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Salween

(Encyclopedia)Salween, river, SE Asia: see Thanlwin. ...

Terskei Alatau

(Encyclopedia)Terskei Alatau, mountains, Asia: see Alatau. ...

SEATO

(Encyclopedia)SEATO: see Southeast Asia Treaty Organization. ...

Altay

(Encyclopedia)Altay: see Altai, mountain system, Asia. ...

Angara Shield

(Encyclopedia)Angara Shield, Asia: see Siberian Platform. ...

Talas Alatau

(Encyclopedia)Talas Alatau, mountains, Asia: see Alatau. ...

Medes

(Encyclopedia)Medes: see Media, ancient country of W Asia. ...

Trans-Ili Alatau

(Encyclopedia)Trans-Ili Alatau, mountains, Asia: see Alatau. ...

dormouse

(Encyclopedia)dormouse, name for Old World nocturnal rodents of the family Gliridae. There are many dormouse species, classified in several genera. Many resemble small squirrels. Dormice sleep deeply during the day...

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