2012). Constantia A. Adams, 1860. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=525631 on 2012-08-28 Species Species within the genus ''Constantia'' include: *'' Constantia acutocostata'' Bandel & Kowalke, 1997 *'' Constantia elegans'' A. Adams, 1860 References * Warén A. & Bouchet P. (1988) ''A new species of Vanikoridae from the western Mediterranean, with remarks on the Northeast Atlantic species of the family.'' Bollettino Malacologico 24(5-8): 73-100. Vanikoridae Gastropod genera {{Vanikoridae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
