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Benin chose the Squirrels nickname to reflect a small nation aiming to climb high. The phrase was coined in the 1960s. Botswana: Dipitse The Zebras: The Zebra is the national Animal of Botswana. Two zebras adorn the Botswana coat of arms, which shows that the animal is a symbol of national unity. Burkina Faso: Les Étalons The Stallions
Cabo da Roca. / 38.78083°N 9.50056°W / 38.78083; -9.50056. Cabo da Roca ( Portuguese: [ˈkaβu ðɐ ˈʁɔkɐ]) or Cape Roca is a cape which forms the westernmost point of the Sintra Mountain Range, of mainland Portugal, of continental Europe, and of the Eurasian landmass. [1] It is situated in the municipality of Sintra, near Azóia ...
The Great Manager [43] The Little Magician, given to him during his time in the state of New York, because of his smooth politics and short stature. [45] [46] Machiavellian Bellshazzar, given to him by detractors [47] Martin Van Ruin [43] The Master Spirit [43] Matty Van from "Tippecanoe Songs of 1840" [48]
City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname; promote civic pride; and build community unity. Nicknames and slogans that successfully create a new community "ideology or myth" are also believed to have economic value.
This is a list of nicknames in the sport of ice hockey. Most are related to professional ice hockey such as the National Hockey League. A few notable nicknames from the Canadian major junior hockey leagues, the U.S. colleges, and national teams are excluded. Players. The following are hockey players listed by their last name along with nicknames.
Wild at Smart. The Big Smart. Beauty and the Brain. Singin’ in the Brain. Purple Brain. Rocky Balbrainia. The Impastables. Smartburn. Hasta la Trivia, Baby.
Bradenton – The Friendly City. Cape Coral – Waterfront Wonderland [10] Clewiston – America's Sweetest Town [11] Coconut Creek – Butterfly Capital of the World [12] Coral Gables – The City Beautiful [13] Coral Springs – Everything Under the Sun [14] Crestview – Hub City [15] DeLand – The Athens of Florida [16]
"Sally Rand" – HMCS St. Laurent (decommissioned) nickname of several ships which have been named St. Laurent, of which HMCS St. Laurent DDH 205 was the most recent. "San Francisco's Own" – USS Carl Vinson; Name bestowed upon the ship by then-mayor of San Francisco Dianne Feinstein. "Seapuppy" – USS Seawolf