Name a City Game......... Geography anyone

[kokopup]

We have a name game that seems to have run it's course. I thought we might try a little different twist on the Name game. In this game you name a city that its first letter is the same as the last letter of the last city named. With this thread we want a little additional information though. In addition to the city name we need to also name the Country , Provience or State where the city is located. A little additional info would be great.

I will start with Amsterdam , Netherlands ...is the capital and largest city, located in the province of North Holland ..... population of around 1.36 million (with suburbs)

NOTE: the next city name starts with M

[Husky_mom]

HAD to answer here..

Mexico.. hehe.. Mexico city, in Mexico.. hmm.. additional info... population.. way too many..lol.. although from my state more specifically Mexico is home of the lil Chihuahuas.. so cute

[kokopup]

Oslo, Norway ( Is for mexico ) Capital and largest city
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia ( is for city) major fishing and ferry port located on the Gulf of Maine

Take your pick O or Y

Give it another try Randi

[Randi]

I will! I deleted Manchester when I saw Husky Mom had replied.

Oxford, largest town in Oxfordshire, England. Has lots of famous colleges.

Great game! :)

D is next.

[DJFyrewolf36]

Diamond Lake, A pretty city (more like a town lol) in Oregon. Some of the best fishing in the state from what I hear. :D

Click here for more info on Diamond Lake! (http://www.oregoncities.us/diamondlake/index.htm)

[pomtzu]

Everett, MA - a small town a few miles north of Boston, and birthplace of my mother. ;)

T is next

[happylabs]

Eagles Mere, Pennsylvania, USA - is a beautiful little town in Northern Pennsylvania. There is also a beautiful lake there and in the winter time when the lake freezes they cut blocks of ice from the lake and make a toboggan slide which is very fun!

Next is another E!

[Randi]

Edinburgh, Scotland. A lovely place to be - when it's not raining!

D is next.

[Pembroke_Corgi]

Denver! Which is also a lovely place, currently buried under a lot of snow.

So, the next town will start with "R."

[Edwina's Secretary]

Rockford Illinois. Second largest city in the state of Illinois. On the Rock River and 80 miles from Chicago. Hometown of Janet Lynn. Olympic figure skater.

[Killearn Kitties]

Dundee in Scotland! Famous for Jute, Jam and Journalism - jute, a huge trade for the city at the time of the industrial revolution - the jam refers to marmalade which was supposedly invented in the city. Actually recipes exist from centuries earlier, but Keiller's of Dundee were the first to mass market it. Journalism - refers to the publishing firm DC Thomson which remains a big employer at the present day.

[kokopup]

Eugene Oregon ......... Eugene's motto is "The World's Greatest City of the Arts and Outdoors."

Next E

[Edwina's Secretary]

Evanston Illinois! Home of Northwestern University and beside Lake Michigan.

Evanston was "dry" until 1972 so all the college students had to "cross the border" into the neighboring city of Chicago if they wanted booze.

(And a town I would love to live in!)

[boomersooner]

Norman, Oklahoma....nice college town, home to the University of Oklahoma...not far from the capital of Oklahoma City.

[Alysser]

Atlantic City, NJ - Largest gaming city on the East Coast. Part of the famous Jersey shore.

[kokopup]

Norman, Oklahoma....nice college town, home to the University of Oklahoma...not far from the capital of Oklahoma City.

I was stationed in Norman exactly 50 years ago when the Navy had an Electronics prep school there. I remember going to Okie City on Liberty when it was the wet-est dry city in America. The Black Hotel sold more hard stuff than any other single place in America at the time. The only legal stuff
was 3/2 beer.

[Killearn Kitties]

I remember going to Okie City on Liberty when it was the wet-est dry city in America. The Black Hotel sold more hard stuff than any other single place in America at the time.
This was not a result of you being stationed there, was it?

[phesina]

Atlantic City, NJ - Largest gaming city on the East Coast. Part of the famous Jersey shore.

Ypsilanti, Michigan, home of Eastern Michigan University and the Ypsilanti Water Tower (winner of the World's Most Phallic Building contest).

[kokopup]

quote by killearn Kitties
This was not a result of you being stationed there, was it?

Norman back in the late 50's was a sleepy little college town with nothing for a Sailor to get into. Okie City was where the action was. I'm sure it had nothing to do with the Navy being there because the year after I left the Base was closed. I think the illegal sales of booze continued for years after the Navy was gone.

[Randi]

Ibiza, Ibiza Island, located 80 km southwest of Mallorca, Balearics, Spain. A wonderful island which has unfortunately been spoiled by turism during the last 20 years. Almonds and olives are some of the main products growing there.

A is next!

[kokopup]

Atlanta GA....The Atlanta Combined Statistical Area, home to 5,729,304 people, is the 10th largest in the country and the city is considered to be the central metropolis and the unofficial capital of the American South. Sometimes called the Big Apple of the South. Atlanta burned to the ground
during the American Civil War.

A is next

[Randi]

Atlanta is also the hometown for an airline - Delta I believe, who is now flying direct to Copenhagen.

[Barbara]

Augsburg - the German city where my husband is born. One of the oldest in Germany too.

G is next!

[smokey the elder]

Greenwood Lake: a small town about 75 miles NW of New York City.

[kokopup]

Elsinore, Denmark
Helsingør (Danish pronunciation: [hɛlseˈŋøɐ̯ˀ]; in English also known as Elsinore) is a city and the municipal seat of Helsingør municipality on the northeast coast of the island of Zealand (Sjælland) in eastern Denmark. Helsingør has a population of 46,101 including the southern suburbs of Snekkersten and Espergærde. It is known internationally as the setting of William Shakespeare's Hamlet, whence the spelling 'Elsinore' originated.

Elsinore , Ca is a community of around 50,000. It Had a famous Motocross track that helped create
the Elsinore Honda of the late 70's.

[Randi]

Ha! Good one! :D I had not expected that from you.

Ok, so the next is El Paso, not sure if that is the largest city in Texas... no it can't be, but Texas is the largest State in USA, I think. ;)

So O is next!

[kokopup]

Oneonta is a city in Blount County, Alabama, United States, population is approx 5,576. The city is the county seat of Blount County. Oneonta is home to the Covered Bridge Festival.

Oneonta is a city in southern Otsego County, New York, USA, population of 13,292. Its nickname is "City of the Hills." The word "oneonta" is of undetermined origin, but it is popularly thought to mean "place of open rocks" in the Iroquois language. This refers to a prominent geological formation known as "tablerocks" at the western end of the city.


Next is A

[Taz_Zoee]

Albany, OR (where my sister lives) is a city in Benton and Linn Counties in the western part of the U.S. state of Oregon. It is located in the Willamette Valley and is the county seat of Linn County. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 40,852. As of 2007, Albany was the 11th largest city in Oregon. The estimated population was 48,770 in 2008.

Next is Y.

[kokopup]

Ypres (French pronunciation: [ipʁ], English: /ˈiːprə/; Dutch: Ieper, pronounced [ˈipər]) is a Belgian municipality located in the Flemish province of West Flanders.

During World War I, Ypres was the centre of intense and sustained battles between the German and the Allied forces. During the war, Tommies nicknamed the city "Wipers."

The famous Cloth Hall was built in the thirteenth century. During this time also, cats, then the symbol of the devil and witchcraft, were thrown off Cloth Hall, possibly due to the belief that this would get rid of evil demons. Today, this act is commemorated with a triennial Cat Parade through town.


Next is S

[DJFyrewolf36]

Sparks, Nevada! Reno and Sparks used to be separate cities but growth has kind of merged the two. They do have a rather nice area downtown and John Asquagas Nugget casino is world famous! (and they have some of the best food in the area I think). They say though that Reno is so close to hell you can see Sparks :D

From the City of Sparks website:

There may not be another city that came to life in quite the unique way Sparks did. It's the tailor-made town, custom ordered by the Southern Pacific Railway Company. In 1902, there was nothing but marshland and ranches four miles east of Reno.

Over one hundred years later, the City of Sparks has over 87,000 residents and continues to grow with thriving businesses in our family centered community.

Another S is next!

Hey Taz: Tell your sister I said HI NEIGHBOR! :D Koko, I can't argue with the motto of Eugene. Some of the best and most weird art comes out of this town and the hiking is phenomenal.

[Taz_Zoee]

Hey Taz: Tell your sister I said HI NEIGHBOR! :D Koko, I can't argue with the motto of Eugene. Some of the best and most weird art comes out of this town and the hiking is phenomenal.

You live in Eugene? She has lived there and in Springfield since she moved to Oregon over 10 years ago. I will let her know. She is actually a member of PT but only visits when I tell her to look at something. :p

I guess I'll take the next letter too!

Sacramento, CA - The capital of California. I'm so familiar with the city I don't know anything exciting to say about it. But here is the wikipedia link (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacramento,_California), so if you are interested you can check it out.

Next is O.

[DJFyrewolf36]

Ive been in Eugene for almost two years now...having lived in Albany and Springfield is your sister a Ducks fan or a Beavers fan? ;)

I found a city at random for this letter

Omsk (Russian: Омск) is a Russian city located in southwestern Siberia and the administrative center of Omsk Oblast. It is Russia's second-largest city east of the Ural Mountains. The distance from Omsk to Moscow is 2,700 kilometres (1,700 mi).

In imperial times, Omsk was the seat of the Governor General of Western Siberia, and later of the Governor General of the Steppes. For a brief period during the Russian Civil War in 1918–1920, it served as the capital of the anti-Bolshevik Russian State and held the imperial gold reserves.

Omsk is the administrative centre of Siberian Cossack Voisko, it also serves as the see of the bishop of Omsk and Tara, as well as the administrative seat of the Imam of Siberia.

Next is K

[Randi]

Katmandu, Nepal.

Next is U.

[kokopup]

Utrecht NL City and municipality is the capital and most populous city of the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is located in the eastern end of the Randstad, and is the fourth largest city of the Netherlands, with a population of 300,030.

Utrecht's ancient city-centre features many buildings and structures from its earliest origins onwards. It has been the religious centre of the Netherlands since the eighth century. Currently it is the see of the Archbishop of Utrecht, the most important Dutch Roman Catholic leader.Utrecht is also the see of the archbishop of the Old Catholic church, titular head of the Union of Utrecht (Old Catholic), and the location of the offices of the main Protestant church. Until the golden age, Utrecht was the city of most importance in the northern Netherlands (the present-day country of the Netherlands, excluding Belgium and Luxembourg), until Amsterdam became the cultural and populous centre of the Netherlands.

Next T

[Pinot's Mom]

How about Taipei, Taiwan! I've always wanted to go to Taiwan!
I is next!!:)

[Edwina's Secretary]

Indianapolis! Home of the Indy 500 Speedway, state capital and....my birthplace!

[Karen]

S is a hard one - in that there are so many choices!

Let's go with Stockholm - a big city in Sweden, though which my paternal great-grandparents likely passed, to begin their journey to America! Being is Sweden, it's mostly Lutheran, and coffee is an important part of the day. It's a beautiful place, with many waterways that border it, so there's always good fish available. If you don't mind the cold, dark winters and snow, it's a nice place to live!

[kokopup]

Mtn Laurel , Al Town of Mt Laurel is a beautiful planned town built on the side of Double Oak Mtn Near Birmingham. Founded in 1998 it is one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. It is a place that I hope to move to in the near future. Being only 6 mile away Koko and I spend a lot of time there. This is a unique place with homes built around nature, No front lawns allowed. This is a walking community with sidewalks and special deviations on homes setbacks so you have a sense of
community. It has a European feel with down home southern charm.

http://www.mtlaurel.com

Next is L

[Lilith Cherry]

How about Liangzhou? It is a small town town set in the mountains in North Guangdong, China.

There are some wonderful underground caves nearby with huge stalagmites and stalactites.

So next letter is U.

[kokopup]

Unalakleet is a city in Alaska, United States, in the western part of the state. population 747. Unalakleet is known in the region and around Alaska for its salmon and king crab harvests; the residents rely heavily on caribou, ptarmigan, oogruk (Bearded Seal), and various salmon species. Unalakleet is also known for its aesthetic values, as it resides right next to the Bering Sea.

Next T

[Taz_Zoee]

Ive been in Eugene for almost two years now...having lived in Albany and Springfield is your sister a Ducks fan or a Beavers fan? ;)


I have no clue. But I'd have to say neither. I don't think she's much of a sports fan in general. :p



Tucson, AZ - It's #32 on the biggest cities in the US list with the population 516,791. Then again, I have no idea how old this data is.

Next is N.

[kokopup]

Nürburg ...is a town in the German district of Ahrweiler, in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. It is also the name of the local castle, Burg Nürburg (Nürburg Castle). The town is best known for its 24 kilometer race track, the Nürburgring. Five kilometers of the track are used for a Formula One grand prix. I went there once during the BMW anniversary. They put on quite a show. i saw BMW's that I didn't know existed.

next g

[Pinot's Mom]

Gualala, California
name given by the Pomo indigenous people, means "coming down water place" established as an American settlement in the 1860's.

next is A:)

[Randi]

The town is best known for its 24 kilometer race track, the Nürburgring. Five kilometers of the track are used for a Formula One grand prix. I went there once during the BMW anniversary. They put on quite a show. i saw BMW's that I didn't know existed.
I'm envious!

Athen, one of the world's oldest cities (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cities_by_time_of_continuous_habitation) its recorded history (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recorded_History) spans around 3,400 years. The Greek capital has a population of 745,514 (in 2001), and a land area of 39 km<sup>2


N is next!
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[Edwina's Secretary]

Narvik, Norway. A year-round ice free port it was strategically important in WWII.

Now it is K

[pomtzu]

Kennett Square, PA - most noted as "Mushroom Capitol of the World".

E is next

[Edwina's Secretary]

Edinburgh, Scotland...a wonderful castle, an outstanding university and the Firth of Forth! Absolutely gorgeous city! And Burns Night!

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H

[Taz_Zoee]

Herald, CA - a small country town near Rancho Seco Power Plants (inactive for a LONG time now). South of Sacramento and North of Stockton.
I moved out to Herald when I was 3 years old. My parents and brother and his family still live there.

Next is D.

[kokopup]

BY Randi
Athen, one of the world's oldest cities its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. The Greek capital has a population of 745,514 (in 2001), and a land area of 39 km2


I spent a lot of time in Athens at Various times while in the NAVY back in the
late 50's. I came to love the city and the people a lot. I guess of all the Mediterranean countries I like Greece the best. I marveled at the written language while there. In the short distance from Piraeus, where the ship was, to Athens you would see the Greek spelling of "Athens" in about 10 different dialects.
I never adjusted to Greek wine while I was there. It had a strong taste of PINE NEEDLES. I did like their Ouso liquor though, it was potent stuff.:D


Dauphin Island is a town in Mobile County, Alabama, United States, located on a barrier island also named Dauphin Island. population 1,371. It was named after Louis XIV's great-grandson and heir, the Dauphin.

Home to Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Alabama's Marine Science Institution.

Next D

I

[kokopup]

Davenport, Iowa located on the Mississippi River is a part of the Quad city area made up by Davenport, Bettendorf IA ,and Moline, Rock Island ILL. In 2007 Davenport was voted America's most livable small city. I spent extended stays in Davenport before retirement and really enjoyed their Bike trail network that connected the Quad cities. Davenport is also the starting point for their Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI). Nice little town.

Next T

[Pinot's Mom]

Trapani, Italy

I don't think we've gone to Italy, yet! I've been to Italy, but not here.
Trapani (Sicilian: Tràpani) is a city on the west coast of Sicily in Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Trapani. Founded by Elymians, the city is still an important fishing port and the main gateway to the nearby Egadi Islands.

Two ancient legends tell of mythical origins for the city. In the first legend, Trapani stemmed from the sickle which fell from the hands of the goddess Demeter while she was seeking for her daughter Persephone, who had been kidnapped by Hades. The second myth features Saturn, god of the sky, who eviscerated his father Cronus with a sickle which, falling into the sea, created the city. In ancient times Saturn was the god-protector of Trapani. Today Saturn's statue stands in a piazza in the centre of the city.

I is next! :)

[Killearn Kitties]

I never adjusted to Greek wine while I was there. It had a strong taste of PINE NEEDLES.
I just love a glass of retsina while watching a wonderful Greek sunset. The first sniff may well put you in mind of some kind of kitchen cleaning fluid, but somhow it tastes OK there. :D

Still trying to think of a city beginning with I.

[Taz_Zoee]

Isleton, CA
Isleton is a city in Sacramento County, California, United States. The population was 828 at the 2000 census. Located on an island amid the slough wetlands of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.

The city has many preserved 19th-century era storefronts along its main street, some of which show distinct Chinese influences. Chinese began immigrating to Isleton around 1875, and at its peak, the Chinese population numbered approximately 1,500. A Chinese tong (community organization) building in Isleton was featured on a July 2008 episode of the PBS program History Detectives.

There is a hotel in Isleton called the Del Rio that serves the BEST prime rib. I haven't been in years, but it's still there. They cut you a piece right there in front of you, any size you like.

Next is N.

[Karen]

Newton, MA

Where we live now, and Paul grew up here. A suburb of Boston, it used to be the "summer home" place for wealthy Bostonians, before automobiles and better roads existed. Now it's mainly a bedroom community for many of the professionals who work in Boston. It is also the place the famous and yummy "Fig Newton" was named for, other cookies, like the Brighton didn't survive. The famous Boston Marathon runs right through Newton, and "Boston" College has its campus mostly in Newton, not Boston!

So the next one is still an n!

[Pinot's Mom]

can't resist....

NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND!!

Where I spent a good part of my growing up!:)

t is next!:)

[kokopup]

Tara, Afghanistan
Tara, Nepal Buddhism.. She is known as the "mother of liberation", and represents the
virtues of success in work and achievements.
Tara, Queensland, town in the Darling Downs region of Australia
Tara, Ontario, village in Canada on the Sauble River
Tara, Ethiopia, a village in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia
Tara, Russia, town in Omsk Oblast, Russia
Tara, Saga, town, mountain and mountain range in Saga Prefecture, Japan
Tara Township, Minnesota, USA; several places
Tara Hills, California, USA
Tara, Zambia, a village in Zambia
Tara, Ireland, a village in Ireland best known as the seat of the High Kings of Ireland

TARA ..... A famous plantation from Gone with the Wind.

Next A

[Lilith Cherry]

Attleborough is a lovely market town in Norfolk, England where I used to shop for produce once a week! It is a very pretty, friendly place.

So, next letter is H.

[Edwina's Secretary]

For a challenge....Halifax the capital of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia...located on the Atlantic coast....

who will take on X??

[carole]

Hamilton NZ the city in which i live.

[boomersooner]

I'll take it on...just because I googled it!!! Xenia...located in Ohio, Kansas and Illinois...I have no idea where any of them are located, and I can't tell you a thing about them....but it does start with an X!!!


Next letter A

[Lilith Cherry]

Xiamen was the port of trade first used by Europeans (mainly the Portuguese) in 1541. It was China's main port in the nineteenth century for exporting tea. As a result, Hokkien (also known as the Amoy dialect) had a major influence on how Chinese terminology was translated into English and other European languages. For example, the words "Amoy", "tea" (茶; tê), "cumshaw" (感謝; kám-siā), "ketchup" (茄汁; kiô-chap), and "Pekoe" (白毫; pe̍h-ko

Also has a famous and respected university.

Xi'an - home of the famous Terracotta Army!

(Sorry, X is easy if you live here in China:))

N is next to try.

[kokopup]

Lets get back on track. we had two responses one ending in N and one ending in A

Napa California ........Napa Valley is one of the premier travel destinations in the world. Breathtaking views abound at every turn – mustard in the late winter, picturesque rolling hills planted with vineyards year-round and wineries of every stature dot the landscape.


Andalusia, Alabama .......I lived here from 1976 to 1981. I owned and managed a Yamaha/Suzuki
dealership. ---Home of the World Domino Tournament.

Next is A

[Randi]

I'll do the A... Acapulco, Mexico. :)

O is next!

[kokopup]

Old Crow, Yukon. Old Crow is a small town of about 300 aboriginal people; known as the Vuntut Gwitchin. Old Crow is located at the confluence of the Crow and Porcupine Rivers. The Olympic Torch will arrive there TOMORROW the 4th at 11 CST

Next is W

[Randi]

Windhoek, Namibia. That's in Africa! ;)

[Marigold2]

This is such a great game. I played this with the kids on car rides so many years ago. There are some great books out there as well with odd town and city names that I used to own. The kids really benefited from this type of game and learned their geography very well.
Are we still on W? Lets see
West Burra which is part of the Shetland Islands. In honor of the pony I used to have.

[Pinot's Mom]

Knoxville, Tennessee!!

It was just the first "k" that came to mind. Great Bourbon Whiskey, Bluegrass and Mountain music come out of that area!

E is next!:)

[smokey the elder]

Enfield, a town in Connecticut, which surrounds Southwick, MA on 3 sides!

D is next.

[Edwina's Secretary]

Dearborn Michigan - in honor of the great results Ford Motor Company posted yesterday! The River Rouge Ford assembly plant is located in Dearborn. It was the first totally integrated manufacturing facility and the site of a famous battle in the history of US Labor.

N

[carole]

Nelson a beautiful city at the top of the south Island New Zealand.

Next is 0

[kokopup]

Oshkosh is a city in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States, located where the Fox River enters Lake Winnebago. The metropolitan area is 159,972 people.

Oshkosh was named for Menominee Chief Oshkosh, whose name meant "claw"(cf. Ojibwe oshkanzh, "the claw").

Next is H

[Pinot's Mom]

Helsinki -Swedish: Helsingfors, is the capital and largest city in Finland. It is in the southern part of Finland, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, by the Baltic Sea. The population of the city of Helsinki is 579,016 (30 June 2009), making it the most populous municipality in Finland by a wide margin. The foreign-born population stands at around 10%.

i is next!

[carole]

Invercargill, city at the bottom of the south Island NZ.

J is next.

[Edwina's Secretary]

A choice! J or N?

We have had a number of N so I am going to go with J...

Johannesburg South Africa. The largest city in South Africa and one of the 40 largest cities in world.

G

[Taz_Zoee]

Galt, CA - where I graduated high school.
Incorporated in 1946, Galt is a growing community with approximately 25,000 residents located approximately 20 miles south of Sacramento along Highway 99.

[phesina]

Dearborn Michigan - in honor of the great results Ford Motor Company posted yesterday! The River Rouge Ford assembly plant is located in Dearborn. It was the first totally integrated manufacturing facility and the site of a famous battle in the history of US Labor.

N

My home town! Where I grew up..

[Edwina's Secretary]

I believe it is T.

So...Takamatsu, Japan...with a population of 670,000 it is located on the island of Shikoku.

U

[kokopup]

Useless Loop .....is located in the Southern Region of Shark Bay Western Australia. Shark Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which also home to the more famous Monkey Mia. Useless Loop is a closed company town, servicing the Solar Salt Operation Shark Bay Salt which has been in operation since 1968 and whose salt is among the purest in the world. Useless Loop has won awards recent years due its support of programs to protect and relocate Australian endangered mammals including the Burrowing Bettong.

Next P

[Karen]

Peru, Massachusetts - yes, you read that right. There is a town in Massachusetts named after another country, as well as one named for a color, and one named for a state ...

Peru, Massachusetts is a small town in Western Massachusetts, nestled in the Berkshires. With a population of 838, it also has the highest mean altitude of any town in the state. It's pretty small, and only one state road goes through it - so you kinda don't go there unless you intend to. Lots of trees ... which is a plus in my book.

So the next one is U

[Randi]

Ulan Bator is the capital and largest city of Mongolia. I'ts population as of 2008 is just over 1 million. Located in the north central part of the country, the city lies at an elevation of about 1,310 metres (4,300 ft) in a valley on the Tuul River. It is the cultural, industrial, and financial heart of the country. It is also the center of Mongolia's road network, and connected by rail to the Trans-Siberian Railway (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-Siberian_Railway) and the Chinese (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China) railway network.

The city was founded in 1639 as an initially nomadic Buddhist (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhism_in_Mongolia) monastic (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhist_monasticism) centre. In 1778 it settled permanently at its present location, the junction of the Tuul and Selbe rivers. Before that it had changed location 28 times, with each location being chosen ceremonially. In the 20th century, Ulan Bator grew into a major manufacturing centre.



Next is R.
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[kokopup]

Roanoke Virginia Has a Metro Population of around 300,000. It is located in the Blueridge Mountains with the Blueridge Parkway and Appalachian trail going right through a part of town. I lived in Roanoke 3 seperate times a year at a time. Roanoke is the only place other than the "Over the Mountain Area" of Birmingham that I considered as a Retirement location. I have lived all over the World and Roanoke would have been my second choice, Both areas are in the Appalachian mountains with Chelsea being at its Terminus in the foothills of Double Oak Mountain.

Next E

[Lilith Cherry]

Ekaterinburg -is the third largest Russian city, the capital of the Ural and the center of the Ural Federal District. Ekaterinburg is situated on the East side of the Ural Mountains on the Iset River.

Next letter is G.

[Randi]

Godthåb (Nuuk), Greenland. The city has a population (http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Population) of 15,047 people. It was founded (http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Founder) in 1728 by the Norwegian (http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norway) missionary (http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missionary) Hans Egede (http://simple.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hans_Egede&action=edit&redlink=1). Egede named the city Godthåb which means Good Hope. Today, the people of Nuuk are mainly Inuit (http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inuit) and Danes (http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denmark).

B is next!

[kokopup]

Bozeman is a city in and the county seat of Gallatin County, Montana, United States in the southwestern part of the state. With a population of 27,509

For thousands of years, Native Americans tribes including the Shoshone, Nez Perce, Blackfeet, Flathead, Crow Nation and Sioux traveled through the area, called the "Valley of the Flowers" , though the Gallatin Valley was not permanently held by any particular tribe.

I traveled to Montana on 2 Bicycle trips, the "Cycle Montana" sponsored by Adventure Cycle out of Missoula Montana. My second trip had Bozeman as our start/finish point for our trip. I was a ride leader and ended up leading many excursions in Montana ,Colorado and Virginia.

Montana is without doubt one of the most beautiful states in America. The Big Sky nickname
is well deserved. Everything is so open you lose perspective on distance and size. A must see
place indeed. I have so many stories about my trips there I could fill a few books. Pity I can't write

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[Randi]

Montana sounds like a beautiful place, but probably too cold for me - I like warmer places. Because of the name, I would assume that Montana has quite a few mountains, so it's definately not a place I'd like to cycle. ;)

Kokopup, you should write a book about your many cycle trips there! There are so many cycle enthusiasts who would love to read such a book. :)

New Delhi, India is my reply - so I is next!

[Killearn Kitties]

Inverness! The most northerly city in Scotland. It is a fairly new city and I was there yesterday. I'm struggling to say very much else about it though.

[Taz_Zoee]

South Lake Tahoe, CA
We have a condo there and it is a beautiful place. The lake is fun for boating, swimming and parasailing in the summer. And the mountains are great for skiing, snowboarding and just having fun in the snow during the winter.

Next is E.

[Edwina's Secretary]

Elroy Wisconsin - a city on the Baraboo River. It is a small one north of Madison...

Y

[pomtzu]

Youngstown, OH. Once known as a center of steel production.

N is next

[kokopup]

quote by Taz_Zoee
South Lake Tahoe, CA
We have a condo there and it is a beautiful place. The lake is fun for boating, swimming and parasailing in the summer. And the mountains are great for skiing, snowboarding and just having fun in the snow during the winter.


The Lake area is also great for Mtn Biking.. I was at Lake Tahoe for Xterra in 2003 and the Rim trail overlooking the lake is unreal. It did take a skillset that I needed, namely riding in granite sand.

Lake Tahoe is a very beautiful area. I had an Aunt that Lived in South Lake Tahoe when I was young and never got around to visiting her even though she ask me to come out many times.



Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County It is the second most populous city in the state after Memphis.

It was the advent of the Grand Ole Opry in 1925, combined with an already thriving publishing industry, that positioned it to become "Music City USA".

The Parthenon in Nashville's Centennial Park is a full-scale reconstruction of the original Greek Parthenon.

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[karyn674]

Edfu

Edfu is an Egyptian (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egypt) city, located on the west bank of the Nile River between Esna (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esna) and Aswan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aswan), with a population of approximately sixty thousand people. Edfu is the site of the Ptolemaic (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ptolemaic) Temple of Horus and an ancient settlement, Tell Edfu. About 5 km (3 miles) north of Edfu are remains of ancient pyramids.

Edfu Temple of Horus:

The town is known for the major Ptolemaic (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ptolemaic_dynasty) temple, built between 237 BCE and 57 BCE, into the reign of Cleopatra VII (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleopatra_VII). Of all the temple remains in Egypt (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egypt), the Temple of Horus (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horus) at Edfu is the most completely preserved. Built from sandstone blocks, the huge Ptolemaic temple was constructed over the site of a smaller New Kingdom (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Kingdom) temple, oriented east to west, facing towards the river. The later structure faces north to south and leaves the ruined remains of the older temple pylon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pylon_(architecture)) to be seen on the east side of the first court.

Wikipedia

Been to Edfu. The people are so nice here, they are welcoming yet not invasive and very helpful. It's much better then Luxor!

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[kokopup]

Unst is one of the North Isles of the Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is the northernmost of the inhabited British Isles and is the third largest island in Shetland after the Mainland and Yell. It has an area of 46 square miles.

The island lays claims to many "most northerly" UK titles: the tiny settlement of Skaw in the north-east of the island is the northernmost settlement in the UK; the Muckle Flugga lighthouse, just off the far north of Unst, was opened in 1858 and is the most northerly lighthouse in the UK, situated close to Out Stack, the most northerly rock in the UK.

Wikipedia

next is T

[Randi]

Tallahassee, Florida is the capital of the State of Florida, USA, the county seat of Leon County, and the 133rd biggest city in the USA. Tallahassee became the capital of Florida in 1824. In 2008, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 177,852, while the 2008 Tallahassee metropolitan area is estimated at 357,259.

I know a guy here in Copenhagen who grew up there.


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[carole]

Eketahuna yep this place really exists here in NZ pronounced eeky ta hoon na.

Eke meaning to embark upon, run aground, Tahuna meaning gravel bank, boulders or stone.

A little country town in beautiful natural surroundings.,The first settlers in 1873 to come to Eketahuna were mostly swedish.,there is a lot of settler history and maori history in this little town.,not sure if i have been there or not, probably passed through it sometime in my life.

[Edwina's Secretary]

Altdorf (German for "old village") is the capital of the Swiss canton of Uri. It is located south of Lake Lucerne - population about 8,600. (It s hard to find cities that do not end in a, e, or n!)

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[kokopup]

Front Royal is in Warren County in the northern Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia. The Town of Front Royal is situated near the junction of the North Fork and the South Fork of the Shenandoah River.

Front Royal has been designated as the "Canoe Capital of Virginia," and is home to Skyline Caverns. It is also the north entrance to Shenandoah National Park via the famous Skyline Drive.

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[Lilith Cherry]

Leicester .That is where I grew up in England, a friendly midland market town famous for knitted goods, hosiery and shoes.

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[Pinot's Mom]

Rye, New York.

In light of the Yankees win, I had to pick a NY City, although this is not anywhere near Manhattan!

Next letter e.:)

[kokopup]

Enterprise is a city in the southeastern part of Alabama in the Southern United States. The population is estimated to be 23,653

Enterprise is famous for the Boll Weevil Monument, a large monument of a woman holding a Boll Weevil, which is located in the town square. The city erected the statue because the destruction of the cotton crop had led to agricultural diversity, starting with peanuts and more prosperity than had ever come from cotton alone. It is said to be the only statue to an insect pest in the world. Enterprise is also right outside of Fort Rucker, an Army base which is the home of Army Aviation.

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http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5d/Boll_weevil_monument.jpg

[Edwina's Secretary]

East Chicago, Indiana - a close neighbor of Gary Indiana - I wish I could say something good about it - except that it ends in the letter....

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[Karen]

Oxford, MA is my hometown, and while it is considered by many just a "bedroom town" for Worcester, it holds and important place in the field of medicine. It is the birthplace of Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, and birthplace of Elliott P. Joslin who is considered the pioneer in diabetes. He was the first doctor in the U.S. to specialize in the disease, and this distinction is the first of many “firsts” associated with him. Everyone who works in the diabetes field at some point learns about EPJ. What makes him unique is both his early interest in a little known disease and his vision as to how to treat it.

Next is D

[karyn674]

Dingli in Malta

<TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=1 width=720 align=center border=0><TBODY><TR><TD><?XML:NAMESPACE PREFIX = O /><O:P>Dingli (or Ħad-Dingli) is a village on the west coast of Malta, 13 kilometers from the capital Valletta and two kilometers from the nearest city, Rabat. The village lies on a plateau some 250 metres above sea level, which is the highest point of Malta. The area provides not only open sea views over the tiny, uninhabited isle of Filfla, but also an excellent vantage point over Malta.
From the cliffs there are views inland of nearby Buskett Gardens and Verdala Palace. The countryside here is ideal for walking.

Ħad- Dingli's history at a glance:

Dingli is a small village at the extreme end of Malta, quite remote from the centre. The distance was felt even more up to ten or twenty years ago when public transport could only reach up to Rabat. To arrive at Dingli one had to make the journey either on foot or by means of a rough ride on a farmer’s cart. Up to sixty years ago there was no telephone service for the private family. Nowadays it is considered essential for every household to have the facility of this service. It was then considered difficult to travel to other localities of Malta. Even nowadays almost everyone feels the need of his private means of transport.
If we glance far away though the ages, and precisely towards the beginning of civilization in Malta, we can notice, that notwithstanding the extreme poverty which depressed the whole of Malta, Dingli had the benefit of being situated near Rabat. In fact, from olden times up to the middle ages, the centre of Malta was not Valletta but first Rabat and then Mdina. The present capital city was built from scratch only during the second half of the sixteenth century.

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[Lilith Cherry]

Ipswich

is one of England's oldest towns and took shape in Anglo-Saxon times as the main centre between York and London for North Sea trade to Scandinavia and the Rhine. It served the Kingdom of East Anglia, and began developing in the time of King Rædwald, supreme ruler of the English (616-624).

There are also cities in Mass. USA and Queensland Australia with the same name.

H is next.

[Lady's Human]

Heidelberg, Germany.

Home to United States Army Europe Headquarters, a wonderful military history library, and an absolutely gorgeous downtown. It's one of the places I intend on visiting when I can get some time, besides going up to Mannheim to see what's left of the Caserne I was stationed at.


g next

[kokopup]

Grindelwald is a municipality in the district of Interlaken in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. The village is located at 1,034 metres (3,390 ft) above sea level in the Bernese Alps.

Long famed as a winter tourist destination with slopes for beginners, intermediates and the challenges of the Eiger glacier for the experienced, there are activities for the non-skiers, from tobogganing to groomed winter hiking tracks. It is the usual starting point for ascents of the Eiger and the Wetterhorn. Nowadays Grindelwald is also a popular summer activity resort with many miles of hiking trails across the Alps.

This Area should be on your places to see before you die. Beautiful

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[karyn674]

Dubai in UAE

Serving as a crossroad between the East and West, Dubai has always been a meeting place for thousands. A courtyard of different cultures that witnessed this land turn from a village, to a bustling town, to a prosperous city.

[Pinot's Mom]

OOh! OOh! "I"!!!

Intercourse, Pennsylvania! :D

Yes, it is a real place!

Intercourse, Pennsylvania (pop. roughly 1,000) is an unincorporated village in Leacock Township, Lancaster County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is ten miles east of Lancaster along PA 340. The village is located within the 17534 ZIP code, 717 area code, and 768 local phone code.

As with the nearby towns of Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania, Blue Ball, and Paradise, Pennsylvania, Intercourse is a popular site for tourists on account of its location in "Amish country". Its name has acquired sexual connotations unrelated to the reasons the village was named. Sign posts for the town are frequently targeted by thieves.

Apart from and despite its name, Intercourse is also famous for its Amish communities. For this reason the movie Witness was filmed in Intercourse and For Richer or Poorer was set there, though not filmed in Intercourse.

next letter....e. :)

[kokopup]

Embarrass Township is a township in St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population is about 691. It has a nickname of "THE COLD SPOT", having a low temperature of -54 degrees in 2005.

The township name Embarrass was derived from the French word "embarras" based on its meaning of "to hinder with obstacles or difficulties". It was given this name by the French fur traders who were some of the first Europeans to visit the area, and who found the narrow, shallow river very difficult to navigate, and named the river "Embarras"

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[Lilith Cherry]

Sungai Besi is a town and division in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. The deepest tin mine in Malaysia is located here. It also has the best chilli crab I ever tasted!

I is next.

[Randi]

Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. The United States Census estimated the city's population, excluding the included towns, at 798,382 in 2008. It is Indiana's largest city and is the 14th largest city in the U.S., the third largest city in the Midwest (behind Chicago and Detroit), the second most populous state capital (behind Phoenix, Arizona), and the largest state capital east of the Mississippi River. It is one of two state capitals that share their names with their states (The other is Oklahoma City).

For much of its history, Indianapolis oriented itself around government and industry, particularly manufacturing. Today, Indianapolis has a much more diversified economy, contributing to the fields of education, health care, and finance. Tourism is also a vital part of the economy of Indianapolis, and the city plays host to numerous conventions and sporting events. Of these, perhaps the most well known is the annual Indianapolis 500 mile race. Other major sporting events include the Brickyard 400 (formerly the "Allstate 400 at the Brickyard") and the Men's and Women's NCAA Basketball Tournaments.

Next is S.

[Edwina's Secretary]

Salzburg Austria! A favorite of mine. Home to the Salzburg music festival, Mozart and the setting of the Von Trapp family of the Sound of Music. "Salz" means salt and I am still using the salt I bought on a visit there last year!

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[Barbara]

Graz, Austria- my niece lives there.
Z is the next one.

[Edwina's Secretary]

I have been waiting for Z!!! Zalna, Slovenia. A small village about 20 kilometers south east of Lubljana between the larger towns of Grosuplje and Visnja Gora..

Where my grandfather was born...

Sorry...back to A

[Taz_Zoee]

Antioch, CA - made most known by being the place the creep kept Jaycee Duggard for 18 years.
Antioch (formerly, East Antioch, Smith's Landing, and Marshs Landing) is a city in Contra Costa County, California. Located in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area along the San Joaquin-Sacramento River Delta, it is a suburb of San Francisco and Oakland. The city's population was 90,532 at the U.S. 2000 census.

Next is H.

[kokopup]

Hartsel is an town located in Park County, Colorado, United States. Hartsel was founded in 1880. Located at the geographic center of the state, it is often referred to as "The Heart of Colorado". The community's namesake is Samuel Hartsel, a local cattle rancher. The area has a population of 677.

Hartsel's elevation is 2,702 meters (8,864 feet). Hartsel is located in "South Park" a vast plain at 9000 feet sandwiched between 14,000 peaks. The area has a unique High Protein Grass that is Ideal for cattle feed. There is a Buffalo ranch at Hartsel where my group, of Mtn Bikers on "Cycle the Divide Colorado", spent the night after crossing Boreas Pass (11,481) from Breckinridge.
http://www.adventurecycling.org/ride_registry/detail.cfm?r=1FA6FD

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[Barbara]

Leipzig Germany- that's where the movement started to open up former GDR :)

So G is next.

[Pinot's Mom]

Gstaad, Switzerland
A village with a population of 2500 located 1500 metres above sea level, in the German speaking section of Canton of Berne in southwestern Switzerland. It is known as one of the most exclusive and expensive ski resorts in the world and has also been the location of Institut Le Rosey's winter campus since 1916.

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[kokopup]

The Town of Dillon in Summit County, Colorado,...... Dillon , Frisco, and Silverthorne are three quaint mountain towns conveniently located within minutes of Summit County's four world-class ski resorts. Arapahoe Basin, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain and Keystone offer a variety of skiing experiences for every member of the family, regardless of snowriding ability. Winter fun includes cross-country skiing on miles of touring trails, snowmobiling, ice skating, sleigh rides and for the extra adventurous, heli-skiing. Summertime is why the locals live here; with hundreds of miles of paved biking trails, hiking trails, Mtn biking trails, scenic Lake Dillon and a myriad of shops and restaurants to enjoy, you won't be bored in Summit County!

During My bike Excursion we took a rest day and camped on Dillion Lake in a vast park sandwiched between Silverthorne and Frisco. This was an Ideal stop over location because we were able to do things like laundry and actually eat restaurant food instead of what we usually had to prepare over a camp stove. This is a very Beautiful area.

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[Lady's Human]

N?

That's an easy one....

Newburyport, MA.

On the south side of the muckymack (Merrimack) river from Hampton Beach. Home of the Clipper Fleet, a very good deep sea Charter boat, several other deep sea fishing party boats, Hilton's Whale Watching, The Fish Tale (Good Diner), and many commercial fishing boats.

Their town hall is powered by a windmill.



T next

[Barbara]

Taipeh- that's Taiwan's capital. I could have chosen Taormina in Sicily but there were already so many As.
H is next ;)

[kokopup]

Halifax, Nova Scotia Steeped in history and culture, life in Halifax revolves around the sea. But there’s so much more!

From bustling city streets to leisurely strolls along the magnificent Halifax harbour, to exploring the historic Pier 21 or the Halifax Citadel Hill.

Explore everything that Halifax and surrounding region has to offer with close proximity to other famous Nova Scotia destinations including; Peggy’s Cove, the Bay of Fundy, and Cape Breton Island.

I haven't been to Halifax in 49 years so it has changed a lot. I have a lot of fond
memories from that area.

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[prechrswife]

Xi'an, China (pinyin spelling)

Capital of the Shaanxi province and home of the famous terra cotta soldiers.

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[cassiesmom]

I can't pass this one up!

New York, New York --
A wonderful town,
The Bronx is up and the Battery's down.
The people ride in a hole in the ground.
New York, New York --
It's a wonderful town.

--- "On the Town", 1949, Comden and Green/Sinatra, Kelly, Munshin

K is the next letter

[kokopup]

Key West Florida is an island in the Straits of Florida on the North American continent at the southernmost tip of the Florida Keys.

In Pre-Columbian times Key West was inhabited by the Calusa people. The first European to visit was Juan Ponce de León in 1521. As Florida became a Spanish colony, a fishing and salvage village with a small garrison was established here.

During World War 2 my mother, a Navy WAVE, was stationed here at The Naval Air Station, while my father was stationed at NAS Pensacola.

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[Lilith Cherry]

Tadcaster in Yorkshire , England is one of my husband's favorite places. Home to three breweries, Tower Brewery (Coors, formerly Bass), John Smith's and Samuel Smith's Old Brewery, which is also the oldest brewery in Yorkshire and the only remaining independent brewery in Tadcaster. The dray horses from Sam Smiths are a familiar sight around the town.

R is next

[karyn674]

Rabat - 3 different cities around the world!!!!

Rabat - Malta is a village just outside Mdina (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mdina), Malta (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malta). The name of the village is derived from the Semitic word for 'suburb', as it was the suburb of the old capital Mdina (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mdina). Half of the present-day village core also formed part of the Roman city of Melita, before the latter was resized during the Fatimid occupation. The population of Rabat is 11,462 (Nov 2005).

Rabat - Gozo
Victoria or Città Vittoria is the capital of Gozo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gozo_Island), an island of the Maltese (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malta) archipelago (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archipelago) in the Mediterranean Sea (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediterranean_Sea). The town has a total population of 6,414 (November 2005), and by population is the largest locality in Gozo.
Victoria is the name given in 1887 by the British (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Empire) government on the occasion of Queen Victoria (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Victoria)'s Diamond Jubilee (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond_Jubilee), at the request of the Bishop of Malta, Mons. Sir Pietro Pace. However Gozitans still often refer to it by its old name, Rabat. The area around Victoria, situated on a hill near the centre of the island, has been settled since Neolithic (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neolithic) times.


Rabat - Morrocco
Rabat (Arabic (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabic_language) الرباط, transliterated (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transliteration) ar-Rabāṭ or ar-Ribāṭ), population 2 million (2007 estimate), is the capital (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_(political)) of the Kingdom of Morocco (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morocco). It is also the capital of the Rabat-Salé-Zemmour-Zaer (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabat-Sal%C3%A9-Zemmour-Zaer) region.
The city is located on the Atlantic Ocean (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_Ocean) at the mouth of the river Bou Regreg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bou_Regreg). On the facing shore of the river lies Salé (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sal%C3%A9), Rabat's bedroom community (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedroom_community). Together the two cities with Témara (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%C3%A9mara) account for a population of 2 million. Unfortunately, silting problems have diminished the city's role as a port; however, Rabat and Salé (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sal%C3%A9) still maintain relatively important textile (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Textile), food processing (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_processing) and construction (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Construction) industries; some are from sweatshop labor by major multinational corporations (see Salé (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sal%C3%A9)).
In addition, tourism and the presence of all foreign embassies (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embassy) in Morocco serve to make Rabat the second most important city in the country after the larger and more economically significant Casablanca (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casablanca).

Info from Wikipedia

[Pinot's Mom]

Tarsus (Greek: Ταρσός, Armenian: Տարսոն, Darson) is a historical city in south-central Turkey, 20 km inland from Mediterrenean Sea. It is part of Adana-Mersin Metropolitan Area, fourth largest metropolitan area in Turkey with a population of 2.75 million. Tarsus is an administrative district in Mersin Province and lies in the core of Çukurova, a geographical, economical and cultural region.

With a history going back over 9,000 years Tarsus has long been an important stop for traders, a focal point of many civilisations including the Ancient Romans when Tarsus was capital of the province of Cilicia, scene of the first meeting between Mark Antony and Cleopatra and birthplace of Saint Paul.

s is next! :)

[Barbara]

Saarbrücken- that's where I am born 5 km from the French border in the not-so-wild West of Germany.
N is next.

[kokopup]

Nags Head North Carolina
Early maps of the area show Nags Head as a promontory of land characterized by high sand dunes visible from miles at sea. Tales of land pirates who used mules, nags, with lanterns tied to their necks to lure ships ashore in stormy weather may be the possible origin of the town's name. Or it may have been carried across the sea by English explorers who were reminded of a similar location of the English coast, a high point on the Isles of Scilly, the last sight of old England that the earlier explorers were to see on their voyage to the New World.

Back in the 70's I accidently found the Lookout Mountain hang gliding launch site. I tried without success to get them to let me take wing. They suggested I go to Nags Head and learn off the Dunes there before attempting anything like Lookout Mountain. My first and only hang gliding session took place off of those dunes on one windy day in September. After a flight that seem like forever I crash landed into another dune. You know what they make sand paper out of? Well I was well sanded from head to toe. It took months for all the scabs to heal. Well so much for hang gliding.

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[Taz_Zoee]

Dublin, CA - a town very close to where I work.
Dublin (formerly, Amador and Dougherty's Station) is a suburban city of the East (San Francisco) Bay region of Alameda County, California, United States. It is located along the north side of Interstate 580 at the intersection with Interstate 680, roughly 10 miles (16 km) east of Hayward, 6 miles west of Livermore and 25 miles (40 km) north of San Jose. The nearest major metropolitan area is that of Oakland, approximately 25 miles (40 km) to the west-northwest on Interstate 580. Because of this, Dublin is known as a "crossroads" of the Bay Area. The population was more than 46,000 according to the state of California's 2008 estimates. Dublin is home to the headquarters of Sybase, Inc and Arlen Ness, and is home to major financial services, Washington Mutual Bank and Franklin Resources.

It was named after the city of Dublin in Ireland.


Next is N.

[kokopup]

Naples (Italian: Napoli IPA: /ˈna(ː)poli/, in Italy, is the capital of the region of Campania and of the province of Naples. The city is known for its rich history, art, culture, architecture, music and gastronomy, playing an important role throughout much of its existence; it is over 2,800 years old. Naples is located halfway between two volcanic areas, the volcano Mount Vesuvius and the Phlegraean Fields, sitting on the coast by the Gulf of Naples.

Naples is one of the oldest cities of the western world, whose current urban structure retains elements of its long and eventful history. Founded by the Ancient Greeks as "Νεάπολις", Neápolis (New City), it held an important role in Magna Graecia and then as part of the Roman Republic in the central province of the Empire. The city has seen a multitude of civilizations come and go, each leaving their mark and now the historic city centre is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Naples was the capital city of a kingdom which bore its name from 1282 until 1816 in the form of the Kingdom of Naples, then in union with Sicily it was the capital of the Two Sicilies until the Italian unification. Naples has profoundly influenced many areas of Europe and beyond

Wikipedia

Although it has been many years since being in Naples the Memories are vivid
because Naples and the surrounding area are a must see.

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[Lilith Cherry]

Shanghai.... the largest city in China, has more than 20,000,000 inhabitants. it is a fascinating mixture of ancient and modern with something to interest everyone!

Next is I.

[cassiesmom]

Indianapolis!

Indianapolis, Indiana is the only U.S. state capital to be in the exact center of its state (Wikipedia).

Home of the Indy 500!

When I was in college at Valparaiso, one of the other schools in our league was Butler University, which is a beautiful campus in a lovely section of Indy with huge, historic homes nearby. 3 of my 4 years our band got to go down to Butler and do a halftime show with them. Butler is a strong arts school so their band was (still is) awesome. We always had a really good time with their band.

Here is a picture of Monument Circle "spiffed out" for Christmas.
http://visitindy.com/files/events/circleoflights.jpg?slide


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[boomersooner]

Sweetwater, Texas.....town in West Texas famous for all of it's rattlesnakes!!!

needless to say, I haven't been there...:)

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[kokopup]

Roswell ,,,,is a city in and the county seat of Chaves County in the southeastern quarter of the state of New Mexico, United States. The population is around 45,293.

Roswell is most popularly known for having its name attached to what is now called the 1947 Roswell UFO incident, even though the crash site of the alleged UFO was some seventy-five miles from Roswell and closer to Corona. The investigation and debris recovery was handled by the local Roswell Army Air Field. (wikipedia)
Roswell has a UFO festival on July 4th 2010

http://www.roswellufofestival.com/

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[cassiesmom]

Livonia, Michigan is a suburb of Detroit. I have a friend from high school who lives up there. It is named for a region of Europe that is now part of Latvia. The last time I visited my friend we went to an outdoor concert of big band music ... a nice evening.

Now: A

[kokopup]

Aden, is a city in Yemen

Aden's ancient, natural harbour lies in the crater of an extinct volcano which now forms a peninsula, joined to the mainland by a low isthmus. This harbour, Front Bay, was first used by the ancient Kingdom of Awsan between the 5th and 7th centuries BC. The modern harbour is on the other side of the peninsula. Aden now has a population of about 800,000 people.

Back in the early 60's I was aboard the USS Essex Aircraft Carrier. During that time I flew in and out of Aden for mail and cargo, aboard the ships cargo plane. During this period Aden was still under British Rule, known then as Aden BCC.

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[Lilith Cherry]

Naseby, England......The Battle of Naseby was the key battle of the first English Civil War. On 14 June 1645, the main army of King Charles I was destroyed by the Parliamentarian New Model Army under Sir Thomas Fairfax and Oliver Cromwell.

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[kokopup]

Yakutat in the U.S. state of Alaska. The population is around 808. The name is Tlingit, Yaakwdáat, meaning "the place where canoes rest," but it may originally derive from an Eyak name which has been lost.

Yakutat has recently risen up as the surfing capital of Alaska. Warm Pacific currents keep water temperatures in the area mild, although wetsuits are still a must for most of the year. Several surfers reside in the town year-round, while others are beginning to creep in from surrounding areas and the Lower 48.

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[cassiesmom]

Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Toronto is the most populated city in Canada and is the capital city of the province of Ontario. It has a similar city motto to Chicago. Toronto's is "City in a Park" and Chicago's is "City in a Garden" (Urbs in horto). Toronto is home to the CN Tower, the ARt Gallery of Ontario, the very cool SkyDome where the Toronto Blue Jays play baseball and the Hospital for Sick Children, which is one of the world's leading pediatric research centers. Toronto is on Lake Ontario so you can go for a boat ride or take a walk along the waterfront. My sister's former next-door neighbor was born and raised there, so when we went there for a vacation she gave us a very long list of things to see and do and we had a terrific time. I would love to go to Toronto again some time. It is a beautiful city.

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[Pinot's Mom]

I don't think this is a repeat....

Osaka, Japan
It is located at the mouth of the Yodo River in Osaka Bay, in the Kansai region of the main island of Honshu.

It is believed Osaka was formed in 5-6 century BC.

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[kokopup]

Auburn Alabama, United States. It is the largest city in eastern Alabama with a 2008 population
of 56,088

Auburn is a college town and is the home of Auburn University. Auburn has been marked in recent years by rapid growth, and is currently the fastest growing metropolitan area in Alabama and the nineteenth-fastest growing metro area in the United States since 1990. U.S.News has ranked Auburn in the top ten in its 2009 list of best places to live in United States[. The city's unofficial nickname is “The Loveliest Village On The Plains,” taken from a line in the poem “The Deserted Village” by Oliver Goldsmith: “Sweet Auburn! loveliest village of the plain..."

More Olympic swimmers have come from Auburn's swimming program than any other university swimming program.

In the 2008 Beijing Olympics, 19 medals were won by current, former or incoming Auburn students, ranking it higher than Spain, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Kenya, Poland, Hungary and Norway.

WAR EAGLE

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[cassiesmom]

N is for New Orleans, Louisiana...

The largest city in Louisiana
Home of Tulane University
The French Quarter
Important musical city
Beignets, coffee with chicory, po'boy sandwiches
Recovering from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita


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[kokopup]

Salem Is one of the most popular names world wide

Salem, Massachusetts, a city in the U.S. state of Massachusetts
Salem, Oregon, the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon
Salem, Tamil Nadu, a city in India
Salem, Ontario
Salem, Baden-Württemberg Germany
Salem, a place mentioned in Genesis 14:18, sometimes identified as a ......name for Jerusalem Israel
Salem, Valencia Spain
Salem, Sweden
Salem, Greater Manchester, within Oldham, England
Salem, village near Llandeilo, Wales
Salem, above Penrhyn-coch, Wales
Salem, Montserrat
Salem, Alabama
Salem , Arkansas
Salem, Connecticut
Salem, Florida
Salem, Georgia
Salem, Illinois
Salem, Indiana, in Washington County
Salem, Iowa
Salem, Kentucky
Salem, Maine
Salem, Maryland
Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, Michigan
Salem, Mississippi
Salem, Missouri
Salem, Montana
Salem, Nebraska
Salem, New Hampshire
Salem, New Jersey
Salem, New Mexico
Salem (village), New York
Salem (town), New York
Salem, an earlier name of Brocton, New York
Salem, North Carolina
Salem, Ohio
Salem, Oklahoma
Salem, Oregon, the state capital
Salem, Pennsylvania
Salem, South Carolina
Salem, South Dakota
Salem, Texas, in Newton County
Salem, Utah
Salem, Virginia
Salem, West Virginia
Salem, Wisconsin

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[cassiesmom]

(accent on the second syllable)

Macomb is the home of Western Illinois University, which got its start as a teachers' college. John Mahoney taught English there before he got started in his acting career. WIU also hosted the St. Louis Rams training camp in the late '90s. It is named for War of 1812 General Alexander Macomb. Pella Windows has a plant there and is one of the largest employers in Macomb after WIU and the local hospital.

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[kokopup]

Birmingham is the largest city in the state of Alabama in the United States. The Birmingham Metropolitan Area, made up by 33 municipalities, has a population of about 1,198,932. Greater Birmingham contains roughly one quarter of the population of Alabama.

Birmingham was founded in 1871, just after the American Civil War, as an industrial enterprise. It was named after Birmingham, one of the UK's major industrial cities. While The Iron and Steel industry that Birmingham was founded on are still Viable, during the 70's, it diversified to include other industries such as banking, insurance, medicine, publishing, and biotechnology. UAB Medical Center is Birmingham's largest employer employing around 50,000 people.

Birmingham is where I was born and raised. I now live about 30 miles from the city near the small town of Chelsea.

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[karyn674]

Marsaxlokk - Malta (The next village to where I live)

Marsaxlokk is a traditional fishing village (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fishing_village) located in the south-eastern part of Malta, with a population of 3,205 people (Nov 2005). The village’s name comes from marsa, which means "port" and xlokk, which is the local name for south east. The word is related to the name for the dry sirocco (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sirocco) wind that blows from the Sahara, comparable to the equivalent Catalan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalan_language) word, "xaloc".
It was in the "bay of the sirocco" (Xlokk) that the first Phoenicians (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenicians) landed and set up trading posts on Malta, during the ninth century BC. During the Great Siege, Marsaxlokk harbor was also used as an anchorage by the Turkish fleet.
Overlooking the northern arm of Marsaxlokk Bay is the hill of Tas-Silġ (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tas-Silg&action=edit&redlink=1) which contains remains of megalithic temples of the Tarxien (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarxien) phase, with later alterations resembling the Ħaġar Qim model. Bronze Age material has also been found scattered around the area.From the end of the 6th century BC to the 1st century AD, the hill was used as a religious site, this time as a temple dedicated to Astarte (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astarte)/Hera (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hera). A number of dedications to both goddesses, or to the one goddess, under both the Phoenician and Greek names, have been found. The Tas-Silġ site was used again for religious purposes sometime in the 4th century AD, when it was adapted to a new religion, Christianity, and possibly used as a monastery.
In recent decades, the village has been the site for wet bulk operations. Malta's new main power station is here. Discharge of petroleum products takes place mainly at the Enemalta discharge installation point at Birżebbuġa (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birzebbuga). Apart from this, Oil Tanking (Malta) Ltd. operates an independent oil terminal (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oil_terminal) at Marsaxlokk, which has discharge and loading points along the breakwater pier and offers storage, blending, and bunkering facilities.
The contemporary population of Marsaxlokk is around 4,000. In the past, a great percentage of the population worked as full-time fishermen. The number of working fishermen has decreased, in part because people from other localities have moved to the village.

The famous Luzzu:
http://petoftheday.com/talk/picture.php?albumid=179&pictureid=1816

The Sunday market
http://petoftheday.com/talk/picture.php?albumid=179&pictureid=1817

View of Marsaxlokk:
http://petoftheday.com/talk/picture.php?albumid=179&pictureid=1818

[Barbara]

Köln- that's the German name for Cologne.

N is next :)

[kokopup]

Natchez , Mississippi, United States. The city has a total population of around 18,464. One of Mississippi's oldest cities, it was founded by French colonists in 1716, antedating the current capital city, Jackson, by more than a century. Located along the Mississippi River, Natchez is the southern terminus of the Natchez Trace Parkway. The city is famous in American history for its role in the development of the Old Southwest, particularly with respect to its location on the Mississippi River.


Pre-European settlement (to 1716)
Natchez people

The original site of Natchez was the main ceremonial village of the Natchez (pronounced "Nochi") Indian tribe, who occupied the area for countless generations (and whose culture was unbroken since the 8th-century, according to archaeological findings). Many early explorers, including Hernando De Soto, La Salle and Bienville, made contact with the Natchez, some of whom left detailed records of their encounters. The Natchez's society was divided into nobles and commoners according to matrilineal descent. The supreme Natchez chief, the "Great Sun", owed his position to the rank of his mother.

The later history of Natchez is rich and involves many
nations.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natchez,_Mississippi

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[karyn674]

Ha ha! Zejtun - Malta, the village where I live!!

Zejtun (also called Iz-Zejtun) is a medium sized town in the south of Malta. Zejtun holds the title of Città Beland, which was bestowed by Ferdinand von Hompesch zu Bolheim, Grandmaster of Knights of Malta in 1797, Beland being his mother’s surname.

Zejtun takes its name from the Sicilian Arabic for “olive”- zaytun (comparable to the Spanish and Portuguese, "aceituna" and "azeituna" respectively), which was one of the main productive industries in Malta. It is also known as Hal-Bisbut, or Casal Bisbut

In Medieval times the whole district around Żejtun, that is the southern end of Malta, was known as le Terre di Santa Caterina, ( Italian (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_language) for 'the lands of Saint Catherine', Italian being the official language in the period). During this period a number of new villages such as Ghaxaq and Marsaxlokk (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marsaxlokk) emerged from parts of the Parish of Żejtun. most of these are today separate parishes. The local militia regiment of Żejtun was one of the first to engage the Ottoman forces in the initial stages of the Great Siege (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Great_Siege&action=edit&redlink=1) of 1565, but the town continued to suffer attacks by Turkish pirates (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirates) up to 1614, when an attack by the Turks was repulsed without aid from other militias.<SUP> </SUP>The town served a minor role in the French Blockade of 1799/1801 as a depot for soldiers. It was one of the first towns in Malta (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malta), outside the main fortified areas of Malta, to boast a Public Garden. This garden, the Luqa Briffa (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Luqa_Briffa&action=edit&redlink=1) Garden, still stands today. It is named after a famous cavalryman during the Great Siege of Malta (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Siege_of_Malta).

http://petoftheday.com/talk/picture.php?albumid=179&pictureid=1819

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

NIEUWPOORT = a city at the Belgian coast
Nieuwpoort is a municipality located in Flanders, one of the three regions of Belgium, and in the Flemish province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the city of Nieuwpoort proper and the towns of Ramskapelle and Sint-Joris. On January 1, 2008 Nieuwpoort had a total population of 11,062. The total area is 31.00 km² which gives a population density of 350 inhabitants per km².

In Nieuwpoort, the Yser flows into the North Sea.

http://petoftheday.com/talk/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=11463&dateline=1258454148

[Barbara]

Trier- one of Germany's oldest cities with plenty of Roman ruins.
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[cassiesmom]

Rockford, Illinois

Rockford is the second-largest city in Illinois, after Chicago. There is a beautiful Japanese garden there (Anderson Japanese Garden) and a lovely botanic garden. It's also got a nice museum campus - art museum/children's museum. You might remember the Rockford Peaches from the movie "A League Of Their Own" - that was a real team. Famous people from Rockford: Aidan Quinn, Jodi Benson, the band Cheap Trick, and DCI Division I champs the Phantom Regiment drum and bugle corps.

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[kokopup]

Damascus is the capital and largest city of Syria. It is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world and its current population is estimated at about 1,669,000 The city is a governorate by itself, and the capital of the governorate of Rif Dimashq ("Rural Damascus").

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Damascus, Virginia, Trail Town USA, is a small town in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and is the gateway to the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.

It is traversed by the Appalachian Trail, the Virginia Creeper Trail, the Trans-America National Bicycle Trail, the Iron Mountain Trail, the Daniel Boone Trail, the Crooked Road Musical Heritage Trail, Virginia's Birding and Wildlife Trail, and lies within a short distance of hundreds of miles of other hiking, horse, and biking trails.

This was one of my favorite vacation spots for Mtn Biking.

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[cassiesmom]

S is for Saint-Petersburg, Russia and I have been there!

Saint-Petersburg was founded by Peter the Great. It was during a war with Sweden in 1703 that he chose the city as a vantage point to keep an eye on activity from the west. You can visit his fort, the Peter and Paul Fortress which is on the River Neva.

Here is a picture of the beautiful State Hermitage Museum.
http://www.saint-petersburg.com/images/museums/hermitage-museum.jpg

Saint-Petersburg is built on hundreds of islands so there are many bridges in the city, each different from one another.

One more. Here is a picture of the Church of the Saviour on the Spilled Blood. This beautiful church is set along a canal about a block off of Nevsky Prospekt (which is a busy street like North Michigan Avenue in Chicago). You turn the corner off of Nevsky and this is what you see. Just gorgeous. I was there with a church work team in '98 and it was being restored, so we didn't see the inside, but the exterior (from every possible vantage point) is just breathtaking.
http://www.saint-petersburg.com/images/virtual-tour/resurrection-church-1.jpg

Saint-Petersburg has the "white nights" when it never gets really good and dark. We were there in mid-July, so it would be 9 PM or later, we'd be winding down for the evening or drinking coffee outside and it would be more like dusk than dark. It is a beautiful city and I would love to go there again.

source: http://www.saint-petersburg.com/

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[kokopup]

Gulf Shores is a coastal city in , Alabama, United States.

Gulf Shores is a seaside resorts in the state of Alabama. Most of the city is therefore devoted to beachfront hotels, condominiums, vacation houses and a tourism/real estate based economy. Because the Mississippi Gulf Coast is protected by barrier islands, Gulf Shores is one of only two resort cities with a large beach, fronting the Gulf of Mexico between New Orleans, Louisiana and Florida. The adjacent resort city of Orange Beach offers direct access to the Gulf of Mexico for vessels, via Perdido Pass.

Unincorporated Ft. Morgan, the City of Gulf Shores and the City of Orange Beach are contiguous from west to east. The Intracoastal Waterway forms a canal starting at Mobile Bay to the west, and cuts through to the east, into Wolf Bay, forming an island. The beach from Ft. Morgan to Perdido Pass is about 30 miles (48 km) long. From there, a bridge connects Orange Beach to Perdido Key, Alabama which continues to the Florida state line.

The Alabama Gulf Coast beach is known for its bright, "sugar white" quartz sand. Although quite abrasive to CDs, sunglasses etc., it is powdery, soft and comfortable to the feet. The Gulf of Mexico waters along the beachfront tend to have an emerald green tint due to the close proximity of the Mobile Bay estuary to the west, where the Mobile river meets the Gulf of Mexico.

This is one of my favorite summer vacation spots, because during the winter months it is taken over by SNOW BIRDs, Mostly Canadian, that flock there in ever growing numbers.

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[cassiesmom]

Springfield ... is the capital of Illinois. President Lincoln lived there for 6 years and President Obama announced his candidacy there. If ever you get the chance to visit, please do. The new Lincoln museum and library opened in 2005 and it's really impressive. Lincoln's home is a national historic site run through the National Park Service. The Dana-Thomas House has one of the best collections of Frank Lloyd Wright's furniture designs. Then go to the cemetery, rub the nose on the bust of Lincoln outside his tomb, and have a horseshoe sandwich http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horseshoe_sandwich. I like Springfield a lot!

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[kokopup]

Dakar is the capital city of Senegal, located on the Cape Verde Peninsula, on the country's Atlantic coast. It is Senegal's largest city. Its position, on the western edge of Africa (it is the westernmost African city), is an advantageous departure point for trans-Atlantic and European trade; this fact aided its growth into a major regional port.

Dakar used to be the end point to "The Paris-Dakar" off road race. The race was forced to move to South America because of Political Instability in Africa. The race Will continue in South America in 2010 now called just "The Dakar".

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[Karen]

Reykjavik - a city in Iceland, and a good place to flee to in case of nuclear holocaust, as it is largely powered by geothermal energy, so could run greenhouses to grow food anyway, even if the outside world was locked in nuclear winter. See, my science fiction reading HAS taught me important things! Iceland is also such an isolated place that it is a interesting place for genetic studies, as there is a relatively small gene pool compared to "melting pots" like America, and Western Europe, and much of the geneology is written down since families arrived there. I have never been to Reykjavik, but my brudder, Lady's Human, has!

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[kokopup]

Kitty Hawk is a town North Carolina, United States.

Kitty Hawk became famous after the Wright brothers from Dayton, Ohio selected a remote, barren nearby site upon which to make their first controlled powered airplane flights on December 17, 1903. The site, four miles (six kilometers) to the south near the sand dunes known as the Kill Devil Hills, was selected only because of the consistent, reliable winds and the privacy that the desolate area provided. With that small part done, the Wright Brothers returned once again to Dayton to resume their research and experiments.

The aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber AV-19, the aircraft transport ship USS Kitty Hawk (AKV-1), and the Apollo 14 command module have been named for the town.

I can verify that the wind on these barrier Islands is relentless. I have tried bike riding and hang gliding and the wind made both impossible. All of the trees
on the island lean to the west looking somewhat like The Leaning Tower of Pisa.

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[cassiesmom]

Kankakee, Illinois

Kankakee is a city in Illinois. It's south of Chicago along Interstate 57, part of the "tri cities" of Kankakee, Bradley and Bourbonnais. The movies "Chain Reaction" and "Road to Perdition" were partially filmed there. Some famous people born in Kankakee: actor Fred Mac Murray; Harold Gray, the creator of Little Orphan Annie; and Tyjuan Hagler, who plays football for Indianapolis Colts. Ex-Governor of Illinois George Ryan also got his political start out of Kankakee County - he's the one who instituted the moratorium on the death penalty, but then was convicted because of a scandal involving bribes for commercial drivers' licenses resulting in unqualified people driving trucks.

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[kokopup]

Edam is a city in the Dutch province of Noord-Holland, Netherlands. Around 7,380 people live in Edam. The name Edam originates from a dam on the little river E or IJe where the first settlement was located and which was therefore called IJedam.

The city of Edam was founded around a dam crossing the river E or IJe close by the Zuiderzee now known as the IJsselmeer in Around 1230.

Edam is famous as the original source of the cheese with the same name.

I spent some time in the Netherlands back in the early 60's ,while in the Navy , when The Zuiderzee (South Sea) was an inland salt water extension of the North Sea. When I returned in the late 90's the Salt water Sea had been seperated from the North Sea and converted to a fresh water lake.



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[Randi]

They sell Edam cheese here also, but I prefer cheddar. :p

Madrid is the capital of Spain. It's a wonderful city and has a population of 3.213.000. Madrid is located on the river Manzanares (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manzanares) in the centre of both the country (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spain) and the Community of Madrid (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_of_Madrid) (which comprises the city of Madrid, its conurbation and extended suburbs and villages); this community is bordered by the autonomous communities (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autonomous_communities) of Castile and León (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castile_and_Le%C3%B3n) and Castile-La Mancha (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castile-La_Mancha). As the capital city of Spain, seat of government (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seat_of_government), and residence (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_royal_sites) of the Spanish monarch (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_monarchy), Madrid is also the political centre of Spain.

Furthermore, Madrid has some of the best tapas bars in the world! :D

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[Barbara]

Düsseldorf- it is the city that has the biggest Japanese population in Germany :)

[kokopup]

Barbara
Düsseldorf- it is the city that has the biggest Japanese population in Germany

Great shopping, and I'm not even a shopper

Frankfurt am Main -------- Known in US as Frankfurt only

Frankfurt, is the largest city in the German state of Hesse and the fifth-largest city in Germany,
with a population of about 670,000.

In English, this city's name translates into "Frankfurt on the Main" (pronounced like "mine"). A part of early Franconia, the inhabitants were the early Franks. The city is located on an ancient ford on the river Main, the German word for which is "Furt". Thus the city's name receives its legacy as being the "ford of the Franks".

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[cassiesmom]

Talladega is a city in Alabama that is known for the Talladega Speedway and the International Motor Sport Hall of Fame. There are also Talladega National Forest and the highest point in Alabama in nearby Cheaha State Park. I read on the county Web site that the Talladega County Courthouse is the oldest working courthouse in the state.

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[kokopup]

Alabaster is a city and southern suburb of Birmingham in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of about 27,517. Alabaster was ranked number 85 on Money Magazine's 100 Best Places To Live in 2009. It ranks high on Green space and Schools. Alabaster is a part of Shelby county which is the fastest growing part of the state and among the fastest in US.

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[cassiesmom]

Rochester, Minnesota (pop. 100,000) is the home of the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Charles Mayo's home is on the National Register of Historic Places and is open for tours. Rochester also has "the largest IBM complex under one roof" according to the city Web site. If you go to the city Web site you will find a link to animal control's animals waiting to be adopted.

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[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland
http://www.take-a-trip.eu/uploads/pics_steden_nl/thumbs/middle/inleiding2(4).jpg

[kokopup]

Kleine Brogel, a municipality of Belgium. It is home to the 10th Tactical Wing, operating F-16 Fighting Falcons.

It has been subject to much political controversy because of U.S. nuclear weapons allegedly being stored in the facility.

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[cassiesmom]

Lockport, Illinois (est. 1830) gets its name from Lock No. 1 of the Illinois and Michigan Canal, which allowed boat transportation from the Great Lakes to the Mississippi River. The I&M Canal was overtaken by the railroads, though. Lockport is also at the point where the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal meets up with the DesPlaines River. Lots of waterway history there.

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[kokopup]

Truth or Consequences is a spa city in and the county seat of Sierra County, New Mexico, United States

Originally named Hot Springs, the city changed its name to Truth or Consequences, the title of a popular NBC radio program. In 1950, Ralph Edwards, the host of the radio quiz show Truth or Consequences announced that he would air the program from the first town that renamed itself after the show. Hot Springs, NM won the honor. Ralph Edwards came to the town during the first weekend of May for the next fifty years. This event was called "Fiesta" and included a beauty contest, a parade, and a stage show. The city still celebrates Fiesta each year on the first Saturday of May. The parade generally features area celebrities such as the Hatch Chile Queen. Fiesta also features a dance in Ralph Edwards Park.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Edwards (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Edwards)


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[Karen]

Snohomish, WA Dad was stationed in Eastern Washington when he was in the Army, and when I was a kid, his friends from then lived in Snohomish. It's well north of Seattle, closer to Everett, WA. And they have a Trestle and Pass Cam! http://www.ci.snohomish.wa.us/TrestleCam.htm


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[Suki Wingy]

Holmen, Wisconsin is a small town known for it's Kornfest.

[kokopup]

Nagasaki is the capital and the largest city of Nagasaki Prefecture on the island of Kyūshū in Japan. Nagasaki was founded by the Portuguese in the 16th century. It was a center of Portuguese and European influence in the 16th through 19th centuries. Nagasaki became a major Imperial Japanese Navy base during the First Sino-Japanese War and Russo-Japanese War.

During World War II, the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki made Nagasaki the second and last city in the world to be subject to nuclear attack.


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[cassiesmom]

Ixtapa is a beach resort on the Pacific Ocean in Mexico. It was developed by the Mexican government as a tourist destination and is also a port for cruise ships (along with the nearby town, Zihuatanejo).

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[Barbara]

Aachen- in French Aix-la-Chapelle was the city in which Charlemagne was crowned.
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[kokopup]

Natural Bridge is a town in Alabama, United States. With population of around 28 it has been the smallest populated town in Alabama, but the town is notable for the nearby rock arch, also named Natural Bridge. It is the longest natural bridge east of the Rockies, spanning over 127 ft.

Natural Bridge is a hamlet in New York, United States. The population is around 392. The name is derived from a natural rock formation over a river.

Natural Bridge, Virginia is a geological formation in which Cedar Creek (a small tributary of the James River) has carved out a gorge in the mountainous limestone terrain, forming an arch 215 ft high with a span of 90 ft.

The Natural Bridge was a sacred site of the Native American Monacan tribe, who believed it to be the site of a major victory over pursuing Powhatans centuries before the arrival of whites in Virginia. Some believe George Washington came to the site in 1750 as a young surveyor on behalf of Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron. To support claims that Washington surveyed the area, some tour guides claim the initials "G.W." on the wall of the bridge, 23 ft. up, were carved by the future president. Legend also has it that George Washington threw a rock from the bottom of Cedar Creek over the bridge. In 1927, a large stone was found, also engraved "G.W." and bearing a surveyors cross, which historians accepted as proof that he indeed surveyed the bridge.

Thomas Jefferson purchased 157 acres of land including the Natural Bridge from King George III of England for 20 shillings in 1774. He called it "the most Sublime of nature's works". Jefferson built a two-room log cabin, with one room reserved for guests, beginning its use as a retreat. While President, in 1802, he surveyed the place with his own hands. It has been said that Jefferson was able to throw a stone from the ground below the bridge to the top.

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[cassiesmom]

Ekaterinburg is a city in Russia in the Ural Mountain district. NHL goalie Nikolai Khabibulin (former Hawks goalie) is a famous citizen of the city. Ekaterinburg is also a sister city with Prague, which is a sister city with Chicago.

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[kokopup]

Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a market town in Bavaria, southern Germany, not far from the border with Austria.

Garmisch and Partenkirchen were separate towns for many centuries, and still maintain quite separate identities.

Partenkirchen originated as the Roman town of Partanum on the trade route from Venice to Augsburg and is first mentioned in the year A.D. 15. Its main street, Ludwigsstrasse, follows the original Roman road.

Garmisch is first mentioned some 800 years later as Germaneskau ("German District"), suggesting that at some point a Teutonic tribe took up settlement in the western end of the valley.

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[cassiesmom]

This one I can't resist.

Normal, Illinois is the home of Illinois State University. Normal got its name because of the original name of ISU: Illinois State Normal College (the purpose of a "normal school" was to train teachers by establishing norms - hence, normal school).

Normal is part of the Bloomington-Normal metro area. Bloomington hosts the Illinois Shakespeare Festival - Beer Nuts are made there - and also one of the best regions for golf in Illinois.

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ISU ... Go Redbirds!

[kokopup]

The city of Luxembourg (Luxembourgish: Lëtzebuerg, German: Luxemburg), also known as Luxembourg City (Luxembourgish: Stad Lëtzebuerg, French: Ville de Luxembourg, German: Luxemburg Stadt), is a commune with city status, and the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. It is located at the confluence of the Alzette and Pétrusse rivers in southern Luxembourg and contains the historic Luxembourg Castle, established by the Franks in the Early Middle Ages, about which the area grew up.

As of 2009, the commune of Luxembourg City has a population of 90,000, which is almost three times the population of the second most populous commune.

Luxembourg City is one of the wealthiest cities in the world, having developed into a banking and administrative centre. Luxembourg is a seat of several institutions of the European Union, including the European Court of Justice, the European Court of Auditors, and the European Investment Bank.

Wikipedia

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[cassiesmom]

Glenview, Illinois is a northern suburb of Chicago. It used to house the Glenview Naval Air Base which was closed by the Department of Defense in 1995. They made it into a multi-use area with a nice movie theatre, shops, the Kohl Children's Museum and a park.

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[cassiesmom]

uhmmmmm ... bump?

[kokopup]

Waterloo , Belgium. Has a population of approx. 29,315.

One quarter of the current registered population are non-Belgian, most of whom work for institutions in Brussels, the capital of the European Union. Waterloo is home to St. John's International School, one of the largest and oldest international schools in Belgium. The European headquarters of MasterCard International is also located in Waterloo

Waterloo's claim to fame is the Battle of Waterloo (June 18, 1815) between the First French Empire of Napoleon Bonaparte and the Alliance of the Seventh Coalition (the United Kingdom, Prussia, Austria and others), under the main allied commanders, the Duke of Wellington and General von Blücher.

This is where Napolean Met His Waterloo. :rolleyes:

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[Maya & Inka's mommy]

OSLO capital of Norway

Oslo (help·info) is the capital and largest city in Norway. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by a fire in 1624. The Danish–Norwegian king Christian IV rebuilt the city as Christiania (briefly also spelled Kristiania). In 1925 the city reclaimed its original Norwegian name; Oslo. The diocese of Oslo is one of the five original dioceses in Norway, which originated around the year 1070.

next: O

[kokopup]

Oymyakon, Russian is a village located along the Indigirka River, 30 kilometers (20 mi) northwest of Tomtor on the Kolyma Highway. The population is 521. The Two towns by the highway, Tomtor and Oymyakon, both claim the coldest inhabited place on earth (often referred to as -71.2°C, (−96.2 °F) The average temperature in Oymyakon in January is -42°C

Oymyakon is on the infamous "Road of Bones". Joseph Stalin was a paranoid communist ruler who did more to bring suffering to the Russian people than any foreign enemy. If ever there was a clueless fool, it was Stalin. On top of this, he was also one of the most vicious people ever to exist on the face of the earth. Under his rule, between 20 and 40 million Russians died build the road
of Bones that connects Magadan and Yakutsk.

Next N

[cassiesmom]

Nice is a city in France on the Mediterranean Sea. It is famous for its climate, tourism, and contributions to art (painting). Some day I hope to go there!

Next ... E

[Karen]

Ekaterinburg - the city in Russia where the last czar, Nicholas, and his family - were assassinated.

So "G" is next.

[phesina]

Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA - the home of U.S. President Gerald R. Ford and also of my Cerebellar Hypoplasia kitty Bob before I adopted him.

Next is 'S'.

[kokopup]

Singapore officially the Republic of Singapore, is an island country off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. . It is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north, and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the Singapore Strait to its south. Singapore is the world's fourth leading financial centre and a cosmopolitan world city, playing a key role in international trade and finance. The port of Singapore is one of the five busiest ports in the world.

Next E

[Grace]

Engadine, Michigan.

Engadine is in the U.P. It began as a lumber settlement called "Kennedy Siding" and was given a post office in August 1889. In December 1893, a railroad agent named Sam Peterson, who was a native of Switzerland, had the name changed to Engadine, after the scenic Swiss valley.

The population at the 200 census was 1200.

Next - E once again.

[kittycats_delight]

Empoli, Italy

Empoli is a city and comune in Tuscany, Italy, about 20 km southwest of Florence, to the south of the Arno in a plain formed by the Arno river. The plain has been usable for agriculture since Roman times. The commune's territory becomes a hilly one as it departs from the river. Empoli is on the main railway line from Florence to Pisa, and is the point of divergence of a line to Siena.
Empoli has an enduring tradition as an agricultural centre. It has given its name to a local variety of artichoke.

Archaeological finds have revealed that Empoli was already settled in the early Roman Empire times, and continued to exist until 4th century AD. The river acted as a communication way for the trade of agricultural products, together with the local amphorae. In the Tabula Peutingeriana of the 4th century Empoli is called in portu ("in the port") as a river port on the Roman road Via Quinctia, which led from Fiesole and Florence to Pisa. Empoli was also on the Via Salaiola, connecting to Volterra's salt ponds.
Since the 8th century Empoli consolidated as a town around the castle, known as Emporium or Empolis. In 1119 it was absorbed into the Guidi counts possessions. In 1182 it went under Florentine rule. In 1260, after the Battle of Montaperti, Empoli was the seat of a famous council in which Farinata degli Uberti opposed the destruction of Florence.
Later Empoli became an important fortress, and was therefore repeatedly sacked and attacked. In 1530 its fall marked the end of the independence of the Florentine Republic


Next up 'I'

[Grace]

Shouldn't next up be i - the last letter of Empoli?

[kittycats_delight]

Shouldn't next up be i - the last letter of Empoli?


d'uh choc it up to a blonde moment. LOL

[cassiesmom]

Innsbruck is a state capital city in Austria and hosted the 1976 Winter Olympics. There really is a river called Inn! So the city gets its name from the German words for the bridge over the Inn. It is famous for winter sports but also for hiking in the mountains.

Here's a beautiful picture from Wikipedia.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c0/Panorama_insbruck1.jpg/750px-Panorama_insbruck1.jpg

[sana]

Next up K!

Kazakhstan
officially the Republic of Kazakhstan, is a transcontinental country located in Central Asia and Eastern Europe. It is neighbored clockwise from the north by Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and also borders on a significant part of the Caspian Sea. The capital was moved in 1997 from Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city, to Astana. :)

Next up N

[Randi]

Nice.

[kokopup]

The city of Edam Netherlands was founded around a dam crossing the river E or IJe close by the Zuiderzee now known as the IJsselmeer. Around 1230 the channel was dammed. At the dam goods had to be loaded onto other vessels and the inhabitants of Edam could levy a toll. This enabled Edam to grow as a trade town. Shipbuilding and fishing brought Edam more wealth.

I spent time In The Netherlands back in the late 50's when the body of water was called Zuiderzee or South Sea. It was at that time a salt water sea. When I lived there in the early 90's it was now called the Ijsselmeer. The word meer is lake, now fresh water. This was an accomplishment turning part of the Sea into a fresh water lake.

[Grace]

Munising, Michigan.

A city on the southern shore of Lake Superior on the Upper Peninsula of the of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 2,539.

The name Munising is derived from the Ojibway language. 'Munissi' means island. 'Munising' means near the island. Grand Island is located one half mile north in Munising Bay.

When visiting Munising, be sure to take a boat ride along Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, and another ride, in a glass bottom boat, will give you looks at some of the shipwrecks along the northern coast of the U.P.


Next up - G

[Killearn Kitties]

Have we had Glasgow yet? Located in central Scotland, to the west of the country, it came to prominence as an industrial city in the Victorian age. Famous for manufacturing many things, but mainly famous for the ships built on the Clyde.

[kokopup]

Worms is a city in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, on the Rhine River. Established by the Celts, who called it Borbetomagus, Worms today remains embattled with the cities Trier and Cologne over the title of "Oldest City in Germany."

[Grace]

Worms is a city in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, on the Rhine River. Established by the Celts, who called it Borbetomagus, Worms today remains embattled with the cities Trier and Cologne over the title of "Oldest City in Germany."

Worms is where, in 1521, Martin Luther broke away from the Roman Catholic Church.


"Unless I am convinced by proofs from Scriptures or by plain and clear reasons and arguments, I can and will not retract, for it is neither safe nor wise to do anything against conscience. Here I stand. I can do no other. God help me. Amen."

On May 25, the Emperor issued his Edict of Worms, declaring Martin Luther an outlaw.

[kokopup]

grace

"Unless I am convinced by proofs from Scriptures or by plain and clear reasons and arguments, I can and will not retract, for it is neither safe nor wise to do anything against conscience. Here I stand. I can do no other. God help me. Amen."

On May 25, the Emperor issued his Edict of Worms, declaring Martin Luther an outlaw.

Because of this break with the Church , the first council of Trent (1545) was held to fight reform.


Wormswas the last city

[phesina]

Saline, Michigan, USA

Saline (pronounced /səˈliːn/, as in Celine) is an affluent city in Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 8,034. The city is popular for its annual Celtic Festival, which attracts people from all over the United States and its sister cities Brecon, Wales(established 1966) and Lindenberg, Germany (established 2003).

Next is 'E'.

[karlyb]

Elmira, New York - located in the Southern Tier - home town of Tommy Hilfiger; also town where Mark Twain did much of his writing and Twain is buried in Elmira.

Also famous because I used to live there. LOL

Next letter is A

[phesina]

Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.A.

Home to the University of Michigan, Domino's Pizza, Border's Books, and me and my six (seven?) cats.

Next up: 'R'

[Grace]

Richmond, Virginia

Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Richmond was briefly settled by English settlers from Jamestown in 1609, and in 1610–11, near the site of a significant native settlement.

The present city of Richmond was founded in 1737. It became the capital of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia in 1780. During the Revolutionary War period, several notable events occurred in the city, including Patrick Henry's "Give me liberty or give me death" speech in 1775 at St. John's Church, and the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1779—the latter of which was written by Thomas Jefferson in the city.

During the American Civil War, Richmond served as the capital of the Confederate States of America, and many important American Civil War landmarks remain in the city, including the Virginia State Capitol and the White House of the Confederacy, among others.

We've been to Richmond - really enjoyed the Museum of the Confederacy, and we did go to St. John's Church, where Patrick Henry spoke. The mother of Edward Allen Poe is buried in the Church cemetery.

Next up - D

[kittycats_delight]

Domodossola, Italy

Domodossola is a city and comune in the Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, in the region of Piedmont, northern Italy. It was also known as Oscela, Oscella, Oscella dei Leponzi, Ossolo, Ossola Lepontiorum, and Domo d'Ossola (because it is in the Ossola valley).

Domodossola is situated at the confluence of the Bogna and Toce Rivers, and is home to 18,500 people, mostly Italian speaking and Roman Catholic in religion.
The city is located at the foot of the Italian Alps, and acts as a minor passenger-rail hub. Its strategic location accommodates Swiss rail passengers, and Domodossola railway station acts as an international stopping-point between Locarno (a Swiss city of Italian language) and Brig (a Swiss city of German language) through the Simplon Pass (Italian: Sempione).

Domodossola was the chief town of the Lepontii when the Romans conquered the region in 12 BC.
During World War II Domodossola was part of an uprising against the Germans, whereby the valley of Ossola declared itself a free partisan republic in September 1944 and broke away from Fascist Italy. The rebellion was crushed by German troops within less than two months, but was an important symbol for anti-fascist movements within Italy until the end of the war.

Next up A

[cassiesmom]

Aurora is the second largest city in Illinois after Chicago. It's out in Kane County except for part in DuPage County. It was originally a milling town along the Fox River and also grew because of the railroad. The old Paramount movie theater was restored and is now the Paramount Arts Center- they have live music, theater, and children's concerts. Scenes from the Johnny Depp movie "Public Enemies" were also done there- it is a really beautiful restoration. You've heard of Aurora if you've seen the movie "Wayne's World" or the SNL skits- Wayne and Garth live there.

back to a again (sorry)

[Karen]

Alexandria, Egypt: The second largest city in Egypt, Alexandria, known as "The Pearl of the Mediterranean", has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern ; its ambience and cultural heritage distance it from the rest of the country although it is actually only 225 km. from Cairo. Named after Alexander the Great, it was, for a time, the capitol of the Greco-Roman empire.

Another A

[kokopup]

Abingdon is a town in Washington County, Virginia. In 1776 the community of Black's Fort was made the county seat of the newly formed Washington county. In 1778, Black's Fort was incorporated as the town of Abingdon, said to be named for the ancestral home of Martha Washington, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England. One of my favorite attractions is the Virginia Creeper Trail, a 35-mile rail trail that runs from Abingdon to Whitetop, Virginia a 2000 ft bicycle climb.

[cassiesmom]

N is for... Neenah, Wisconsin

-located on Lake Winnebago and the Fox River
-named for a Native American word for water
-twin city with Menasha
-Kimberly-Clark Corp. was founded there and still has operations there
-also Neenah Foundry... you may have seen this name on manhole covers
-movie director Howard Hawks lived there as a child

next: H

[kokopup]

Huntsville Alabama. The Huntsville Metropolitan Area's population was estimated at 406,316 . In recent years Huntsville is best known for Space flight. I am proud that I was involved in the development of the Apollo and
Saturn 5 programs while working for NASA.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c8/Rockets_in_Huntsville_Alabama.JPG/800px-Rockets_in_Huntsville_Alabama.JPG

The city is nicknamed "The Rocket City" for its close history with U.S. space missions. Huntsville has been important in developing space technology since the 1950s, when the German scientists headed by Dr. Wernher von Braun, brought to the United States at the end of World War II through Operation Paperclip, arrived to develop rocketry for the U.S. Army. Their work included designing the Redstone ballistic missile, a variant of which, the Juno I, carried the first U.S. satellite and astronauts into space.

The Saturn V, used by the Apollo program manned Moon missions, was developed at Marshall Space Flight Center. Huntsville continues to play an important role in the United States' Space Shuttle and International Space Station programs. It is estimated that 1 in 13 of Huntsville's population are employed in some engineering field of work.

Huntsville's economy was nearly crippled and growth came to a near standstill in the 1970s following the closure of the Apollo program, but the emergence of the Space Shuttle and the ever-expanding field of missile defense in the 1980s helped give Huntsville a resurgence that has continued into the 21st century.

[cassiesmom]

Edmonton ... is the capital of Alberta. One of Edmonton's sister cities is Nashville. Some famous Edmontonians are: Michael J. Fox; k.d. lang; Tommy Chong of Cheech and Chong and his daughter Rae Dawn; and the late Leslie Nielsen.

[wombat2u2004]

Nundle is a village in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia.
In July 2008 the rare Euphrasia arguta was rediscovered in a State Forest near Nundle. This plant was last recorded in 1904 and is believed to have been regenerated after fire control activities the previous summer.
This is Wom's favourite fossil and gem collecting locality.

http://img1.imagehousing.com/48/44e4d6a7a059e432828fccce03ef188a.jpg (http://www.imagehousing.com/image/789119)