Thursday, 19 May 2011

What city we are talking about?

Clues:-
  • This city of Iceland is famous for hot water pools.
  • In AD874 Ingolfur Arnarson built his homestead in this city and becomes Iceland first settler.
  • In 1786 With population of just 167, this city gained its marked town charter.
  • In 1904 this city took on the role of country in the throes of gaining independence from Denmark.
  • In 1940 Wartime occupation by Britain and America brings income and infrasture improvements including the building of airport.
  • Statue of Leifur Eriksson is the famous landmark here.

Ans:- This is the city of REYKJAVIK




Clues:-
  • This city is the Headquarter of FAO and WFP.
  • Situated on river Tiber, this city is known for Pizza.
  • EIGHTH CENTURY BC is known for Foundation of this city.
  • 507 BC To AD330 Republic and Empire here.
  • AD590 Pope Gregory I established this city as papal city and temporal power.
  • In 1870 Rome became capital of united Italy, Pius IX became “Prisoner of the Vatican”
  • In 2000 Millennium celebrations marked end of immense restoration and refurbishment program.
  • This city of Italy is famous for the Vatican City where we find the Vatican Museum.( Vatican is protected by the Swiss Guard).

Ans:- This is the city of ROME

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