Asia

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Okinawa Prefecture

Okinawa Prefecture is the southernmost prefecture of Japan, comprising 160 islands with a subtropical climate and distinct Ryukyuan culture.

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Mohali

Mohali is a planned city in Punjab, India, serving as the district headquarters and a major IT hub near Chandigarh.

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Lodhran

Lodhran is a city in Punjab, Pakistan, known for its cotton and mangoes. It is the capital of Lodhran District and the 81st largest city in...

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Hangzhou

Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang province, China, known for West Lake and as a major technology hub.

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Liaoyang

Liaoyang is a prefecture-level city in Liaoning, China, known for its history as a capital of the Liao and Jin dynasties and its role in the...

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Calasiao

Calasiao is a municipality in Pangasinan, Philippines, known for Puto Calasiao and the Señor Divino Tesoro shrine.

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Bengbu

Bengbu is a prefecture-level city in Anhui, China, known for its glass industry, Huai River location, and role as a transport hub.

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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.