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Baoding

Baoding is a prefecture-level city in Hebei, China, located 150 km southwest of Beijing. It is a major historical and economic center in the...

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Kusatsu, Gunma

Kusatsu is a town in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, known as one of the country's most famous hot spring resorts.

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Rohtak

Rohtak is a city and district headquarters in Haryana, India, located in the National Capital Region.

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Shahkot

Shahkot is a city and tehsil in Jalandhar district, Punjab, India, located on National Highway 703.

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Kawasaki Disease

Kawasaki disease is a vasculitis affecting children under 5, causing fever, rash, and potential coronary artery aneurysms.

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Jiagedaqi

Jiagedaqi is a district in China that serves as the de facto seat of Daxing'anling Prefecture, despite being physically located in Inner Mon...

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Bayan Lepas

Bayan Lepas is a suburb of George Town, Penang, Malaysia, known for its free industrial zone and international airport.

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Bokhtar

Bokhtar is a city in southwestern Tajikistan and the capital of Khatlon Province, formerly known as Qurghonteppa.

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Zhoukou

Zhoukou is a prefecture-level city in Henan, China, known for its history as a river port and as the birthplace of Laozi.

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Itabashi

Itabashi is a special ward in Tokyo, Japan, with a population of 581,337. It features historical sites, universities, and extensive rail con...

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Khujand

Khujand is the second-largest city in Tajikistan and capital of Sughd Province. It is one of the oldest cities in Central Asia, dating back...

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Taichung

Taichung is a special municipality and the second-largest city in Taiwan, known for its industrial economy, cultural institutions, and centr...

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Bayugan

Bayugan is a component city in Agusan del Sur, Philippines, known for its cut-flower industry and agricultural production.

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Cilacap Regency

Cilacap is a regency in Central Java, Indonesia, known for its port, industrial plants, and the offshore island of Nusakambangan.

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Midsayap

Midsayap is a municipality in Cotabato, Philippines. It is a major commercial center with a diverse population and agricultural economy.

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South Tangerang

South Tangerang is a city in Banten, Indonesia, part of the Greater Jakarta metropolitan area. Established in 2008, it is known for planned...

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Hougang New Town

Hougang is a planning area and mature residential town in Singapore's North-East Region, known for its Teochew heritage and semi-circular ba...

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Jinchang

Jinchang is a prefecture-level city in Gansu, China, known as the 'Nickel Capital' with a population of 438,026.

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Aktobe

Aktobe is a major industrial and cultural city in western Kazakhstan, serving as the administrative center of the Aktobe Region.

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Fujieda

Fujieda is a city in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, known for its history on the Tōkaidō highway and as a commuter town.