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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.

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Pānihāti

Panihati is a municipality in West Bengal, India, part of the Kolkata Metropolitan Area. Established in 1900, it has a population of 377,347...

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Varanasi

Varanasi is a historic city on the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, India, known as a major Hindu pilgrimage site and center of education.

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Adapazarı

Adapazarı is the capital district of Sakarya Province, Turkey. This article covers its history, economy, climate, and culture.

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Sakakah

Sakakah is the capital of Al-Jawf Province in Saudi Arabia, known for its ancient history, agriculture, and modern development.

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Karaman

Karaman is a city in south-central Turkey, capital of Karaman Province. Known for its Karamanid history and Sufi heritage.

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Pakokku

Pakokku is the largest city in Myanmar's Magway Region, a major transport hub on the Irrawaddy River known for its bridge and rice market.

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Wushan Man

Fossilised remains of an extinct ape found in central China, originally classified as Homo erectus.

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Tayabas

Tayabas is a component city in Quezon, Philippines, known for its Spanish colonial bridges and history as the former provincial capital.

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Teluknaga

Teluknaga is a district in Tangerang Regency, Banten, Indonesia. It is located near Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and contains a Spec...

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Giá Rai

Giá Rai is a district-level town in Bạc Liêu province, Vietnam. This article covers its history, geography, and administrative structure.