1) The main language in Rio de Janeiro is Portuguese.
2) The main airport in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport.
World Cities Trivia
My trivia and facts on world cities. Currency, dance, drinks, economy, fashion, film, food, lauguage, music, population, streets, transportation, and other world city trivia and facts.
Friday, October 4, 2013
Los Angeles - facts 4
1) The main airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles International Airport.
2) Los Angeles has a population of almost 4 million people.
2) Los Angeles has a population of almost 4 million people.
Labels:
Airports,
Los Angeles Facts,
Population
Buenos Aries - facts 2
1) Buenos Aries is the capital of Argentina.
2) Buenos Aries has a population of almost 3 million people.
2) Buenos Aries has a population of almost 3 million people.
Labels:
Buenos Aires Facts,
Capitals,
Population
Bangkok - facts 3
1) The main language in Bangkok is Thai.
2) Bangkok is the most populous city in Thailand.
2) Bangkok is the most populous city in Thailand.
Labels:
Bangkok Facts,
Language,
Population
Dubai - facts 3
1) The main language in Dubai is Arabic.
2) Soccer and cricket are the most popular sports in Dubai.
2) Soccer and cricket are the most popular sports in Dubai.
Labels:
Dubai Facts,
Language,
Sports
Berlin - facts 3
1) Berlin is the capital of Germany.
2) Berlin has a population of over 3.5 million people.
2) Berlin has a population of over 3.5 million people.
Labels:
Berlin Facts,
Capitals,
Population
Dubai - facts 2
1) Shawarma is very popular on streets in Dubai.
2) Shawarma are thin meat strips usually served in a pita bread and topped with vegetables.
2) Shawarma are thin meat strips usually served in a pita bread and topped with vegetables.
Labels:
Dubai Facts,
Food
Dubai - facts 1
1) The main airport in Dubai is Dubai International Airport.
2) The Dubai Mall is the world's largest shopping mall.
2) The Dubai Mall is the world's largest shopping mall.
Labels:
Airports,
Dubai Facts,
Places of Interest
Sunday, May 5, 2013
New York City - facts 5
1) One of the most popular tourist activities in New York City is attending a Broadway show.
2) The Phantom of the Opera is the longest running show on Broadway. It opened in 1988 and is still performed.
2) The Phantom of the Opera is the longest running show on Broadway. It opened in 1988 and is still performed.
Labels:
Music,
New York City Facts
Monday, April 1, 2013
Beijing - facts 7
1) Beijing roast duck is the most famous dish in Beijing.
2) It takes about 20 minutes to cook.
2) It takes about 20 minutes to cook.
Labels:
Beijing Facts,
Food
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Rio de Janeiro - facts 2
1) Rio de Janeiro is also known as "Rio".
2) The 2016 Summer Olympics will take place in Rio de Janeiro.
2) The 2016 Summer Olympics will take place in Rio de Janeiro.
Labels:
City Names,
Rio de Janeiro Facts,
Sports
Bangkok - facts 2
1) Bangkok is the capital of Thailand.
2) Bangkok has a population of over 8 million people.
2) Bangkok has a population of over 8 million people.
Labels:
Bangkok Facts,
Capitals,
Population
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Mumbai - facts 4
1) The main airport in Mumbai is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.
2) The airport is the second busiest airport in India in terms of overall passenger traffic after Indira Gandhi International Airport.
2) The airport is the second busiest airport in India in terms of overall passenger traffic after Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Labels:
Airports,
Mumbai Facts
Mumbai - facts 3
1) Mumbai was formerly known as Bombay.
2) Mumbai is the entertainment capital of India.
2) Mumbai is the entertainment capital of India.
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Mumbai Facts
Pisa - facts 2
1) Pisa is the home of the University of Pisa.
2) The University was founded in 1343.
2) The University was founded in 1343.
Labels:
Pisa Facts,
Universities
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Pisa - facts 1
1) Pisa is where the Leaning Tower of Pisa is located.
2) Work began on the tower in the year 1173.
2) Work began on the tower in the year 1173.
Labels:
Pisa Facts,
Towers
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Mumbai - facts 2
1) Cricket is the most popular sport in Mumbai.
2) A resident of Mumbai is called a Mumbaikar.
2) A resident of Mumbai is called a Mumbaikar.
Labels:
Mumbai Facts,
Resident Names,
Sports
Mumbai - facts 1
1) Mumbai has a population of over 20 million people.
2) It is the most populous city in India.
2) It is the most populous city in India.
Labels:
Mumbai Facts,
Population
New York City - facts 4
1) St. Patrick's Cathedral is located in Manhattan.
2) Times Square in New York City is the site of the annual New Year's Eve ball drop.
2) Times Square in New York City is the site of the annual New Year's Eve ball drop.
Labels:
New York City Facts,
Places of Interest
New York City - facts 3
1) The Theater District is located in Manhattan.
2) It is a popular tourist attraction in New York.
2) It is a popular tourist attraction in New York.
Labels:
New York City Facts,
Places of Interest
New York City - facts 2
1) Brooklyn is the most populous of the five boroughs of New York City.
2) Madison Square Garden is located in the borough of Manhattan.
2) Madison Square Garden is located in the borough of Manhattan.
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New York City Facts,
Places of Interest,
Population
New York City - facts 1
1) New York City is the most populous city in the United States.
2) Over 8 million people live in New York City.
2) Over 8 million people live in New York City.
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New York City Facts,
Population
Los Angeles - facts 3
1) Los Angeles is also known by its initials "L.A.".
2) The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team.
2) The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team.
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City Names,
Los Angeles Facts,
Sports
Los Angeles - facts 2
1) Los Angeles is the second most populous city in the United States, after New York City.
2) It is the most populous city in California.
2) It is the most populous city in California.
Labels:
Los Angeles Facts,
Population
Beijing - facts 6
1) Beijing has a population of almost 20 million people.
2) Mandarin Chinese is the main language spoken in Beijing, with Beijing's dialect being the standard form of Mandarin.
2) Mandarin Chinese is the main language spoken in Beijing, with Beijing's dialect being the standard form of Mandarin.
Labels:
Beijing Facts,
Language,
Population
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Beijing - facts 5
1) Bicycles are an important form of local transportation in Beijing.
2) Peking University is located in Beijing.
2) Peking University is located in Beijing.
Labels:
Beijing Facts,
Transportation,
Universities
Beijing - facts 4
1) Tiananmen Square is named after the Tiananmen Gate (Gate of Heavenly Peace), which is located to the North.
2) Beijing National Stadium is also known as the "Birds Nest" because of its unique grid formation design.
2) Beijing National Stadium is also known as the "Birds Nest" because of its unique grid formation design.
Labels:
Beijing Facts,
Places of Interest
Beijing - facts 3
1) Beijing means "northern capital".
2) Beijing was renamed several times in the past. Some past names are Dadu and Zhongdu.
2) Beijing was renamed several times in the past. Some past names are Dadu and Zhongdu.
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Beijing Facts,
City Names
Monday, June 28, 2010
Berlin - facts 2
1) Currywurst is pork with spicy ketchup sauce.
2) Soccer is the most popular sport in Berlin.
2) Soccer is the most popular sport in Berlin.
Labels:
Berlin Facts,
Food,
Sports
Berlin - facts 1
1) The main language in Berlin is German.
2) Hello is hallo in German.
2) Hello is hallo in German.
Labels:
Berlin Facts,
Language
Monday, November 9, 2009
Los Angeles - facts 1
1) A resident of Los Angeles is called a Angeleno.
2) Los Angeles is the most important city in the United States for movie and television production.
2) Los Angeles is the most important city in the United States for movie and television production.
Labels:
Film,
Los Angeles Facts,
Resident Names