Though geographically contiguous with heartland Russia, Siberia provided both remoteness and a harsh climate.

The reasons are the apparent absence of a written language ( Cyrillic script, created about 863 was specifically for Slavic adoption ) and the remoteness of East Slavic lands.

Due to the remoteness of the region and the difficulty of travel within it, the East sees very few tourists.

The East Ely yard escaped modernization because of its geographical remoteness and the decline of the mining industry it once served.

Richard was a solitary student in New York and acquired, in his remoteness, a thorough if bookish knowledge of Asian lore, literature, life, politics and history.

This group of languages ( Welsh, Cornish, Cumbric ) cohabited alongside English into the modern period, but due to their remoteness from the Germanic languages, influence on English was notably limited.

This ambiguity of character was further exacerbated by his remoteness, and as he grew older, he increasingly displayed a preference for solitude, which may have stemmed from his isolated upbringing.

However, the Sikh governors turned out to be hard taskmasters, and Sikh rule was generally considered oppressive, protected perhaps by the remoteness of Kashmir from the capital of the Sikh empire in Lahore ; The Sikhs enacted a number of anti-Muslim laws, which included handing out death sentences for cow slaughter, closing down the Jamia Masjid in Srinagar, and banning the azaan, the public Muslim call to prayer.

But the remoteness of New Granada's capitol Santa Fe de Bogotá proved a greater obstacle than the Spanish crown anticipated as the authority of the new Viceroyalty was contested by the seniority, closer proximity, previous ties to the Viceroyalty of Peru in Lima and even Panama's own initiative.

The Peshtigo Fire remains the deadliest in American history but the remoteness of the region meant it was little noticed at the time.

Hellfire Pass in the Tenasserim Hills was a particularly difficult section of the line to build due to it being the largest rock cutting on the railway, coupled with its general remoteness and the lack of proper construction tools during building.

This, combined with cultural liberalization and the increasing remoteness of the possibility of retaking mainland China, led to a cultural and political movement which emphasized a Taiwan-centered view of history and culture rather than one which was China-centered or even, as before 1946, Japan-centered.

Canada requested a survey after British Columbia united with it in 1871, but the idea was rejected by the United States as being too costly, given the area's remoteness, sparse settlement, and limited economic or strategic interest.

With its flat plateau, surrounding hills, numerous canyons, and relative remoteness from populated areas, the Army was convinced it had found the ideal training location.

The area's general remoteness began to work against it ; this was greatly aggravated by World War II and the resultant gasoline rationing.

Christopher Guy, the archaeologist of Worcester Cathedral, said he found it odd that, if Arthur had been unhealthy, he was sent to the cold remoteness of Ludlow Castle.

The site remained little visited due to its remoteness until the first modern road was opened up to Coba in the early 1970s.

It was the largest rock cutting on the railway, coupled with its general remoteness and the lack of proper construction tools during building.

Because of the remoteness of the location, construction was started at both ends, so that completed sections could be used to bring in the materials for the middle sections.

For centuries Nan was an independent kingdom but, due to its remoteness, had few connections to the other kingdoms.

Ivinghoe Beacon's appearance of remoteness, yet relative proximity to the film studios at Elstree meant that it was a favoured location for many dramas, especially those produced by ITC in the 1960s.

Various commentators suggest that this was meant by Haydn to convey the remoteness of Earth from Heaven, or to contrast the sinfulness of people with the perfection of angels.

Its remoteness played a role in protecting it from destruction in the past, specifically the Japanese invasions of 1592-98, when much of the country was razed.

The site was chosen for a number of factors including its remoteness, sound geology and the ambient temperature of the permafrost.

K2 was known to be harder still, and its remoteness meant that even reaching its base would be a major undertaking.

An impracticable place where the current town is situated was chosen due to remoteness from Moscow and the presence of the Ivankovo power plant nearby.

The problem of the area's relative remoteness compared to other areas of England was solved by utilising IEEE 802. 11 technology to construct the network infrastructure.

Eleazar, pausing on the Hanover plain, found its great forests and remoteness good and with his own hands built the first College Hall, a log hut dedicated `` for the education & instruction of Youth of the Indian Tribes in this Land in reading, writing & all parts of learning which shall appear necessary and expedient for civilizing & christianizing Children of Pagans as well as in all liberal Arts and Sciences ; ;

Achduart has accommodation facilities for tourists, who come for its proximity to the ocean as well as its seclusion and remoteness.

The potential for a tourist industry exists, but the remoteness of the location and a lack of adequate facilities hinder development.

The vast territory of Kazakhstan, 2. 7 million km ², low population density, dissociation centers of industry and agriculture, and the remoteness from world markets, makes the possession of advanced transportation system vital for Kazakhstan.

The enormous size of Russia and the remoteness of many areas from the sea result in the dominance of the humid continental climate, which is prevalent in all parts of the country except for the tundra and the extreme southeast.

An obvious problem with the use of the Danube for inland transportation is its remoteness from most of the major industrial centers.

He has strongly urged me not to leave his Ministers in peace until they have introduced a bill for the expedition to Chatham Island .’, Lavaud stated in reply that he thought it better for the penal settlement to be at Banks Peninsula, because of the remoteness of the Chathams and the lack of suitable anchorage there.

He chose Detrick Field for the site of this exhaustive research effort because of its balance between remoteness of location and proximity to Washington, DC — as well as to Edgewood Arsenal, the focal point of U. S. chemical warfare research.

This remoteness allowed for him to survive in the countryside long after the more prevalent gods had ceased to be worshipped.

Moreover, Hardy deliberately pointed out in his Apology that mathematicians generally do not " glory in the uselessness of their work ," but rather – because science can be used for evil as well as good ends – " mathematicians may be justified in rejoicing that there is one science at any rate, and that their own, whose very remoteness from ordinary human activities should keep it gentle and clean.

The park is well known for its pristine wilderness and remoteness.

Most of the park is accessible for hikers, but due to its remoteness and rugged terrain only experienced bushwalkers should undertake extensive hikes.

Due in part to the remoteness of the area, Ash Flat became the center of trade for nearby farmers soon after its formation.

Hildegarde Hawthorne, granddaughter of the novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne, described Laguna " as a child of that deathless search, particularly by persons who devote their lives to painting or writing, or for some place where beauty and cheapness and a trifle of remoteness hobnob together in a delightful companionship.

In the mid-1950s, the Strategic Air Command ( SAC ) noted Laughlin's remoteness that allowed for secret operations, and opened its strategic reconnaissance program there with the RB-57, a bomber modified for high-altitude reconnaissance.

She did not want to serve at Federal Prison Camp, Alderson in West Virginia, due to its remote location ; in 2004, her lawyer said that the remoteness would make it difficult for Stewart's then-90 year old mother to visit.

Its location north of Eureka and north of San Francisco on the North Coast of California is notable for its natural beauty and relative remoteness.