Knoxville is a city located in the territory of Tennessee. It is the center of Knox County. The city of Knoxville is the largest city in eastern Tennessee. The population is 183,546 people. Knoxville is known by its nickname Marble City. This is due to the fact that in the twentieth century the town had many careers with pink marble, which is exported to all over the country. National Gallery of Art in Washington is made of marble of Knoxville. Knoxville was known as the capital of underwear in the thirties of the twentieth century. At that time more than twenty textile mills were working in the city of Knoxville. In the second half of the twentieth century factories closed doors. The first people who settled in the area where today is located Knoxville, arrived in these parts a thousand years before Christ. Since that time other mounds. In eighteenth-century Cherokee Indians became dominant tribe in eastern Tennessee. The first European explorers arrived in the area in the late seventeenth century. This was the expedition of Henry Timberlake, who traveled to villages Overhill along the river Tennessee, was pleasantly surprised by the deep waters of the river in the area. End of the French Indian War caused a wave of settlement in the region. However, as the Cherokee Indians not sell this part of the land, settlers illegally residing in the area. U.S. Congress issued a warrant for the deportation of illegal settlers in 1785, but this is not successful.
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Huntsville is a city located in the territory of Alabama. Huntsville is located in Madison County and is its center. Part of the city is located in the neighboring Limestone County. The population of the city Huntsville is 158,216 people.The city owes its name to John Hunt, the first settler in the area who lived here in 1805. Although it was originally called Twickenham, the town was renamed in 1811 Huntsville the name of its first settler. John Hunt was a veteran of the war of the revolution. Since he purchased the land on which he settled, he had to move south from their original place of residence. In 1811 became the first city Huntsville incorporated town in Alabama. The city grew along the Tennessee River, as it began to build textile factories, factories producing munitions until after the time the city became a center of attraction and it was built at NASA Space Center. The rapid expansion of Huntsville is due to the construction of the railroad and the cotton industry. Many wealthy planters moved here from Virginia (Virginia), North and South Carolina and Georgia. In 1819 Huntsville hosted Constitution Convention. Forty-four delegates wrote a new constitution, Alabama.
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Bridgeport is a city located within the state of Connecticut. Bridgeport is located within the county of Fairfield. The population is estimated at 144,229 people. The city is characterized by its attachment to the famous local resident, circus artist and mayor – PT Barnum. Barnum built three houses in the city during the winter circus hosted the city. The first English settlement on the west bank of the estuary Pequonnock was founded in 1639 and named after the river. In 1777 the village was renamed Newfield. During the American Revolution Bridgeport became an important strategic center. In 1800 Newfield became a suburb of Bridgeport and Bridgeport in 1836 officially recognized the town. Bridgeport is known as the birthplace of the frisbee because here was an open office of one of the first companies to produce Frisbee. During the first years of its existence Bridgeport was inhabited by people who are subsisting on fishing and of cattle, and agriculture. In the late nineteenth century it passed through a stage of dramatic industrialization and became a manufacturing center. The region produces cutters, sewing machines, carriages, brassieres, saddles, and ammunition. In March 1860 Abraham Lincoln speech in the auditorium in the old Bridgeport City Hall. Special plaque notes the place where he kept his speech Abraham Lincoln.
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Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh. The town is situated on the river Buriganga. The population of the metropolis is about 12 million people, making it the 9th place in the ranking of the largest cities in the world. Dhaka is one of the largest and most colorful places in the region of South Asia. Because of its huge population of the town was known as “rickshaw capital of the world.” Approximately 400,000 rickshaws transported daily visitors and residents of the city. In some parts of Dhaka, however, they are strictly forbidden. The reason – often become the main prerequisite for traffic accidents and congestion. The capital has a rich and colorful history. Dhaka is known as the “city of mosques”. He has more than 13 centuries of history. By 1608 the city was in possession of Indian, Turkish and Afghan rulers. Today people of Bangladesh are predominantly Muslim. Hinduism is the second most common religion in the country which is inhabited by small communities, Buddhists and Christians. True architectural and economic development of the city began in the XIX century, under the guidance of British invaders. In recent years, Dhaka updated look with very modern skyscrapers and other buildings that are constantly changing urban landscape. Mostly local development and guests mark in respect of services, manufacturing, finance and other important aspects of building the economy and tourism attractiveness of the Muslim state. Still remains not fully solved the problem of transport congestion and populous capital.
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The city of Des Moines is located within the U.S. state of Iowa. It is the most populated city in the state, as well as his capital. Des Moines is the center of Polk County, but a small part of the city went into another county – Warren County. The territory of Des Moines live over two hundred and three thousand people. Des Moines owes its name to Fort Des Moines, which was built in 1843. Fort in turn was named after the Des Moines River. French name of the city means “monks”. This is due to the fact that Frenchmen called the river to the fort – the river of the monks. Around Des Moines River was prehistoric settlements before three thousand years. On the territory of the modern city Des Moines were several prehistoric settlements. They were built around thirteen hundred years BC. Archaeologists have discovered over fifteen prehistoric ritual burials. In 1843 Captain James Allen was appointed commander of the building near Fort Des Moines River. Fort was named Fort Des Moines. Fort was built to be controlled Indians who were brought to this area from their hometowns, which are located in the eastern part of the state.
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The city of Luneburg is one of the oldest universities in Germany. Extremely pleasant urban landscapes of Luneburg and good tourist facilities, which offers guests the city, are a prerequisite, Luneburg is a favorite place for weekend breaks to many Germans. Luneburg is located in Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen), which occupies the north central part of the country. Luneburg is located about 50 km southeast of Hamburg (Hamburg) and belongs to the metropolitan area of ​​Hamburg. Luneburg is picturesquely situated on the outskirts of the same name Luneburg field passes through the city as the river Ilmenau. The town has about 100,000 inhabitants (including suburbs) and ranks third largest in the German Province locals. In the statistics of the largest cities in Luneburg Germany currently ranks 120th position with its area of ​​70.38 square kilometers. Luneburg is built on both sides of the river Ilmenau, just 30 km before it merges with the great river Elbe (Elbe). The Luneburg field extends the substantial 7400 sq km, which are the main source area of ​​timber.
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Luebeck is a wonderful city in the country Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany. The city is important trade port on the Baltic Sea, situated near the mouth of the River Trave. The city is really impressive with nice architecture design and very interesting sightseeings and tour destinations in it. The city is visited by many tourists every year, who are attracted by the beautiful and spirit of Luebeck. Its surrounded by canals and red brick buildings of the Altstadt is immersed in the rich medieval history of the town. Situated between the the walls of defense facilities, the gates and the moat, the old town of Luebeck is so architecturally and historically significant, that the guests cannot miss the beauty of the city. Definitely the tourists are attracted by the large number of historical building, a lot of modern entertainments, the good restaurants and the quality accommodations, which Luebeck owns. Among its sightseeings are the gate Holstentor, the church Marienkirche and the Viking museum. Also the city has really beautiful old barns along the river and will give meet you with the beautiful atmosphere of the city. One of the good attractions for tours in Luebeck is boat trip through the river, which will reveal in front of you another vision of the city. The tour will show you the most beautiful landscapes and natures of the nature.
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San Bernardino is a town located in California and is the center of San Bernardino County. The city of San Bernardino 209,924 people live. San Bernardino is part of the so-called Inland Empire. This is called a territory that unites the oldest cities in the state – San Bernardino Riverside and Ontario, as well as their municipal areas. San Bernardino Valley comes from San Bernardino, which is actually located. In San Bernardino Valley has hot and cold springs. San Bernardino is one of the oldest cities in California. The town is named after Saint Bernardino of Siena. This happened in 1810. At that time the city was never in densely populated areas. In 1851, when California became a part of the states during the Civil War, things changed. The first Anglo-American colony consisted of settlers, among whom were a religious group from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They emigrated in 1857, during the War of Utah. In 1857 San Bernardino received city status. Soon after, the city became an important transportation and commercial hub of California.
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Siegen is located in western Germany. It is situated around the river Sieg, the center of Siegerland – a picturesque area, rich in beautiful hills and valuable minerals. 100-thousand city is one of the educational centers of North Rhine-Westphalia. The city is nearly eight centuries of history. Today it is recognized more as a university town. At the University of Siegen, founded relatively recently – in 1972, annually trains over 14,000 people. In Siegen, you can see the smallest museum in the world, magnificent castles, ancient churches. Although according to official figures, about 80% of the city was demolished during the air attacks during World War II, however Siegen quickly managed to recover and revive some of the cultural and historical monuments. Among the most impressive castles in the town etc. Oberes Schloss, rising to the top of a ridge of Siegen. The palace was built in the 13th century. Today’s appearance of the building has not been changed from 16-17 century. It houses a museum of arts and culture. There you can see some of the wonderful creations of the painter Rubens, who is probably the most famous inhabitant of the city. For centuries the castle has served as home to the Nassau family. Therefore, part of their decor and furnishings are well preserved. Addition sails with pictures of family members in Schloss Obers can still see the kitchen and bedroom of the family lived in the palace several centuries ago.
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