Asia

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Marand

Marand is a city and county capital in East Azerbaijan province, Iran. Known historically as Maryana, it has a population of 130,825.

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Lianyungang

Lianyungang is a prefecture-level city in Jiangsu, China, known as the eastern terminus of the New Eurasian Land Bridge and a major coastal...

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Samandağ

Samandağ is a district and municipality in Hatay Province, Turkey, located on the Mediterranean coast near the Syrian border.

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Mysuru

Mysuru is a historic city in Karnataka, India, known as the 'City of Palaces' and former capital of the Kingdom of Mysore.

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Jessore

Jessore is a city in southwestern Bangladesh, known for its history as the first district freed in 1971 and its role as a regional transport...

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Jaigaon

Jaigaon is a census town in West Bengal, India, located on the border with Bhutan. It serves as a key transit point for goods and travelers.

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Odawara

Odawara is a special city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, known for Odawara Castle and as a gateway to the Hakone hot springs.

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Kakegawa

Kakegawa is a city in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, known for its green tea production, historical castle, and coastal geography.

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Godhra

Godhra is a city in Gujarat, India, known for the 2002 train burning incident and its role in the Indian freedom struggle.

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Nagapattinam

Nagapattinam is a historic port city and district headquarters in Tamil Nadu, India, known for its Chola heritage and Dutch colonial history...

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Quảng Ngãi

Quảng Ngãi is a provincial city in central Vietnam, serving as the capital of Quảng Ngãi Province with a population of 278,496.

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Shunyi

Shunyi is a district in Beijing, China, known for its international schools, the China International Exhibition Center, and proximity to the...

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Katsushika, Tokyo

Katsushika is a special ward in eastern Tokyo, Japan. It is known for its historical sites, manga culture, and as the setting for long-runni...

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Unaizah

Unaizah is a city and governorate in Al Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia, known for its date festivals, agriculture, and historical significanc...

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Probolinggo

Probolinggo is a city on the north coast of East Java, Indonesia, known for its mangoes and historical sugar industry.

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Lishui

Lishui is a prefecture-level city in southwest Zhejiang, China, known for its mountainous terrain, forestry resources, and traditional handi...

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Jamnagar

Jamnagar is a city in Gujarat, India, known for the world's largest oil refinery and traditional Bandhani textiles.

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Karatsu

Karatsu is a city in Saga Prefecture, Japan, known for its history as a trading port, Karatsu Castle, and the UNESCO-listed Karatsu Kunchi f...

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Trảng Bàng

Trảng Bàng is a district-level town in Tây Ninh Province, Vietnam, known for its artisan industries and the iconic 'The Terror of War' photo...

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Jieyang

Jieyang is a prefecture-level city in Guangdong, China, known for Chaoshan culture, overseas Chinese heritage, and industries like petrochem...