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New York, USA
New
York is the most populous city in the United States, and the center of the New
York metropolitan area, which is one of the most populous urban areas in the
world. A leading global city, New York exerts a powerful influence over
worldwide commerce, finance, culture, fashion and entertainment. As host of the
United Nations headquarters, it is also an important center for international
affairs. The city is often referred to as New York City to differentiate it from
the state of New York, of which it is a part.
London, Great Britain
London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom. A
major settlement for two millennia, its history goes back to its founding by
the Romans, who called it Londinium. London's core, the ancient City of
London, the 'square mile', retains its mediaeval boundaries .
It is a major tourist destination for both domestic and
overseas visitors. London hosted the 1908 and 1948 Summer Olympics and will
host the 2012 Summer Olympics. London contains four World Heritage Sites:
the Tower of London; the historic settlement of Greenwich; the Royal Botanic
Gardens, Kew and the Palace of Westminster.
Cairo, Egypt
Cairo
(Arabic: القاهرة al-Qāhira) is a mega-city and a global city serving as the
capital of Egypt. It is the largest city in Africa, Mediterranean Countries and
North Africa. Nicknamed "The City of a Thousand Minarets" for its preponderance
of Islamic architecture, Cairo has long been a center of the region's political
and cultural life. Even before Cairo was established in the tenth century, the
land composing the present-day city was the site of national capitals whose
remnants remain visible in parts of Old Cairo. Cairo is also associated with
Ancient Egypt due to its proximity to the Great Sphinx and the pyramids in
nearby Giza.
Dubai, UAE
Dubai
(in Arabic: دبيّ, Dubayy) is one of the seven emirates of the United Arab
Emirates (UAE). It is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian
Peninsula. Written accounts document the existence of the city for at least 150
years prior to the formation of the UAE. Legal, political, military and economic
functions with the other emirates within a federal framework. Dubai has the
largest population and is the second largest emirate by area, after Abu Dhabi.
The emirate's main revenues are from tourism, property and financial services.
Although Dubai's economy was originally built on the oil industry, revenues from
petroleum and natural gas currently contribute less than 6% (2006) of the
emirate's US$ 80 billion economy (2009).
Agra, India
The Taj Mahal (pronounced /tɑdʒ məˈhɑl/; Hindi: ताज महल; Persian/Urdu: تاج
محل) is a mausoleum located in Agra, India, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal (also "the Taj") is
considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines
elements from Persian, Indian, and Islamic architectural styles. In 1983, the
Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was cited as "the jewel of
Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the
world's heritage." Building began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, and
employed thousands of artisans and craftsmen. The construction of the Taj Mahal
was entrusted to a board of architects under imperial supervision.
Phuket, Thailand
Phuket (Thai: ภูเก็ต, IPA: [pʰuːkɛt]; is one of the southern provinces (changwat)
of Thailand. Phuket is an island with no land boundaries.
Phuket, which is approximately the size of Singapore, is Thailand’s largest
island. The island is connected to mainland Thailand by a bridge. Phuket
formerly derived its wealth from tin and rubber, and enjoyed a rich and colorful
history. The island was on one of the major trading routes between India and
China, and was frequently mentioned in foreign ship logs of Portuguese, French,
Dutch and English traders. The region now derives much of its income from
tourism.
Macao, China
The Macau Special Administrative Region, commonly known as Macau or Macao
(pronounced /məˈkaʊ/), is one of the two special administrative regions of the
People's Republic of China, the other being Hong Kong. Macau lies on the western
side of the Pearl River Delta. The territory has thriving industries such as
textiles, electronics and toys, and a notable tourist industry. This makes it
one of the richest cities in the world. Macau was both the first and last
European colony in China. Portuguese traders first settled in Macau in the 16th
century and subsequently administered the region until the handover on 20
December 1999. The Sino-Portuguese Joint Declaration and the Basic Law of Macau
stipulate that Macau operates with a high degree of autonomy until at least
2049, fifty years after the transfer.
Osaka, Japan
Osaka (大阪市 Ōsaka-shi?) is located at the mouth of the Yodo
River on Osaka Bay, in the Kansai region of the main island of Honshū. The city
of Osaka has its west side open to Osaka Bay. It is otherwise completely
surrounded by more than ten smaller cities. Osaka literally means "large hill"
or "large slope." It is unclear when this name gained prominence over Naniwa.
Osaka has historically been the commercial capital of Japan, and is at the heart
of Japan's second largest metropolitan area of Keihanshin (Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto),
whose population is 18,643,915. Osaka has traditionally been referred to as the
"nation's kitchen" (天下の台所 tenka no daidokoro?), or the Mecca of gourmet food.
Anchorage, USA
Anchorage (officially called the Municipality of Anchorage) is a consolidated
city-borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. With an estimated 279,243 municipal
residents in 2008 it is Alaska's largest city and constitutes more than 40
percent of the state's total population. Anchorage is located in South Central
Alaska. It lies slightly farther north than Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki and St.
Petersburg. It is northeast of the Alaska Peninsula, Kodiak Island, and Cook
Inlet, due north of the Kenai Peninsula, northwest of Prince William Sound and
Alaska Panhandle, and nearly due south of Mount McKinley/Denali. The city is on
a strip of coastal lowland and extends up the lower alpine slopes of the Chugach
Mountains. To the south is Turnagain Arm, a fjord that has some of the world's
highest tides.
Calgary, Canada
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Calgary (pronounced /ˈkælɡri, ˈkælɡəri/) is the largest city in the Province
of Alberta, Canada. It is located in the south of the province, in an area of
foothills and high plains, approximately 80 km (50 mi) east of the front ranges
of the Canadian Rockies.
Calgary is well-known as a destination for winter
sports and ecotourism with a number of major mountain resorts near the city and
metropolitan area. Economic activity in Calgary is mostly centred on the
petroleum industry; however, agriculture, tourism, and high-tech industries also
contribute to the city's economic growth. In 1988, Calgary became the first
Canadian city to host the Olympic Winter Games.
Miami, USA
Miami (pronounced /maɪˈæmi/ or /maɪˈæmə/) is a major coastal city in
southeastern Florida. The United Nations estimated that in 2007, Miami had
become the fourth largest urbanized area in the United States, behind New York
City, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Miami is well known as a global city because of
it's importance in finance, commerce, media, entertainment, arts and
international trade. The city is home to many company headquarters, banks, and
television studios. It is an international center for popular entertainment in
television, music, fashion, film, and the performing arts. The city's Port of
Miami is known for accommodating the largest volume of cruise ships in the world
and is home to many cruise line headquarters. Miami is also home to the largest
concentration of international banks in the United States.
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