1) Cricket is the most popular sport in Mumbai.
2) A resident of Mumbai is called a Mumbaikar.
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.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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