Mysore is the second largest city of the Indian state of Karnataka. Mysore is the administrative seat of Mysore District and Mysore Division, and is the former capital of the Kingdom of Mysore. Mysore is known as the Cultural Capital of Karnataka. Mysore is located at 770 m above sea level and 135 km from Bangalore at 12.18° N 76.42° E. Mysore is known for its palaces and proximity to several attractions. One of the best (some would say worst) times to visit Mysore is during the annual nine-night, t ...

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• Mysore - Origin of name
• Mysore - History
• Mysore - Attractions
• Mysore - Palaces
• Mysore - Mysore Dasara
• Mysore - Other attractions
• Mysore - Governance
• Mysore - Demographics
• Mysore - Economy
• Mysore - Transport
• Mysore - Highways
• Mysore - Inter-city
• Mysore - Rail
• Mysore - Air
• Mysore - Media
• Mysore - Radio
• Mysore - Newspapers
• Mysore - Educational and research institutions
• Mysore - Spiritual Tourism
• Mysore - Noted people
• Mysore - Noted people who were born in Mysore
• Mysore - Noted people who worked in Mysore
• Mysore - Nearby places

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Volgograd originated with the foundation in 1589 of the fortress of Tsaritsyn at the confluence of the Tsaritsa and Volga rivers. The fortress, which took its name from the local Tatar language, was established to defend the unstable southern border of tsarist Russia and became the nucleus of a trading settlement. It was captured twice by Cossack rebels, under Stenka Razin in the rebellion of 1670 and Yemelyan Pugachev in 1774. Tsaritsyn became an important river port and c ...

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Volgograd, Volgograd - History, Volgograd - Economy, Volgograd - Sister/friendship cities

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Adamstown, Birchgrove, Butetown, Canton, Cardiff Bay, City centre, Cathays, Cyncoed, Gabalfa, Heath, Llandaff, Llanedeyrn, Llanishen, Llanrumney, Maindy, Mynachdy, Pentrebane, Pentwyn, Penylan, Pontcanna, Radyr, Riverside, Roath, Splott, St Mellons, Tremorfa, Trowbridge Cardiff (Welsh: Caerdydd) is the capital and largest city of Wales. Located on the South Wales coast it is administered as a unitary authority. It was a small town until the early nineteenth century and came to prominence following the arrival of i ...

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• Cardiff - History
• Cardiff - Culture media sport and tourism
• Cardiff - Twinning
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• Cardiff - Transport links
• Cardiff - Natives of Cardiff

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Cleveland Ohio - Geography. Cleveland is located at 41°28′56″N, 81°40′11″WGR1. According to the United States Census Bureau[5], the city has a total area of 82.4 mi² (213.5 km²). 77.6 mi² (201.0 km²) of it is land and 4.8 mi² (12.5&# ...

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Cleveland Ohio, Cleveland Ohio - History, Cleveland Ohio - Geography and climate, Cleveland Ohio - Geography, Cleveland Ohio - Cityscape, Cleveland Ohio - Neighborhoods, Cleveland Ohio - Climate, Cleveland Ohio - Demographics, Cleveland Ohio - Government and politics, Cleveland Ohio - Economy, Cleveland Ohio - Education, Cleveland Ohio - Culture, Cleveland Ohio - Media, Cleveland Ohio - Sports, Cleveland Ohio - Transportation

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Brussels is served by Brussels National Airport, located in the municipality of Zaventem, and by Brussels South Airport, located near Charleroi, some 80km from Brussels. Brussels' major train stations link the city to the United Kingdom by Eurostar, and to major European cities by high speed rail links (such as the Thalys). The Brussels metro dates back to 1976 (but underground lines known as premetro have been serviced by tramways since 1968). A comprehensive bus and tram network also covers the city. Brussels also has its own port on the Willebroek ...

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Brussels, Brussels - Etymology, Brussels - History, Brussels - Linguistic situation, Brussels - Universities, Brussels - Transport, Brussels - Railway stations, Brussels - Road network, Brussels - Conferences and world fairs, Brussels - Places of interest, Brussels - Notable parks, Brussels - Notable people from Brussels, Brussels - Sports clubs, Brussels - Concert halls, Brussels - Museums, Brussels - Other

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Amman (Arabic عمان ʿAmmān), the capital of the Kingdom of Jordan, is a city of more than 1.6 million inhabitants (2000), and is the commercial and administrative centre of Jordan. Amman - History. Throughout history, Amman has been inhabited by several civilizations. The first civilization on record is during the Neolithic period, around 6500 BC, where archaeological discoveries in Ain Ghazal, located in eastern Amman, showed evidence of not only a settled life but also the growth of art ...

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• Amman - Geography
• Amman - Transportation
• Amman - Tourism
• Amman - Nearby places of interest
• Amman - Gallery

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Santiago de Cali - Precolumbian and conquest. Before the arrival of the spaniards the actual region of Cali was inhabited by many indigenous tribes, mostly of the Caribe family. On the region between the Cauca River and the Western Cordillera, the Gorrones were established between the actual Roldanillo and Cali; the biggest Morron's town was settled on the River Pescador near the actual towns of Zarzal and Bugalagrande. Although canibals, the Morrones had trade with the Quimbayas who ...

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Santiago de Cali, Santiago de Cali - Geography and climate, Santiago de Cali - History, Santiago de Cali - Precolumbian and conquest, Santiago de Cali - Foundation and Colonia, Santiago de Cali - Independence, Santiago de Cali - Recent history, Santiago de Cali - Transportation, Santiago de Cali - Education, Santiago de Cali - Cultural activities, Santiago de Cali - Feria de Cali, Santiago de Cali - Rio Cali race, Santiago de Cali - Sports, Santiago de Cali - Places of interest

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Frankfurt - Geographic location. The city is located on both sides of the Main River. The southern part of the city contains the Frankfurt City Forest (Frankfurter Stadtwald) Germany's largest urban forest. Frankfurt - Neighbouring communities and areas. To the West, Frankfurt borders the Main-Taunus district (Cities and Municipalities Hattersheim am Main, Kriftel, Hofheim am Taunus, Kelkheim (Taunus), Liederbach am Taunus, Sulzbach (Taunus), Schwalbach am Taunus and Eschborn); ...

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Frankfurt, Frankfurt - Overview, Frankfurt - History, Frankfurt - Demographics, Frankfurt - Population, Frankfurt - Religion, Frankfurt - Geography, Frankfurt - Geographic location, Frankfurt - Neighbouring communities and areas, Frankfurt - City divisions and districts, Frankfurt - History of incorporation, Frankfurt - Sights, Frankfurt - Cathedral, Frankfurt - Römer, Frankfurt - Saint Paul's Church, Frankfurt - Concert House Old Opera, Frankfurt - Frankfurt Opera, Frankfurt - Skyscrapers, Frankfurt - Other structures, Frankfurt - Culture, Frankfurt - Festivals, Frankfurt - Museums, Frankfurt - Culinary specialties, Frankfurt - Sports, Frankfurt - Sister cities, Frankfurt - People born in Frankfurt

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The city of Veracruz is a major port city on the Gulf of Mexico in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It is Mexico's third largest Gulf city (after Tampico and Coatzacoalcos-Minatitlán) and an important port on Mexico's east coast. It is located 105 km(65 mi.) along Federal Highway 140 from the state capital Xalapa, and is the state's third most populous city (after the Coatzacoalcos-Minatitlán conurbation and Orizaba), with a population of about 500,000 in 2000. It is often referred to as Puerto de Veracruz to distinguish it from the st ...

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• Veracruz Veracruz - Culture
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Serbia has two provinces: Autonomous province of Vojvodina with its capital in Novi Sad Autonomous province of Kosovo and Metohia with its capital in Priština Part of Serbia that is in neither (often called "Central Serbia") is not a province and has no special status. It has no capital nor a governing body. Independently of this division, Serbia is further divided into 29 districts (okrug) and the city of Belgrade. Each of districts (and the city) is further divided into municipalities (< ...

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Subdivisions of Serbia and Montenegro, Subdivisions of Serbia and Montenegro - Serbia, Subdivisions of Serbia and Montenegro - Montenegro, Subdivisions of Serbia and Montenegro - Sources

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa - City commission government. From April 6, 1908 to December 31, 2005 Cedar Rapids used the city commission form of government. It was one of the few larger cities remaining to operate under this model. Under this form of government, the council was made up of a public safety commissioner, a streets commissioner, a finance commissioner, a parks commissioner, and a mayor. The council members worked on a full-time basis, and served two year terms, and were considered department heads. The last mayor of Cedar Rapids under this form of government was Paul Pate. After 2005 the city chang ...

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Geography, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - ZIP codes, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Streets and addresses, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Transportation, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Neighborhoods, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Landmarks, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Demographics, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Government, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - City commission government, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - New form of government, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Business and industry, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Sports, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Notable natives, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Real People, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Fictional characters from Cedar Rapids

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People have been living in this region of the country for thousands of years (see Rock carvings in Central Norway, Nøstvet and Lihult cultures and Corded Ware culture). In ancient times the Kings of Norway were hailed at Øretinget in Trondheim, the place for the assembly of all free men by the mouth of the river Nidelva. Harald Fairhair (865 - 933) was hailed as the king here, as was his son, Haakon I - called 'the Good'. Trondheim was named Kaupangen (the market place or trading place) by Viking King Olav Tryggvason in 997 A ...

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Trondheim, Trondheim - Concise history, Trondheim - The city's names, Trondheim - City boroughs, Trondheim - Notable sights and buildings, Trondheim - Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim - Other landmarks, Trondheim - Major museums, Trondheim - Education, Trondheim - Transportation, Trondheim - Music, Trondheim - Sports, Trondheim - Twin cities

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Bucharest's has a diverse and growing cultural scene, with cultural life exhibited in a number of various fields, including the visual arts, performing arts and nightlife. Unlike other parts of Romania, such as the Black Sea coast or Transylvania, Bucharest's cultural scene is much more eclectic, without a defined style, and instead incorporates various elements of Romanian and international culture. See also:

Bucharest, Bucharest - Geography and climate, Bucharest - Geography, Bucharest - Climate, Bucharest - Law and government, Bucharest - Administration, Bucharest - Justice system, Bucharest - Crime, Bucharest - History, Bucharest - Treaties signed in Bucharest, Bucharest - Demographics, Bucharest - Economy, Bucharest - Transport, Bucharest - Culture, Bucharest - Landmarks, Bucharest - Visual arts, Bucharest - Performing arts, Bucharest - Music and nightlife, Bucharest - Traditional culture, Bucharest - Cultural events and festivals, Bucharest - Architecture, Bucharest - Historical architecture, Bucharest - Communist architecture, Bucharest - Modern architecture, Bucharest - Education, Bucharest - Media, Bucharest - Sports, Bucharest - Portrayal in film and fiction, Bucharest - Notes

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Located near the center of the Japanese main island of Honshu, Aichi Prefecture faces the Ise and Mikawa Bays to the south and borders Shizuoka to the east, Nagano to the northeast, Gifu to the north, and Mie to the west. It measures 106 km east to west and 94 km south to north. With 5,153.81 km² it accounts for approximately 1.36% of the total surface area of Japan. The highest spot is Chausuyama at 1415 m above sea level. The western part of the prefecture is dominated by Nagoya, Japan's fourth largest city, and its suburbs, while the eastern part is relatively less densely populated but still contains several major indust ...

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Aichi Prefecture, Aichi Prefecture - History, Aichi Prefecture - Geography, Aichi Prefecture - Cities, Aichi Prefecture - Towns and villages, Aichi Prefecture - Mergers, Aichi Prefecture - Economy, Aichi Prefecture - Demographics, Aichi Prefecture - Culture, Aichi Prefecture - Tourism, Aichi Prefecture - Prefectural symbols

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Aizawl is the capital city of the state of Mizoram in India. Aizawl(Pop:260,000), the capital city of Mizoram which lies at the southern side border, is a beautiful place that offers plenty of tourist attractions to tourists and habitants alike. The city is situated on top of a hill and its surrounding slopes and valleys. Besides its breathtaking beauty, Aizawl is the business centre and storehouse of all important Government offices, State assembly house and civil secretariat. It also enhouses different communities of Mizos wherein t ...

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According to legend, Luchesk was founded in the 7th century. However, it wasn't until 1085 when it was first mentioned. Until the foundation of Volodymyr-Volynsky it was the capital of Halych-Volynia. The town was founded around a wooden castle built by a local branch of the Rurik Dynasty. At times the stronghold was a capital of the duchy, but since there was no need for a fixed capital in medieval Europe, the town did not become an important centre of commerce or culture. In 1240 the nearby town was seized and looted by the Tartars, ...

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Lutsk, Lutsk - Name, Lutsk - History, Lutsk - Famous people born or working in Lutsk, Lutsk - Places of interest, Lutsk - Industry and commerce, Lutsk - Culture and science

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Yuma is a city located in Yuma county, Arizona, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 77,515. The city is the county seat of Yuma CountyGR6. Yuma Arizona - Geography. Yuma is located at 32°41'32" North, 114°36'55" West (32.692148, -114.615389)GR1. Yuma, AZ is close to the border with California in the West and Mexico in the South. Yuma is just west of the Gila and Colorado River confluence. According t ...

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• Yuma Arizona - Geography
• Yuma Arizona - History
• Yuma Arizona - Demographics
• Yuma Arizona - Climate
• Yuma Arizona - Sites of Interest

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Hilo, with a population of 40,759 as of the 2000 Census, is the largest city on Hawaiʻi Island and the second largest city in the state. Hilo is also the county seat for Hawaiʻi County. Hilo is where the University of Hawaii, Hilo Campus is located. Kailua-Kona is the second largest city on Hawaiʻi Is ...

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Hawaii island, Hawaii island - Geology and geography, Hawaii island - Economy, Hawaii island - Important towns and cities, Hawaii island - Places of interest, Hawaii island - Sources

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The original widespread capital city is now mostly unoccupied and has been reduced to a village. Much of its survival depends on the tourists to the old city and the adjacent fort. Daulatabad - History. The site had been occupied since at least 100 BCE, and there are the remains of Buddhist caves similar to those at Ajanta and Ellora. These have been occupied and reused since. The city is said to have been founded c. 1187 by Bhillama I, a prince who renounced his allegiance to the Chalukyas and esta ...

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Daulatabad, Daulatabad - Fort of Devagiri, Daulatabad - The city, Daulatabad - History, Daulatabad - Monuments, Daulatabad - External link

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The San Francisco earthquake of 1906 was a major earthquake at San Francisco, California, estimated to be approximately 7.8 on the Richter Scale [1], on the early morning of Wednesday, April 18, 1906. Foreshocks and the main quake occurred at about 5:12am along the San Andreas Fault, with an epicenter close to the city. Its violent shocks were felt from Oregon to Los Angeles, and inland as far as central Nevada. The earthquake and fire would go down as one of the worst natural disasters to hit a major city in United Stat ...

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• 1906 San Francisco earthquake - Subsequent fires
• 1906 San Francisco earthquake - Relocation and housing of displaced
• 1906 San Francisco earthquake - Analysis
• 1906 San Francisco earthquake - Media

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Aztec - Class structure. The society traditionally was divided into two social classes; the macehualli (people) or peasantry and the pilli or nobility. Nobility was not originally hereditary, although the sons of pillis had access to better resources and education, so it was easier for them to become pillis. Eventually, this class system took on the aspects of a hereditary system. The Aztec military had an equivalent to military service with a core of professional warriors; only those ...

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Aztec, Aztec - Terminology, Aztec - Legends and traditions, Aztec - Rise of the Aztecs, Aztec - The Empire, Aztec - Aztec society, Aztec - Class structure, Aztec - Slavery, Aztec - Recreation, Aztec - Tenochtitlan, Aztec - Education, Aztec - Diet, Aztec - Human sacrifice, Aztec - Poetry, Aztec - Downfall, Aztec - Sources

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Bucharest's extensive public transport system is the largest in Romania and the third largest in Europe. It is made up of the Bucharest Metro, as well as a surface transport system run by RATB (Regia Autonoma de Transport Bucuresti), which consists of buses, trams, trolleybuses and light rail. In addition, there is a private taxi and minibus system. The metro and the surface transport system — currently run by two separate state- ...

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Bucharest, Bucharest - Geography and climate, Bucharest - Geography, Bucharest - Climate, Bucharest - Law and government, Bucharest - Administration, Bucharest - Justice system, Bucharest - Crime, Bucharest - History, Bucharest - Treaties signed in Bucharest, Bucharest - Demographics, Bucharest - Economy, Bucharest - Transport, Bucharest - Culture, Bucharest - Landmarks, Bucharest - Visual arts, Bucharest - Performing arts, Bucharest - Music and nightlife, Bucharest - Traditional culture, Bucharest - Cultural events and festivals, Bucharest - Architecture, Bucharest - Historical architecture, Bucharest - Communist architecture, Bucharest - Modern architecture, Bucharest - Education, Bucharest - Media, Bucharest - Sports, Bucharest - Portrayal in film and fiction, Bucharest - Notes

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