Lewis (Scottish Gaelic: Leòdhas, also Isle of Lewis) is the northern part of Lewis and Harris, the largest island of the Western Isles or Outer Hebrides (an archipelago) of Scotland. The total area of Lewis is 683 square miles (1,770 km2).
Lewis is, in general, the lower lying part of Lewis and Harris, with the other part, Harris, being more mountainous. The flatter, more fertile land means Lewis contains the largest settlement, Stornoway, and three-quarters of the population of the Western Isles. Beyond human habitation, the island's diverse habitats are home to an assortment of flora and fauna, such as the golden eagle, red deer and seals and are recognised in a number of conservation areas.
Lewis is of Presbyterian tradition with a rich history, having once been part of the Norse Kingdom of Mann and the Isles. Today, life is very different from elsewhere in Scotland with Sabbath observance, the Gaelic language and peat cutting retaining more importance than elsewhere. Lewis has a rich cultural heritage as can be seen from its myths and legends as well as the local literary and musical traditions.
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... On January 29, 2008, Lewis announced he wouldn't run for reelection in 2008 on the same day as the filing deadline he was hoping to ensure the GOP nomination would be won by his chief of staff ... The decision shocked and angered many prominent Kentucky Republicans, Lewis said he was tired of splitting his time between Washington and Kentucky, and that serving in Congress ... Lewis deposited his congressional papers at Baptist-affiliated Campbellsville University ...
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... David Lewis (born March 6, 1971) is a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's 53rd House District since 2002 ... Lewis is serving or has served on the Committees on Agriculture, Education, Education Subcommittee on Community Colleges, Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform ... Lewis was first elected in the 2002 elections ...
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