Ekaterinburg - the city in Russia where the last czar, Nicholas, and his family - were assassinated.
So "G" is next.
Ekaterinburg - the city in Russia where the last czar, Nicholas, and his family - were assassinated.
So "G" is next.
I've Been Frosted
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'.
Last edited by phesina; 02-11-2011 at 05:00 PM.
I meant," said Ipslore bitterly, "what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?"
Death thought about it.
CATS, he said eventually. CATS ARE NICE.
-- Terry Pratchett (1948—2015), Sourcery
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
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.
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'
Last edited by kittycats_delight; 02-11-2011 at 06:46 PM.
Shouldn't next up be i - the last letter of Empoli?
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