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Highlands And Islands Development Board
Highland is a broad term for areas of higher elevation, such as a mountain range or mountainous plateau. Highland, Highlands, or The Highlands, may also refer to: Places Albania * Dukagjin Highlands Armenia * Armenian Highlands Australia *Southern Highlands (New South Wales), usually referred as the Southern Tablelands in New South Wales *Central Highlands (Victoria) *Central Highlands (Tasmania) *Northern Highlands, usually referred as the Northern Tablelands in New South Wales Brazil *Brazilian Highlands, the heartland of the country, located on the continental plateau Canada *Grey Highlands, a municipality in central Ontario near the Green Belt *Highlands, British Columbia, a municipality on Vancouver Island, British Columbia *Highlands, Edmonton, a residential neighbourhood in north east Edmonton, Alberta, Canada *Highlands, Newfoundland and Labrador, a settlement Iceland *Highlands of Iceland, cover most of the interior of Iceland Africa *Ethiopian Highlands, mountains ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Highland
Highlands or uplands are areas of high elevation such as a mountainous region, elevated mountainous plateau or high hills. Generally speaking, upland (or uplands) refers to ranges of hills, typically from up to while highland (or highlands) is usually reserved for ranges of low mountains. However, the two terms are sometimes interchangeable. Highlands internationally Probably the best-known area officially or unofficially referred to as ''highlands'' in the Anglosphere is the Scottish Highlands in northern Scotland, the mountainous region north and west of the Highland Boundary Fault. The Highland council area is a local government area in the Scottish Highlands and Britain's largest local government area. Other highland or upland areas reaching 400-500 m or higher in the United Kingdom include the Southern Uplands in Scotland, the Pennines, North York Moors, Dartmoor and Exmoor in England, and the Cambrian Mountains in Wales. Many countries and regions also have areas referre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Western Highlands Province
Western Highlands is a province of Papua New Guinea. The provincial capital is Mount Hagen. The province covers an area of 4,299 km2, and there are 362,850 inhabitants (2011 census), making the Western Highlands the most densely populated province (apart from the National Capital District). Tea and coffee are grown in the Western Highlands. Split to create Jiwaka Province In July 2009, Parliament passed legislation to create two new provinces by 2012. One of these was to be created by removing Jimi District, North Waghi District, and the South Waghi part of Anglimp-South Waghi District from the Western Highlands Province to form the new Jiwaka Province. "Jiwaka" is a portmanteau combining the first two letters each of Jimi, Waghi and Kambia. Jiwaka Province officially came into being on 17 May 2012. Economy The Western Highlands economy is primarily based on coffee. Coffee is grown on plantations and small-holder blocks. They are picked, dried and processed for export. In a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Highland, Washington County, Indiana
Highland is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana Indiana () is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. It is the 38th-largest by area and the 17th-most populous of the 50 States. Its capital and largest city is Indianapolis. Indiana was admitted to the United States as the 19th s .... Geography Highland is located at . References Unincorporated communities in Washington County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana {{WashingtonCountyIN-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Highland, Vermillion County, Indiana
Highland is an unincorporated community in Helt Township, Vermillion County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. History Highland was probably so named on account of its lofty elevation. A post office was established at Highland in 1838, and remained in operation until 1868. With the construction of the railroad, business activity shifted to nearby Hillsdale, and the town of Highland declined. Geography Highland is located at (39.794444, -87.395556), one mile west of the Wabash River The Wabash River ( French: Ouabache) is a U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline dataThe National Map accessed May 13, 2011 river that drains most of the state of Indiana in the United States. It flows fro ... and the Parke County town of Montezuma, and less than a mile northwest of Hillsdale. References Unincorporated communities in Vermillion County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana Terre Haute metropolitan area {{VermillionCo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Highland, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
Highland is a census-designated place (CDP) in Center Township, Vanderburgh County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 4,489 at the 2010 census.https://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/cph-1-16.pdf Geography Highland is located at (38.047212, -87.560244). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 4,107 people, 1,498 households, and 1,237 families residing in the CDP. The population density was . There were 1,532 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.32% White, 0.80% African American, 1.17% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of the population. There were 1,498 households, out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.6% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Highland, Lake County, Indiana
Highland is a town in Lake County, Indiana, United States. The population was 23,727 at the 2010 census. The town was incorporated on April 4, 1910. It is a part of the Chicago metropolitan area and North Township, and is surrounded by Hammond to the north, Munster to the west, Schererville to the south and Griffith to the east. History In 1847, two pioneers from Ohio, Michael and Judith Johnston, became Highland's first settlers. The town slowly expanded until the early 1880s, when the development of Chicago & Atlantic railroad trackage through the town attracted agriculture and manufacturing industries. Dutch settlers began moving to Highland shortly thereafter from nearby Munster."Encyclopedia of Chicago" Retrieved on April 18, 2011. 304 people resided in Highland when it was incor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Highland, Illinois
Highland is a city in Madison County, Illinois, United States. The population was 9,991 at the 2020 census. Highland began as a Swiss settlement and derived its name from later German immigrants. Highland is a sister city of Sursee in Switzerland. Highland, because it is located in Madison County, Illinois, is a part of the Metro-East region of the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area. History Highland, Illinois was settled in the early 19th century by Swiss-German settlers. The town was founded in 1837 and celebrated its 175th Jubilee in 2012. It was first named Helvetia (pronounced hellveesha) in accordance with the Heritage of the town's Swiss-German founding members. The town voted to change its name to the English version - Highland, in the early 20th century, as well as stopping production of its German language newspaper, in part to avoid negativity towards those of Germanic heritage at the advent of the First World War. Around the same time, a small town in northern Illin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Highland, Denver
Highland is a distinct city-center neighborhood in Denver, Colorado, bounded by West 38th Avenue to the north, a Union Pacific Railroad line on the east, the South Platte River to the southeast, Speer Boulevard on the south, and Federal Boulevard on the west. The Highlands is sometimes used to refer to two separate city-center neighborhoods in Denver; Highland and West Highland, although the two neighborhoods are distinct. Highland and West Highland are both in the area that is referred to as the Northside. Highland is located immediately northwest of downtown. Note that the Highland neighborhood association has a slightly different definition with the easternmost boundary stopping at I-25. And the West Highland neighborhood to the immediate west of Highland, with the borders of 38th and 29th Avenues on the north and south and Federal and Sheridan Boulevards on the east and west. To distinguish between its immediately adjacent neighbor, West Highland, Highland is sometimes referred ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Highland Springs, Lake County, California
Highland Springs (formerly Highland) is a set of springs which was turned into a resort in the 19th century in Lake County, California. The resort grew to be able to accommodate 200 people, attracted by the curative powers of the mineral waters and the lovely mountain scenery. In the 1920s its popularity waned, the hotel was partly burned, and it passed through various hands before the county claimed eminent domain, bought the property, and flooded it with the Highland Springs Reservoir. The reservoir is surrounded by the Highland Springs Recreation Area, managed by the county. Location The Highland Springs are southwest of Kelseyville. They are in the edge of the mountains that border the flat Big Valley area to the west of Clear Lake (California). It is at an elevation of 1483 feet (452 m). OpenStreetMap shows the Old Toll Road branching off to the southeast from the Lakeport– Hopland Road ( CA175) just east of Hopland. The road turns east, and when it passes from Mendocino ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Highland, California
Highland (and neighboring "East Highlands") is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. The population of the city was 53,104 as of the 2010 census, up from 44,605 at the 2000 census. The term ''Highland'' also refers to a geographical area of the city of San Bernardino (generally east of Del Rosa Avenue to the eastern city limits), and parts of unincorporated San Bernardino County. Highland is generally divided into two regions, East Highlands and Highland (Generally considered west of State Route 210, with the majority of inhabitants living east of the freeway.) Geography Highland is located at (34.118459, -117.202370). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.9 square miles (48.9 km). 18.8 square miles (48.6 km) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km) of it (0.71%) is water. Demographics 2010 At the 2010 census Highland had a population of 53,104. The population density was . The racial makeup o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Highland, Arkansas
Highland is a city in Sharp County, Arkansas, Sharp County, Arkansas, United States. The city was incorporated in 1998 and is located in ''Sharp County''. It is the fourth largest city in Sharp County with a population of 982 in 2020 Geography Highland is located at (36.269749, -91.521773). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.66%, is water. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 982 people, 454 households, and 277 families residing in the city. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 986 people, 403 households, and 309 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 501 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.07% Race (United States Census), White, 0.41% Race (United States Census), Native American, 0.20% Race (United States Census), Asian, 0.10% from Race (United States Census), other races, and 1.2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Highland (ward)
Highland is one of the twelve wards used to elect members of the Perth and Kinross Council. It elects three Councillors. Councillors Election Results 2022 Election 2022 Perth and Kinross Council election 2018 By-election 2017 Election 2017 Perth and Kinross Council election 2012 Election 2012 Perth and Kinross Council election 2011 By-election 2008 By-election 2007 Election 2007 Perth and Kinross Council election Elections to Perth and Kinross Council were held on 3 May 2007, the same day as the other Scottish local government elections and the Scottish Parliament general election. The election was the first one using 12 new wards created as a result ... References {{Wards of Perth and Kinross Wards of Perth and Kinross ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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