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This partial list of city nicknames compiles the aliases, sobriquets and slogans that cities are sometimes known by, officially and unofficially, to locals, outsiders or their tourism boards. Due the characteristics of the information presented, we can't cite sources references. Look up city, City in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Ä â€œTouristâ€ redirects here. ...

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Patterns

There are some common types of city nicknames.

Agricultural or Industrial Capitals

Many cities have nicknames which claim that the international or, less commonly, the national or regional capital of a particular industry, hobby or other phenomenon, especially the agricultural production of a certain plant. These include: A hobby is a spare-time recreational pursuit. ...

Almond Capital of the World — Sacramento, California, Chico, California, both in the USA
Apple Capital of the World — Wenatchee, Washington, USA
Apricot Capital of the World — Patterson, California, USA
Artichoke Center of the World — Castroville, California, USA
Avocado Capital of the World — Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Barbecue Capital of the World — Lexington, North Carolina, USA
Blueberry Capital of the World — Oxford Nova Scotia, Canada
Bluebird Capital of the World — Bickleton, Washington, USA
Broccoli Capital of the World — Greenfield, California, USA
Carrot Capital of the World — Ohakune, New Zealand
Cotton Capital of the World - Greenwood, Mississippi,USA
Celery Capital of the World — Arvada, Colorado, USA
Cherry Capital of the World — Traverse City, Michigan, USA
The Collar City — Troy, New York, USA
Cow Chip Throwing Capital of the World — Beaver, Oklahoma, USA
Cowboy Capital of the World — Oakdale, California, USA
Curtain Rod Capital of the World — Sturgis, Michigan, USA
Date Capital of the World — Indio, California, USA
Diamond Capital of the World — Antwerp, Belgium
Drunk Driving Capital of the World — Gallup, New Mexico, USA
Extreme Sports Capital of the World — Queenstown, New Zealand
The Flour City (formerly) — Rochester, New York, USA
Flower Capital of the World — Aalsmeer, the Netherlands
The Flower City (currently) — Rochester, New York, USA
Fruitcake Capital of the World - Claxton, Georgia, USA
The Garden City — Newton, Massachusetts, USA
Garlic Capital of the World — Gilroy, California, USA
Entertainment Capital of the World — Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Fashion Capital of the World — Milan, Italy
Grape Capital of the World — Lodi, California, USA
Gumboot Capital of the World — Taihape, New Zealand
Hog Butcher to the World — Chicago, Illinois, USA
Horseradish Capital of the World — Tulelake, California, USA
Hubcap Capital of the World — Pearsonville, California, USA
Indoor Foliage Capital of the World — Apopka, Florida, USA
Jackalope Capital of the World — Douglas, Wyoming, USA
Iris Capital of the World — Keizer, Oregon, USA
Kiwifruit Capital of the world — Te Puke, New Zealand
Lake Trout Capital of the World — Geneva, New York, USA
Loader/Backhoe Capital of the World — Burlington, Iowa, USA
Logging Capital of the World — Forks, Washington, USA
Mallard Capital of the World - Hanover, Illinois, USA
Marijuana Capital of the World - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Mule Capital of the World — Columbia, Tennessee, USA
Mussels Capital of the World — Taranto, Italy
News Capital of the World — Washington D.C., USA
Oil Pipeline Crossroads of the World — Cushing, Oklahoma, USA
Oil Capital of the World — Houston, Texas
Pear Capital of the World — Kelseyville, California
Pizza Capital of the World — Naples, Italy
Pottery Capital of the World — Marshall, Texas
Raisin Capital of the World — Selma, California, Fresno, California, USA
Rodeo Capital of the World — Cody, Wyoming, USA
Rose Capital of the World — Tyler, Texas, USA
Rubber Capital of the World — Akron, Ohio, USA
Scuba diving Capital of New Mexico — Santa Rosa, New Mexico, USA
Silver Capital of the World — Taxco, Mexico
Slaughterhouse to the World — Chicago, Illinois, USA
Snowmobile Capital of Colorado — Granby, Colorado, USA
Speck Capital of the World — Bolzano, Italy
Steel Capital of the World — Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
Strawberry Capital of the World — Oxnard, California, USA
Stove Capital of the World — Cleveland, Tennessee,
Streaking Capital of the World — Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Submarine Capital of the World — Groton, Connecticut, USA
Taconite Capital of the World — Mountain Iron, Minnesota, USA
Television Capital of the World — Tijuana, Mexico
Windsurfing Capital of the World — Hood River, Oregon, USA
Wine Capital of the World — Bordeaux, France
Winter Strawberry Capital of the World — Plant City, Florida, USA

Binomial name Prunus dulcis (Mill. ... Location of Sacramento in California County Sacramento Government - Mayor Heather Fargo Area - City 99. ... Nickname: City of Roses, City of Trees Location of Chico in California Coordinates: Country State County United States California Butte Settled 1843 Founded 1860 Incorporated January 8, 1872 Government - Mayor Andrew Holcombe - City Council Scott Gruendl Steve Bertagna Larry Wahl Ann Schwab Mary Flynn Tom Nickell - City Manager Greg Jones... This article is about the satellite APPLE. For the fruit apple, see Apple. ... Wenatchee (IPA: ) is located at the confluence of the Wenatchee and Columbia rivers near the eastern foothills of the Cascade Mountain range in the U.S. State of Washington. ... Binomial name Prunus armeniaca L. For other uses, see Apricot (disambiguation). ... A fountain in one of many Patterson roundabouts Patterson is a city in Stanislaus County, California, United States. ... Artichoke may refer to any of three types of vegetables. ... Castroville is a census-designated place located in Monterey County, California. ... Binomial name Persea americana Mill. ... Nickname: Hartford of the West, City of Skywalks, Raccoon City, DSM Location in the State of Iowa, USA Coordinates: Country United States State Iowa County Polk County Incorporated September 22, 1851 Government - Mayor Frank Cownie Area - City 77. ... It has been suggested that Grilling be merged into this article or section. ... Lexington is the county seat of Davidson County, North Carolina, United States. ... Species See text. ... Motto: Munit Haec et Altera Vincit(Latin) One defends and the other conquers Capital Halifax Largest city Halifax Regional Municipality Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor Mayann E. Francis - Premier Rodney MacDonald (PC) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 11 - Senate seats 10 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area... Species Sialia sialis Sialia mexicana Sialia currucoides Mountain Bluebird Western Bluebird The bluebirds are medium-sized, mostly insectivorous or omnivorous birds in the genus Sialia of the thrush family Turdidae. ... Bickleton is a census-designated place located in Klickitat County, Washington. ... Broccoli is a plant of the Cabbage family, Brassicaceae (formerly Cruciferae). ... Greenfield is a city located in Monterey County, California. ... Binomial name Daucus carota L. Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ... Ohakune is a town in the North Island of New Zealand. ... Cotton ready for harvest. ... Greenwood is situated in Leflore County, Mississippi at the eastern edge of the Mississippi Delta, approximately 96 miles north of Jackson, Mississippi, and 130 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee. ... Binomial name Apium graveolens L. Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ... Arvada is a city in Jefferson and Adams County, Colorado and part of the Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Area. ... â€œCherry treeâ€ redirects here. ... Traverse City is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Generally, a collar is something which goes around the neck. ... Looking west down Broadway at downtown Troy. ... A cow chip is a flat, round, hard piece of cow feces. ... Beaver is a city located in Beaver County, Oklahoma. ... For other uses, see Cowboy (disambiguation). ... Oakdale is a city located in Stanislaus County, California. ... This does not cite its references or sources. ... Sturgis is a city located in St. ... Binomial name Phoenix dactylifera L. The Date Palm Phoenix dactylifera is a palm, extensively cultivated for its edible fruit. ... The Indio Fashion Mall. ... This article is about the gemstone. ... For other uses, see Antwerp (disambiguation). ... Drunk driving (drink driving in the UK) or drinking and driving is the act of operating a motor vehicle after having consumed alcohol (i. ... Gallup (Navajo: NaÊ¼nÃzhoozhÃ) is a city in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States. ... Extreme sports (now also known as action sports) is a general, somewhat hazily-defined term for a collection of newer sports involving adrenaline-inducing action. ... Queenstown is a resort town in Otago in the south-west of New Zealands South Island. ... {{globalize/USA} For other uses, see Flour (disambiguation). ... There is also a Rochester in Ulster County, New York; for that town see Rochester, Ulster County, New York. ... A Phalaenopsis flower Rudbeckia fulgida A flower, (<Old French flo(u)r<Latin florem<flos), also known as a bloom or blossom, is the reproductive structure found in flowering plants (plants of the division Magnoliophyta, also called angiosperms). ... Water tower in Aalsmeer Aalsmeer is a municipality and a town in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. ... A Phalaenopsis flower Rudbeckia fulgida A flower, (<Old French flo(u)r<Latin florem<flos), also known as a bloom or blossom, is the reproductive structure found in flowering plants (plants of the division Magnoliophyta, also called angiosperms). ... There is also a Rochester in Ulster County, New York; for that town see Rochester, Ulster County, New York. ... A slice of traditional fruitcake Fruitcake is a cake made of dried fruits and optionally candied fruit, spices and nuts that may be soaked in brandy or rum, the richest versions (possibly iced) often being used in the celebration of weddings and Christmas. ... Claxton is a city located in Evans County, Georgia. ... A garden is a planned space, usually outdoors, set aside for the display, cultivation, and enjoyment of plants and other forms of nature. ... Nickname: The Garden City Location in Massachusetts Coordinates: Country United States State Massachusetts County Middlesex County Settled 1639 Incorporated 1688 Government - Type Mayor-council city - Mayor David B. Cohen (Dem) Area - City 18. ... Binomial name Allium sativum L. Allium sativum L., commonly known as garlic, is a species in the onion family Alliaceae. ... Gilroy (IPA: ) is the southmost city in Santa Clara County, California, USA. According to the United States 2000 Census, the city population was 41,464. ... A stilt-walker entertaining shoppers at a shopping centre in Swindon, England Entertainment is an event, performance, or activity designed to give pleasure or relaxation to an audience (although, for example, in the case of a computer game the audience may be only one person). ... For further information, see Las Vegas metropolitan area and Las Vegas Strip. ... Fashion illustration by George Barbier of a gown by Jeanne Paquin, 1912, from La Gazette du bon ton, the most influential fashion magazine of its era. ... This article is about the city in Italy. ... It has been suggested that Veraison be merged into this article or section. ... Lodi (California) Lodi (IPA: ) (LOW-Dye) is a city located in San Joaquin County, California. ... New Zealand term for a Wellington boot. ... Taihape is a small town near the middle of the North Island of New Zealand. ... Hog is a domestic or feral adult swine. ... Butcher shop in Valencia A butcher is someone who prepares various meats and other related goods for sale. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Windy City Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location Location in Chicagoland and northern Illinois Coordinates , Government Country State Counties United States Illinois Cook, DuPage Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Geographical characteristics Area City 606. ... Binomial name Armoracia rusticana P.G. Gaertn. ... Tulelake is a city located in Siskiyou County, California. ... A reflective hubcap A hubcap or wheel cover is a decorative disk on an automobile wheel that covers at least a central portion of the wheel. ... Pearsonville is a census-designated place located in Inyo County, California. ... A houseplant is usually a tropical or semi-tropical plant that is grown indoors in places such as residences and offices. ... Apopka is a city in Orange County, Florida, United States. ... The Wyoming jackalope is larger than life. ... Douglas is a city located in Converse County, Wyoming. ... Species See text Iris is a genus of between 200-300 species of flowering plants with showy flowers which takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, referring to the wide variety of flower colors found among the many species. ... Keizer is a city located in Marion County, Oregon. ... The kiwifruit (commonly known as kiwi) is the edible fruit of a cultivar group of the woody vine Actinidia deliciosa and hybrids between this and other species in the genus Actinidia. ... Te Puke is a town located 28 kilometres southeast of Tauranga in the Western Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand. ... Binomial name Salvelinus namaycush (Walbaum, 1792) Lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush) is a freshwater char living mainly in lakes in northern North America. ... Geneva is a city in Ontario County, New York, USA. The population was 13,617 at the 2000 census. ... A Volvo L120E front loader. ... It has been suggested that Backhoe fade be merged into this article or section. ... U.S. 34 over the Mississippi River in Burlington. ... Logging is the process in which trees are felled (cut down) usually as part of a timber harvest. ... Forks is a city in Clallam County, Washington, United States. ... Binomial name Anas platyrhynchos Linnaeus, 1758 Subspecies See Mexican Duck, Anas, and article text The Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos[1]), also known as the wild duck, is a dabbling duck which breeds throughout the temperate and sub-tropical areas of North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. ... Hanover is a village located in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. ... A Cannabis sativa plant The drug cannabis, also called marijuana, is produced from parts of the cannabis plant, primarily the cured flowers and gathered trichomes of the female plant. ... This article refers to the city in British Columbia, Canada. ... A barren of mules. ... Columbia is a city in Maury County, Tennessee, United States. ... Mussels A mussel is a bivalve shellfish that can be found in lakes, rivers, creeks, intertidal areas, and throughout the ocean. ... Taranto is a coastal city in Apulia, southern Italy. ... For other uses, see News (disambiguation). ... Aerial photo (looking NW) of the Washington Monument and the White House in Washington, DC. Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia (also known as D.C.; Washington; the Nations Capital; the District; and, historically, the Federal City) is the capital city and administrative district of the United... An elevated section of the Alaska Pipeline Pipeline transport is a transportation of goods through a pipe. ... Cushing is a city located in Payne County, Oklahoma. ... Pumpjack pumping an oil well near Lubbock, Texas Ignacy Åukasiewicz - inventor of the refining of kerosene from crude oil. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Texas Coordinates: Country United States State Texas Counties Harris County Fort Bend County Montgomery County Incorporated June 5, 1837 Government - Mayor Bill White Area - City 601. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Kelseyville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lake County, California, United States. ... For other uses, see Pizza (disambiguation). ... Alternate uses: See Naples (disambiguation) Naples (Italian Napoli, Neapolitan Napule, from Greek Νέα-Πόλις, latinised in Neapolis) is the largest town in southern Italy, capital of Campania region. ... Unfired green ware pottery on a traditional drying rack at Conner Prairie living history museum. ... Marshall is a major city of the northeastern region of the U.S. state of Texas. ... Raisins Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ... Selma is a city in Fresno County, California. ... Nickname: Location in the state of California County Fresno Government - Mayor Alan Autry Area - City 104. ... It has been suggested that History of rodeo be merged into this article or section. ... Cody is a city in Park County, Wyoming and named after William Frederick Cody, primarily known as Buffalo Bill, from William Codys part in the creation of the original town. ... Species Between 100 and 150, see list Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Rosa A rose is a flowering shrub of the genus Rosa, and the flower of this shrub. ... Tyler is the county seat of Smith County in East Texas, United States. ... Latex being collected from a tapped rubber tree Rubber is an elastic hydrocarbon polymer which occurs as a milky colloidal suspension (known as latex) in the sap of several varieties of plants. ... Nickname: The Rubber Capital of the World Location within the state of Ohio Country United States State Ohio County Summit Founded 1825 Incorporated 1835 (village) - 1865 (city) Government - Mayor Don Plusquellic (D) Area - City 62. ... Scuba diving is swimming underwater while using self-contained breathing equipment. ... Santa Rosa is a town, and the county seat of Guadalupe County, New Mexico. ... General Name, Symbol, Number silver, Ag, 47 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 11, 5, d Appearance lustrous white metal Standard atomic weight 107. ... Santa Prisca church in Taxco Aerial view of Taxco Taxco (full name: Taxco de AlarcÃ³n) is an antique colonial silver-mining center located in the northern reaches of the Mexican state of Guerrero. ... Workers and cattle in a slaughterhouse. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Windy City Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location Location in Chicagoland and northern Illinois Coordinates , Government Country State Counties United States Illinois Cook, DuPage Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Geographical characteristics Area City 606. ... A snowmobile tour at Yellowstone National Park, note the mixture of exhaust and snowdust in the air (NPS Photo) A 1997 Arctic Cat ZR 580 EFI Snowmobile A snowmobile (in the Canadian north and Alaska is known as a snowmachine) is a land vehicle propelled by one rubber track with... Granby, Colorado is located along U.S. Highway 40 in Grand County, Colorado. ... Speck is a pork product that is used in German and Italian cooking. ... Bolzano (Italian Bolzano; German: Bozen, archaic Botzen; Ladin: Bulsan; Latin: Bauzanum; many of the regions Italian languages/dialects use Bolzan or Bulsan) is a city in the Trentino-Alto Adige/SÃ¼dtirol region of Italy. ... The steel cable of a colliery winding tower. ... Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough in South Yorkshire, England. ... Look up Yorkshire in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem God Save the Queen (King) England() â€“ on the European continent() â€“ in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto) Unified - by Athelstan 967 AD Area - Total 130,395 kmÂ² 50,346 sq mi Population - 2007 estimate... - Species 20+ species; see text The strawberry (Fragaria) is a genus of plants in the family Rosaceae, and the fruit of these plants. ... Nickname: The City that Cares Location of Oxnard, California Coordinates: Country United States State California County Ventura County - Mayor Dr. Thomas E. Holden Area - City 36. ... A stove is a heat-producing device. ... Cleveland is a city in Bradley County, Tennessee, United States. ... A participant of the Bay to Breakers. ... Nickname: Location within the U.S. State of Tennessee Coordinates: Cities in Tennessee Tennessee Government - Mayor Bill Haslam (R) Area - City 254. ... Alvin in 1978, a year after first exploring hydrothermal vents. ... Waterfront of Groton, Connecticut looking upriver Groton is a town located on the Thames River in New London County, Connecticut. ... Taconite is an iron-bearing, high-silica, flint-like rock. ... Mountain Iron is a city located in St. ... Geography Tijuana is a city in northwestern Mexico. ... A windsurfer with modern gear tilts the rig and carves the board to perform a planing gybe (downwind turn) close to shore in Maui, Hawaii, one of the popular destinations for windsurfing. ... Windsurfing and kitesurfing on the Columbia River at Hood River, Oregon. ... A glass of red wine This article is about the alcoholic beverage. ... Bordeaux (Bordèu in Gascon) is a France. ... Winter is one of the four seasons of temperate zones. ... - Species 20+ species; see text The strawberry (Fragaria) is a genus of plants in the family Rosaceae, and the fruit of these plants. ... Plant City is a city in Hillsborough County, Florida, approximately midway between Brandon and Lakeland along Interstate 4. ...

Self-proclaimed Capitals of the World

Many cities and towns (particularly in North America) claim to be a "Capital of the World" of a certain subject or other item. These nicknames are usually based on the city's cultural heritage or history. Here is an incomplete list of those cities. Look up city, City in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Ronda, Spain Main street in Bastrop, Texas, a small town A town is a community of people ranging from a few hundred to several thousands, although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan areas. ... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ...

Australia and New Zealand

Cuttlefish capital of the world: Whyalla, South Australia
Carrot capital of the world: Ohakune, New Zealand
Extreme Sports capital of the world: Queenstown, New Zealand
Gumboot capital of the world: Taihape, New Zealand
Kiwifruit capital of the world: Te Puke, New Zealand
Opal capital of the world: Coober Pedy, South Australia
Southernmost capital of the world: Wellington, New Zealand
Sporting capital of the world: Melbourne, Victoria
Wool capital of the world: Hamilton, Victoria

Orders and Families â€ Vasseuriina â€ Vasseuriidae â€ Belosepiellidae Sepiina â€ Belosaepiidae Sepiadariidae Sepiidae Cuttlefish are marine animals of the order Sepiida belonging to the Cephalopoda class (which also includes squid, octopuses, and nautiluses). ... City Plaza, Hummock Hill in the background Location of Whyalla in South Australia (red) Whyalla (33Â°02â€²S 137Â°34â€²E) is a city and port located on the east coast of the Eyre Peninsula opposite Port Pirie in South Australia. ... Binomial name Daucus carota L. Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ... Ohakune is a town in the North Island of New Zealand. ... Extreme sports (now also known as action sports) is a general, somewhat hazily-defined term for a collection of newer sports involving adrenaline-inducing action. ... Queenstown is a resort town in Otago in the south-west of New Zealands South Island. ... New Zealand term for a Wellington boot. ... Taihape is a small town near the middle of the North Island of New Zealand. ... The kiwifruit (commonly known as kiwi) is the edible fruit of a cultivar group of the woody vine Actinidia deliciosa and hybrids between this and other species in the genus Actinidia. ... Te Puke is a town located 28 kilometres southeast of Tauranga in the Western Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand. ... For other articles with similar names, see Opal (disambiguation). ... Coober Pedy ( ), population 3,500, is a small town in northern South Australia, 846 kilometres north of Adelaide on the Stuart Highway. ... For other uses, see Wellington (disambiguation). ... The City of Melbournes coat of arms The central business district of Melbourne, viewed from the north Alternate meanings: Melbourne (disambiguation) Melbourne is the capital and largest city of the state of Victoria, and the second largest city in Australia, with a population of 52,117 in the Central... Hamilton () is a city in the Southern Grampians Shire of Victoria, Australia. ...

Canada

Automotive capital of Canada: Windsor, Ontario
Canoe capital of Canada: Atikokan, Ontario
Corn capital of British Columbia: Agassiz, British Columbia
Diamond capital of North America: Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Dinosaur capital of the world: Drumheller, Alberta
Doughnut capital of the world: Whitby, Ontario
Honeymoon capital of the world: Niagara Falls, Ontario
Leisure capital of the world: Courtenay, British Columbia
Lobster capital of the world: Shediac, New Brunswick
Mouse capital of the world: Rodickton, Newfoundland and Labrador
Mustard capital of the world: Humboldt, Saskatchewan
Nickel capital of the world: Greater Sudbury, Ontario
Norseman capital of the world: Red Lake, Ontario
Oil can capital of the world: Rocanville, Saskatchewan
Polar bear capital of the world: Churchill, Manitoba
Railway capital of Canada: St. Thomas, Ontario
Root cellar capital of the world: Elliston, Newfoundland and Labrador
Salmon capital of the world: Campbell River, British Columbia
Scallop capital of the world: Digby, Nova Scotia
Shadfly capital of the world: North Bay, Ontario
Slurpee capital of the world: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Smoothie capital of the world: North Bay, Ontario
Turkey capital of the world: Strathroy, Ontario
Whale capital of the world: St-Simeon, Quebec
Whale watching capital of the world: Victoria, British Columbia
Wheat King capital of the world: Beiseker, Alberta

class="preview" id="pv278"> Car redirects here. ... Nickname: Motto: The river and the land sustain us. ... A wood-and-canvas canoe evokes the heritage of canoeing in North America. ... Atikokan (2001 population 3,632) is a township in Rainy River District in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. ... â€œCornâ€ redirects here. ... The District of Kent is a district municipality located about 75 kilometres east of Vancouver, British Columbia. ... This article is about the gemstone. ... Motto: Multum In Parvo (Much In Little) Coordinates: Country Canada Territory Northwest Territories Region North Slave Region Established 1936/1937 Government - City Mayor Gordon Van Tighem - Governing Body Consensus government - Legislature List of Yellowknife MPs and MLAs Area - City 105. ... Orders & Suborders Saurischia Sauropodomorpha Theropoda Ornithischia Thyreophora Ornithopoda Marginocephalia Dinosaurs were vertebrate animals that dominated the terrestrial ecosystem for over 160 million years, first appearing approximately 230 million years ago. ... Drumheller is a town (formerly a city) in the Badlands of east-central Alberta, on the Red Deer River. ... Doughnuts being glazed at a Krispy Kreme store in Sydney, Australia. ... Whitby (2006 population 111 184) is a town located east of Toronto on the north shore of Lake Ontario, and is the seat of Durham Region, Ontario, Canada. ... A honeymoon is the traditional trip taken by newlyweds to celebrate their marriage. ... Skyline of Niagara Falls, Canada, as seen from the Embassy Suites hotel. ... A relaxing afternoon of leisure: a young girl resting in a pool. ... Courtenay is a city on the east coast of Vancouver Island, in the province of British Columbia, Canada. ... Subfamilies and Genera Neophoberinae Acanthacaris Thymopinae Nephropsis Nephropides Thymops Thymopsis Nephropinae Homarus Nephrops Homarinus Metanephrops Eunephrops Thymopides Clawed lobsters comprise a family (Nephropidae, sometimes also Homaridae) of large marine crustaceans. ... The worlds largest lobster sculpture located in Shediac Shediac (46Â°13â€²N 64Â°32â€²W, AST) is a town located in Shediac Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada on the Northumberland Strait, about 20 km from the city of Moncton. ... Feral mouse A mouse (plural mice) is a rodent that belongs to one of numerous species of small mammals. ... Species See text The mustards are several plant species in the genus Brassica whose proverbially tiny mustard seeds are used as a spice and, by grinding and mixing them with water, vinegar or other liquids, are turned into a condiment also known as mustard. ... Location of Humboldt, Saskatchewan Humboldt is a small Saskatchewan city located 113 km east of Saskatoon at the junction of Saskatchewan Highway 5 and Saskatchewan Highway 20. ... General Name, Symbol, Number nickel, Ni, 28 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 10, 4, d Appearance lustrous, metallic and silvery with a gold tinge Standard atomic weight 58. ... Motto: Template:Unhide = Location City Information Established: 1883 (as Sudbury) 2001 (as Greater Sudbury) Area: 3,354 kmÂ² Population: - City (2001) - CD Rank - Municipal Rank 155,219 20th in Canada 26th in Canada Population density: 46. ... The name Viking is a loan from the native Scandinavian term for the Norse seafaring warriors who raided the coasts of Scandinavia, Europe and the British Isles from the late 8th century to the 11th century, the period of European history referred to as the Viking Age. ... Red Lake is a municipality and census division 535 km north-west of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. ... Binomial name Ursus maritimus Phipps, 1774 Polar bear range Synonyms Thalarctos maritimus The polar bear (Ursus maritimus), also known as the white bear, northern bear, sea bear, ice bear or nanuq in some Inuit languages, is a species of bear that is native to the Arctic and the apex predator... Orthographic projection centred over Churchill Manitoba. ... St. ... Root cellar is an underground room suitable for storage of consumable goods. ... Elliston is an incorporated fishing settlement located on the Bonavista Peninsula of Newfoundland, Canada. ... Illustration of a male Coho Salmon The Chinook or King Salmon is the largest salmon in North America and can grow to 1. ... Campbell River is a city in British Columbia on the east coast of Vancouver Island at the south end of Discovery Passage. ... Genera See text. ... Digby, Nova Scotia in 1906 Digby, Nova Scotia in 2005 For other meanings of Digby, see Digby Digby is a town in western Nova Scotia which lies on the Annapolis Basin of the Bay of Fundy. ... The mayflies are an order (Ephemeroptera) of insects that grow up in fresh water, and live very briefly as adults, as little as a few hours but more typically a day or two. ... North Bay ( , time zone EST) is a city in Northeastern Ontario, Canada (2006 population 53,966). ... In 1967, 7-Eleven licensed the frozen carbonated beverage from the ICEE Company, and began selling the product as the Slurpee. ... Motto: Template:Unhide = Unum Cum Virtute Multorum (One With the Strength of Many) Location City Information Established: 1738 (Fort Rouge), 1873 (City of Winnipeg) Area: 465. ... Blueberry Smoothie from Lollicup A smoothie is a blended beverage made from natural ingredients; usually fruits and juices but sometimes other natural flavors such as chocolate, peanut butter or green tea. ... North Bay ( , time zone EST) is a city in Northeastern Ontario, Canada (2006 population 53,966). ... Strathroy (2001 population 12,978) is a community in southwestern Ontario, Canada. ... A Fin Whale The term whale is ambiguous: it can refer to all cetaceans, to just the larger ones, or only to members of particular families within the order Cetacea. ... Whale watching off the coast of Bar Harbor, Maine. ... Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia, the westernmost Canadian province. ... {{Hide = {{{}}}}} Motto: {{Unhide = {{{}}}}} Crossroads to the Future Beiseker, Alberta, Canadas Location. ...

France

Fashion capital of the world: Paris

Fashion illustration by George Barbier of a gown by Jeanne Paquin, 1912, from La Gazette du bon ton, the most influential fashion magazine of its era. ... City flag City coat of arms Motto: Fluctuat nec mergitur (Latin: Tossed by the waves, she does not sink) Paris Eiffel tower as seen from the esplanade du TrocadÃ©ro. ...

Italy

Fashion capital of the world: Milan
Mussels capital of the world: Taranto
Pizza capital of the world: Napoli

Fashion illustration by George Barbier of a gown by Jeanne Paquin, 1912, from La Gazette du bon ton, the most influential fashion magazine of its era. ... This article is about the city in Italy. ... Mussels A mussel is a bivalve shellfish that can be found in lakes, rivers, creeks, intertidal areas, and throughout the ocean. ... Taranto is a coastal city in Apulia, southern Italy. ... For other uses, see Pizza (disambiguation). ... Origin A neologism created in reaction to comments made by State Senator Bill Napoli (R-SD). ...

Japan

Peace capital of the world: Hiroshima, Nagasaki,Okinawa
Judo capital of the world: Kodokan（Tokyo）
Kendo, Kenjutsu capital of the world: Nippon Budokan（Tokyo）
Aikido capital of the world: Iwama, Kasama
Kyudo capital of the world: Sanjūsangen-dō（Kyoto）
Karate capital of the world: Nippon Budokan（Tokyo）
Zen capital of the world: Eihei-ji（Eiheiji）
Kabuki capital of the world: Kabuki-za（Tokyo）
Sumo capital of the world: Ryōgoku Kokugikan（Tokyo）
Karuta capital of the world: Oumijingu（Otsu）
Ninja capital of the world: Iga, Kōka
Hot spring capital of the world: Beppu
Kawaii Fashion capital of the world: Tokyo
Nishikigoi capital of the world: Nagaoka
Kimono capital of the world: Kyoto
Obi capital of the world: Kyoto,Sakai
Geta capital of the world: Fukuyama
Koto capital of the world: Fukuyama
Koinobori capital of the world: Kazo
Maneki Neko capital of the world: Tokoname,Takasaki
Okonomiyaki capital of the world: Osaka,Hiroshima

A peace dove, widely known as a symbol for peace, featuring an olive branch in the doves beak. ... Main keep of Hiroshima Castle The city of Hiroshima (åºƒå³¶å¸‚; -shi) is the capital of Hiroshima Prefecture, and the largest city in the Chugoku region of western Honshu, the largest of Japans islands. ... Megane-bashi, the Eyeglasses Bridge Nagasaki (長崎市; -shi) is the capital and the largest city of Nagasaki Prefecture located at the south-western coast of Kyushu, Japan. ... Itoman (糸満市; -shi) is a city located in Okinawa, Japan. ... Judo ), meaning gentle way, is a modern Japanese martial art (gendai budÅ) and combat sport, that originated in Japan in the late nineteenth century. ... The Kodokan Institute is the headquarters of the Judo World. ... Location of Bunkyo-ku in Tokyo. ... Kendo ), or way of the sword, is the martial art of Japanese fencing. ... Kenjutsu ), meaning the craft, art, or science of the sword, is a Japanese martial art that uses a specific methodology to teach the use of the katana (Japanese sword). ... For the computer game Budokan, see Budokan: The Martial Spirit The Nippon Budokan ), often shortened to just Budokan, is an arena in central Tokyo. ... National Diet Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Yasukuni Shrine, Kudan Kita 3-1-1, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Otemon, the Great Gate of Edo Castle (Kokyo) Chiyoda (åƒä»£ç”°åŒº; -ku) is a special ward in central Tokyo, Japan. ... Aikido ), translated as the way of harmonious spirit, is a modern Japanese martial art (gendai budÅ) developed by Morihei Ueshiba as a synthesis of his martial studies, philosophy, and religious beliefs. ... Iwama (岩間町; -machi) is a small town located in Nishiibaraki District, Ibaraki, Japan. ... Kasama (ç¬ é–“å¸‚; -shi) is a city located in Ibaraki, Japan. ... A full draw, called kai. KyÅ«dÅ ), literally meaning way of the bow, is the Japanese art of archery. ... Sanjusangen-dÅ SanjÅ«sangendÅ ) is a Buddhist temple in Higashiyama District of Kyoto, Japan. ... Higashiyama-ku (æ±å±±åŒº), literally meaning Eastern Mountain District, is a district or ward of Japans Kyoto City. ... Karate ) ( ) or karate-dÅ ) is a martial art that developed from a synthesis of indigenous Ryukyuan fighting methods and Chinese kempo [1]. Karate originally meant Te, or hand, i. ... For the computer game Budokan, see Budokan: The Martial Spirit The Nippon Budokan ), often shortened to just Budokan, is an arena in central Tokyo. ... National Diet Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Yasukuni Shrine, Kudan Kita 3-1-1, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Otemon, the Great Gate of Edo Castle (Kokyo) Chiyoda (åƒä»£ç”°åŒº; -ku) is a special ward in central Tokyo, Japan. ... Zen is a school of MahÄyÄna Buddhism notable for its emphasis on practice and experiential wisdomâ€”particularly as realized in the form of meditation known as zazenâ€”in the attainment of awakening. ... Karamon Eihei-ji (æ°¸å¹³å¯º) is one of two main temples of the Soto sect of Zen Buddhism. ... Eiheiji (永平寺町; -chou) is a town located in Yoshida District, Fukui, Japan. ... The Kabukiza in Ginza is one of Tokyos leading kabuki theaters. ... Kabuki-za, Tokyos premier Kabuki theater Kabuki-za ) in Ginza is the principal theater in Tokyo for the traditional kabuki drama form. ... Location of Chuo-ku in Tokyo. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... RyÅgoku Kokugikan ) is an indoor sporting arena located in Tokyo, Japan. ... Sumida (Japanese: å¢¨ç”°åŒº; -ku) is a special ward located in Tokyo, Japan. ... Karuta , loaned from the Portuguese word meaning card (carta)) is a Japanese card game. ... ÅŒtsu (Japanese: å¤§æ´¥å¸‚, ÅŒtsu-shi) is the capital city of Shiga, Japan. ... Jiraiya, ninja and title character of the Japanese folktale Jiraiya Goketsu Monogatari. ... Iga (伊賀町; -cho) is a town located in Ayama District, Mie, Japan. ... Koka (甲賀市, -shi) is a city located in the southern part of Shiga, Japan. ... Green Dragon Spring at Norris Geyser A hot spring is a place where warm or hot groundwater issues from the ground on a regular basis for at least a predictable part of the year, and is significantly above the ambient ground temperature (which is usually around 55~57 F or... The Pond of Blood Hell (a hot spring in Beppu) Beppu (åˆ¥åºœå¸‚; -shi) is a city located in Oita, Kyushu, Japan. ... Example of several Japan Post mascot characters on official postage stamps. ... 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Sakai (坂井町; -chou) is a town located in Sakai District, Fukui, Japan. ... A pair of geta Geta (ä¸‹é§„) are a form of Japanese footwear that resembles both clogs and flip-flops. ... Fukuyama (ç¦å±±å¸‚; -shi) is a city located in Hiroshima, Japan. ... Masayo Ishigure plays the koto The koto (ç®) is a traditional Japanese stringed musical instrument derived from Chinese zithers. ... Fukuyama (ç¦å±±å¸‚; -shi) is a city located in Hiroshima, Japan. ... Koinobori Koinobori (é¯‰å¹Ÿ, ã“ã„ã®ã¼ã‚Š) are carp-shaped flags traditionally flown in Japan to celebrate Childrens Day. ... Kazo (Japanese: 加須市; -shi) is a city located in Saitama, Japan. ... The Maneki Neko is often used as a piggy bank. ... Tokoname (常滑市; -shi) is a city located in Aichi, Japan. ... Takasaki (é«˜å´Žå¸‚; -shi) is a city located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. ... 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Mexico

Silver capital of the world: Taxco, Mexico
Television capital of the world: Tijuana, Mexico

General Name, Symbol, Number silver, Ag, 47 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 11, 5, d Appearance lustrous white metal Standard atomic weight 107. ... Santa Prisca church in Taxco Aerial view of Taxco Taxco (full name: Taxco de AlarcÃ³n) is an antique colonial silver-mining center located in the northern reaches of the Mexican state of Guerrero. ... Geography Tijuana is a city in northwestern Mexico. ...

United Kingdom

Glasgow, Scotland: Shipbuilding capital of the world [1]

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United States

Air capital of the world: Wichita, Kansas
Alfalfa capital of the world: Cozad, Nebraska
Almond capital of the world:
- Chico, California
- Sacramento, California
Antique capital of the world: Allen, Michigan
Appalachian Square Dance capital of the world: Lebanon, Tennessee
Apple capital of the world:
- Wenatchee, Washington
- Winchester, Virginia
Apricot capital of the world: Patterson, California
Artichoke capital of the world: Castroville, California
Asparagus capital of the world:
- Isleton, California
- Stockton, California
Avocado capital of the world: Fallbrook, California
Backhoe/Loader capital of the world Burlington, Iowa
Bagel capital of the world: Mattoon, Illinois (rice and duck capital of the world)
Barbed wire capital of the world: La Crosse, Kansas
Bass capital of the world: Palatka, Florida
Bicycling capital of the world: Sparta, Wisconsin
Billfish capital of the world: Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Bird Dog capital of the world: Waynesboro, Georgia
Black-eyed pea capital of the world: Athens, Texas
Black Bear capital of the world: Gidden, Wisconsin
Blackberry capital of the world: McCloud, California
Black Squirrel capital of the world: Norwalk, Wisconsin
Blueberry capital of the world:
- Hammonton, New Jersey
- South Haven, Michigan
- Nacogdoches, Texas
Bluebird capital of the world: Bickleton, Washington
Bratwurst capital of the world: Sheboygan, Wisconsin
bois d'arc capital of the world: Commerce, Texas
Boring capital of the world: Las Cruces, New Mexico
Bourbon capital of the world: Bardstown, Kentucky
Bobo: Boise, Idaho
breadbasket capital of the world: Western Kansas
Brick capital of the world: Lee County, North Carolina
Broccoli capital of the world: Greenfield, California
Brome Grass capital of the world: Holton, Kansas
buffalo capital of the world: Dodge City, Kansas (till early 1870s)
Butterfly capital of the world: Coconut Creek, Florida
Caladium capital of the world: Lake Placid, Florida
Carousel capital of the world: Binghamton, New York
Carpet capital of the world: Dalton, Georgia
Carrot capital of the world: Holtville, California
Cattle capital of the world: Alliance, Nebraska
Cave diving capital of the world: Branford, Florida
Cement capital of the world: Alpena, Michigan
Cereal capital of the world: Battle Creek, Michigan
Cheesecake capital of the world: Brooklyn, New York
Cheese curds capital of the world: Ellsworth, Wisconsin
Chemical capital of the world: Wilmington, Delaware
Cherry capital of the world:
- Traverse City, Michigan
- Linden, California
Cherry Blossom capital of the world: Macon, Georgia
Cherry Pit Spitting capital of the world: Eau Claire, Michigan
Chicken capital of the world: Springdale, Arkansas
Chile pepper capital of the world: Hatch, New Mexico
Christmas pickle capital of the world: Berrien Springs, Michigan
Christmas tree capital of the world:
- Indiana County, Pennsylvania
- Wautoma, Wisconsin
Clam capital of the world:
- Pismo Beach, California
- Cordova, Alaska
Copperhead capital of the world: Chadwick, Missouri
Corn Cob Pipe capital of the world: Washington, Missouri
Cotton capital of the world: Greenwood, Mississippi
cow chip capital of the world: Russell Springs
Cow Chip Throwing capital of the world: Beaver, Oklahoma
Cowboy capital of the world:
- Oakdale, California
- Dodge City, Kansas
Cowboy Boot capital of the world: Olathe, Kansas
Cranberry capital of the world:
- Middleboro, Maine
- Warrens, Wisconsin
Crawfish capital of the world: Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
Crysanthemum capital of the world: Bristol, Connecticut
Curtain Rod capital of the world: Sturgis, Michigan
Date capital of the world: Indio, California
Dandelion capital of the world: Vineland, New Jersey
Decoy capital of the world: Havre de Grace, Maryland
Entertainment capital of the world: Los Angeles, California
Entertainment capital of the world: Las Vegas, Nevada
Farm Toy capital of the world: Dyersville, Iowa
Fast Food capital of the world: Fontana, California
Fire hydrant capital of the world: Albertville, Alabama
Flower capital of the world: Encinitas, California
Flower Seed capital of the world: Lompoc, California
Folk Music capital of the world: Mountain View, Arkansas
Fried chicken capital of the world: Pittsburg, Kansas
Fruitcake capital of the world: Claxton, Georgia
Furniture capital of the world: High Point, North Carolina
Garlic capital of the world: Gilroy, California
Ginseng capital of the world: Wausau, Wisconsin
Glass capital of the world: Toledo, Ohio
Golf capital of the world: Orland Park, Illinois
Goose capital of the world: Kirwin, Kansas
Goose Hunting capital of the world: Eagle Lake, Texas
Wild goose capital of the world: Sumner, Missouri
Greyhound capital of the world: Abilene, Kansas
Granite capital of the world: Barre, Vermont
Groundhog capital of the world: Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Hay capital of the world:
- Inola, Oklahoma
- Yates Center, Kansas
Horse capital of the world:
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Ocala, Florida
Horseradish capital of the world:
- Tulelake, California
- Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Collinsville, Illinois
Hubcap capital of the world: Pearsonville, California
Ice cream capital of the world: Le Mars, Iowa
Insurance capital of the world: Hartford, Connecticut
Iris capital of the world: Keizer, Oregon
Jackelope capital of the world: Douglas, Wyoming
Jambalaya capital of the world: Gonzales, Louisiana
King Crab capital of the world: Kodiak, Alaska
King Salmon capital of the world: Ketchikan, Alaska
Kringle capital of the world: Racine, Wisconsin
Kolacky capital of the world: Montgomery, Minnesota
Lake trout capital of the world: Geneva, New York
Language capital of the world: Monterey, California
Lentil capital of the world: Pullman, Washington
Lettuce capital of the world: Salinas, California
Lightning capital of the world: Tampa Bay Area, Florida
Lily Growing capital of the world: Smith River, California
Loader/Backhoe capital of the world: Burlington, Iowa
Lobster capital of the world: Rockland, Maine
Logging capital of the world: Forks, Washington
Loon capital of the world: Mercer, Wisconsin
Lutefisk capital of the world: Madison, Minnesota
Marigold capital of the world: Pekin, Illinois
Mayhaw capital of the world: Colquitt, Georgia
Milo capital of the world: Beattie, Kansas
Moonshine capital of the world: Franklin County, Virginia
Mule capital of the world: Columbia, Tennessee
Live Music capital of the world: Austin, Texas
Mushroom capital of the world: Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Muskellunge capital of the world: Boulder Junction, Wisconsin
News capital of the world: Washington, D.C.
Oil capital of the world: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Onion capital of the world: Florida, New York
Sweet Onion capital of the world: Vidalia, Georgia
Ornate Box Turtle capital of the world: Caldwell, Kansas
Peach capital of the world: Johnston, South Carolina
Peanut capital of the world:
- Ashburn, Georgia
- Blakely, Georgia
- Dothan, Alabama
Pecan capital of the world: Albany, Georgia
Pear capital of the world:
- Rogue River Valley, Oregon
- Kelseyville, California
Pinto bean capital of the world: Dove Creek, Colorado
Plow capital of the world: Moline, Illinois
Popcorn capital of the world:
- North Loup, Nebraska
- Marion, Ohio
Porn capital of the world: Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California
Potato capital of the world: Blackfoot, Idaho
Pottery capital of the world: Marshall, Texas
Poultry capital of the world: Gainesville, Georgia
Prairie Chicken capital of the world: Cassoday, Kansas
Prune capital of the world: Yuba City, California
Pumpkin capital of the world: Half Moon Bay, California
Purple Martin capital of the world: Parsons, Kansas
Quail Hunting capital of the world: Albany, Georgia
Quarter Horse capital of the world: Purcell, Oklahoma
Quartz crystal capital of the world: Mount Ida, Arkansas
Raisin capital of the world:
- Fresno, California
- Selma, California
Reading capital of the world: Tifton, Georgia
Red-tailed Hawk capital of the world: Kaufman, Texas
Redbud capital of the world: Honaker, Virginia
Rhubarb Pie capital of the world: Sumner, Washington
Rice and duck capital of the world: Stuttgart, Arkansas
Rodeo capital of the world: Cody, Wyoming
Rose Growing capital of the world: Wasco, California
Rose Rock capital of the world: Noble, Oklahoma
Rubber capital of the world: Akron, Ohio
Ruffed Grouse capital of the world: Park Falls, Wisconsin
Rutabaga capital of the world: Cumberland, Wisconsin
RV capital of the world: Elkhart, Indiana
Saddlehorse capital of the world: Mexico, Missouri (Fire brick capital of the world)
Sailfish capital of the world: Stuart, Florida
Shark Tooth capital of the world: Venice, Florida
Shoelace capital of the world: Los Angeles, California
Shrimp capital of the world: Port Isabel, Texas
Silver capital of the world: Wallace, Idaho
Slate capital of the world: Granville, New York
Snack capital of the world: Hanover, Pennsylvania
Snowmobile capital of the world: Eagle River, Wisconsin
Sock capital of the world: Fort Payne, Alabama
Spinach capital of the world:
- Alma, Arkansas
- Crystal City, Texas
Sprint car capital of the world: Knoxville, Iowa
Sponge capital of the world: Tarpon Springs, Florida
Strawberry capital of the world:
- Oxnard, California
- Ponchatoula, Louisiana
- Watsonville, California
Winter Strawberry capital of the world: Plant City, Florida
Streaking capital of the world: Knoxville, Tennessee(so proclaimed by Walter Cronkite)
Striped bass capital of the world: Mannford, Oklahoma
Submarine capital of the world: Groton, Connecticut
Sunflower capital of the world:
- Hearne, Texas
- Goodland, Kansas
surfing capital of the world: Encinitas, California
Swearing capital of the world: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Swiss Cheese capital of the world: Monroe, Wisconsin
Taconite capital of the world: Mountain Iron, Minnesota
Toilet Paper capital of the world: Green Bay, Wisconsin
Tokay Grape capital of the world: Lodi, California
Tomato capital of the world: Green Forest, Arkansas
Troll capital of the world: Mount Horeb, Wisconsin
Truck capital of the world:Allentown, Pennsylvania
Turkey capital of the world: Berryville, Arkansas
UFO capital of the world:
- Roswell, New Mexico
- Elmwood, Wisconsin
- Belleville, Wisconsin
Vetch capital of the world: Cooper, Texas
Walleye capital of the world: Port Clinton, Ohio
Walrus capital of the world: Savoonga, Alaska
Watermelon capital of the world: Cordele, Georgia
Waterpark capital of the world: Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Weather capital of the world: Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
Wheat capital of the world: Wellington, Kansas
White Marlin capital of the world:Ocean City, Maryland
Wind surfing capital of the world:Hood River, Oregon

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Eau Claire is a village located in east central Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Springdale is a city in Washington and Benton counties in Arkansas. ... The chile pepper, chili pepper, or chilli pepper, or simply chile, is the fruit of the plant Capsicum from the nightshade family, Solanaceae. ... Hatch is a village located in DoÃ±a Ana County, New Mexico. ... An original Christmas Pickle The Christmas Pickle is an American tradition related to the Christmas tree. ... Berrien Springs is a village located in Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... A Christmas tree from 1900. ... Indiana County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Wautoma is a city located in Waushara County, Wisconsin. ... Littleneck clams; the pictured mollusks are of the species Mercenaria mercenaria. ... The coast at Pismo Beach Pismo Beach is a city in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. ... Cordova is a small city located near the mouth of the Copper River in Alaska, at the head of Orca Inlet on the east side of Prince William Sound. ... In biology, a copperhead is any of four species of venomous snake: the American copperhead of eastern North America, and three species of Australian copperhead. ... Chadwick, Missouri is an unincorporated community in Christian County about six miles southeast of Sparta. ... Washington is a city in Franklin County, Missouri, USA. The population was 13,243 at the 2000 census. ... Cotton ready for harvest. ... Greenwood is situated in Leflore County, Mississippi at the eastern edge of the Mississippi Delta, approximately 96 miles north of Jackson, Mississippi, and 130 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee. ... A cow chip is a flat, round, hard piece of cow feces. ... Russell Springs may refer to: Russell Springs, Kentucky Russell Springs, Kansas This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Beaver is a city located in Beaver County, Oklahoma. ... For other uses, see Cowboy (disambiguation). ... Oakdale is a city located in Stanislaus County, California. ... Dodge City is an important center for meat packing. ... Ad for Tony Lama featuring custom boots made for President Harry S. Truman. ... Olathe ( O-Lay-tha) is a city located in northeast Kansas, and is the second most populous city and county seat of Johnson County. ... Species Vaccinium erythrocarpum Vaccinium macrocarpon Vaccinium microcarpum Vaccinium oxycoccus Approximate ranges of the cranberries in sect. ... Warrens is a village located in Monroe County, Wisconsin. ... This article needs cleanup. ... Breaux Bridge is a city in St. ... Species - tricolor daisy C. cinerariifolium - pyrethrum - pyrethum daisy - crown daisy - marguerite - daisy - florists chrysanthemum C. segetum - corndaisy Ref: ITIS 35791 The chrysanthemum, also known as the mum, is a flowering perennial plant of the genus Chrysanthemum in the daisy family (Asteraceae). ... Nickname: Mum City Coordinates: NECTA Hartford Region Central Connecticut Incorporated (town) 1785 Incorporated (city) 1911 Government - Type Mayor-council - Mayor William T. Stortz Area - City 69. ... Sturgis is a city located in St. ... Binomial name Phoenix dactylifera L. The Date Palm Phoenix dactylifera is a palm, extensively cultivated for its edible fruit. ... The Indio Fashion Mall. ... Species See text A dandelion is a flower. ... Vineland highlighted in Cumberland County. ... A decoy is usually a person, device or event meant as a distraction to conceal what an individual or a group might be looking for. ... Location in Maryland Coordinates: County Harford County Incorporated 1785 Mayor John P. Correri, Jr. ... A stilt-walker entertaining shoppers at a shopping centre in Swindon, England Entertainment is an event, performance, or activity designed to give pleasure or relaxation to an audience (although, for example, in the case of a computer game the audience may be only one person). ... Nickname: Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates: State California County Los Angeles County Incorporated April 4, 1850 Government - Type Mayor-Council - Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa - City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo - Governing body City Council Area - City 498. ... A stilt-walker entertaining shoppers at a shopping centre in Swindon, England Entertainment is an event, performance, or activity designed to give pleasure or relaxation to an audience (although, for example, in the case of a computer game the audience may be only one person). ... For further information, see Las Vegas metropolitan area and Las Vegas Strip. ... Farms, East of Gorgan, Iran. ... A teddy bear A toy is an object used in play. ... The Basilica of Saint Francis Xavier, Dyersville, Iowa. ... Fast food is food prepared and served quickly at a fast-food restaurant or shop at low cost. ... Location of Fontana in California Coordinates: Country United States of America State California County San Bernardino Incorporated (city) 1952-06-25 [2] Government - Mayor Mark Nuaimi [1] Area - City 36. ... Fire hydrant in Charlottesville, Virginia, USA A fire hydrant (also known colloquially as a fire plug in the United States or as a johnny pump in New York City), is an active fire protection measure, and a source of water provided in most urban, suburban and rural areas with municipal... Albertville is a city located in Marshall County, Alabama. ... A Phalaenopsis flower Rudbeckia fulgida A flower, (<Old French flo(u)r<Latin florem<flos), also known as a bloom or blossom, is the reproductive structure found in flowering plants (plants of the division Magnoliophyta, also called angiosperms). ... Location of Encinitas within San Diego County, California. ... A ripe red jalapeÃ±o cut open to show the seeds For other uses, see Seed (disambiguation). ... Lompoc, the City of Arts and Flowers Lompoc (pronounced Lahm pac) is a city in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. ... Folk music can have a number of different meanings, including: Traditional music: The original meaning of the term folk music was synonymous with the term Traditional music; the term Traditional music was given its more specific meaning to distinguish it from the other definitions that Folk music is now considered... Mountain View is the county seat and largest city in Stone County, Arkansas. ... KFCs Fried chicken with french fries. ... Pittsburg is a town in Crawford County, in the Ozark region of Southeast Kansas, 27 miles south of Fort Scott, Kansas, 96 miles west of Springfield, Missouri, and 137 miles northeast of Tulsa, Oklahoma. ... A slice of traditional fruitcake Fruitcake is a cake made of dried fruits and optionally candied fruit, spices and nuts that may be soaked in brandy or rum, the richest versions (possibly iced) often being used in the celebration of weddings and Christmas. ... Claxton is a city located in Evans County, Georgia. ... Look up furniture in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Nickname: Furniture and Hosiery Capital of the World Location in Guilford County and the state of North Carolina Country United States State North Carolina Counties Guilford, Randolph, Davidson, Forsyth Mayor Rebecca Smothers Area - City 95. ... Binomial name Allium sativum L. Allium sativum L., commonly known as garlic, is a species in the onion family Alliaceae. ... Gilroy (IPA: ) is the southmost city in Santa Clara County, California, USA. According to the United States 2000 Census, the city population was 41,464. ... Species Subgenus Panax Section Panax Series Notoginseng Panax notoginseng Series Panax Panax bipinnatifidus Panax ginseng Panax japonicus Panax quinquefolius Panax vietnamensis Panax wangianus Panax zingiberensis Section Pseudoginseng Panax pseudoginseng Panax stipuleanatus Subgenus Trifolius Panax trifolius Panax is a genus of 11 species of slow-growing perennial plants with fleshy roots... Wausau is a suburb of Merrill, WI and is the county seat of Marathon County, Wisconsin. ... Glass can be made transparent and flat, or into other shapes and colors as shown in this sphere from the Verrerie of Brehat in Brittany. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Ohio Coordinates: Country United States State Ohio County Lucas Founded 1833 Government - Mayor Carty Finkbeiner (D) Area - City 84. ... Golf is a sport in which individual players or teams hit a ball into a hole using various clubs, and also is one of the few ball games that does not use a fixed standard playing area. ... Incorporated Village in 1892. ... Look up goose in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Kirwin is a city located in Phillips County, Kansas. ... Look up goose in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Eagle Lake is a city located in Colorado County, Texas. ... Look up goose in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Sumner is a town located in Chariton County, Missouri. ... This article needs additional references or sources to improve its verifiability. ... Abilene is a city in Dickinson County, Kansas, United States, 163 miles (262 km) west of Kansas City. ... Close-up of granite from Yosemite National Park, valley of the Merced River Quarrying granite for the Mormon Temple, Utah Territory. ... Barre Town, Vermont Barre is a town in Washington County, Vermont, United States. ... Binomial name Marmota monax (Linnaeus, 1758) The groundhog (Marmota monax), also known as the woodchuck or whistlepig, is a rodent of the family Sciuridae, belonging to the group of large ground squirrels known as marmots. ... Sun Prairie is a city located in Dane County, Wisconsin and is a suburb of Madison, Wisconsin. ... Stacked hay in Romania Haystacks on stilts in Paddy fields, North Kanara, India Hay is dried grass or legumes cut, stored, and used for animal feed, particularly for grazing animals like cattle, horses, goats and sheep. ... Inola is a town in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States. ... Yates Center is a city located in Woodson County, Kansas. ... Binomial name Equus caballus Linnaeus, 1758 The horse (Equus caballus, sometimes seen as a subspecies of the Wild Horse, Equus ferus caballus) is a large odd-toed ungulate mammal, one of ten modern species of the genus Equus. ... Nickname: Location in the Commonwealth of Kentucky Coordinates: Country United States State Kentucky Counties Fayette Government - Mayor Jim Newberry (D) Area - City 285. ... Nickname: Horse Capital of the World, Lightning Capital of the World Location of Ocala, Florida Coordinates: Country United States State Florida County Marion County Area - City 100. ... Binomial name Armoracia rusticana P.G. Gaertn. ... Tulelake is a city located in Siskiyou County, California. ... Eau Claire is a city located in west-central Wisconsin. ... The official city logo of Collinsville, Illinois. ... A reflective hubcap A hubcap or wheel cover is a decorative disk on an automobile wheel that covers at least a central portion of the wheel. ... Pearsonville is a census-designated place located in Inyo County, California. ... Missing image Ice cream is often served on a stick Boxes of ice cream are often found in stores in a display freezer. ... Le Mars is a city located in Plymouth County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,237. ... Insurance, in law and economics, is a form of risk management primarily used to hedge against the risk of a contingent loss. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Species See text Iris is a genus of between 200-300 species of flowering plants with showy flowers which takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, referring to the wide variety of flower colors found among the many species. ... Keizer is a city located in Marion County, Oregon. ... The great American jackalope The jackalope (Lepus temperamentalus) is a fictitious cross between a jackrabbit and an antelope (or sometimes a goat or deer), and is usually portrayed as a rabbit with antlers. ... Douglas is a city located in Converse County, Wyoming. ... Improvised looking bowl of jambalaya This article is about the food. ... Gonzales is a city in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, United States. ... Genera Acantholithodes Cryptolithodes Dermaturus Glyptolithodes Hapalogaster Lithodes Lopholithodes Neolithodes Oedignathus Paralithodes Paralomis Phyllolithodes Placetron Rhinolithodes King crabs, also called stone crabs, are a family of crab-like decapod crustaceans chiefly found in cold seas. ... Aerial view of Kodiak Kodiak is a city on Kodiak Island in Kodiak Island Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. ... Binomial name Oncorhynchus tshawytscha (Walbaum, 1792) The Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) - derived from the Greek words onkos (hook), rynchos (nose), is a species of Anadromous fish in the salmon family. ... Ketchikan (IPA: ) is the fifth most populous city in the U.S. state of Alaska and the southeasternnmost sizable city in that state. ... Kringle is a thin, delicate pastry developed hundreds of years ago in Denmark. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... General Claimed by both Poles and Czechs, these sweet yeast buns are filled with poppy seeds, nuts, jam or a mashed fruit mixture. ... Montgomery is a city located in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. ... Binomial name Salvelinus namaycush (Walbaum, 1792) Lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush) is a freshwater char living mainly in lakes in northern North America. ... Geneva is a city in Ontario County, New York, USA. The population was 13,617 at the 2000 census. ... Nickname: The Cradle of History, Californias First City Location of Monterey, California County Monterey Government - Mayor Chuck Della Sala Area - City 30. ... Lens culinaris. ... Pullman is a city in Whitman County, Washington, United States. ... Binomial name Lactuca sativa L. Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ... Nickname: Americas Salad Bowl Location of Salinas, California Country United States State California County Monterey Government - Mayor Dennis Donohue Area - City 19 sq mi (49. ... This article needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ... lily is the best name in the whole wide world. ... Loader can refer to: Loader (equipment) Loader (computing) Boot loader A member of a heavy weapon crew responsible for handling and loading ammunition, such as on a howitzer or tank crew. ... It has been suggested that Backhoe fade be merged into this article or section. ... U.S. 34 over the Mississippi River in Burlington. ... Subfamilies and Genera Neophoberinae Acanthacaris Thymopinae Nephropsis Nephropides Thymops Thymopsis Nephropinae Homarus Nephrops Homarinus Metanephrops Eunephrops Thymopides Clawed lobsters comprise a family (Nephropidae, sometimes also Homaridae) of large marine crustaceans. ... Welcome to Rockland Rockland is a city in Knox County, Maine, in the United States. ... Logging is the process in which trees are felled (cut down) usually as part of a timber harvest. ... Forks is a city in Clallam County, Washington, United States. ... Global distribution of Gaviidae (breeding and winter ranges combined) Species Gavia stellata Gavia arctica Gavia pacifica Gavia immer Gavia adamsii The Loons (N.Am. ... Mercer is a town in southren Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. ... Lutefisk (on the upper left side of the plate) as served in a Norwegian restaurant, with potatoes, mashed peas, and bacon. ... Madison is a city located in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. ... Marigold can mean: Flowering plants in the family Asteraceae in the following genera: Calendula (Marigold or Pot Marigold) Tagetes (Mexican marigold, African marigold or French marigold) Glebionis segetum (syn. ... Pekin is a city in Tazewell County, Illinois. ... Species Crataegus aestivalis Crataegus opaca Crataegus rufula et al Mayhaw is the name given to the fruit of three species of hawthorn that are common in wetlands throughout the southern United States. ... Colquitt is a city located in Miller County, Georgia. ... Species About 30 species, see text Sorghum is a genus of numerous species of grasses, some of which are raised for grain and many of which are utilised as fodder plants either cultivated or as part of pasture. ... Beattie is a city located in Marshall County, Kansas. ... Shine Road The name tells the history of this back road in Hemingway, South Carolina Revenue men at the site of moonshine stills, Kentucky, 1911 or before Moonshine (sometimes known as PoitÃn, mooney, moon, creek water, hooch, Portuguese grape juice, white lightning, and many others) is a common slang... Franklin County is a county located in the U.S. state â€” officially, Commonwealth â€” of Virginia. ... A barren of mules. ... Columbia is a city in Maury County, Tennessee, United States. ... For other uses, see Music (disambiguation). ... Nickname: Live Music Capital of the World Location in the state of Texas Coordinates: Country United States State Texas Counties Travis County, Williamson County Government - Mayor Will Wynn Area - City 296. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Kennett Square is a borough located in Chester County, Pennsylvania. ... // For the American politician, see Edmund Muskie. ... Boulder Junction is a town located in Vilas County, Wisconsin. ... For other uses, see News (disambiguation). ... Nickname: Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All) Location of Washington, D.C., in relation to the states Maryland and Virginia Coordinates: Country United States Federal District District of Columbia Government - Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D) - City Council Chairperson: Vincent C. Gray (D) Ward 1: Jim Graham (D) Ward 2: Jack... Pumpjack pumping an oil well near Lubbock, Texas Ignacy Åukasiewicz - inventor of the refining of kerosene from crude oil. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Oklahoma Coordinates: Country United States State Oklahoma Counties Tulsa, Osage, Wagoner, Rogers Government - Mayor Kathy Taylor (D) Area - City 186. ... Binomial name Allium cepa L. Many plants in the genus Allium are known by the common name onion but, used without qualifiers, it usually refers to Allium cepa. ... Florida is a village located in Orange County, New York. ... Binomial name Allium cepa L. Many plants in the genus Allium are known by the common name onion but, used without qualifiers, it usually refers to Allium cepa. ... Vidalia is a city located primarily in Toombs County, Georgia. ... Binomial name Terrapene ornata Agassiz, 1857 Terrapene ornata is a species of North American box turtle sometimes referred to as the western box turtle or ornate box turtle. ... Caldwell is a city located in Sumner County, Kansas. ... Binomial name Prunus persica (L.) Batsch Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ... Johnston is a town located in Edgefield County, South Carolina. ... Binomial name Arachis hypogaea L. This article is about the legume. ... Ashburn is a city located in Turner County, Georgia. ... Blakely is a city located in Early County, Georgia. ... Dothan is a city located in the southeastern corner of the U.S. state of Alabama. ... Binomial name Carya illinoinensis (Wangenh. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Georgia Country United States State Georgia County Dougherty Government - Mayor Willie Adams, Jr. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Rogue River is the name of two rivers and one Indian tribe in the United States. ... Kelseyville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lake County, California, United States. ... Categories: Vegetables | Legumes | Food and drink stubs | Plant stubs ... Dove Creek is a town located in Dolores County, Colorado. ... For the constellation known as The Plough see Ursa Major. ... Moline is a city in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. ... Popcorn Popcorn or Popping Corn is a type of maize which explodes from the kernel and puffs up when heated. ... North Loup is a village located in Valley County, Nebraska. ... Marion is a city in Marion County, Ohio, United States. ... PORN can refer to: An abbreviation for pornography Progressive outer retinal necrosis, a disease of the retina Categories: | ... Chatsworth is a district in the San Fernando Valley region of the City of Los Angeles, California. ... Binomial name Solanum tuberosum L. The potato (Solanum tuberosum) is a perennial plant of the Solanaceae, or nightshade, family, commonly grown for its starchy tuber. ... Blackfoot is a city located in Bingham County, Idaho. ... Unfired green ware pottery on a traditional drying rack at Conner Prairie living history museum. ... Marshall is a major city of the northeastern region of the U.S. state of Texas. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Gainesville is a city in Hall County in Georgia, United States of America. ... Binomial name Tympanuchus phasianellus (Linnaeus, 1758) The Sharp-tailed Grouse, Tympanuchus phasianellus, is a medium-sized grouse. ... Cassoday is a city located in Butler County, Kansas. ... Prune refers to any of more than 125 varieties of fruit, most grown for drying. ... Town Square located in downtown Yuba City. ... For the film, see Pumpkin (film). ... Half Moon Bay is a coastal city in San Mateo County, California, USA. Its population was 11,842 as of the 2000 census. ... Binomial name Progne subis (Linnaeus,, 1766) The Purple Martin, Progne subis, is the largest North American swallow at 20 cm length. ... Parsons is a city in the northern part of Labette County, located in Southeast Kansas, in the central United States. ... Genera Coturnix Anurophasis Perdicula Ophrysia â€ See also Pheasant, Partridge, Grouse Quail is a collective name for several genera of mid-sized birds in the pheasant family Phasianidae, or in the family Odontophoridae. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Georgia Country United States State Georgia County Dougherty Government - Mayor Willie Adams, Jr. ... The American Quarter Horse is a breed of horse originally bred specifically to race the quarter mile. ... Purcell, Oklahoma, known as The Heart of Oklahoma, is a small city of 5,858 (2005 Census estimate, 5,571 in 2000) in central Oklahoma situated on a bluff overlooking the South Canadian river. ... Quartz is one of the most common minerals in the Earths continental crust. ... Mount Ida is a city located in Montgomery County, Arkansas. ... Raisins Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ... Nickname: Location in the state of California County Fresno Government - Mayor Alan Autry Area - City 104. ... Selma is a city in Fresno County, California. ... Reading is a process of retrieving and comprehending some form of stored information or ideas. ... Tifton is a city located in Tift County, Georgia. ... Binomial name Buteo jamaicensis (Gmelin, 1788) The Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) is a large bird of prey which breeds from western Alaska and northern Canada to Panama and the West Indies. ... Kaufman is a city in Kaufman County, Texas, USA. The population was 6,490 at the 2000 census. ... Species see text Cercis, the Redbuds, is a genus of about 6-10 species in the subfamily Faboideae of the pea family Fabaceae, native to warm-temperate regions of the northern hemisphere. ... Honaker is a town in Russell County, Virginia, United States. ... Sumner is a city located in Pierce County, Washington. ... Species Oryza glaberrima Oryza sativa Brown basmati rice Terrace of paddy fields in Yunnan Province, southern China. ... Subfamilies Dendrocygninae Oxyurinae Anatinae Aythyinae Merginae Duck is the common name for a number of species in the Anatidae family of birds. ... Location of Stuttgart in Arkansas. ... It has been suggested that History of rodeo be merged into this article or section. ... Cody is a city in Park County, Wyoming and named after William Frederick Cody, primarily known as Buffalo Bill, from William Codys part in the creation of the original town. ... Species Between 100 and 150, see list Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Rosa A rose is a flowering shrub of the genus Rosa, and the flower of this shrub. ... Wasco is a city located in Kern County, California. ... The rose rock is a barite (barium sulfate) crystal whose iron content gives it a reddish hue. ... Noble is a town located in Cleveland County, Oklahoma and is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. ... Latex being collected from a tapped rubber tree Rubber is an elastic hydrocarbon polymer which occurs as a milky colloidal suspension (known as latex) in the sap of several varieties of plants. ... Nickname: The Rubber Capital of the World Location within the state of Ohio Country United States State Ohio County Summit Founded 1825 Incorporated 1835 (village) - 1865 (city) Government - Mayor Don Plusquellic (D) Area - City 62. ... Binomial name Bonasa umbellus (Linnaeus, 1766) The Ruffed Grouse, Bonasa umbellus, is a medium-sized grouse occurring in forests across Canada and the appalachian and northern United States including Alaska. ... Park Falls is a city located in Price County, Wisconsin. ... Binomial name Brassica napobrassica Mill. ... Cumberland is a city located in Barron County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. ... Recreational Vehicle (RV) is a broad term used to describe a large enclosed piece of equipment with wheels designed to be moved from place to place for people to temporarily live in and be protected from the elements while away from their permanent domicile. ... Elkhart (IPA: ) is a city part of the South Bend metropolitan statistical area in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States. ... Binomial name Equus caballus Linnaeus, 1758 The horse (Equus caballus, sometimes seen as a subspecies of the Wild Horse, Equus ferus caballus) is a large odd-toed ungulate mammal, one of ten modern species of the genus Equus. ... Mexico is a city located in Audrain County, Missouri. ... A Fire brick or refractory brick is a block of ceramic material used in lining furnaces and kilns. ... Species Istiophorus albicans Istiophorus platypterus Sailfishes (genus Istiophorus) are fish living in all the oceans of the world. ... Downtown Stuart Stuart is a city in Martin County, Florida, on Floridas Treasure Coast. ... Orders Carcharhiniformes Heterodontiformes Hexanchiformes Lamniformes Orectolobiformes Pristiophoriformes Squaliformes Squatiniformes Symmoriida(extinct) Sharks (superorder Selachimorpha) are fish with a full cartilaginous skeleton[1] and a streamlined body. ... Venice is a city in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. ... Shoelaces are thin cords fitted to shoes to prevent the shoe from slipping off by accident. ... Nickname: Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates: State California County Los Angeles County Incorporated April 4, 1850 Government - Type Mayor-Council - Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa - City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo - Governing body City Council Area - City 498. ... Superfamilies Alpheoidea Atyoidea Bresilioidea Campylonotoidea Crangonoidea Galatheacaridoidea Nematocarcinoidea Oplophoroidea Palaemonoidea Pandaloidea Pasiphaeoidea Procaridoidea Processoidea Psalidopodoidea Stylodactyloidea True shrimp are swimming, decapod crustaceans classified in the infraorder Caridea, found widely around the world in both fresh and salt water. ... Port Isabel is a city located in Cameron County, Texas. ... General Name, Symbol, Number silver, Ag, 47 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 11, 5, d Appearance lustrous white metal Standard atomic weight 107. ... Wallace is a city located in Shoshone County, Idaho. ... Slate Thick slate fragment Slate roof Slate is a fine-grained, homogeneous, metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low grade regional metamorphism. ... Granville is a town located in Washington County, New York. ... A snack food is seen in Western culture as a type of food that is not meant to be eaten as part of one of the main meals of the day (breakfast, lunch, supper). ... Motto: Fiat Justitia (Let Justice be Done) Location Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Government Country United States State Pennsylvania County York Mayor Maggie Hormel Founded Incorporated 1730 1815 Geographical characteristics Area Borough 9. ... A snowmobile tour at Yellowstone National Park, note the mixture of exhaust and snowdust in the air (NPS Photo) A 1997 Arctic Cat ZR 580 EFI Snowmobile A snowmobile (in the Canadian north and Alaska is known as a snowmachine) is a land vehicle propelled by one rubber track with... Eagle River is a city located in Vilas County, Wisconsin. ... Socks Various brands of socks in a pile A sock is a knitted garment for enclosing the human foot. ... Fort Payne is a city located in DeKalb County, Alabama. ... Binomial name Spinacia oleracea L. Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Crystal City is a city in Zavala County, Texas, United States. ... World of Outlaws drivers make a Four Abreast lap at the Knoxville Raceway Sprint cars, high-powered race cars designed primarily for the purpose of running on short dirt or paved tracks. ... Knoxville is a city in Marion County, Iowa, United States. ... Classes Calcarea Hexactinellida Demospongiae The sponges or poriferans (from Latin porus pore and ferre to bear) are animals of the phylum Porifera. ... Tarpon Springs is a city located in Pinellas County, Florida. ... - Species 20+ species; see text The strawberry (Fragaria) is a genus of plants in the family Rosaceae, and the fruit of these plants. ... Nickname: The City that Cares Location of Oxnard, California Coordinates: Country United States State California County Ventura County - Mayor Dr. Thomas E. Holden Area - City 36. ... Ponchatoula is a city in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States. ... Watsonville is a city in Santa Cruz County, California, United States. ... - Species 20+ species; see text The strawberry (Fragaria) is a genus of plants in the family Rosaceae, and the fruit of these plants. ... Plant City is a city in Hillsborough County, Florida, approximately midway between Brandon and Lakeland along Interstate 4. ... A participant of the Bay to Breakers. ... Nickname: Location within the U.S. State of Tennessee Coordinates: Cities in Tennessee Tennessee Government - Mayor Bill Haslam (R) Area - City 254. ... Walter Leland Cronkite, Jr. ... Binomial name Morone saxatilis (Walbaum, 1792) The striped bass Morone saxatilis is a member of the temperate bass family native to North America but widely introduced elsewhere. ... Mannford is a town in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States. ... Alvin in 1978, a year after first exploring hydrothermal vents. ... Waterfront of Groton, Connecticut looking upriver Groton is a town located on the Thames River in New London County, Connecticut. ... Binomial name Helianthus annuus L. The sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is an annual plant native to the Americas in the family Asteraceae, with a large flowering head (inflorescence). ... Hearne is a city located in Robertson County, Texas. ... Goodland is a city located in Sherman County, Kansas. ... Hein Cooper at Banzai Pipeline, December 1981 Surfing is a surface water sport in which the participant is carried along the face of a breaking wave as it approaches shore, usually on a surfboard. ... Location of Encinitas within San Diego County, California. ... To swear can mean either to make an oath, or to utter profanity. ... The City of Colorado Springs is the second most populous city in the State of Colorado and the 49th most populous city in the United States. ... 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Windsurfing and kitesurfing on the Columbia River at Hood River, Oregon. ...

The capital of the world

London (former position as capital of the British Empire and core of the Industrial Revolution)
New York (main seat of the UN, financial center)
Rome (in chief of the Roman Empire or the Papacy)

This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... The British Empire in 1897, marked in pink, the traditional colour for Imperial British dominions on maps. ... A Watt steam engine. ... â€œNew York, NYâ€ redirects here. ... The foundation of the U.N. The United Nations (UN) is an international organization whose stated aims are to facilitate co-operation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress and human rights issues. ... Nickname: Motto: SPQR: Senatus Populusque Romanus Location of the city of Rome (yellow) within the Province of Rome (red) and region of Lazio (grey) Coordinates: Region Lazio Province Province of Rome Founded 21 April 753 BC Government - Mayor Walter Veltroni Area - City 1,285 kmÂ² (580 sq mi) - Urban 5... Motto Senatus Populusque Romanus (SPQR) The Roman Empire. ... The Pope is the Catholic Bishop and patriarch of Rome, and head of the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Catholic Churches. ...

Birthplace

Some cities take nicknames based on an industry, invention or other phenomenon which allegedly arose there. These include:

America's Godmother — Saint — Dié — des — Vosges, France
Birthplace of American Football — Canton, Ohio
Birthplace of Aviation — Chard, Somerset, England; Kitty Hawk, North Carolina; Dayton, Ohio
Cradle of Aviation — Hammondsport, New York
Birthplace of Baseball — Cooperstown, New York; Hoboken, New Jersey
"Birthplace of The Beatles" - Liverpool, UK
Birthplace of the Blues — Memphis, Tennessee
Birthplace of Buddy Holly — Lubbock, Texas
Birthplace of the Cricket — England
"Birthplace of The Crossword" - [[Liverpool, UK (see: Wikipedia/"Crosswords"/History)
Cradle of Democracy — Athens, Greece
Birthplace of Doppler radar — Norman, Oklahoma
Birthplace of Football — Sheffield, England
"Birthplace of Enclosed Docks" - Liverpool, UK
Birthplace of Hockey — Windsor, Nova Scotia
Birthplace of the Industrial Revolution — Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Birthplace of Jazz - New Orleans, Louisiana [2]
Birthplace of Jimmy Carter — Plains, Georgia
Birthplace of Basketball - Springfield, Massachusetts
Birthplace of Johnny Appleseed — Leominster, Massachusetts
"Birthplace of Merseybeat" - Liverpool, UK
Birthplace of the modern city - Manchester, England
Birthplace of Radio — Chelmsford, England;
Birthplace of Route 66 — Springfield, Missouri
Birthplace of Rugby Football — Rugby, England
Birthplace of Speed — Ormond Beach, Florida Beginning in 1936, Bootleggers and speed junkies alike raced a 1.5 to 2 mile stretch of beach as one straightaway, and beachfront highway A1A as the other. This led to the formation of NASCAR by the France family on February 21, 1948
Birthplace of the Telephone — Baddeck, Nova Scotia
Birthplace of Television — Hastings, England; Rigby, Idaho
Birthplace of Western Swing — Tulsa, Oklahoma

United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... Canton is a city in Stark County, Ohio, United States. ... Aviation refers to flying using aircraft, machines designed by humans for atmospheric flight. ... Map sources for Chard at grid reference ST3208 Chard is a town in the county of Somerset, England, situated on the A30 road near the Devon border, 15 miles south west of Yeovil. ... Kitty Hawk is a town located in Dare County, North Carolina. ... Nickname: Motto: Birthplace of Aviation Coordinates: Country United States State Ohio County Montgomery Founded April 1, 1796 Incorporated 1805 Government - Mayor Rhine L. McLin Area - City 56. ... Aviation refers to flying using aircraft, machines designed by humans for atmospheric flight. ... Hammondsport is a village in Steuben County, New York, USA. The population was 731 at the 2000 census. ... A view of the playing field at Busch Memorial Stadium, St. ... Cooperstown is a village in Otsego County, New York and is the County Seat. ... Map of New Jersey highlighting Hoboken Image of Hoboken taken by NASA (red line shows where Hoboken is). ... The Beatles were an English rock band from Liverpool whose members were John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. ... This article is about the city in England. ... Blues is a vocal and instrumental form of music based on the use of the blue notes and a repetitive pattern that most often follows a twelve-bar structure. ... For other uses, see Memphis (disambiguation). ... Charles Hardin Holley (September 7, 1936 â€“ February 3, 1959), better known as Buddy Holly, was an American singer, songwriter, and a pioneer of rock and roll. ... Nickname: Hub City Location within the state of Texas Coordinates: County Lubbock County Government - Mayor David Miller Area - City 297. ... Bowler Shaun Pollock bowls to batsman Michael Hussey. ... 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Natural characteristics

These are usually self-explanatory.

Several cities are known as the Windy City.

The nickname Windy City has been applied to at least two cities: Chicago, Illinois - the most famous Windy City Wellington, New Zealand This is a disambiguation page â€” a list of articles associated with the same title. ...

Comparative nicknames

Some cities have nicknames which refer to other cities with established reputations. For example, a city might bill itself as the "Athens of ..." to establish a similarity with the major cultural contributions of Athens in Antiquity. Athens (Greek: Î‘Î¸Î®Î½Î± - AthÃna) is the largest city and capital of Greece, located in the Attica periphery of central Greece. ...

'Athens of ...'

Athens
- Athens of the North — Edinburgh, Scotland
- Athens of the North — Vilnius, Lithuania
- Athens of the South — Nashville, Tennessee
- Athens of the South — Atlanta, Georgia
- Athens of the South — Melbourne, Australia (purportedly second or third-largest Greek city in the world)
- Athens of the East — Madurai, India
- Athens of the West — Berkeley, California
- Athens of the West — Columbus, Indiana
- Athens of the West — Lexington, Kentucky
- Athens of the Balkans — Sofia, Bulgaria (when still a kingdom)
- Athens of Wales (Welsh Athen Cymru) — Bangor, Wales
- Athens of Iran — Shiraz, Iran
- Athens of America — Boston, Massachusetts
- Athens of South America — Bogotá, Colombia
- Athens of Moravia — Kroměříž, Czech Republic
- Athens of Florida — DeLand, Florida
- Athens of Indiana — Crawfordsville, Indiana
- Athens of Texas — Marshall, Texas
- Athens of the Ozarks — Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Athens of Volyn — Kremenets', Ukraine (historically)
- Athens of Finland — Jyväskylä, Finland
- Athens of Serbia — Novi Sad, Serbia
- Athens of the Arkansas River - Tulsa, Oklahoma

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'Paris of ...'

Paris
- Paris of Africa — Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire; Dakar, Senegal
- Paris of Arabia — Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Paris of the Caribbean — Havana, Cuba
- Paris of the East — Budapest, Bucharest, Riga, Shanghai
- Paris of Europe — Los Angeles, California, USA
- Paris of Iran — Shiraz, Iran
- Paris of Java — Bandung, Indonesia
- Paris of Mexico — Merida
- Paris of North America — Montreal, Quebec City, Canada
- Paris of the Americas — Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Paris of the Middle East — Beirut, Lebanon
- Paris of the Midwest — Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Paris of the Nordic Countries — Karjaa, Finland
- Paris of the North — Tromsø, Norway
- Paris of the Orient — Saigon, Vietnam (less common today); Shanghai, China
- Paris of the Pacific — Sitka, Alaska, USA; Nouméa, New Caledonia; San Francisco, California, USA
- Paris of the Piedmont — Carrboro, North Carolina
- Paris of the Prairies — Brandon, Manitoba, Canada; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
- Paris of the Southern Hemisphere — Melbourne, Australia
- Paris of the South — Asheville, North Carolina, USA
- Paris on the Nile — Cairo, Egypt
- Paris on the Potomac - Washington, DC
- Paris of Turkey — Atça, Turkey, due to its city planning similar to Champs-Élysées area of Paris.
- Little Paris — Bucharest, Romania; Düsseldorf, Germany; Kristianstad, Vänersborg, Sweden

City flag City coat of arms Motto: Fluctuat nec mergitur (Latin: Tossed by the waves, she does not sink) Paris Eiffel tower as seen from the esplanade du TrocadÃ©ro. ... Freeway along the Ã‰briÃ© Lagoon near the Plateau, Abidjans business district and centre of the city. ... (City of Dakar, divided into 19 communes darrondissement) City proper (commune) RÃ©gion Dakar DÃ©partement Dakar Mayor Pape Diop (PDS) (since 2002) Area 82. ... This article is about the Saudi Arabian city. ... Nickname: (Spanish) City of Columns Position of Havana in the Americas Coordinates: Country Cuba Province Ciudad de La Habana Municipalities 15 Founded 1515a Government - Mayor Juan Contino AslÃ¡n Area - City 721. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Status Capital of Romania Mayor Adriean Videanu, since 2005 Area 238 kmÂ² Population (2005) 1,924,959[1] Density 8,088 inh/kmÂ² Geographical coordinates Web site http://www. ... Coordinates: Founded 1201 Government - Mayor JÄnis Birks Area - City 307. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area City 1,290. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area Ranked 3rd - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 kmÂ²) - Width 250 miles (400 km) - Length 770 miles (1,240 km) - % water 4. ... Eram Garden, Shiraz most popular garden. ... Nickname: Kota Kembang (City of Flowers) Motto: Bermartabat (dignity) Location of Bandung in Indonesia Coordinates: Province West Java Country Indonesia Government - Mayor Dada Rosada Area - City 167. ... 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Nickname: Motto: Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus (Latin for, We Hope For Better Things; It Shall Rise From the Ashes) Location in Wayne County, Michigan Coordinates: Country United States State Michigan County Wayne County Settled 1701 Incorporation 1806 Government - Type Strong Mayor-Council - Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick Area - City 143. ... Karis (Karjaa in Finnish) is a municipality of Finland. ... County Troms District Municipality NO-1902 Administrative centre TromsÃ¸ Mayor (2004) Herman Kristoffersen (Ap) Official language form Neutral Area - Total - Land - Percentage Ranked 18 2,566 kmÂ² 2,519 kmÂ² 0. ... Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnamese: ThÃ nh ChÃ Minh) is the largest city in Vietnam, located near the delta of the Mekong River. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Coordinates: Borough City and Borough of Sitka Founded 1799 Incorporated December 2, 1971 Government - Mayor Marko Dapcevich Area - City 12,461. ... 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'Venice of ...'

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'... the North'

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'... the South'

Nickname: Coordinates: Country United States State Florida County Broward Established 27 March 1911 Government - Type Commission-Manager - Mayor Jim Naugle Area - City 36. ... Sète is a commune of France, in the Hérault département. ... Sitangkai is a municipality in the province of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines. ... Tarpon Springs is a city located in Pinellas County, Florida. ... Zakynthos (Greek: Î–Î¬ÎºÏ…Î½Î¸Î¿Ï‚), the third largest of the Ionian Islands, covers an area of 410 square kilometers and its coastline is roughly 123 kilometers in length. ...

'... the East'

Alleppey in Kerala
Bangkok, Thailand
Lijiang in China
Nan Madol on Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia
Pii Mai, Laos
Shan, Myanmar
Suzhou, China
Udaipur in Rajasthan
Zhouzhuang in China

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'... the West'

WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: 53. ... W.B. Yeats in Dublin on 24 January 1908. ... Traditional city flag City coat of arms Motto: (Latin: Shall Neptune favour the traveller) Location Coordinates Time Zone CET (GMT +1) Administration Country Region Pays de la Loire Department Loire-Atlantique (44) Mayor Jean-Marc Ayrault (PS) (since 1989) City Statistics Land areaÂ¹ 65. ... Bradford West Gwillimbury, town in south-central Ontario, in the County of Simcoe in the Greater Toronto Area on the Holland River. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Texas Coordinates: Counties Bexar County Government - Mayor Phil Hardberger Area - City 412. ... Official language(s) No Official Language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Area Ranked 2nd - Total 261,797 sq mi (678,051 kmÂ²) - Width 773 miles (1,244 km) - Length 790 miles (1,270 km) - % water 2. ... Nickname: Location of Seattle in King County and Washington Coordinates: Country United States State Washington County King County Incorporated December 2 1869 Government - Type Mayor-council - Mayor Greg Nickels (NP) Area - City 142. ...

by country

Brazil — Recife
China — Suzhou
- Hong Kong — Tai O
France — Annecy
- Provence — Martigues
Ireland — Cork or Monasterevin
Japan — Otaru, Osaka, Sakai, Matsue, Kurashiki, Hiroshima, Yanagawa, Kagoshima
Mali — Mopti
Portugal — Aveiro
United States — Venice, California, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, or Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Vietnam — Hoi An

Nickname: Motto: Ut luceat omnibus Latin: That it may shine on all (Matthew 5:15) Location in Brazil Founded March 12, 1537 Incorporated (as village) 1709 Incorporated (as city) 1823 Government - Mayor JoÃ£o Paulo Lima e Silva (PT) Area - City 218 kmÂ² (84. ... Suzhou (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; Hanyu Pinyin: ; ancient name: å³) is a city with a long history on the lower reaches of the Yangtze River and on the shores of Lake Taihu in the province of Jiangsu, China. ... Tai O (Traditional Chinese: ) is a fishing town, partly located on an island of the same name, on the western side of Lantau Island in Hong Kong. ... City flag Coat of arms Location Coordinates Time Zone CET (GMT +1) Administration Country France Region RhÃ´ne-Alpes Department Haute-Savoie (prÃ©fecture) Arrondissement Annecy Canton Chief town of 3 cantons Intercommunality CommunautÃ© de lagglomÃ©ration dAnnecy Mayor Jean-Luc Rigaut (UDF) (since January 15, 2007) Statistics... Coat of arms of Provence Provence (ProvenÃ§al Occitan: ProvenÃ§a in classical norm or ProuvÃ¨nÃ§o in Mistralian norm) is a former Roman province and is now a region of southeastern France, located on the Mediterranean Sea adjacent to the Italian border. ... Martigues is a town and commune in the southeastern part of France, to the northwest of Marseille. ... WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: , , Statistics Province: Munster County: Area: 37. ... Monasterevin (Mainistir Eimhín in Irish) is a town in County Kildare in the Republic of Ireland. ... Otaru (å°æ¨½å¸‚; -shi) is a city and port located in Shiribeshi, Hokkaido, Japan. ... Osaka Castle (ÅŒsaka-jÅ) Location in Japan Osaka Aquarium (Kaiyukan) Osaka railway station The Osaka Tower (TsÅ«tenkaku) Osaka City listen? (å¤§é˜ªå¸‚; ÅŒsaka-shi) is the third-largest city in Japan, with a population of 2. ... Sakai (å ºå¸‚; -shi) is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. ... Matsue (æ¾æ±Ÿå¸‚ Matsue-shi) is the capital city of Shimane Prefecture in the ChÅ«goku region of Japan. ... Kurashiki (倉敷市; -shi) is a historic city located to the west of Okayama, Japan, sitting on the Takahashi River, on the coast of the Inland Sea. ... Main keep of Hiroshima Castle The city of Hiroshima (åºƒå³¶å¸‚; -shi) is the capital of Hiroshima Prefecture, and the largest city in the Chugoku region of western Honshu, the largest of Japans islands. ... Yanagawa (柳川市; -shi) is a city located in Fukuoka, Japan. ... Kagoshima (é¹¿å…å³¶å¸‚; -shi) is the capital city of Kagoshima Prefecture at the southwest tip of the Kyushu island of Japan. ... Mopti is a city at the confluence of the River Niger and the River Bani in Mali, between Timbuktu and Ségou. ... Location - Country Portugal - Region Centro - Subregion Baixo Vouga - District or A.R. Aveiro Mayor Ã‰lio Maia - Party PSD-CDS Area 199. ... Venice Beach and Boardwalk Venice, California, is a district of the city of Los Angeles, California. ... Nickname: Motto: Benigno Numine (With the Benevolent Deity) Location in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States Commonwealth Pennsylvania County Allegheny Founded November 25, 1758 Incorporated April 22, 1794 (borough) March 18, 1816 (city) Government - Mayor Luke Ravenstahl (D) Area - City 151. ... Nickname: Coordinates: Country United States State Florida County Broward Established 27 March 1911 Government - Type Commission-Manager - Mayor Jim Naugle Area - City 36. ... Há»™i An (HÃ¡n Tá»±: æœƒå®‰) is a small town on the coast of South China Sea in central Vietnam. ...

Others

Basra — Venice of the Middle East
Cranford — The Venice of New Jersey

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'Little Vienna'

Several cities around the world have been named the 'Little Vienna' due to their characteristic Vienna-inspired architecture. These include: Vienna (German: , see also other names) is the capital of Austria, and also one of the nine States of Austria. ...

Rousse, Bulgaria [3]
Sofia, Bulgaria [4]
Varaždin, Croatia [5]
Zagreb, Croatia [6]
Bielsko-Biała, Poland [7]
Timişoara, Romania [8]
Chernivtsi, Ukraine [9]

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other Cities

Athens of the Emajõgi — Tartu, Estonia
Atlanta with a Harbour — Sydney, Australia
Baghdad
- Baghdad by the Bay — San Francisco, California, USA
- Baghdad by the Flatirons — Boulder, Colorado, USA
- Baghdad on the Hudson — New York, New York, USA (this nickname, coined by O. Henry over a hundred years ago, was originally intended as a compliment, in reference to New York's status as a center of culture and literature, as caliphal Baghdad was during its golden age in the ninth century. Also known as Baghdad on the Subway.)
Birmingham of America — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Chicago
- Chicago of Argentina — Rosario, Argentina
- Chicago of the north — Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Chicago on the Spree — Berlin
Edinburgh of the South — Dunedin, New Zealand
Gibraltar
- Gibraltar of America — Vicksburg, Mississippi
- Gibraltar of North America — Quebec City, Quebec
- Gibraltar of the North — Luxembourg City, Luxembourg (primarily before 1867)
- Gibraltar of the Pacific — Valdivia, Chile
Heidelberg of the North — Tartu, Estonia (historically)
Hollywood North — Vancouver, British Columbia
Hong Kong of the North — Dalian, China
Manchester of the North — Tampere, Finland
Manchester of the East — Osaka, Japan
Mendocino of the East — Rockport, Massachusetts
Monte Carlo of the East — Macao
Moscow
- Moscow on the Charles — Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Moscow on the Mississippi — Saint Paul, Minnesota
Nashville of the North — Calgary, Alberta
Nashville of the West — Bakersfield, California
New York
- New York of the South — Atlanta, Georgia
- New York of the South (former) — Galveston, Texas
- New York Run by the Swiss — Toronto, Ontario
Padua of the North — Zamość, Poland
Palm Springs of Washington — Yakima, Washington
People's Republic
- People's Republic of Berkeley — Berkeley, California
- People's Republic of Boulder — Boulder, Colorado
- People's Republic of Burlington — Burlington, Vermont
- People's Republic of Cambridge — Cambridge, Massachusetts
- People's Republic of Cork — Cork, County Cork, Ireland
- People's Republic of Santa Cruz — Santa Cruz, California
- People's Republic of Santa Monica — Santa Monica, California
- People's Republic of South Yorkshire — Sheffield, England
- People's Republic of Takoma Park — Takoma Park, Maryland
- People's Republic of Desboro — Desboro, Ontario
Pittsburgh of the South — Birmingham, Alabama
Plymouth of the West — San Diego, California
Prague of the North — used by all Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius
San Francisco of the Midwest — Duluth, Minnesota
Tijuana North — Windsor, Ontario
Second Rome — Constantinople (now Istanbul, Turkey) as Byzantine imperial capital and later as seat of the Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch after the Great Schism with the Pope of Rome
Third Rome — Moscow in tsarist days as successor to Byzantium (after its Ottoman conquest) as leading Orthodox empire and seat of the Russian Orthodox Patriarch
Silicon Valley
- see List of places with 'Silicon' names

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Official language(s) None (English, de facto) Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Area Ranked 42nd - Total 12,407 sq mi (32,133 kmÂ²) - Width 90 miles (145 km) - Length 249 miles (400 km) - % water 21 - Latitude 37Â°53N to 39Â°43N - Longitude 75Â°4W to 79Â°33... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman - Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 106 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area Ranked 4th... Nickname: Motto: Benigno Numine (With the Benevolent Deity) Location in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States Commonwealth Pennsylvania County Allegheny Founded November 25, 1758 Incorporated April 22, 1794 (borough) March 18, 1816 (city) Government - Mayor Luke Ravenstahl (D) Area - City 151. ... 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Nickname: Motto: Praga Caput Rei publicae Location within the Czech Republic Coordinates: Country Czech Republic Region Capital City of Prague Founded 9th century Government - Mayor Pavel BÃ©m Area - City 496 kmÂ² (191. ... Coordinates: Founded 1201 Government - Mayor JÄnis Birks Area - City 307. ... County Harju County Mayor JÃ¼ri Ratas Area 159. ... Location Ethnographic region AukÅ¡taitija County Vilnius County Municipality Vilnius city municipality Coordinates Number of elderates 20 General Information Capital of Lithuania Vilnius County Vilnius city municipality Vilnius district municipality Population About 600,000 in 2006 (1st) First mentioned 1323 Granted city rights 1387 Not to be confused with Vilnius... Nickname: Location of the City and County of San Francisco, California Coordinates: Country United States of America State California City-County San Francisco Government - Mayor Gavin Newsom Area - City 47 sq mi (122 kmÂ²) - Land 46. ... 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Folk heroes

The American folk hero Paul Bunyan, and his blue ox Babe, have at least three towns vying for being considered his homeland. These include Bemidji, Minnesota, Brainerd, Minnesota and Westwood, California. Paul and Babe in Bemidji, Minnesota Paul Bunyan is a mythical lumberjack in tall tales. ... Binomial name Bos taurus Linnaeus, 1758 Cattle are domesticated ungulates, a member of the subfamily Bovinae of the family Bovidae. ... The mythical companion of Paul Bunyan, Babe measured 42 axe handles and a plug of chewing tobacco between his horns. ... Bemidji is a city located in Beltrami County, Minnesota. ... Brainerd is a city located in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. ... Westwood is also a district in the city of Los Angeles, California Westwood is a census-designated place located in Lassen County, California. ...

Paradises

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Hong Kong — gourmet paradise, shopping paradise, adventurers' paradise
Chefchaouen — Paradise of the mountain

Chefchaouen is a town in Northeast Morocco located at 35° 10′ 17″ N 5° 16′ 11″ W Chefchaouen is situated in the mountains of Rif, just inland from Tangier and Tetouan. ...

Complete list

Cities in Argentina

Buenos Aires
- The Paris of the Americas
- Queen of the Plata
Córdoba
- La Docta (the location of Argentina's first University)
Mar del Plata
- Queen of the Coast
- La Feliz (the Happy)
Rosario
- "La Chicago Argentina" (Chicago of Argentina) in reference to Mafia connections of Rosario at 1920.
- La mejor ciudad para vivir (The best city to live in)
- "Capital nacional de las potras" (National Capital of the pretty girls)
Ushuaia
- The End of the World

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Cities in Austria

Braunau am Inn
- "The birthplace"

Braunau am Inn is a city in the Innviertel (River Inn area) of Upper Austria (Ober sterreich), the north-western province of Austria. ...

Cities in Australia

Adelaide
- City of Churches
- City of Trees
- Athens of the South
- City of Churches and Chappells, as the Chappell brothers (cricketers) come from there
Alice Springs
- The Alice
Brisbane
- Brisvegas (a play on Las Vegas, Nevada)
- Brissy (sometimes spelt Brizzy)
- Brisneyland
- The River City
- Beautiful Brisbane
- Brisbanus (derogatory)
- Brisbanal
Canberra
- The Bush Capital
- The City Of Lights
- Porn and Fireworks Capital of Australia
Geelong
- Sleepy Hollow
- City By The Bay
- G Town
Gold Coast
- Hollywood On The Gold Coast
- Australia's LA
- The Theme Park Capital Of The World
Melbourne
- Sporting Capital of Australia/The World (both due to Melburnians love of sport and many sporting events)
- World's Most Livable City (a title the city has won a number of times, which some residents have adopted as a slogan)
- Marvellous Melbourne (rose to prominence during the city's 1880s boom but still widely known)
- That's Me!bourne (official promotion, note the "!" symbol in place of "L")
- Melbin (translated to Melbun for Kiwis)
- Cultural/Musical Capital of Australia
- Multicultural Capital of the World (due to its massive population of migrants from other nations)
- Smellbourne (in the early days of settlement there was a lack of sewerage)
- The City of 'Four seasons in one day' (Melbourne's weather patterns can often be unpredictable)
- City by the Bay (popularised by weatherman Mike Larkan)
- The true Capital of Australia
- Garden City (after Garden State - Victoria, Australia)
- Bleak City (used by Sydneysiders due to the indifferent weather)
Newcastle, New South Wales
- Steel City (redundant meaning, yet still used)
Sydney
- The Harbour City
- Emerald City (after to a 1987 play of the same name by David Williamson)
- City Of Lights
- Sin City
- Steak and Kidney
- The Big Smoke (was a popular nickname until around the 1980s)
- The Unplanned Estuary (so named for its unfortunate lack of planning after the arrival of the first fleet)
- Australia's global city
- The international gateway to Australia
- The economic/financial capital of Australia
- Australia's showcase city
Wollongong, New South Wales
- 'The Gong'
Rockhampton, Queensland
- Rock Vegas (a play on Brisvegas/Las Vegas, Nevada)
- Rocky
Perth
- City of Lights
- Dullsville (somewhat derogatory)
Launceston, Tasmania
- Lonny
Ballarat, Victoria
- The rat

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Cities in Belgium

Bruges aka Brugge
- The Venice of the North
Brussels
- The Capital of Europe [10][11]
Liège aka Luik
- The City of the Bishop Princes

Geography Country Belgium Region Flemish Region Community Flemish Community Province West Flanders Arrondissement Bruges Coordinates Area 138. ... Nickname: Map showing the location of Brussels in Belgium Coordinates: Country Belgium Region Brussels-Capital Region Founded 979 Founded (Region) June 18, 1989 Government - Mayor (Municipality) Freddy Thielemans Area - Region 162 kmÂ² (62. ... LiÃ¨ge (Dutch: Luik, German: LÃ¼ttich; before 1946, the citys name was written LiÃ©ge, with the acute accent) is a major city located in the Belgian province of LiÃ¨ge, of which it is the capital. ...

Cities in Belarus

Minsk
- The Capital of the Commonwealth of Independent States
- The Capital of the Union of Russia and Belarus

Location of Minsk, shown within the Minsk Voblast Coordinates: Country Subdivision Belarus Minsk Founded 1067 Government - Mayor Mikhail Pavlov Area - City 305. ... Member state Associate member Headquarters Minsk, Belarus Working language Russian Type Commonwealth Membership 11 member states 1 associate member Leaders - Executive Secretary Viktor Yanukovych Establishment December 21, 1991 Website http://cis. ... Map of the Union of Russia and Belarus. ...

Cities in Brazil

Curitiba
- Smile City
Fortaleza
- Daughter of the Sun
Gramado
- The City of Hortenses
Itu
- The Brazilian Rome
Joinville
- The City of Flowers
- The City of Dance
Maringá
- Song City
Niterói
- Smile City
Rio de Janeiro
- The Marvelous City
Salvador
- The Black Rome
São Carlos
- Capital of Tecnology
- Weather City
- Smile City
- Sanca
- Athens Paulista
- Little Italy
São José dos Campos
- The Airplane Capital
- Capital of the Valley
São Paulo
- Brazil's Locomotive
- The City That Never Sleeps
- Land of Fog
- Land of Drizzle
- Sampa (Caetano Veloso's song named after local slang name)

Location of Curitiba Country Brazil Region Sul State ParanÃ¡ Founded 29 March 1693 Incorporated 1842 Government - Mayor Carlos Alberto Richa (PSDB) Area - City 430. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... One of the Gramado City entry gates ingeniously decorated for Christmas with plastic poinsettias Rio Grande do Sul State Road RS-235 within Gramado city limits - the road is lined by blue hydrangea flowers Gramado is a small touristic town to the southeast of Caxias do Sul and east of... This article is about the location. ... Joinville is a city in Santa Catarina State, Southern Region of Brazil. ... MaringÃ¡ is a city in southern Brazil that was founded on May 10, 1947. ... Location of NiterÃ³i Coordinates: Country Brazil Region Southeast State Rio de Janeiro Mayor Godofredo Pinto (Workers Party (Brazil)) Area - City 129,375 kmÂ² Population - City (2006) 476. ... Location of Rio de Janeiro Coordinates: Country Brazil Region Southeast State Rio de Janeiro Government - Mayor Cesar Maia (PFL) Area - City 1,260 kmÂ² (486. ... Salvador and BaÃa de Todos os Santos from space, April 1997 Salvador (in full, SÃ£o Salvador da BaÃa de Todos os Santos, or in literal translation: Holy Savior of All Saints Bay) is a city on the northeast coast of Brazil and the capital of the northeastern... Country Brazil Region Southeast State SÃ£o Paulo Government - Mayor Newton Lima Neto (PT) Area - City 114,092 kmÂ² (44,051. ... Nickname: Capital of the Valley, The Airplane Capital Motto: Aura Terraque Generosa (Latin:Generous are my airs and land) Location in the state of SÃ£o Paulo and Brazil Coordinates: Country Brazil Region Southeast State SÃ£o Paulo Mayor Eduardo Cury (PSDB) Area - City 1,099. ... Nickname: Motto: Non ducor, duco(Latin) I am not led, I lead Location in the SÃ£o Paulo state. ... Caetano Veloso (born 7 August 1942) is one of the most popular and influential Brazilian composers and singers. ...

Cities in Canada^[1]

Ancaster, Ontario
- The A.C.
Brampton, Ontario
- Bramatown
- Browntown
- Bramladesh
- Flowertown (former)
Brantford, Ontario
- B-dot
- Bunkford
- Kings Town (reference to local gang; Ghetto Kings)
Burlington, Ontario
- Girlington- Started by 102.1 The Edge, in Toronto
- Borington- used by residents of.
Brandon, Manitoba
- Wheat City
- Paris of the Prairies
Burnaby, British Columbia
- Suburnaby

Calgary, Alberta
- C-Town
- Cowtown
- Cowgary
- Calgaristan
- Gateway to the Rockies
- The Stampede City
- The Heart of the New West
- Nashville of the North
- Canada's Oil Capital

Cambridge, Ontario
- City of Ghosts
- With Kitchener-Waterloo: The Tricities

Campbell River, British Columbia
- Campbell Rumor
- Scramble River

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
- City of Lakes [12]

Edmonton, Alberta
- Capital City
- City of Champions
- City of Champignons^[2]
- City of Medicine
- City of Volunteers
- Deadmonton
- Edmonchuk
- E-Town
- Festival City
- Gateway to the North
- Oil Capital
- Murder Capital of Canada
- River City
- Home of the world famous West Edmonton mall

Fox Creek, Alberta
- Fox Vegas

Fredericton, New Brunswick
- City of Stately Elms
- Freddy Beach

Gatineau, Quebec
- Gat City
- The G-Spot
- Gathem City

Greater Sudbury, Ontario
- The Nickel Capital of the World
- Nickel Belt
- The Nickel City
- Sludgebury
Guelph, Ontario (also see Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario below)
- The Royal City
- G-Town
- G-Spot
- Gwelf
- City of Music

Halifax
- Hali
- Halifornia
- The Birthplace of British Canada [13]
- The City of Firsts [14]
- The City of Trees [15]
- The Fax
- The Road Construction Capital of Canada (possibly coined by the radio station Q104)
- Warden of The North [16]

Hamilton, Ontario
- Steeltown
- The Hammer
- H-Town
- Ontarios Armpit
Hinton, Alberta
- Gateway to the Rockies
Hull, Quebec
- Twin City (w. Ottawa)
- Hullywood
- Little Chicago
Kapuskasing, Ontario
- Kap
- The Model City

Kingston, Ontario
- K-Town
- The Limestone City

Kirkland Lake, Ontario
- The Mile of Gold

Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario
- K-W
- K-Dub
- K-Town
- with Cambridge, Ontario: The Tricities
- with Guelph, Ontario: Canada's Technology Triangle

Lethbridge, Alberta
- L.A.
- Lethy
- The Bridge

London, Ontario
- The Forest City

Maple Ridge, British Columbia
- Maple Ditch
- Maple Stix

Mississauga, Ontario
- Missy G
- The 'Sauga
- Sauga City
- Mrs. Sauga
- The 905

Moncton, New Brunswick
- Hub City
- Monkeytown

Montreal, Quebec
- Frenchtown
- The City-Mountain
- The Belltower
- Mount Real
- Silvercity
- La ville aux cent clochers (The city of a hundred belltowers)
- Royal City
- The City of Saints
- The Festival City
- MTL
- Montréalité (Mount reality, in an obvious reference to the various reality shows recorded there.)
- La Métropole
- Hollywood North
- Sin City

New Westminster, British Columbia
- The Royal City
- New West
- BC's original capital city [17]

North Bay, Ontario
- The Bay
- The Gateway City
- Gateway of the North
- The Shadfly Capital of the World
- The Smoothie Capital of the World
Orillia, Ontario
- Sunshine City

Oshawa, Ontario
- Oshwitz
- The Dirty Shwa

Ottawa, Ontario
- Silicon Valley of the North
- Bytown
- The 'Wa
- O.T.

Peterborough, Ontario
- The Electric City
- P-Borough
- Peter Patch
Portage La Prairie, Manitoba
- Plap

Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
- PoCo
- PoCompton

Port Moody, British Columbia
- PoMo
- City of the Arts
- Home of the famous Golden Spike Days Festival [18]

Quebec City, Quebec
- The Gibraltar of North America
- The Grand Village
- The Old Capital
- St-Lawrence Beach
- The Metal Capital (In reference to the active Heavy Metal local scene.)
Red Deer, Alberta
- Dead-Rear

Regina, Saskatchewan
- The Queen City
- Mini-peg

Richmond, British Columbia
- AsiaWest
- Ditchmond
- HongKong City
- Island City, by Nature
- Richwong

Saint John, New Brunswick
- Port City

Sarnia, Ontario
- S-town
- Chemical Valley

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- City of Bridges
- Hub City
- Saskabush
- Saskadelphia
- S'toon
- Toon Town

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
- The Soo
- Lock City

Scarborough, Ontario
- Scarlem
- Scarberia

Shediac, New Brunswick
- The Lobster Capital of the World

St. Catharines, Ontario
- St. Kitts
- The Garden City

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
- The City of Legends

St. Thomas, Ontario
- The Railway Capital of Canada
- St. T-dot

Strathroy, Ontario
- Strathvegas
Steinbach, Manitoba
- Steiner
- Stony Brook
- The Automobile City

Surrey, British Columbia
- Slurry

Thunder Bay, Ontario
- Fin Bay (due to the largest Finnish population outside of Finland)
- T-Bay
Timmins, Ontario
- The City With a Heart of Gold
Toronto, Ontario
- The Centre of The Universe
- Economic Engine of Canada
- Hogtown
- Muddy York
- Queen City
- The Festival City
- T.O.
- Toronto the Good
- T-Dot
- Trawna, Tronno, or Trahna -- based upon the local pronunciation of Toronto
- New York Run by the Swiss
- Centre of the Universe
- The Big Smoke
- The Big Toe
- Hollywood North (also used for Vancouver)
- The City
- The 416 (Toronto's main area code)
- The Most Multicultural City in the World
- for Scarborough, Ontario, a former city in Toronto: Scarberia, Scarlem, SARSborough
- for Agincourt, Ontario, a neighbourhood of Toronto: AsianCourt

Valleyview, Alberta
- Valleyrock

Vancouver, British Columbia
- Brollywood
- The City
- The Couve
- The 'couver
- Hollywood North (also used for Toronto, once used for Montreal)
- Hongcouver
- Lotusland
- The Periphery (as opposed to/in reference to Toronto's "Centre of the Universe")
- Rainy City
- Rain City
- Raincouver
- The Sporting Capital of Canada/sometimes World
- Terminal City
- Van
- VanCity
- Vangroover
- Vanivostok
- Vansterdam
- The Village at the End of the Rainforest
- YVR

Victoria, British Columbia
- A Little Bit of England
- The Garden City (or City of Gardens)
- Land of the Newlywed and Nearly-Dead
- Canada's Casket by the Sea

Waterloo, Ontario
- The Loo
Windsor, Nova Scotia
- The Birthplace of Hockey [19]
Windsor, Ontario
- ShaWindsor
- Sin City, Canada
- The Sun Parlour
- The Automotive Capital Of Canada
- The City of Roses
- Tijuana North
- Windsoria
- Dub City
Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Car Theft Capital of Canada
- Winnerpeg
- Winterpeg
- The 'peg
- Slurpee Capital of Canada
- Murder Capital of Canada
- Chicago of the North
- Windy City
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
- YK
- The Knife

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Motto: Multum In Parvo (Much In Little) Coordinates: Country Canada Territory Northwest Territories Region North Slave Region Established 1936/1937 Government - City Mayor Gordon Van Tighem - Governing Body Consensus government - Legislature List of Yellowknife MPs and MLAs Area - City 105. ...

Cities in Chile

Arica
- La Ciudad de la eterna primavera (The city of the eternal spring).
Concepción
- La Capital del Sur de Chile (The capital of southern Chile)
Iquique
- Tierra de Campeones (Land of Champions, sport related).
La Serena
- Ciudad del Pisco (City of Pisco)
Puerto Montt
- Estación Final (Final Station, (its the end of Pan American highway and Chiles railroads))
- Puerto (Just Port)
- Puerco Montt (Pork Montt)
- Muerto Montt (Dead Montt)
Panguipulli
- Ciudad de las Rosas (City of Roses)
Punta Arenas
- Punta (An abbreviation)
- Magallanes
- La ciudad más austral del Mundo (Southernmost city of the world)
Quilpué
- Ciudad del Sol (Sunny City)
Santiago
- Santiasco (derogatory, a play on the Spanish word asco which refers to something disgusting)
Valdivia
- Ainil (Name of the prehispanic settlement in the same place)
- La Ciudad de Los Rios (City of Rivers)
- La Ciudad más linda de Chile (Chiles most beautiful city)
- La Perla del Sur (The Pearl of the South)
- La Llave del Mar del Sur (The key of the South Sea, referring to its colonial fortresses)
- Gibraltar del Pacífico (Gibraltar of the Pacific)
- Valdilluvia (A mix with the Spanish word for rain)
Valparaíso
- La Joya del Pacífico (The Jewel of the Pacific)
- Valpo (An abbreviation)
- Pancho (after Francisco, due the Saint Francis Church)
Viña del Mar
- Ciudad Jardín (Garden City)

Arica, Chile 2005 Arica is a port city in northern Chile, located only 18 km (11 miles) south of the border with Peru. ... City motto: La Capital del Sur de Chile The Capital of the South of Chile Also called Biobios Pearl Founded October 5, 1550, Original Name La ConcepciÃ³n de MarÃa PurÃsima del Nuevo Extremo Region BÃo-BÃo Region Area - City Proper 222 kmÂ² Population - City... Iquique is a city in northern Chile, capital of Tarapacá Region, on the Pacific coast, just west of the Atacama Desert. ... Faro of The City The city of La Serena with the port city of Coquimbo in the background Plaza de Armas La Serena (the serene one) is the second oldest city in Chile. ... Some bottles of Peruvian Pisco Pisco (from Quechua: pisqu, little bird) is a liquor distilled from grapes (a brandy) made in wine-producing regions of Peru. ... Puerto Montt Puerto Montt is a port city in southern Chile, located by the ReloncavÃ Sound, and is the capital of the Llanquihue Province (yan-key-wey) and the Los Lagos Region, at . ... Nickname: City of roses, Comune of the seven lakes Motto: Land of Lions Coordinates: Country Chile Region Los RÃos Province Valdivia Founded as Villa de Panguipulli Founded 1946 - Mayor Alejandro Kohler Vargas Area - City 3,292 kmÂ² (1,271 sq mi) Elevation 130 m (426. ... Memorial to Hernando de Magallanes in Punta Arenas. ... QuilpuÃ© is called by the locals Ciudad del Sol (Sunny City) because compared to ValparaÃso (only 30 minutes away) it has a lot more sunny days. ... Location of Santiago commune in Greater Santiago Coordinates: Region Santiago Metropolitan Region Province Santiago Province Foundation February 12, 1541 Government - Mayor RaÃºl AlcaÃno Lihn Area 1 - City 641. ... Nickname: Motto: Muy Noble y Muy Leal (Very Noble and Very Loyal) Location of the Commune of Valdivia Coordinates: Country Chile Region Los Lagos Province Valdivia Founded as Santa MarÃa la Blaca de Valdivia Founded 9 February 1552 Government - Mayor Bernardo Berger Fett Area - City 1,016 kmÂ² (392. ... Prehispanic describes the period of time before Spanish explorers discovered and conquered Mesoamerica and South America. ... Niebla Forts former headquarter (now a museum), during a representation of the capture of Valdivia The main fort in Corral The Valdivian fort system was a series of fortification in Corral Bay, Valdivia and Cruces River made to protect the city of Valdivia, Chile. ... Valparaiso National Congress ValparaÃso is Chileâ€™s most important seaport and an increasingly vital cultural center. ... Coast of ViÃ±a del Mar Beach of ReÃ±aca Hotel del Mar Bridge crossing the estuary of the Marga Marga Casino ReÃ±aca ViÃ±a del Mar (Spanish for Vineyard of the Sea), also known locally as La Ciudad JardÃn (Spanish for The Garden City), is a thriving...

Cities in China

Beijing
- The Forgotten City
Dalian
- Hong Kong of the North
Hong Kong
- Pearl of the Orient
- Heaven of Delicacies
- Heaven of Shopping
- Asia's World City (slogan in tourism promotion)
Kunming, Yunnan
- Spring City
Double Haven, Hong Kong
- Little Guilin
Macao
- Asia's Las Vegas
- Monte Carlo of the East
- Cidade do Santo Nome de Deus (City of the Holy Name of God)
- Treasurous Land of Lotus (Chinese:蓮花寶地)
Shanghai
- Paris of the East
- Paris of the Orient
- "The Sleepless city" (不夜城)
Shenzhen
- "the overnight city"

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Cities in Xinjiang

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Aqsu
- City of Holy Warriors (Persian: Ghāzīyān-i Aqsū)
Kashgar
- City of Nobles (Persian: `Azīzān-i Kāshgar)
Khotan
- City of Martyrs (Persian: Shahīdān-i Khotan)
Turfan
- City of Foreigners (Persian: Gharībān-i Turfān)
Yarkand
- City of Elders (Persian: Pīrān-i Yārkand)

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Cities in Colombia

Bogotá
- La Atenas suramericana (The South American Athens).
Medellín
- La Bella Villa (The Beautiful village), La ciudad de la eterna primavera (The city of eternal spring), La tacita de Plata (The little silver cup), La capital de la Montaña (The Mountain's capital).
Cali
- La Sultana del Valle (The sultan of the Valley).
Barranquilla
- La Arenosa (The sandy), Curramba la Bella (Curramba the Beauty).
Cartagena
- La Heroica (The heroic city: referring to the role of Cartagena in Colombian independence).
Pereira
- La perla del Otún (The Otun [River] pearl).
Popayán
- La ciudad blanca (The white city).
Bucaramanga
- La ciudad de los parques (The city of the parks).
Ibagué
- La ciudad musical de Colombia (Colombia's music capital)

Nickname: Motto: BogotÃ¡, 2600 metros mÃ¡s cerca de las estrellas BogotÃ¡, 2600 meters closer to the stars Localities (localidades) of BogotÃ¡ Country Colombia Department BogotÃ¡, D.C.* Foundation August 6, 1538 Government - Mayor Luis Eduardo GarzÃ³n, PDA Area - City 1,587 kmÂ² (612. ... Nickname: Location of the city (urban in red) and municipality (dark gray) of Medellin in Antioquia Department. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

Cities in Croatia

Dubrovnik
- The pearl of the Adriatic
Split
- Dioklecijanov grad (The Diocletian' s city)
- Grad pod Marjanom (The city beneath the Marjan)

County Dubrovnikâ€“Neretva Area 143. ... The Adriatic Sea is an arm of the Mediterranean Sea separating the Apennine peninsula (Italy) from the Balkan peninsula, and the system of the Apennine Mountains from that of the Dinaric Alps and adjacent ranges. ... For other uses, see Split (disambiguation). ... Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus (c. ... Marjan was a lion at the Kabul Zoo in Kabul Afghanistan who was maimed in a grenade attack. ...

Cities in the Czech Republic

Prague [20]
- The Golden City
- The City of Hundred Spires
- The City of Thousand Spires
- The Heart of Europe
- The Paris of the 20's in the 90's
- The Pearl of Europe
Ostrava
- The Steel Heart of the Republic (historically)

Nickname: Motto: Praga Caput Rei publicae Location within the Czech Republic Coordinates: Country Czech Republic Region Capital City of Prague Founded 9th century Government - Mayor Pavel BÃ©m Area - City 496 kmÂ² (191. ... Czech Republic Moravian-Silesian Ostrava 23 - MoravskÃ¡ Ostrava a PÅ™Ãvoz - HoÅ¡Å¥Ã¡lkovice - HrabovÃ¡ - Ostrava-Jih - KrÃ¡snÃ© Pole - Lhotka - MariÃ¡nskÃ© Hory a HulvÃ¡ky - Martinov - MichÃ¡lkovice - NovÃ¡ BÄ›lÃ¡ - NovÃ¡ Ves - PetÅ™kovice - PlesnÃ¡ - Polanka nad Odrou - Poruba - Proskovice - Pustkovec - Radvanice a Bartovice - StarÃ¡ BÄ›lÃ¡ - Slezsk...

Cities in Denmark

Århus
- City of Smiles (Smilets By)
- The World's Smallest Metropolis (Verdens mindste storby)
Copenhagen
- The King's Copenhagen (Kongens København)
- Kjøben (In Norway)
- Københavnstrup (Sometimes used to refer to Copenhagen in "funny" way)
- Staden (a short form of Hovedstaden, meaning Capital)
Odense
- Capital of Funen (Den fynske hovedstad)
- City of Hans Christian Andersen (H.C. Andersens by)
- Fairy tale Odense (Eventyrlige Odense). A reference to Hans Christian Andersen.
- Little Copenhagen (Lille København). Used in the 19th century.
Aalborg
- Capital of Northern Jutland (Den nordjyske hovedstad)
- Paris of the North (Nordens Paris)

The cityhall of Ã…rhus. ... For other uses, see Copenhagen (disambiguation). ... This article is about a city that serves as a center of government and politics. ... Odense is the third largest city in Denmark with 145,554 inhabitants (Odense city January 1, 2004) and the capital of the island of Funen. ... This does not cite any references or sources. ... View of Aalborg railroad station from J.F. Kennedys Square, 2004 Aalborg (helpÂ· info) is a municipality (Danish, kommune) in North Jutland County on the Jutland peninsula in northern Denmark. ...

Cities in the Dominican Republic

Santiago de los Caballeros
- La Ciudad Corazon (The Heart City)
Puerto Plata
- La Novia del Atlantico (The fiancée of the Atlantic)
Mao
- La ciudad de los bellos atardeceres (The city of the beautiful sunsets)
San Pedro de Macoris
- La sultana del Este ( The Sultana of the East)
Santo Domingo
- La primada de America ( The oldest city of America)

Founded in 1495 during the first wave of European colonization of the New World, today Santiago de los Caballeros (the first Santiago of America) is the second most important city in the Dominican Republic on the island of Hispaniola. ... Puerto Plata is one the northern provinces of the Dominican Republic. ... Mao could refer to: Mao Zedong, (Mao Tse-Tung in Wade-Giles) leader of the Communist Party of China from 1935 to 1976. ... San Pedro de Macorís is a province of the Dominican Republic, also the name of its capital city. ... Santo Domingo de GuzmÃ¡n, population 2,061,200 (Metro) (2003), estimated 2,253,437 (Metro) in 2006, is the capital and the largest city of the Dominican Republic. ...

Cities in Egypt

Alexandria
- Pearl of the Mediterranean
Cairo
- Mother of the World
- Paris on the Nile

Alexandria (Greek: , Coptic: , Arabic: , Egyptian Arabic: Iskindireyya), (population of 3. ... Nickname: Egypt: Site of Cairo (top center) Coordinates: Government - Governor Dr. Abdul Azim Wazir Area - City 214 kmÂ² (82. ...

Cities in Finland

Helsinki
- The White City of The North
- The White Pearl of The North
- The Daughter of the Baltic
Lahti
- Finland's Chicago, "Business city"
Tampere
- Manchester of the North, "Manse"
Terijoki (before WW II)
- "Finland's Riviera"

Nickname: Location of Helsinki in Northern Europe Coordinates: Country Finland Province Southern Finland Region Uusimaa Sub-region Helsinki Charter 1550 Capital city 1812 Government - Lord Mayor Jussi Pajunen - Mayor Pekka Korpinen - Mayor Ilkka-Christian BjÃ¶rklund - Mayor Pekka Sauri - Mayor Paula Kokkonen Area - City 187. ... The Baltic Sea is located in Northern Europe, from 53Â°N to 66Â°N latitude and from 20Â°E to 26Â°E longitude. ... Location within Finland Lahti (Lahtis in Swedish) is a Finnish city of 100,049 inhabitants (2006), bordering the VesijÃ¤rvi lake. ... Nickname: Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: Country United States State Illinois County Cook & DuPage Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area - City 234. ... Tampere ( , Tammerfors in Swedish) is a city in southern Finland located between two lakes, NÃ¤sijÃ¤rvi and PyhÃ¤jÃ¤rvi. ... This article is about the City of Manchester in England. ... Zelenogorsk is a suburb of Saint Petersburg, located in part of the Karelian Isthmus on the shore of the Gulf of Finland. ... Riviera is usually used in reference to a coastal area. ...

Cities in France

Angers
- The Black City (for its slate roofs)
- City of Flowers
- Athens of the West
Bordeaux
- City of wine
Grenoble
- Capital of the Alps
Le Havre
- The Ocean Gate (La Porte Océane)
Lyon
- Capital of the Gauls
Marseille
- Phocean City ("La cité phocéenne") after its Greek origin
Nice
- Angels City ("La cité des anges", after La Baie des Anges, the name of the bay, by which the city is built)
Paris
- City of Light
- City of Lights
- City of Love
- Paname
- Pantruche
Reims
- Crowning City ("La cité des sacres", as French kings were crowned in the local cathedral until Louis XVI)
Toulouse
- Pink City ("La ville rose") after the colour of the roof tiles on many buildings

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Cities in Germany

Aachen
- Kaiserstadt (Place of coronation for 30 german kings and emperors)
- Europastadt (First Capital of Europe till the death of Charlemagne 814)
Berlin
- Spree-Athens (Spree river)
- The Grey City ("die graue Stadt")
- The Parted City (during Berlin's partition; "die geteilte Stadt")
- The Parvenue City (during its rise to international importance around 1900)
Bonn
- The Federal Hamlet (Das Bundesdorf)
Bremen
- The Key to the World (Der Schlüssel zur Welt)
Dresden
- Florence on the Elbe (Elbflorenz) (because of the Elbe river)
Düsseldorf
- Little Paris (Petit Paris) (coined by Napoleon)
Frankfurt
- Mainhattan (portmanteau of Main River and Manhattan)
- Bankfurt
Freiburg im Breisgau
- Germany's southernmost metropolis (Deutschlands südlichste Großstadt)
Göttingen
- City of Scholarship [or Science] ("Stadt der Wissenschaft")
Hamburg
- Gateway to the World (Tor zur Welt)
Husum
- The Grey Town at the sea (die graue Stadt am Meer)
Leipzig
- Klein Paris
- Bimbo Town
Lübeck
- Queen of the Hanseatic League (Königin der Hanse)
- City of the Seven Towers (Stadt der de:Sieben Türme)
- Gate to the North (Tor zum Norden)
Munich (München)
- Village of a million inhabitants (Millionendorf)
- World City with Heart (Weltstadt mit Herz)
- Italy's northern most city (nördlichste Stadt Italiens)
Ribnitz-Damgarten
- Bernsteinstadt
Wittenberg
- Luther's City ("Lutherstadt")

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Cities in Guatemala

Tikal, Guatemala
- The City That Time Forgot

Tikal is the largest of the ancient ruined cities of the Maya civilization. ...

Cities in Hungary

Budapest
- The Pearl of the Danube
Debrecen
- The Calvinist Rome (for its leadership in Hungarian Protestantism)
Eger
- Hungary's Baroque Pearl (for its rich architectural heritage)
Keszthely
- Capital of the Balaton (for being one of the most known towns in the popular Lake Balaton tourist region; the nickname is also applied to Siófok)
Miskolc
- Steel City (for being an important industrial centre up till the 1990s); City of the Open Gates (new nickname)
Sárospatak
- Athens of the Bodrog (referring to its cultural role and the nearby river Bodrog)
Sopron
- The City of Fidelity (in 1921 the city voted to remain the part of Hungary not Austria)
Szeged
- City of Sunshine (for the high number of sunshine hours; sometimes the nickname is also applied to Debrecen)

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Cities in India

Alappuzha
- Venice of the East
Anand
- Milk Capital of India (Amul)
Kashmir
- Paradise on Earth
- Switzerland of Asia
Benares
- Luminous City
Bangalore
- City of Gardens
- Silicon Valley of India
Bhopal
- City of Lakes and Hills
Bhubaneswar
- Temple City
Mumbai (Bombay)
- Film City (Bollywood)
- The Commercial Capital of India
- The City of Dreams
- Maximum City
- The Gateway of India
- Cricket Capital of India
Calcutta, India (Kolkata)
- City of Palaces
- City of Joy (after the book by Dominique Lapierre on a slum in Calcutta)
- Paris of the East
- The Cultural Capital of India
- India's Football Capital
- City of Intellectuals
- Residence of Prince of Calcutta
Chennai, India (Madras)
- Automobile capital of India
- Detroit of South Asia.
Jaipur
- The Pink City
Jodhpur
- The Blue City
- The Sun City
Kochi
- Queen of the Arabian Sea
Kottayam
- The Land of Letters,Latex,Legends and Lakes
Shillong
- Scotland of the East
Coimbatore
- Manchester of South India
- The Cotton city
- The Racing Capital of India
Nagpur
- The Orange nut
Palayamkottai
- The Oxford of the South
Pune
- Oxford of East.
Hyderabad
- Cyberabad
- The City of Nizam's
- The City of Pearls
- The City of Nawab's
Tuticorin
- Pearl City
Udaipur
- City of Lakes
- Venice of the East

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Cities in Indonesia

Banda Aceh
- City of Reuncong (Traditional Weapon)
- The Terrace of Mecca
Bandung
- Paris of Java (in Dutch Parijs van Java)
- The Flower City
Batam
- Industry city
Bekasi
- The Patriotic City
Bogor
- The Rainny City
Cirebon
- The Prawn City
Garut
- City of Dodol (Kind of Taffy)
Gresik
- City of Pandanus
Indramayu
- Mangoes City
Jakarta
- Batavia (Former Name)
- The Metropolitan City
- Queen from the East (Batavia's Nickname)
Jepara
- The Carve City
Jombang
- City of Islamic Student ("Santri")
Kudus
- The Cigarette City
Madiun
- City of Pecel
Malang
- City of Student
- City of Flower
- The Apple City
Magelang
- Getuk (Pounded Cassava) City
Majalengka
- City of Wind
Padang
- City of Rendang
Palembang
- City of Pempek (Fishcake)
Pontianak
- The Equatorial City
Purwokerto
- The Mendoan City
Purworejo
- Regency of Scouting
Samarinda
- Edge of Mahakam
Semarang
- The Milkfish City
Sidoarjo
- Prawn City
Solo
- The Timlo (Kind of Soup) City
Sumedang
- City of Tofu
Surabaya
- The Crocodile City
- The Heroic City
- The Revolution City
Tegal
- City of Sea
- Maritime City
Yogyakarta
- City of Gudeg
- Never Ending Asia (Official Promotion)
- The Student City

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Cities in Iran

Tehran
- the city of 72 nations
Isfahan
- Half of the World
Shiraz
- City of Roses
Qom
- Iran's Vatican
Dezful
- City of Bricks
Tabriz
- City of Uprising
Maku
- Stoney City
Jiroft
- Iran's India
kmart

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Cities in the Republic of Ireland

Cork
- The Real Capital — jocular reference to Dublin's aloofness
Dublin
- The Fair City — from the song Molly Malone
- The Pale
- The Silicon Valley of Europe — reference to the large number of modern (technological) industrial estates in the city's suburbs.
Galway
- The City of the Tribes
Limerick
- The rugby capital of Ireland
- Stab City — a pejorative comment on the high incidence of assault
- Machine Gun Alley — again a pejorative comment on the high incidence of gun crime

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