ATB facts for kids
ATB is a short way to refer to many different things! It's an abbreviation that stands for different names, groups, and ideas depending on the topic. This page will help you understand what ATB might mean in different areas like music, sports, or technology.
ATB in Arts and Entertainment
When you see ATB in the world of arts and entertainment, it could be talking about a few cool things.
Music and Bands
- ATB (DJ): This refers to André Tanneberger, a famous German DJ and music producer. He was born in 1973 and is known for his electronic dance music.
- Andy Timmons Band: This is a rock band led by the talented guitarist Andy Timmons. They play instrumental rock music.
- After the Burial: This is an American band that plays a type of music called extreme metal. They are known for their heavy and complex sound.
Gaming and Theatre
- Active Time Battle System: In video games, especially role-playing games (RPGs), this is a special way battles happen. It means characters can take turns fighting in real-time, but there's a waiting period before their next action.
- Atelier-Théâtre Burkinabé: This is a theatre group from Burkina Faso, a country in West Africa. They perform plays and help develop theatre in their region.
ATB in Banking and Finance
ATB can also be found in the world of money and banks.
Financial Institutions
- ATB Financial: This is a financial company owned by the government of Alberta, a province in Canada. It helps people and businesses with banking services.
- Amsterdam Trade Bank: This was a bank based in the Netherlands.
- Arab Tunisian Bank: This is a bank in Tunisia, a country in North Africa. It was partly created with help from the Arab Bank.
ATB in Sports and Outdoor Activities
If you love sports or being outdoors, ATB might mean one of these:
Bikes and Boards
- All Terrain Bike: This is another name for a mountain bike. It's a type of bicycle designed for riding on rough trails and off-road paths, not just smooth roads.
- All Terrain Boarding: This is an exciting extreme sport also known as mountainboarding. Riders go down hills on a board with four wheels, similar to a skateboard but bigger and more rugged.
Races
- Around the Bay Road Race: This is a long running race, about 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) long. It happens every March in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and is one of the oldest road races in North America.
ATB in Transportation
In the world of getting around, ATB can stand for different things related to travel.
Public Transport and Vehicles
- AtB: This is the name of the public transportation company in Trøndelag County, Norway. They manage buses and other ways people get around in that area.
- Articulated Tug and Barge: This is a special kind of boat system. It's a tugboat that is connected to a barge in a way that lets them move together as one unit, making it easier to steer.
Train Systems
- Automatische treinbeïnvloeding: This is a Dutch system used on trains. It helps to automatically control the train's speed and prevent accidents, making train travel safer.
Other Uses of ATB
ATB can also pop up in other interesting places!
Education and Shops
- Ability to Benefit: In the United States, this is a rule for students who want to go to college but don't have a high school diploma. It means they can still go if they show they are ready to learn and can do well.
- ATB-Market: This is a large chain of grocery stores in Ukraine. You can find many different kinds of food and household items there.
Places and Language
- ATB Place: This is a plaza or public square located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
- Red ATB: This is a television channel in Bolivia, a country in South America.
- Zaiwa language: ATB is also the code for the Zaiwa language, which is spoken by people in parts of China and Myanmar.
See also
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- America the Beautiful (disambiguation)
- All pages with titles beginning with ATB
- All pages with titles containing ATB
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