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Bustling San Jose City
Located in the Central Valley it is the capital and largest city of Costa Rica. San Jose is the major transportation hub for Central America. It is the place of national government with political and economic activities on large scale. San Jose City was founded in the year 1738 by Fernandaz but until 1823 it was not declared as capital. It is one of the busiest and youngest cities in Central America. The tourism industry in San Jose City is very growing because of its art and architecture and is the most visited and well known destination among visitors. The first university of Costa Rica was established in San Jose City in the year 1843. Initially it was a small village until 1823, during this time Costa Rica was the first state which was moved by Juan Mora Fernandez from the Spanish capital [...]
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Perth The Wild West Of Australia
21. December 2009
Perth is the biggest city of Western Australia and is the capital of the same state. It has a population of about 1,650,000 and ranks fourth among the other cities of Australia. Perth was established on 12 June 1829 and was found by Captain James Stirling. Even today this place is serving as the seat of government for Western Australia. This place lies between the Indian Ocean and the Darling Range. Its central business district and suburbs lies on the Swan River.
This place is popularly known as the “City of Lights” because the people resides at this city had lit their house and street lights for the astronaut John Glenn who passed in the clouds when he was circling the earth on Friendship 7 in the year 1962. This process was repeated again when he passed overhead in the year 1998 on [...]
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Destined To Enjoy The City Of Brisbane
21. December 2009
Queensland’s State capital, Brisbane, is located in Australia and is the biggest city of Queensland. Brisbane is the third most crowded city in Australia with a population of nearly 2 million. The Brisbane city lies on the Brisbane River which flows on the low-lying plain where flood occurs. By this you can realize that this place was named after the river called Brisbane. This plane lies between the Moreton Bay and the Great Dividing Range in the southeastern side of Queensland. The local inhabitants call this place as Mian-jin which means ‘place shaped as a spike’.
The river Brisbane was named after Sir Thomas Brisbane who was the Governor of New South Wales for the period of five years that is from 1821 to 1825. Brisbane has been selected as the capital of Queensland when the [...]
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Alluring Cairo
21. December 2009
Fondly called as ‘the City of a Thousand Minarets’, Cairo is capital of Egypt and also recognized as one of the biggest cities in Africa. Presently, the cultural and political powerhouse of the province, it was also linked with the primeval Egypt owing to its nearness to the marvelous Giza’s pyramids. Surrounded by the River Nile, it also possess the Arab World’s one of the largest film industries. Blend of Greeks, Romans and Pharaohs, and Muslim cultures is noticed in its tradition. Armed with the best medical treatment equipments and excellent hospitals, it provides the best medical treatment in Egypt. Not only by Egypt, but also entire Arab World accepts it as the heart of educational services. Egypt is always renowned for its football and following the footsteps is Cairo city. [...]
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Delightful Durban
21. December 2009
One of the biggest cities of Africa, its welcoming beaches and ever-happy climate are alluring the tourists towards itself. The country’s occupied port will allow you peep into the blend of east and west cultures. The city extended upto 2,292 square kilometers; its population rate is almost 3.5 millions. If you want to enjoy the ‘life king size’, than heading towards the city is good idea as the visit will surely relax your mind and the happening nightlife is also very unique. The human arrival in the city is said to be started during 100,000 BC and the carvings on the rock enlightens that these people came from the northern side. However, due to unavailability of any written document, information about the very first inhabitant is unknown. It became tourists’ paradise during 1970s [...]
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The Fabulous Panama City
20. December 2009
International Living Magazine says Panama comes in the top 5 places of retirement. Beautiful Cosmopolitan city of Panama is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Panama. It is the administrative and political center of the country. The huge skyscrapers and condos, offices and hotels are well situated in the city of Panama. The city is also a very significant place for international banking and commerce. It was founded on 15th August 1519 and it became the starting and traveling point to reach Peru. It was also the main market of trading of Gold and Silver towards Spain. In the year 1671 Henry Morgan with the help of 1400 men attacked the city and destroyed it with fire. Panama la Veija (Old Panama) is the well known tourist destination where the traces of fire are still visible. It [...]
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Exploring Casablanca
18. December 2009
Also called as Caza, it is the biggest city as well as economic powerhouse of Morocco. Renowned as North Africa’s biggest artificial port, it is populated upto 3.2 million. Accommodations will not be a problem as the city contains ample number of hotels to suit your budget. The city is also surrounded by ample number of beaches and the lively nightlife gives you the best reasons to be there.
Places to visit:
Hassan II Mosque
The biggest mosque of Morocco and world’s highest minaret is located here. Its construction work began in the year 1980 and completed in 1993. The place with attractive interiors, it also contains a big hammam.
Parc de la Ligue Arabe
Also known as Lyautey, it is city’s one of the biggest public park of the city.
The Old Medina
One of the beautiful [...]
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Discover The Nature Of Hong Kong
18. December 2009
Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, being home to over seven million people, at the same time it is also the most beautiful and spectacular urban area. Even it is urbanized, it is a great fusion of eye-catching cityscapes and high mountains, heritage sites and widespread green countryside.
The majority of population in Hongkong is Chinese, i.e. 95 percent are ethnic Chinese and 5 percent are from other group. Thus being colonial of British Empire for 160 years, Hongkong has a unique combination of western culture and eastern culture which can be seen in its infrastructural design; which is from Chinese ancestral halls to western residence buildings.
The harbor view of the Hong Kong, just few minutes away from central, is a mixture of Manhattan and San [...]
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Delightful Dar es Salaam
18. December 2009
Also known as Haven of Peace and biggest city of Tanzania, it is also one of the prosperous economic centers of the country. The sea port on Tanzania’s coast serves the significant sea routes and it is Tanzania’s administrative region. Originally named as Mzizima, it contains three administrative districts namely Ilala, Temeke , and Kinondoni. The city is also hub of the country from where the best safari destinations could be attained within no time. Naming few, the Ruaha National park, Zanzibar Islands, Mahale Mountains National park, etc, are located only few miles away from the 'Haven of Peace'
It is the best city in Tanzania from economic as well as administrative point of view. The city plays a significant role in Tanzania’s transport system as it is positioned on the Indian [...]
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Memorizing The Beauty Of Christchurch
18. December 2009
Christchurch City is located at the Pegasus Bay from the southern end and is the second major city in New Zealand. It could be seen in South Island between Banks Peninsula and the Canterbury Plains. This name was given by the Canterbury Association on 27 March 1848 and was recommended by John Robert Godley. River Avon flows through the city’s centre which was named to honor the Scottish Avon. The common Maori name for this place is Qtautahi which means “the place of Tautahi”. This name was implemented during 1930s.
This place is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean to the east, the estuary of the Avon and Heathcote Rivers and also from the North Waimakariri River. Among the eight pairs of cities in the world, Christchurch holds an antipodal city and half of them could be found in New Zealand [...]
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