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Istanbul
The only city in the world spanning two continents, and former capital of three great empires.
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Notable Arab, Islamic, and world cities
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Dubai
From a small fishing and pearling village to a global city of towering skyscrapers and major trade and tourism hub.
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Cairo
Egypt's capital and the largest city in the Arab world, blending deep history with vibrant modern life.
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Mecca
Islam's holiest city, the spiritual heart of Muslims worldwide, and home to the Holy Kaaba.
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Wellington
New Zealand's compact capital overlooking Cook Strait, home to the film industry that brought «The Lord of the Rings» to life.
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Auckland
New Zealand's largest city, built atop a volcanic field of some 50 dormant cones, nicknamed the City of Sails for its abundance of boats.
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Melbourne
An Australian city born of 19th-century gold rush wealth, now known as Australia's capital of sport, coffee, and art.
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Vancouver
A Canadian Pacific coast city ringed by mountains and water, consistently ranked among the world's best places to live.
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Havana
Cuba's capital, frozen in time with its classic American cars and colorful colonial architecture on the Caribbean shore.
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Santiago
Chile's capital, ringed by the towering peaks of the Andes, founded by the Spanish in honor of Saint James in a fertile valley.
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Bogotá
Colombia's high-altitude Andean capital, heir to the indigenous Muisca kingdom and home to the legendary Gold Museum.
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Lima
Peru's capital, founded by Spanish conquistadors as the «City of Kings», and today the undisputed gastronomic capital of Latin America.