Asia

Countries, regions and cities in Asia

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Ashdod

Ashdod is a major port city in Israel's Southern District, known for its industrial zone, Philistine history, and diverse immigrant communit...

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Haridwar

Haridwar is a holy city in Uttarakhand, India, situated on the Ganges river. It is a major pilgrimage site and growing industrial hub.

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Kuching

Kuching is the capital city of Sarawak, Malaysia, located on the island of Borneo. It serves as a major commercial and cultural hub with a d...

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Karnaphuli River

The Karnaphuli River flows through India and Bangladesh, feeding the Port of Chattogram and the Kaptai Dam hydroelectric station.

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Sherpur District

Sherpur is a district in northern Bangladesh, part of Mymensingh Division, located about 197–199 km north of Dhaka.

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Larkana

Larkana is a city in Sindh, Pakistan, known as the birthplace of the Bhutto political family and home to the Mohenjo-daro archaeological sit...

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Bảo Lộc

Bảo Lộc is a provincial city in Lâm Đồng, Vietnam, known for B'lao tea and its location in the Central Highlands.

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Kamoke

Kamoke is a city in Gujranwala District, Punjab, Pakistan. It is known for its prominent rice market and numerous mosques.

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Weifang

Weifang is a prefecture-level city in Shandong, China, known for kites, folk art, and industry.

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Teluk Intan

Teluk Intan is a town in Perak, Malaysia, known for its colonial history, the Leaning Tower, and as the capital of Hilir Perak District.

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Hetauda

Hetauda is a sub-metropolitan city in Makwanpur District, Nepal, serving as the capital of Bagmati Province.

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Choa Chu Kang New Town

Choa Chu Kang is a residential town and planning area in the West Region of Singapore, known for its high density and public housing.

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Taibaishanus

Taibaishanus is a monotypic genus of East Asian sheet weavers, containing the single species Taibaishanus elegans, found in China.

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Layyah

Layyah is a city in Punjab, Pakistan, serving as the headquarters of Layyah District and Tehsil.

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Sumgait

Sumgait is the second-largest city in Azerbaijan, located on the Absheron Peninsula near the Caspian Sea, approximately 31 km from Baku.

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Kuningan

Kuningan is a town and administrative district in West Java, Indonesia, serving as the center of Kuningan Regency.

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Beersheba

Beersheba is the largest city in the Negev desert of southern Israel, known for its history, Ben-Gurion University, and high-tech industry.

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Kokshetau

Kokshetau is a lakeside city in northern Kazakhstan and the capital of Akmola Region, known for its history and proximity to Burabay Nationa...

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Purwokerto

Purwokerto is the capital of Banyumas Regency in Central Java, Indonesia. It is a major transport hub and educational center with a tropical...

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Mandsaur

Mandsaur is a city and district in Madhya Pradesh, India, known for its ancient history, opium trade, and the Pashupatinath Temple.