Nara
Nara, Na-ra or NARA may refer to:
Places and jurisdictions
- Nara Prefecture, prefecture of Japan
People and society
Persons with given name Nara
Acanthosicyos horridus
Acanthosicyos horridus is an unusual melon that occurs only in Namibia; it is locally called naras or nara.
The nara plant is leafless, the modified stems and spines serve as the photosynthetic "organs" of the plant.
The edible seeds are known locally as butterpips.
The fruit serves as an essential food source for Topnaar people from February to April and August to September. The katydid Acanthoproctus diadematus feeds on the plant, moving between different bushes at night.
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Nara Prefecture
Nara Prefecture (奈良県 Nara-ken) is a prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. The capital is the city of Nara. Nara Prefecture has the distinction of having more UNESCO World Heritage Listings than any other prefecture.
History
Nara Prefecture region is considered one of the oldest regions in Japan spanning thousands of years. The present-day Nara Prefecture as it exists now officially was created in 1887, making it independent of Osaka Prefecture.
Historically, Nara Prefecture was also known as Yamato-no-kuni or Yamato Province.
Up to Nara Period
It is certain that there was a political force established at the foot of Mount Miwa in the east of Nara Basin, seeking unification of most parts in Japan from the third century until the fourth century, though the process was not well documented. At the dawn of history, Yamato was clearly the political center of Japan.
Ancient capitals of Japan were built on the land of Nara, namely Asuka-kyō, Fujiwara-kyō (694–710) and Heijō-kyō (most of 710–784). The capital cities of Fujiwara and Heijō are believed to have been modeled after Chinese capitals at the time, incorporating grid layout patterns. The royal court also established relations with Sui and then Tang Dynasty China and sent students to the Middle Kingdom to learn high civilization. By 7th century, Nara accepted the many immigrants including refugees of Baekje who had escaped from war disturbances of the southern part of the Korean peninsula. The first high civilization with royal patronage of Buddhism flourished in today's Nara city (710–784 AD).
Bir El Hafey
Bir El Hafey is a town and commune in the Sidi Bouzid Governorate, in Tunisia (Mahreb, North Africa). As of 2004 it had a population of 36,405.
History of Nara
Bir El Hafey is the modern site of the Ancient, notably Roman, city of Nara.
Ecclesiastical history
Nara was important enough in the Roman province of Byzacena to become a suffragan bishopric of the Metropolitan Achbishop of Hadrumetum, but faded.
Titular see of Nara
The diocese was nominally in 1925 restored as a Latin titular bishopric.
It has had the following incumbents, all of the lowest (episcopal) rank :
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Nara (ship)
Several ships have been named Nara (楢 / なら, "oak") :
- Nara-class destroyer, also called Enoki class, a class of destroyer of the Imperial Japanese Navy
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Kwon Nara
Kwon Nara (born March 13, 1991), known by her stage name Nara, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress and model. She is best known as being the visual, vocalist and lead dancer of the South Korean girl group Hello Venus, formed by Fantagio and Pledis Entertainment. She debuted on May 9, 2012 together with Hello Venus members.
Early life
Kwon Nara was born on March 13, 1991 in Incheon, South Korea. She has two younger sisters, Hara and Bora. She was born in Incheon but moved to Bundang when she was seven. Her nicknames were "ddochi" (from Dooly the Little Dinosaur) and "Bundang's Lee Na-young". Nara became a trainee when she was in middle school under Fantagio Entertainment where she first learned acting. Nara is currently attending Dongduk Women's University, where her major is broadcasting.
Career
Pre-debut
Nara appeared as a cameo role as a stewardess on the 20th episode of the SBS drama “Take Care of Us, Captain" with fellow Hello Venus member, Yooyoung as a cameo role as stewardess.
