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To see the lacustrian city of Lagos from the port of Lagos on the bridge that shows the Victoria Island is amazing. The show is impressive. Thousands of boats, a sort of mixture, a swarm difficult to describe. Like any other city, Lagos is a mixture of modern with an undescribable poverty. It is impossible to walk, cause as soon as you start walking you are surrounded by kids that ask money and If you do not give them , you can be beaten or stolen so better avoid this and take a...

Abuja is capital of Nigeria from December 12, 1991. It is located in the picturesque valley of the steppe in central Nigeria, 800 km north of the former capital. The decision to move the capital from Lagos to Abuja wasadopted in 1976. Choosing a place for the new capital, the authorities sought to create a city where would be no dominant ethnic, social or religious groups. After fifteen years of planning and renovation, the decision was put into practice. ...

Benin is a city located on the Africa continent (Western Africa, bordering the Bight of Benin, between Nigeria and Togo. Benin was once one of the most powerful empires in Africa – the Dahomey kingdom.   One of the most significant landmarks of  Benin City is the National Museum in the Plaza of the king. Rustic powered by Coppermine Phot...

When the first rays of the morning sun rose on the banks of the River Ganges, an old man holding out his hands towards the ball of fire slowly rises and says "namaste" (adoration and glorification of God). Such scenes are repeated every day for more than three thousand years in Varanasi, the holy city of India. Watching the scene on the banks of the River Ganges, the impression of the city freezes in time. Varanasi is an important religious site in th...

In the epic poem by the English writer John Milton " Paradise Lost", Agra describes the life of Adam. The protagonist saw the great city of Mughal Agra, which struck him as one of the wonders of God's creation. It is unlikely that this view was an exaggeration: in the 17th century the city was more than Constantinople, London and Paris seemed to be dwarfed by the large population of Agra. A number of magnificent palaces and "fragrant gardens with sweet flowers" stretched on both sides of the ...

Delhi has not always been the capital of India, but it has always played a key role in India's history due to its location on the way to the West to South-East Asia. The capital of one of the largest countries in the world has a fascinating history, but a population of almost 17 ​​million suffer from high levels of pollution and poverty. Attractions in Delhi are not immediately noticeable. Even the residents themselves, many of whom were born in other regi...

About Adelaide   Adelaide is the capital and the largest city of South Australia state. It is the fifth largest city in the country with a population of over 1.1 million. It is named in the honor of the Queen of Great Britain and the Hanover wife of King William IV who ascended to the throne from 1830 till 1837. The city is located on the oceanfront. The central part of Adelaide co...

Vancouver is, for the fifth year, the head of the ranking of the best cities to live, according to an annual study published by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).   About Vancouver   Vancouver, a city located on the west coast of Canada, w...

About Toronto   Toronto is Canada's largest city and the administrative center of Ontario. The city received its present name in 1834. Toronto is Canada's most cosmopolitan city. Approximately 49% of its residents are immigrants. Toronto has the longest street in the world, the Young Street, which is in the Guinness Book of Records, having a length of 1896 km. There is also the largest zoo in th...

Description   Stockholm is the largest and the most charming Scandinavian city. Despite the fact that around 1.6 million people live in Stockholm, the city remains calm and even pastoral. Its centuries-old alleys and squares are scattered throughout the archipelago of 14 islands on which the city is built, that is why you can even fish in the center of it. Stockholm has a small ce...

Description   Hong Kong is one of the ten major world trading powers and financial centers, that’s why the life level in the country is one of the highest in Asia. Moreover, Hong Kong is a quite major port. Hong Kong has achieved a sufficiently high economic growth thanks to its favorable geographic position, developed legal framework and improved infrastructure, although Hong Kong developed in conditions of almost complete lack of natural resou...

Description The Emirate of Dubai is located on the Persian Gulf and it is a major tourist destination in the Middle East. It is also called “ The city of the Gold” as it is blessed with golden sunshine and silvery beaches. From 1830 until today the rulers of Dubai are the Al Maktoum family. Dubai is one of the seven emirates o...

About Istanbul Probably there is no man in this world, who does not know about the existence of an ancient and magical city on the banks of the famous Bosphorus. This is, Istanbul , of course. The ancient Greek colony of Byzantium, the Imperial Constantinople, the Ottoman capital  and the legendary Constantinople of the ancient Russia - all thes...

No place embodies the world’s notion of political freedom and economical potential as the city of New York does. New York is the most populous city in the U.S.A. with one of the most popular suburban areas in the world. It has the status of the largest city in the United States since 1790 and it is also the first state capital city where George Washington's appointment as the first President of the United States was. For more than a century New York city was one of the major...

 About Paris     The majestic city of Paris is located in the North-Central part of France, in the region called Île-de –la France. The capital of France, Paris, is one of the most spectacular cities in the world and one of the most visited places with over 75 million tourists every year. Paris is one of the most important and largest  metropolas in Euro...

    Cork city is considered one of the most populated and largest cities in Ireland. It is placed on the Lee River coasts and it’s the administrative city of the Cork’s County in Ireland. Due to the fact that the Cork city is located near the river, there are numerous channels crossing the city’s surface. The city’s centre represents a solemn area, where you can visit the variety of cultural and historical locations. The Cork city has a favorable location, from the geographical point of...

  Limerick city is one of the largest and urban cities in Ireland. Located between Cork and Galway cities, the city represents a popular tourist destination. The Limerick city is the main location of the Limerick County, in the south-west part of Ireland. Due to the fact that it is placed next to the Shannon River, the city represents an important port resort in Ireland. Like all Irish cities, Limerick city represents a rich green area, crossed by many channels and bays. The most impressive tourist attractions in L...

    Ireland is consisted by small and large cities, urban and rural locations, but the thing that is characteristic for all Irish regions is the warm hospitality. The most populated and attractive urban location in Ireland is Dublin, the capital city. The Irish capital, Dublin is situated on the Ireland east coast, and on the bay of the Liffey River. The biggest urban city in Ireland hosts almost 1 million citizens. Dublin is also the cultural and economical centre in Ireland. Its cultural and histori...

  Kyoto is considered Japan's second most popular tourist destination, after Tokyo. It is a city located in the southern part of the Japanese island of Honshu, near Osaka. Also referred to as "The Thousand Year Capital", being the capital of Japan for over 1000 years, between 794 and 1868, Kyoto was the center of the Japanese civilization. Nowadays, it is a provincial city with over 1.6 million inhabitants, which attracts tourists from all over the world with its fascinating temples, pagodas, palaces and beautiful gardens...

  Tokyo is the capital of Japan and the largest city here, concentrating about 10% of the country’s population. The city is situated in the middle of the archipelago's main island, Honshu. Here the seat of the government and residence of the Emperor of Japan is located. The metropolitan area of the city, the largest in the world, is home to about 30 million people. Four train and subway stations ensure transportation to more than two million passengers every day, while in its central areas (in the "districts") the p...

  Osaka, a city-port also called the "Venice of Japan" or "the Manchester of the East" is located in Japan, in the Kansai region of the Honshu island at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay. Osaka is the third largest city in Japan in terms of population, after Tokyo and Yokohama. It is the centre of the metropolitan area of Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto, which has a population of over 18 million inhabitants.     In the past, Osaka was Japan’s commercial capital. Lately, Tokyo h...

   Rio de Janeiro is situated in southeastern part of Brazil, and its name it also „River January” because was discovered in January 1502. This city is the second largest one in Brazil and a important cultural center. Rio de Janeiro has a exceptional beauty , surrounded by magnificent bays and beaches on one side and by mountain range on the other side. That makes the city to be the perfect place to see in Brazil. It has several of museums and historic monuments for those who like to admire the art and to fiind out...

  Salvador is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is an exotic city in a very large country that attracts millions of visitors for its rainforests. Salvador was the capital of the country, now the capital of the state Bahia, and more then two centuries was the first  important port in Brazil. It lies between tropical hill and beautiful beaches along the bay Todos os Santos.   Salvador has a very rich folklore , and mentains its cultural history and keeps its Brazilian, African and E...

  Sao Paulo is the biggest city in South America and the third one in the world. It is the economic capital of Brazil. Sao Paulo is  the economical center of Brazil in the same time is a very important cultural center too, with several museums and touristic attractions. This city gathers significant numbers of minority communities as: Japonese, Italian, Arab, Chinese, Nipons and more others, and each of them has their cuisine with traditional food.   Sao Paulo is the  most modern city in Bra...