Cities

For the town in Spain, see Alburquerque Albuquerque, also known as ABQ, is a vibrant, sprawling city near the center of New Mexico. Cradled in the Rio Grande Valley beneath the Sandia Mountains, it is by far the largest

Along the Magnificent Mile is a one-day and night sightseeing tour of Chicago.

Ann Arbor — often abbreviated as AA or A2 — is a picturesque city surrounding the University of Michigan. It has a strong bent toward the arts, and an attractive and pedestrian-friendly downtown. Visitors enjoy the city'

Bali, the famed "Island of the Gods", is the most visited part of Indonesia. Its diverse landscape of mountainous terrain, rugged coastlines and sandy beaches, lush rice terraces and barren volcanic hillsides provide a p

Khao San Road (Thai: ถนนข้าวสาร) is a small road about a block from the Chao Phraya River at the northern side of Rattanakosin. Backpackers and budget travellers are drawn here by some of the cheapest accommodation and t

Pratunam (Thai: ประตูน้ำ) is a shopping district in Bangkok. It is a major market area with thousands of fashion stores that sell wholesale with cheap prices guaranteed, especially if you buy in bulk. Pratunam is used in

Yaowarat and Phahurat (Thai: เยาวราชและพาหุรัด) is Bangkok's multicultural district, located west of Silom and southeast of Rattanakosin. Yaowarat Road is the home of Bangkok's sizeable Chinese community, while those of

Stretching from Knokke to Adinkerke, the Kusttram (Dutch for "Coast Tram") makes it possible to travel almost the entire length of the Belgian coast by tram. The 67-km (42-mi) journey through coastal Flanders takes sligh

Big Bend National Park is vast and rugged area, and one of the least visited national parks in the continental U.S. With three distinct ecosystems, endless views, and powerful landscapes, Big Bend may leave you feeling l

Borobudur is a Buddhist stupa and temple complex in Central Java dating from the 8th century, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is one of the world's truly great ancient monuments, the single largest Buddhist struct

Bouzigues is a lovely coastal town in Hérault, southern France. It is known above all for its oyster production and numerous quality seafood restaurants. Bouzigues can be thought of as a seaside resort without the resort

The largest city in New York State's Niagara Frontier, Buffalo is a city full of surprises. Though Buffalo is sometimes the butt of jokes about chicken wings, its long-suffering sports teams, and the mountains of snow un

Caldas da Rainha is a city in Portugal's Oeste region, about 10 km (6.2 mi) from the Atlantic Ocean and 90 km (56 mi) north of Lisbon. Absent from most travellers' itineraries, this charming city is a great place to exp

Have you ever wondered whether there were any settlements in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) before it was established? Hall is one of the last few remnants of what was New South Wales (NSW) bushland before the ca

Uptown is the central business district of Charlotte. It is home to most of the city's major institutions, and is the historic core. It is also the geographic center of Charlotte, with the center point of the city at t

Chicago is the home of the blues and the truth of jazz, the heart of comedy and the idea of the skyscraper. Here, the age of railroads found its center, and airplanes followed suit. "Stormy, Husky, Brawling / City of Big

Bronzeville, the Black Metropolis, is a mecca of African-American History on Chicago's South Side, just miles south of downtown. Gwendolyn Brooks published poetry in the Chicago Defender, Andrew Rube Foster created Negro

The Loop is the central business district of Chicago, bounded by the Chicago River to the north and west, Harrison Street to the south, and Lake Michigan to the east. It contains the tallest members of Chicago's skyline

's-Hertogenbosch, commonly known as Den Bosch, is a city in the south of the Netherlands and the capital of the province of North Brabant. Once a stronghold, vital in the protection of the young Dutch nation, Den Bosch h

A seaside stroll in Helsinki is an easy half-day walk along Helsinki's west coast.

Aarhus (also written Århus and pronounced Oar-Hoos) is the main city on the Jutland peninsula in Denmark. "City of Cafés" is a moniker the city wears with pride: its roster of coffeeshops exemplifies Aarhus' elegant mix

Abbots Langley is a large village and civil parish in the English county of Hertfordshire. The only Englishman ever to have become pope, Pope Adrian IV, was born here as Nicholas Breakspear around the year 1100.

Aberdeen (Scottish Gaelic: Obar Dheathain, Scots: Aiberdeen) is the third-largest city in Scotland, United Kingdom, with a population of almost 200,000 (2018). It is a harbour city on Scotland's north-east coast, approxi

Abiquiu (AH-bi-kyoo) is a village in the north central region of New Mexico, USA. Despite its small population, it is interesting for attractive scenery and for Ghost Ranch, a conference center and living museum. In the

While most Canadians choose to travel between major cities by airplane, there still exists today a continuous series of connecting train services from the Pacific to the Atlantic, and a trans-continental journey on the p

Ad's Path (Pad van Ad) is a hiking trail south of Leuven in Belgium that passes by a number of sculptures by artist Ad Wouters. Located fairly close to Brussels, it could make for a long outdoor daytrip if you want to ge

Addis Ababa (Amharic: አዲስ አበባ) is the capital and largest city of Ethiopia. With an estimated population of more than 6 million in 2026, it is growing very rapidly like many African cities. The city is an important cente

Adelaide is the capital of the state of South Australia. It lies on the eastern shores of Gulf St Vincent in the central, southern part of the Australian continent. Adelaide is Australia's fifth largest city, with a popu

City and North Adelaide is the central business district of Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. It's separated from the rest of Adelaide by the Adelaide Park Lands, a green belt forming a figure eight around the Ri

Travelling by plane can be a scary experience for people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly if they've not flown before or have experienced a traumatic event. It is not something to be ashamed of: it is no differe

Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park is in Lleida (province) of Catalonia. A wild mountain region in the Pyrenees, with peaks rising to 3017 m (Besiberri Sud) and with nearly 200 lakes, many of them of gla

Air Itam (also spelt Ayer Itam or Air Hitam), is a town in central Penang Island (Pulau Pinang). Located west of George Town, Air Itam is largely a suburban area home to the famous Penang Hill, or Bukit Bendera, and the

Akron is a city of almost 200,000 people (2019) in the Northeast Ohio region in Summit County. Akron is proud of its heritage as a center of industry, and now offers visitors a wide range of recreational and cultural att

Albanian (Shqip) is the national and official language of Albania. It is an Indo-European language, forming its own isolated branch within the Indo-European language family. Thus it is not related closely to any other In

Albany is the capital of New York. Albany is an interesting showcase of several centuries' worth of architectural styles, including the modernistic Empire State Plaza.

Alberta spans great, contrasting sceneries of mountains, forests and prairies. It offers the visitor six UNESCO World Heritage sites, preserving mountain vistas (Banff and Jasper National Parks), the world's largest inla

Alcamo is a town in the Trapani province of western Sicily. The climate is mild and its central position on the Gulf of Castellammare offers views of Mount Bonifato and the vineyard-covered rolling hills of the surroundi

Alexandria (pronounced al-ig-ZAN-dree-uh ; Arabic: الإسكندرية ‎/ اسكندرية al-Iskandariyya / Eskendereyya ) is Egypt's second largest city (5.2 million people in 2018), its largest seaport, and the country's window onto t

Alexandrov (Александров) is a city in the north-western part of Vladimir Oblast. The location is known as a medieval residence of Russian princes. It was home to several important events in Russian history. The residence

Alice Springs (Arrernte: Mparntwe), sometimes colloquially known as Alice, is the heart of Central Australia and consists of cavernous gorges, boundless desert landscapes, remote Aboriginal communities and a charming pio

La Rambla is the street lining the coastline of the Uruguayan capital Montevideo. This is not one single street, but several streets whose names begin with Rambla. This street promenade is a popular place for locals to s

Altai Tavan Bogd National Park (Mongolian: Алтай Таван богд байгалийн цогцолбор газар) is located on the westernmost point of Mongolia in Bayan-Ulgii Province. This vast mountainous park borders China and Russia with vie

Altitude sickness is a reaction to the lower amounts of oxygen available at high altitudes (due to the lower air pressure). Your body will respond in various ways to this: some are normal, some are illnesses. The illness

Altrincham is a town in Greater Manchester in the northwest of England. It was a small market town until the 18th century, then industrialised with the coming of the Bridgewater Canal and later the railway. Altrincham wa

For the city in Turkish Southeast Anatolia with the Kurdish name Amed, see Diyarbakir. Amed is a long coastal strip of fishing villages in East Bali running from the village of Culik about 14 km eastwards incorporating t

American cuisine is an amalgamation of food from different cultures, with strong influences from the British Isles, southern Italy, Greece, West Africa, France, Central and Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, Mexico, China and

Although American football (the term "football" in this article will mean American football unless otherwise noted) is played throughout the world, it is still mostly seen as "America's sport" and is the most popular spo

Ames is a pleasant college town in Central Iowa, sitting astride the Skunk River roughly 30 miles north of Des Moines. Life in Ames follows the ebb and flow of the academic year at Iowa State University, which is the cit

Amqui is a small city in the Matapédia Valley on Southeastern Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula.

Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. It is known for the canals that cross the city, its impressive architecture, museums and art galleries, its notorious red light district, and more than 1,500 bridges. The city

The Binnenstad is the medieval heart of Amsterdam. It is where most foreign visitors arrive and leave, and has a lot of the city's prime attractions.

Andorra la Vella is the capital of Andorra. It is a small alpine city that draws visitors primarily for skiing, hiking and tax-free shopping. Even if those activities don't appeal to you, there is enough in the city to f

Angkor Archaeological Park, near Siem Reap in northern Cambodia, is one of the most important archaeological sites in Southeast Asia.

Ankara is the capital of Turkey, central within the country on the plateau of Central Anatolia. It's a sprawling modern place around an ancient citadel, and in 2022 had a population of almost 5.2 million (second in size

The Anne Beadell Highway is a dirt track running from the underground town of Coober Pedy in South Australia to Laverton in Western Australia. It was named by surveyor Len Beadell after his wife. The road runs approximat

Bagan (Burmese ပုဂံ) is an area and archaeological site in the Central region of Myanmar, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Baku (Azeri: Bakı) is the capital of Azerbaijan and is the largest city in the Caucasus. Baku's Old Town has UNESCO World Heritage status. Many cultures and architectural styles mix in Baku, in particular Turkish-Islamic

Ballarat is a city about 110 km (68 mi) north-west of Melbourne in the Goldfields region of Victoria. Ballarat is most noted as a former goldmining town with excellent examples of Australian colonial architecture, and as

Slices of American history are around every corner in Baltimore. Maryland's largest city is a gritty old seaport town that's perhaps most famous as the site of Fort McHenry, where, at the height of the War of 1812, the s

Downtown Baltimore is Baltimore's central business district and seat of the city government. While home to some iconic Baltimore architecture, and the city's economic heart, visitors, and even locals, tend to keep their

East Baltimore is a sparsely populated, mostly residential district covering about a third of the entire city in the very rough east of downtown and the more suburban-feeling northeast.

The Inner Harbor is the heart of Baltimore, and the standard-bearer of its industrial and maritime heritage. In the 1950s, the area became an industrial wasteland and the buildings were eventually replaced with parkland

Midtown is a district of Baltimore.

South Baltimore is the entrance point for most visitors to the city, coming in off I-95 from the south, and home to one of the city's number one attractions—Fort McHenry, as well as both the Orioles and Ravens stadiums.

West Baltimore is a huge section of the city notorious for violent and other drug-related crime, but also for its unique culture, endless streets of old Baltimore rowhouses with their marble stoops, and sprawling parklan

Bandelier National Monument is a national monument in the North Central region of New Mexico. It was once inhabited by the ancient Puebloans (incorrectly known as the Anasazi), the ancestors of some of the modern-day Nat

Bandung is the capital city of West Java province, and the third largest city in Indonesia after Jakarta and Surabaya. Nicknamed Parijs van Java (Paris of Java) by the Dutch for its resemblance to Paris and European atmo

Central Bandung forms the city centre (pusat kota) of the city of Bandung. Although the area had been inhabited before, it was here that the city of Bandung was founded in the year 1810, at the place where the Great Post

North Bandung covers some key urban expansions of Bandung during the early 20th century. It covers the Dago area with the ITB university campus and many cafés, restaurants, and the former colonial government centre of Ge

For the Scottish town that Banff was named after, see Banff (Scotland) The town of Banff in Banff National Park, in the Canadian Rockies, is the larger of the two populated areas in Banff National Park, about an hour an

Bangkok (Thai: กรุงเทพฯ Krung Thep) is the capital and largest city of Thailand. With a population of over eleven million inhabitants, Bangkok is by far Thailand's main city, with the urban sprawl comprising nearly half

Dusit (Thai: ดุสิต) is a leafy, European-style district of Bangkok that functions as the political centre of Thailand. Its development dates back to the early 1900s, when King Rama V built the Dusit Palace, a complex of

Phahonyothin (Thai: พหลโยธิน) is centred around Phahonyothin Road, a major arterial road that starts at Victory Monument and runs parallel to and eventually merges with Viphavadi Rangsit Road in the north of Bangkok. Als

Ramkhamhaeng (Thai: รามคำแหง) is a vast district that lies along Ramkhamhaeng Road, a major arterial road in east Bangkok. The area could be considered a suburb and is almost completely unknown to foreign travellers, wit

Ratchadaphisek (Thai: รัชดาภิเษก) is the district that follows the northeastern portion of Ratchadaphisek Road. It is north of Sukhumvit, east of Phahonyothin and west of Ramkhamhaeng. Since the completion of the metro

Biatorbágy (German: Wiehall-Kleinturwall) is a town in Pest County. The inner area of the town is in the Zsámbék Basin, it is surrounded by the Buda Hills, its eastern part extends into the Budaörs Basin.

Bikol is the main local language of the Bicol Region in southeastern Luzon, Philippines. It is strongly influenced by Spanish. Belonging to the Austronesian family of languages, it is closely related to all the other lan

Bilbao, with a population of about 350,000 (2018, and over a million in the metro area), is the largest city in Spain's Basque Country. Bilbao is perhaps the best place in the world to experience the ancient culture and

Bingara is a village (population 1,428 in 2016) in the New England region, in New South Wales, Australia.

Birmingham, in the West Midlands, is Britain's second-largest city. Known in the Victorian era as the "City of a Thousand Trades" and the "Workshop of the World", Brum, as locals call the city, is enjoying a 21st-century

Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama, and its cultural and economic nucleus. While it's best remembered as the site of protest, bombings, and other racial tumult during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, visito

Bisbee is a town in Southeast Arizona, and the county seat for Cochise County. This former mining town has reinvented itself as an artist community, and it now attracts tourists for its vibrant cultural scene and well-pr

Biscayne National Park is a United States national park in Greater Miami. It is the largest marine park in the National Park System, protecting the southern section of Biscayne Bay, including the northernmost several Flo

Blackpool is a seaside resort in Lancashire on the northwest coast of England, bordering the Irish Sea. It's a traditional holiday resort with miles of sandy beach, the iconic Tower, and cheap and cheerful amenities for

Blanes is an old fishing town that has become an important beach destination on the Costa Brava and the province of Girona. In 2018 it had around 39,000 inhabitants.

Boggabilla is a village (population 990 in 2016) in the New England region of New South Wales in Australia.

Bonavista is a city in Newfoundland and Labrador. It is located at the northern tip of the eponymous Bonavista Peninsula.

The federal city of Bonn is one of the largest cities in the Cologne Lowland, second only to Cologne in population, with 330,000 residents in 2020. Despite the size, it maintains a cosy, relaxed atmosphere of a small to

After its secession from Yugoslavia, the Bosnian government declared the official language to be called Bosnian (bosanski / босански) rather than "Serbo-Croatian" (srpskohrvatski / српскохрватски). However, "Croatian," "

A city of history and tradition, Boston offers a proud legacy of culture, education, and numerous sporting championships. The "shining city on a hill"s independent spirit has been displayed to the world ever since coloni

Both bound closely with Boston while remaining a bit cut off, Allston/Brighton is defined by the colleges that surround it. A visit reveals a bohemian vibe in this student village writ large. Check back often, in this ne

Historical heavyweights, Back Bay and Beacon Hill are some of Boston's most beautiful neighborhoods. With narrow, gas-lit streets and scores of architecturally significant buildings, these distinctly different neighborho

Boston's Charlestown was the traditional home of employees at the now-decommissioned Navy Yard. It has experienced a shift in its population and industry and an increasing number of young professionals are joining the fa

So, you've decided to visit Dorchester. Congratulations! Boston's largest neighborhood had long been written off, dismissed as “too dangerous” by those who had never set foot here. But longtime residents — or “Dot Rats”

Budapest is the capital city of Hungary. With a unique, youthful atmosphere, world-class classical music scene, a pulsating nightlife increasingly appreciated among European youth, and last but not least, an exceptional

Aquincum is the former Roman city which stood in Budapest. This article describes the northern part of District III (Óbuda–Békásmegyer).

Belváros or Downtown is the V. District of Budapest. It consists of two historic neighbourhoods with well-defined borders within the V. District - Lipótváros ("Leopold town", after Emperor Leopold II) in the north includ

Budavár, Vár or Várnegyed (Buda Castle, Castle or Castle Quarter) is in Budapest, located on Castle Hill. It is the highlight of the 1st district. You can walk around the old romantic streets of the hill or see a great v

Csepel (German: Tschepele) is the official name of the 21st district of Budapest. It is located at the northern end of Csepel Island in the Danube. Being on an island, it is the only complete district of Budapest which i

East Pest is in Budapest. This article describes Districts XVI and XVII (Rákosmente).

Kőbánya (literally: Quarry, German: Steinbruch) is the official name of the 10th district of Budapest. In the north-west corner is a large public park called Népliget (People's Park).

South Buda is in Budapest. A big area on southern Buda, on the right side of Danube.

Városliget (lit. City Park, German: Stadtwäldchen) is a large park in Budapest. This article describes the western part of the 14th district: Városliget and Istvánmező.

Víziváros (lit. Water Town) is in Budapest. This article describes the outer part of the 1st district, which includes parts of Gellérthegy (lit. Gellért Hill), Krisztinaváros (lit. Kristina Town), Tabán and Víziváros. Ho

Zugló (Mediaval name: Szugló, German: Lerchenfeld) is the official name of the 14th district of Budapest. It is a large and mixed neighborhood, with communist era style highrise apartments sprinkled between decently kept

Óbuda (literally Old Buda) is in Budapest. This article describes the southern part of District III (Óbuda–Békásmegyer).

Budaörs (German: Wudersch, Croatian: Jerša, Erša or Vundeš) is a town in Pest County, west of District 11, Budapest metropolitan area, and has about 28,400 inhabitants. The town lies among the Buda Hills and the Tétény P

If you want to see the world on the cheap for necessity, lifestyle or challenge, there are some ways to do that. Basically, they fall into two categories: Either work (see Working abroad, and check that you are allowed t

Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina and one of Latin America's most culturally significant cities. It is a city of beautiful parks and belle epoque architecture, a place of big historical events, and a city of intim

The Rust Belt. The Great Lakes. Appalachia. Ask any American what they know about these regions and they'll tell you they've got their share of problems. There's poverty, economic hardship, a sense of desperation, the fe

Allentown and the Delaware District are two neighborhoods in Buffalo that are adjacent to each other and north of downtown. These two areas are among the most desirable neighborhoods in the city today, and, much more tha

Downtown has been the nucleus of Buffalo since its foundation; over two centuries later, it retains its central importance in the Niagara Frontier both geographically and commercially. Though its bygone era of bustling s

If you're a visitor in Buffalo and you ask a local for advice, one of the things you'll almost certainly be told is to stay away from the East Side. "You take your life in your hands when you cross Main Street", so they

Cape Cod National Seashore is a national seashore in the state of Massachusetts in the United States of America.

Cape Le Grand National Park is in the Goldfields–Esperance region of Western Australia. It's home to some of the world's whitest beaches.

Cape Town (Afrikaans: Kaapstad, Xhosa: iKapa) is the second most populous city in South Africa. The capital of Western Cape Province, it is also the legislative capital of the nation. Cape Town is on South Africa's south

Capiznon (Spanish: capiceño, locally: Capisano), is an Austronesian language spoken in Western Visayas in the Philippines. Capiznon is concentrated in the province of Capiz in the northeast of Panay Island. It is a membe

Cardiff (Welsh: Caerdydd) is the capital and largest city of Wales. It used to be an industrial city, but is now a lively and modern capital city and a tourism hot spot. The city is friendly to pedestrians, and summer is

Woven carpets are traditionally crafted in North Africa and many parts of Asia, mainly along the Silk Road. They are sometimes called Oriental carpets, and are often associated with Islamic cultures, partly due to their

Carrollton, Virginia is a community in South Hampton Roads, near the southern end of the James River Bridge across from Newport News. Carrollton has experienced growth as a bedroom community.

Cartagena or Cartagena de Indias is a city and a world heritage site on Colombia's Caribbean coast in the Bolívar. Founded by the Spanish in 1533, the impressive buildings from the Spanish time today make up a UNESCO Wo

Cebu City is the main city on Cebu Island in the Philippines and is known as the Queen City of the South. It is the capital of Cebu Province, a transport hub, and a popular tourist destination in its own right. Cebu is p

Cebuano, also called Sugboanon or Bisayan, is a major language in the southern Philippines. It is spoken natively throughout Cebu Province, Bohol, Negros Oriental, Siquijor, and Camiguin, in much of Leyte and Mindanao,

Central Asia is a rugged, arid region, historically coveted for its position between Europe and East Asia with the legendary Silk Route, rather than for its resources, although petroleum, natural gas, and mineral reserve

Central Java is the heartland of Javanese culture. This page covers the central third of the island of Java, encompassing the two provinces of Central Java and the Special Region of Yogyakarta.

Chaco Culture National Historical Park is a major unit of the United States National Park System located within the Navajo Nation in northwest New Mexico. It preserves extensive ancestral pueblos of prehistoric American

Birthplace of traditional folk singer Mary "La Bolduc" Travers and championship hockey goaltender Mathieu Garon, Chandler is one of the largest towns in the Gaspé Peninsula, a deepwater seaport and industrial centre situ

Scenic and regularly decked out in "Carolina blue", Chapel Hill is a lovely college town in North Carolina that makes up the westernmost point of the Research Triangle. The town is the smallest of the Triangle's three ci

Charleston is the largest and oldest city in the state of South Carolina in the United States of America. Its historic downtown is on a peninsula formed by two rivers, the Ashley and the Cooper, flowing into the Atlantic

One of strong points of Charlotte, North Carolina, is that it has an abundance of high-quality options for families. Residents from other areas often cite family-friendliness as a primary reason for moving there, and vi

Chatham is at the "elbow" of Cape Cod in Massachusetts, and includes the villages of North Chatham, South Chatham and West Chatham. Its beautiful beaches, harbors, coastal scenes and its interesting village shops make it

The Chatham Islands (Rekohu in the indigenous Moriori language and Wharekauri in Māori) are the eastern-most settled islands in New Zealand. The islands lie 860 km east of Christchurch, in the middle of the "Roaring Fort

Chattanooga is the 4th largest city in Tennessee. It is the seat of Hamilton County. It is in Southeast Tennessee on the Tennessee River and near the border of Georgia. It was immortalized in the popular 1941 song "Cha

Clusane is a small village of 2,000 inhabitants along the south part of Lake Iseo, in Iseo municipality. It is a village of Franciacorta, a region well known for its wine, especially red and sparkling wine: around the vi

Cochabamba, or simply Cocha is fourth largest city in central Bolivia, in a valley with the same name, in the Andes mountain range. Its name is from a compound of the Quechua words q'ucha, meaning "lake", and pampa, "ope

Coimbra is the traditional capital city of Central Portugal's historic Beira Litoral region. With over 140,000 inhabitants (2021), it is the largest municipality there and one of Portugal's four largest metropolises. An

Cold weather is common all year in the Arctic and Antarctica, as well as at high elevations, and during winter in temperate areas. Cold weather is part of everyday life for the residents of these areas, as well as travel

Cologne (German: Köln, Ripuarian: Kölle) is a city on the Rhine river in North Rhine-Westphalia. It is the fourth largest city in Germany with around 1.1 million residents (2025). It is one of the nation's media, tourism

Colombo (Sinhala: කොළඹ, Tamil: கொழும்பு) is the largest city and commercial capital of Sri Lanka, and still perceived by many as the capital though the suburb of Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is now the official capital. Jus

For the German town founded as "Colonia Ara Agrepinensis" and still known in some contexts as "Colonia" or derivatives, see Cologne. Colonia del Sacramento is in southwestern Uruguay, across from Buenos Aires on the nor

While many Colorado visitors enjoy the state's Alpine skiing and other mountain activities, only a lucky few have discovered the area's Wine tourism. And yet Colorado is home to over 80 wineries and the highest altitude

Columbia is the capital city and second largest city in South Carolina. It is home to the main campus of the University of South Carolina, and to the Army's Fort Jackson. It is in the approximate geographic center of the

There are common scams that occur in many places that the traveller should be aware of. These are designed to get your money or business from you under false pretenses. They fall into three categories: overcharging you,

Concord is a residential and business city in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area in the state of California.

Cooch Behar (Bengali: কোচবিহার Kocbihār), also spelt Koch Bihar, is a town in the northern part of the Indian state of West Bengal. It is known for its rich cultural heritage and the remnants of its royal heritage. Being

The Cook Strait ferries provide the essential "floating bridge" between the North and South Islands of New Zealand. Five passenger and car ferries (one also carrying rail wagons) from two operators ply the 92 km (57 mi),

Christiania is the former name of Oslo Christiania is a self-governing "free town" established in 1971, a city within the city, on the site of a military barracks as an alternative to mainstream culture. Christiania is c

Christianshavn is a district east of the inner city of Copenhagen. Once a working-class neighbourhood, today Christianshavn is a trendy part of the city with its own unique identity. people from all walks of life, live s

Frederiksberg might look like a part of Copenhagen to a traveller, but the municipality of Frederiksberg is an enclave of 103,000 people (2022) inside the municipality of Copenhagen. The inhabitants of Frederiksberg hav

Indre By (literally the inner city) is the central area and the historical heart of Copenhagen, bounded by the lakes circling the inner city and the harbour, it reflects the entire city’s extent during the reign of King

The Northern suburbs is a green suburban district north of Copenhagen. The ghetto of the wealthy, the Whiskey belt; the nicknames are many, and the Northern suburbs is indeed home to most of the city's well-off populatio

Nørrebro is an inner district of Copenhagen and perhaps the most multicultural part of the city. A prime cross-section of contemporary Danish society is on offer here, ranging from boutique shopping to grand middle-class

Dar es Salaam (Haven of Peace in Arabic) was founded in 1862 by Sultan Seyyid Majid of Zanzibar on the site of the village of Mzizima. Mzizima's history dates back to when the Barawa people started to settle and cultivat

Davenport is one of the Quad Cities, in Eastern Iowa. This Midwestern city on the bank of the Mississippi River has seen a great deal of action throughout history. Today Davenport offers visitors interesting museums, act

Dayton is the birthplace of aviation: the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, lived here and perfected their design for the first practical aircraft. It is also home to one of the few multi-site National Parks in the U.

Dehradun is the provisional capital of Uttarakhand state. It is nestled between the Himalayan foothills to the north and the Shivaliks to the south. The town offers breathtaking scenery. It is a favorite tourist destinat

Your body may become dehydrated (low on water) for any of a number of reasons. The most common are diarrhea, sweating for various reasons – hot weather, fever, or strenuous activity such as a marathon race – and water ev

Del Valle Regional Park is in California in the United States.

Delhi (Hindi: दिल्ली Dillī, Urdu: دہلی Dihlī, Punjabi: ਦਿੱਲੀ Dilī) is one of India's largest cities. This city, along with the capital New Delhi, forms the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT), rather than being par

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This listing of dive sites of False Bay east coast is part of the regional guide for Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay which is intended to provide the already qualified scuba diver with information which will help

The dive site Giant's Castle is an offshore rocky reef in the Miller's Point area of False Bay on the east side of the Cape Peninsula, near Simon's Town, a suburb of Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa

The dive site Glencairn Barge, Quarry Barge, or Cement Barge is an offshore recent wreck on a rocky reef in the Glencairn area on the False Bay coast of the Cape Peninsula near Cape Town in the Western Cape province of

The dive site Die Middelmas or Hakka Reef is an offshore rocky reef in the Karbonkelberg headland area on the Atlantic seaboard of the Cape Peninsula, near Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

The dive site Het Huis te Kraaiestein is an inshore historical shipwreck in the North Oudekraal area of the Atlantic seaboard of the Cape Peninsula, part of Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

The dive site Highfields is an offshore historical wreck in the Table Bay area on the Cape Peninsula, near Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

The dive site Humpback Ridge is an offshore, rocky reef in the Karbonkelberg marine reserve area on the Cape Peninsula, near Hout Bay, a suburb of Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

The Dive site Justin's Caves is an inshore rocky reef in the north Oudekraal area on the Atlantic seaboard of the Cape Peninsula, near Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

The dive site Kalk Bay Harbour Wall is a shoreline rocky reef and artificial structure in the Kalk Bay area on the False Bay coast of the Cape Peninsula, part of Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

The dive site Klein Tafelberg Reef, also known as Salad Bowl, Yacht wreck, and The Patti is an offshore rocky reef in the outer Hout Bay area on the Atlantic seaboard of the Cape Peninsula, near Cape Town in the Western

The dive site Kruis or Crosses is a shoreline rocky reef in the Rooi-els area on the east side of False Bay, near Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

The dive site Livingstone Reef is an offshore rocky reef in the Roman Rock area of Simon's Bay, in False Bay, near Cape Town in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

The dive site Long Beach (Simon's Town) is a shoreline sand bottomed site with scattered wreckage and reef areas in the Simon's Bay area on the False Bay coast of the Cape Peninsula, part of Cape Town in the Western Cap

The dive sites Maidstone Rock, Maidstone Reef and Ammo Reef are offshore rocky reefs in the Seaforth area of Simon's Town on the False Bay coast of the Cape Peninsula, near Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South

The dive site MFV Orotava is a recent wreck in the Smitswinkel Bay area on the Cape Peninsula side of False Bay, near Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

The dive site MFV Princess Elizabeth is a recent wreck in the Smitswinkel Bay area on the Cape Peninsula side of False Bay, near Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

Miller's Point slipway is the most popular launch site for boat dive charters on the west side of False Bay. It is also extensively used by commercial and recreational small boat fishermen. There are two slipways at Mill

The dive site M.V. Katsu Maru is a recent wreck in the Hout Bay area on the Atlantic seaboard of the Cape Peninsula, near Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

The dive site MV Ker Yar Vor and the Jo May is a recent wreck site on an inshore rocky reef in the Karbonkelberg area on the Atlantic seaboard of the Cape Peninsula, near Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South

The dive site MV Rockeater is a recent wreck in the Smitswinkel Bay area on the Cape Peninsula side of False Bay, near Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

The dive site MV Romelia or Sunset Rocks is an inshore rocky reef with recent wreck in the Llandudno area on the Atlantic seaboard of the Cape Peninsula, near Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

The dive site Sunny Cove is a rocky shoreline reef in the Fish Hoek area on the False Bay coast of the Cape Peninsula, near Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

The dive site SURG Pinnacles is an offshore rocky reef in the Duiker Point area on the west coast of the Cape Peninsula, near Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

The dive site Tafelberg Deep is an offshore rocky reef in the Hout Bay area of the Cape Peninsula, near Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

The dive site Target Reef is an offshore rocky reef with concrete structure in the Simon's Bay area of False Bay, near Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

The dive site Tivoli Pinnacles is an offshore rocky reef in the Roman Rocks area of False Bay, near Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

The dive site Torch Reef is a small offshore rocky outcrop in the Seaforth area of Simon's Town on the Cape Peninsula side of False Bay, near Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

The dive site Twin Towers or Twin Towers pinnacle is an offshore rocky reef in the Duiker Point area on the Cape Peninsula, near Cape Town in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

The dive site Two Oceans Aquariumis an inland confined water site in the V&A Waterfront area of the City Bowl, in Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

The dive site Vogelsteen is a shoreline rocky reef in the Gordon's Bay area on the east side of False Bay, near Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

The dive site Vulcan Rock is an offshore rocky reef in the outer Hout Bay area on the Atlantic seaboard of the Cape Peninsula, near Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. .

The dive site Wilhelm's Wall is an offshore rocky reef in the Oude Schip headland area on the Atlantic seaboard of the Cape Peninsula, near Hout Bay in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

The dive site Windmill Beach is an inshore rocky reef in the Froggy Pond area of Simon's Town on the False Bay shore of the Cape Peninsula, near Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.