General Knowledge

Thursday, 19 May 2011

Guess the city...

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This city of Denmark was found in 1167 when bishop Absalon buillt a fortress on Slotsholmen.

In 1940, Nazi troops occupied this city and in 1971 Squatters establish the Free State of Christiana.

Known for its small-yet-big town appearance, this is the most stable economy city in Europe.

In 1996 this city became Europeans City Of Culture and in 2000 Oresund Bridge was opened.

"The Little Mermaid" , Tivoli gardens, Radhusplatzen are famous landmark here.
Ans: This is the city of COPENHAGEN
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In 1364, Jagiellionian University was established in this city of Poland.

In 1380, it became capital of Poland but in 1596 Warsaw became capital city.

In 2005 this city mourned its one time Archbishop Pope John Paul II.

Royal Castle on Vistula river , Dragon'n Lair and Market Squares are famous landmarks here.
Dark side of the city- its Jews massacre in gas Chambers. The Telpod electric factory is situated here where Oscar Schindler, the owner saved 1000 local Jews from Nazis.
Ans:- This is the city of KRAKOW

Can you guess these cities..?

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This city of Tanzania was founded in 1862 when by sultan of Zanzibar as summer residence.
In 1891 it became capital of German East Africa and in 1916 the British occupied the city, but German forces resist until 1918.
In 1961 the British granted Tanganyika independence, this city becomes the new capital.
In 1998 the al Qaeda terrorist network bombs the US embassy; 10 people killed, mostly Africans.
Sultan Barghash was the ruler who stopped slave trade here in 1872.

Ans:- This is the city of DAR ES SALAAM
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- In 2500BC the name Dimashqa first appeared in written records.
- In 732BC Assyrians conquered this city and in AD661 the Umayyad Empire, which extended from Central Asia to Spain, made this city as capital.
- In 1400 Mongol leader Timur (Tamerlane) pillages and burns the city, relocating most of its craftsmen to Samarkand.
- In 1946 With Syrian independence from France, and this city remains the capital.
- This city is known for Saladin, the model of chivalry who was equally respected by Muslims and Christians.
Ans:- This is the city of DAMASCUS
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- In 1833 Members of the Bani Yas tribe settled near this city's Creek.
- In 1966 Oil was discovered and that was quantum jump for this city . In 1969 this city exported oil for the first time.
- In 1971 it became part of the newly formed United Arab Emirates (UAE).
- In 2001 Construction work began on The Palm development.
- Known for its real estate boom, "The world" - a world map shaped islands project is the landmark here in addition to Burj.
Ans:- This is the city of DUBAI

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- In 1005BC The United Kingdom of Israel, under King David, established this city as its capital.
- In AD70 The Romans destroyed the city , leaving little standing.
- In AD638 Arabs led by Caliph Umar in al-Khattab captured this city.
- In 1099 Crusaders briefly established the Kingdom here
- In 1967 Israel forces occupied Arab East part of the city.
- Known for Temple Mount and Al Aqsa mosque, places holiest to both Jews and muslims,
Ans:- This is the city of JERUSALEM
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- In 1866 this city was founded with the discovery of gold.
- in 1922 A white miners strike (the Rand Revolt) led to a bloody three- month conflict.
- In 1940 many blacks started to be forcibly relocated to the South-Western townships (Soweto)
- In 1948 The National Party established a formal system of Apartheid (racial segregation)
- In 1976 Police gunned down student protestors in Soweto as unrest against Aparthied grows.
- Hector Pieterson Museum reminds of the Aparthied in this city.
Ans:- This is the city of JOHANNESBURG

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In 300BC Records of the Persian Achaemenids referred to a settlement known as Kabura.
In 1504 Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur, the first Mughal emperor, captured this city and made it his capital.
In 1738 Nadir Shah of Persia, founder of the Afsarid dynasty, captured this city of Afghanistan.
In 1939 the USSR invaded Afghanistan and occupied this city on 23 December 2004
Hamid Karzai presided over the first democratically elected Afghan legislator.
Founder of Afghanistan, Ahmed Shah who even captured Delhi in 1756 belonged to this city , which is known for Babur, Timur Shah and Nadir Shah.
Ans:- This is the city of KABUL

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This city of morocco was found in 1062 and in 1912 this city became a protectorate of France and in 1956 Morocco gained independence .
In 1961 Hassan II became King and in 1999 Mohammed VI became King.
It belonged to berber tribes in past this city is known for the greatest circus on earth- the Djemma el Fna. ( the main town square) .
Ans:- This is the city of MARRAKESH

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In 1899 this city was founded originally as a railroad camp for the Uganda Railway.
In 1907 this city became the capital of the British East Africa Protectorate, replacing Mombasa.
In 1963 On 12 December, the flag of newly independent Kenya was raised in here.
In 1998 The al Qaeda terrorist network bombed the US Embassy; 213 people killed, and more then 5,000 injured.
In 2004 this city hosted first UN Security Council meeting ever to be held in Africa.
This city is known for " the Langata Giraffe Centre " and father of the nation Jomo Kenyatta.
Ans:- This is the city of NAIROBI

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In 1906 this city was founded (as Ahuzat Bayit) by Jewish settlers, near the ancient
Palestinian port of Yafa (Jaffa).
In 1948 Jewish forces seized Yafo and proclaim this city as the first capital of independent Israel.
In 1950 this city and Yafo united in a single municipality.
In 1970 Israel unilaterally transferred its capital to Jerusalem, but the move was not recognized in international law and most embassies remained here.
In 2004 this city’s white city was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO
Known for Yitzhak Rabin, the Nobel Laureate, soldier turned Prime Minister who was assassinated by Jew extremist.
Ans:- This is the city of TEL AVIV – YAFO

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In 1630 Puritans from Britain settled at Shawmut and in 1770 Tea Party-locals threw 342 chests of tea into the harbor in a political protest.
In 1776 John Hancock signed the Declaration of independence.
In 2004 The the Red Sox won the World series for the first time in 86 years.
This city of USA is know for Benjamin Franklin, who fought for abolition of slavery.
this city is also known for bringing good luck by rubbing left foot of John Harvard's statue.
Acorn Street in Beacon Hill, Bunker Hill monument and John Hancock Tower are famous landmarks here.
Ans:- This is the city of BOSTON

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This city of Argentina is known for "Tango" dance form and passion for soccer.
In 1536 first settlement was founded 1580 Second and final settlement is founded and becomes Buenos Aires.
In 1862 Independence from Spain was recognized.
In 1978 City hosted and wins World Cup and suffered economic collapse in 2001.
World's widest street Avenido 9 de Julio and "La Boca " the artists walkway are situated here.
Ans:- This is the city of BUENOS AIRES

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This city of Venezuela is the birthplace of "Simon Bolivar" - the hero of Latin American war of independence against Spain.
In 1560 Explorer Francisco Fajarda discovered a verdant valley farmed by local Indians and founded the city.
In 1810 this city became the center for the first revolt against Spanish rule. Two years later it was destroyed in an earthquake, blamed by the church on its rebel sympathies.
In 1920 Oil money brought a rush of development, gathering pace in the 1950s, when leading architects are invited in to replace most of the old city.
In 1999 Mudslides destroyed hillside slum dwellings, killing between 30,000 and 50,000 people.
In 2002 A right-wing media campaign to destabilize the government of Hugo Chavez resulted in a coup. Despite American backing, it lasts only one day, but the political situation remains unstable.
This city is center of art and parks and is blessed with wonderful climate- perpetual spring.
Ans:- This is the city of CARACAS

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This city of USA is known for Frank LLoyd Wright- the great architect In 1779 A trading post was established on the north bank of the city's River.
In 1833 this city was incorporated as a town and in 1871 300 residents of this city were killed and 90,000 made homeless in the Great Fire.
In 1974 The Sears Tower was completed at 1,450 feet (442m) the world’s tallest building (until 1996).
In 2004 The Millennium Park was opened to the public.
Water Tower and beaches by lake Michigan famous sights here.
Its famous for music- zazz and blues.
Ans:- This is the city of CHICAGO

Guess the city...

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Situated on the mouth of Yangtze river, this Chinese city's name means "on sea".
In 1074 the Song dynasty provincial bureaucracy promoted this city from fishing villages status to a commercial town.

In 1842 the British force China to opened several port cities including this city.

In 1945 Japanese occupying forces surrendered, sparking a rush to rebuild and reinvigorate the city.

In 1993 The Oriental Pearl Tower opened, nowadays the symbol of this ultra- modern city.

In 2010 this city Shanghai held World Expo .
This city was home to Soong Ching Ling, who is considered mother of China.
Ans:- This is the city of SHANGHAI

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This Island city has name that means Sigh Pura, the city of Lion.
In 1390 Iskandar Shah, a young Palembang ruler, established a small settlement called Temasek on this island city.

In 1819 convinced that the island will make a good trading post, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles founded this city.

In 1965 Singapore broke from the newly formed Malaysian Federation and the independent Republic of Singapore was born.

In 1987 The first section of the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system opened; now one of the world’s most efficient.

In 2004 Lee Hsien Loong, son of former Prime Minister and independence leader Lee
Kuan Yew, was sworn in as new prime minister.
Raffles Hotel, Little India and Chinatown are famous landmarks of this city state.
Ans:- This is the city of SINGAPORE

Guess the city...

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In 1534 The Sultan of Gujarat ceded the area around this city to the Portuguese.
In 1661 Catherine of Braganza married Charles II of England who received this city as part
of the dowry.
In 1853 First train in India ran from this city to Thana . (a distance of 21 miles (33km))
In 1915 Mahatma Gandhi landed here arriving from South Africa.
Mad for Bollywood, this city has many Victorian and Moorish buildings built around 1880 such as VT, BMC and Churchgate.

Ans:- This is the city of MUMBAI

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In AD 593,The first state Buddhist temple, founded by Prince Shotoku, was built and named Shitennoji Temple in this city.
In AD604 this city, then called Nabiwa,becomes Japan’s first official Capital city.
In 1583 Toyotomi Hideyoshi ordered the construction of a Castle-today one of Japan’s most visited attractions.
In 1970 this city hosted the first World’s Fair to be held in an Asian country.
In 1994 The futuristic Kansei International Airport opened here .
World's largest aquarium and the rebuilt ( 1931) castle ( original 1583) of granite stone is the famous landmark of this city thats also known as the Water Capital of Japan.

Ans:- This is the city of OSAKA

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In 1690 Job Charnock, of the East India Company, established a new British trading post on the Hooghly River near this city.

In 1722 this city became the capital city of British India in 1864 cyclone hit the city, leaving 70,000 dead.

In 1947 this city became the Capital city of the new state of West Bengal in 2001 the city was officially Renamed.
Ans:- This is the city of KOLKATA
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This city of Malaysia is famous for Petronas twin Towers.
In 1857 a band of Chinese tin prospectors found the small settlement of this city .

In 1896 this rapidly expanding city becomes the capital of the newly formed Federated Malay State.

In 1942 Japanese troops captured this city; the start of three years of occupation.

In 1957 Independence from Britain was declared in the city’s Dataran Merdeka
(independence Square)

In 1998 this city became first Asian city to host the Commonwealth Games.
having Hindu temples and Mosques, this city was built on the Asian Economy Boom.

Ans:- This is the city of KUALA LUMPUR

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This is the second largest city of pakistan after Karachi.
In AD 630 Chinese traveler Hsuan Tsang made the first reliable reference to the city in his writings.

In 1021 Mahmud of Ghazni, the city’s first Muslim ruler, conquered the city.

In 1157 this city became capital of the Ghaznavid Empire under the Ruler Khusraw Shah.
In 1584 Akbar, the third Moghul emperor, established here a center of learning and the arts.
Janhagir and Nur Janha were buried here.

Ans:- This is the city of LAHORE

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In 1835 this city became part of the Colony of New South Wales.

In 1851 the city became capital of the state of Victoria; the gold Rush saw thousand flock to this city.

In 1880 this city hosted the International Exhibition and in 1956 the city hosts the Olympic Games

In 2004 the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens joined UNESCO’s World Heritage List
Famous for the cricket stadium MCG, this Australian city is situated on the river Yarra.
Ans:- This is the city of MELBOURNE

Guess this beautiful asian city...

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In AD 400 Early settlement in the area of present day city during The Licchavi dynasty.

In AD 980 King Gunakamadeva I Commenced work on a new city, Then called Kantipur.

In 1482 Under King Ratna, this city became a city state.

In 1769 King Prithvi Narayan Shah conquered the city Valley and proceeds to Renovate many finest buildings.

In 2001 Crown Prince Dipendra massacred 11 members of the Nepalese royal family, including the king and queen, In the royal palace.
Famous for the great Stupa of Bodhnath, Durbar Square and Swyambhunath temple this city of Nepal is the city of living goddess- Kumari.

Ans:- This is the city of KATHMANDU

Can you Guess the City ?

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In 1841British marines under the Captaincy of Charles Elliot landed here and planted the Union Jack.
In 1888 this city’s first tramway line to the Peak was built.
In 1898 Britain sings 99-year leased With China for this Island city and the New Territories.
In 1941 The Japanese captured this city and began four years of occupation.
In 1997 Celebrations held on the night of 30 June mark the handover of this city to China.
Jardine Matheson , the co. which fires a cannon every afternoon is located here.
Language of this Chinese city is Cantonese.

Ans:- This is the city of HONG KONG

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In 1527 Fatahillah, a Sumatran Malay Warrior, attacked the city of Kelapa and renames it Jayakarta.
In 1619 After attacking Jayakarta, the Dutch East India Company took control of the city and renamed it Batavia.
In 1807 Dutch Governor Herman Daendels relocated Batavia a Few kilometers south, building a New sector around the present Day Merdeka Square area.
In 1945 Future president, Sukarno, Proclaimed Indonesian Independence from his Home here, the city Officially changes its name Back to previous.
In 2004 Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono Became Indonesia’s first Democratically elected President in an elaborate Ceremony in this city.
This Capital city of Indonesia has people with just one name.( i.e.Sukarno).
Due to heavy traffic, this city allows not less than 3 people in the cars.

Ans:- This is the city of JAKARTA

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This city of Estonia is situated on shores of Baltic Sea and is famous for its Town Hall.
In 1219 this city was ruled by the Danish monarchy and in 1561 Sweden takes control of Northern Estonia.
In 1710 Estonia became part of Russia and in 1991 this city became capital of an independent Estonia.
In 2004, Estonia joined the EU.

Ans:- This is the city of TALLINN

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This city of Italy is a asalt water lagoon and is famous for Carnevale.
In AD421, this city was founded on 25 March, Feast of the Virgin Mary.
The 9th Century work began on the Basilica of St.Mark nd Doge’s Palace.
In 1498 discovery of Cape Route to India marked start of this city’s economic and political decline.
In 1797 , Napoleon’s invasion marked the end of the Venetian Republic.
In 1966 devastating floods throughout the city drew international attention to need for restoration.
In 2003 started the MOSE protection project here.
Piazza san Marco and Doge's palace are famous monumnets here.
Rising lagoon water , high tides and declining population is major problem here.

Ans:- This is the city of VENICE

Can you Guess the City ?

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This city of Austria is famous for the great composer Mozart(1756-91)-who died penniless.
Sitiauted on the river Salzach, this city is the chocolate box beautiful town of Europe.
This city was found in 7th Century by Bishop Rupert and in this city was decimated by fire.
In 1816 this city joined the Hapsburg Empire and in 1818 fire takes its toll on the city once again.
A grand festival was organised here in 1920.

Ans:- This is the city of SALZBURG

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This city of Russia is known as the world capital of ballet.
Originally built on river Neva, this city now spreads across more than 40 islands.
Pushkin, Gogol and Dostoevsky, all lived here.
This city was found in 1703 by Peter the Great and in 1712 it became capital of Russia.
In 1917 strikes break out in capital (now Petrograd) and tsar is forced to abdicate.
In 1941 the Germans invade Russia and besiege the city (now Leningrad) for 900 days leaving 2 million people dead.
In 1985 Mikhail Gorbachev introduces Glasnost (openness) and perestroika(reconstruction) here.

Ans:- This is the city of ST.PETERSBURG

What city we are talking about?

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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

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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

Can you Guess the City ?

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Split in two by river Sienne is famous for Pablo Picasso, james Joyce, Earnst Hemingway and In 52BC The Romans built Lutetia, later To become this city.
In 1789 The Bastille was stormed and in 1940 this city was occupied by Nazi Germany and Allies liberated the city in 1944.
In 1994 Channel Tunnel opened, Shortening the journey time from here to London.
In 1998 France won the soccer World Cup at the Stade de France here.
This capital of France is famous for Art Noveteau and the roller blading tour.

Ans:- This is the city of PARIS

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This city is famous for tale of Princess Libuse.
In Early 9th Century Legendary foundation of this city by Princess Libuse and her ploughman husband Premysl.
In 1618 Defenestration of Catholic councilors unleashed the Thirty Years War
In 1918 Foundation of Czechoslovakia with this city as its capital
In 1945 Liberation from Nazi rule by Soviet army
In 1989 this city witnessed end of communist regime.
This city is famous for its liesure time- Beer.

Ans:- This is the city of PRAGUE

Can you guess the city.....

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This city of Germany is famous for the great composer Richard Strauss, beer and parks.
In 1158 Henry the Lion founded this city and in 1327 the city suffered damage in a devastating fire.
In 1505 this city became the capital of Bavaria.
In 1940 this city had first air attack during World war II(another 70 follow before 1945)
In 2006 this city hosted the opening match of the soccer World cup.
This most popular city has headquarters of Siemens and BMW.

Ans:- This is the city of MUNICH

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This city of norway is famous for Akershus Castle.
In 1048 City was founded by King Harald.
In 1350 around two thirds of the population was wiped out by bubonic plague.
In 1624 A great fire devastated the city and in 1814 this city’s economy boomed after Norway uniteed with Sweden and (Later gains independence from Sweden in 1905)
In 1991 King Harald V came to the throne.
This city is breathtakingly beautiful and has great quality of life, being situated at the tip of a fjord.

Ans:- This is the city of OSLO

Can you guess the city?

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In 1297 Francois Grimaldi took the Rock of Monaco and in 1512 France recognized Monaco’s independence.
In 1869 Direct taxes were abolished and in 1929 this city hosted its first motor Grand Prix.
In 2005 Prince Rainier III, head of the Grimaldi family, died.
This city is famous for show-off. The most famous building here is not Royal palace but the casino.
Wealthy residents of this city are fond of sports cars and yatchs.
This city is famous for fairytealish princess grace of Monaco.

Ans:- This is the city of MONTE CARLO

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In 1156 Prince Yury Dolgoruky, credited as founder of the city, fortified this city with a moat and wooden walls.
In 1812 Napolean and his troops briefly occupied the city.
In 1917 The Great October Revolation heralded the coming of communism to the city.
In 1991 A political coup failed, triggering the end of communism.
In 2004 President Vladimir Putin was re-elected in a landslide election.
Underground railway of this city is famous for palace like interiors.
This capital of Russia is famous for Red Square and Kremlin palace .

Ans:- This is the city of MOSCOW

Can you guess the city?

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This city of Slovenia is known as city of writers.
In 1144 this city of Slovenia, then known as Laibach gets its first written mention.

In 1511 an earthquake destroyed large sections of the city and in 1895 second earthquake did the same.

In 1918 this city joined the Kingdom of Serbs Croats, and Salovenes ( In 2004 Slovenia joined NATO and the EU).

Joze Plecnik is the architect of the city's landmarks. Seminar Library, Three Bridges and Cankar Quay are famous buildings here.
Ans:- This is the city of LJUBLJANA.

Can you guess the city?

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This city of Portugal was established here 138Bc when a Roman settlement, Olissipo was founded.

In 714 the Moors occupied Lisbon and Ruled for over 400 years and in 1255, it became the capital of Portugal.

In 1755, two-thirds of this was destroyed in the Great Earthquake.

"TORRE DE BELEM" , "Monument to discoveries" and "Parque de Nacoes" are the famous landmarks here.
Ans:- This is the city of LISBON

Tuesday, 3 May 2011

Guess the city...

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This city of Canada, is the only fortified city of North America where the annual winter carnival is billed as world's biggest.
With strong French history ( 95 % speak French here) all citizens have " Je me souviens" ( I remember) written on their car number plate.
Found in 1608, this city was almost saved from secession from Canada in 1995.
Situated on river St. Lawrence, Palace Royale and Hotel Chateau Frotenac are famous landmarks here.
British claim to this city came in 1759 when French were defeated in Battle of the Plains of Abraham.

Ans:- The city is QUEBEC.

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This city of Ireland is the place to see Set dancing.
Established by Vikings in 10th century, this city of Ireland boasts of largest park in Europe- The Phoenix Park.
This city is home to Trinity College and hosts a grand 5 day carnival every year in Mid March- St. Patricks festival.
Situated on river Liffey, after Irish indendence in 1922, this city became capital of Ireland in 1949.
Guinness is the famous drink here and Kilmainham Gaol and Ha Penny's bridge are famous landmark here.

Ans :- The city is DUBLIN.

Sunday, 1 May 2011

Heard about these beautiful cities?

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Located beneath a volcano named Pinchincha, this city is the capital of Ecuador the South American country.
After being invaded by Incas in 1428, Atahualpa became the emperor.
Atahualpa offered Pizzaro the Spanish invader a ransom of gold and silver. This treasure, collected but not delivered to Pizzaro is still not found.
Quito cathedral ( built in 1562) and The Plaza Grande are the famous landmarks here.
This city exports roses and is the centre of the world !

Ans:- We are talking about the city of QUITO.

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This city of Hungary is the city of spas and is situated on river Danube- one side of which is Buda and the other side is called ....(well that will be too much of a clue....)
1956 was eventful year here when uprising against Stalinism was suppressed by Soviet.
"Castle hill", "Heroes Square " and The Chain Bridge are famous landmarks.
Chain Bridge was completed in 1848 when reformer Count Szecheneyi could not attend his father's funeral due to Danube.

Ans:- We are talking about the city of BUDAPEST.

Thursday, 28 April 2011

More cities to guess about

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This city lives outdoor. White sandy beaches are full of sport- Soccer and Volleyball.
This city of Brazil was discovered in 1502 by Portuguese and then in 1570 slaves started arriving here from Africa.
In 1807, when Napoleon invaded Portugal, its prince fled to Rio and settled there.
Then Brazil got independence from Portugal in 1822 and later in 1960 capital was moved from this city to Brasilia.
You can enjoy best of Samba dance here during the greatest festival of the city- The Carnival.

Ans:- This is the city of RIO DE JANEIRO.

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This capital city of Belgium has a magnificent Gothic building- Town Hall.(built in 1402) and speaks two languages! French and Dutch.
In 1815, Napoleon was defeated here besides Waterloo. That finished his conquests.
It can be called the unofficial capital of Europe- The European Commission, European Parliament and the Council of Europe - all are here.
The symbol of this city is the statue of urinating boy - Manneken-Pis who wears fabulous donated clothes.

Ans :- We are talking about the city of BRUSSELS.

Wednesday, 27 April 2011

Guess the city...

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In this city on western coast of USA , you have "Silicon Valley" (Apple, Yahoo and tons of like that)
Built on 43 hills,earthquakes have destroyed this city more than once. (1906 and 1989).
The hap place here is : Chinatown. Thanks to the Chinese immigrants.
Bay bridge is one of the many bridges here and you can find 15 kmph cable cars ( trams here ).
Tagged as "gay capital of america", this city had the origin of Hippie Culture.( 1960s)

Ans :- The city we are talking about is.........................SAN FRANSISCO

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This city of Belgium has a romantic legend. Novel of Georges Rodenbach made it so.
This city is the Europe's best preserved medieval town. A catholic march takes place here : The Procession of The Holy Blood."
Known for Lace making, this city is full of Gothic buildings.

Ans:- This city is BRUGES

Tuesday, 26 April 2011

Guess the city...

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This city is in Chile, which was given to Spain ( being left of Brazil- which was given to Portuguese) in 1494.
This city was found by Pedro de Valdivia in 1541 when he trekked across Andes, but conflict with Indians continued.
Declared independence in 1818 after war with Spain and had a coup in 1973.
Palacio De La Moneda is the famous building and seat of govt.
Two of its citizens ( Gabriela Mistral and Pablo Neruda ) won Nobel for literature.

Ans:- This city is SANTIAGO.

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Overlooking River Danube , this city of Slovakia got a fortress built on Castle Hill.
After Budapest fell to Turks in 1536, it became capital of Hungary.
Germans and Hungarians were expelled by Slavs after World War -II.
Urban apartments here are called "Petrzalka".

Ans:- This city is BRATISLAVA

Monday, 25 April 2011

More cities to guess about

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This USA city was "born" in 1851 when pioneers landed at Alki Point and was almost destroyed in 1889 fire.
Home of Boeing , the aircraft manufacturer , Bill Gates was born here in 1955.
Nicknamed as Emerald City for its parks, greenery, and glimpses of sparkling water.
Most popular tourist attraction is the "underground tour"- roads and stores of the time before engineers raised the streets above tide to prevent flooding.
Space Needle , Pike place market and Skid Row are famous landmarks here.

Ans:- Yes the city is SEATTLE.

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This German town became capital in 1871 and Nazi regime of 1936 staged impressive Olympics.
In 1989 the wall dividing West and communist East fell and 10 years later it became seat of government.
Situated on river Spree, it has lot of open space.
Nicknamed buildings such as Hollow Tooth ( Memorial Church), Washing Machine ( Govt. Chancellery) are here.
Famous for Siemens, it has many industries and largest immigrant population is of Turks.

Ans:- This city is BERLIN.

Guess these cities if you can.....

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In 1720, it was established as a Fur trading post by French and in 1790, it was made capital of Upper Canada by British.
In 1812, American attempts to oust British were thwarted by loyalists. It became capital of Ontario.
CN tower ( world's largest free standing structure ) is here along with Bata shoe Museum and Casa Loma.
A thriving cultural center, it has Little India, Little Italy, Chinatown and Little Portugal here.

Ans:- The City is TORONTO.

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This Roman City was founded in 15 BC and it fell to Moors in AD.777.
Before being invaded by Napoleon in 1800, it was under Spain for 300 years and then there was textile boom here.
It was capital of Independent Catalunya in AD988 so it got autonomous status in 1977 again.
Antony Gaudi's unfinished Temple - Sargada Familia is here.
This city has lots of green space. Sardana is the national dance of this city.

Ans:- The City is BARCELONA.

Can you Guess the City ?

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This west coast city of Canada is situated on the mouth of Fraser river.
After gold rush by British ( James Cook in 1780) and Spanish, it was finally claimed by the former.
After being destroyed by the great fire in 1886, the greanpeace organization was founded here.
Center of "First Nations Art", this city is the largest port of Canada.
Stanley Park( 1000 Acre) and Sam Kee Building ( narrowest building of the world) are famous landmarks here.

Ans:- The city is Vancouver.

Clues:-

In 3000 BC on north hill of this city , Acropolis was established which became the cultural center of Greece.
War of Independence with Ottomon emancipated this city in 1833 and it fought with Turkey in World War-I.
Before entering a 5 year civil war in 1944 it saw massive bloodshed in World War -II with Germany and Italy.
It hosted Olympics in 2004 and is home to great philosopher Socrates ( c.400BC).

Ans:-The city is Athens.

Saturday, 23 April 2011

Can you Guess the City ?

Clues:-

This was chosen as the capital by first president of the country in 1790.
Situated on the banks of Potomac river, in 1984, it was attacked by the British.
In 1912 Tokyo gifted cherry blossoming trees to this city.
In 1963 , Martin Luther King delivered the famous " I have a dream" speech here.
Its main buildings are National Mall, Capitol and White House.

Yes the answer is WASHINGTON !

Clues:-

This city of Netherlands, was established by fishing and farming families on the mouth of River Amstel. ( this was salty before 1930, when the great sea barrier was made).
In 1814 it became the capital of the kingdom.
It has a permissive attitude towards prostitution and drug use.
In 1942, a 13 year old jew girl Anne Frank came to hide here but was killed in a concentration camp 3 years later by Nazis. She used to write diaries, which sold 25 million copies:- "The Diary of Anne Frank."

Could guess? We are talking about AMSTERDAM

Friday, 15 April 2011

IMPORTANT STRAITS

Straits :- Seas joined :-Name of landmass existing on either side.

Bab-el Mandeb:- Red Sea and Arabian sea:-Arabia and Africa

Bering:-Arctic Ocean and Bering Sea:-Alaska (U.S.A) and Asia

Bosporus:-Black Sea and Sea of Marmara:-Asia Turkey and European Turkey

Dardanelles:-Sea of Marmara and Aegean Sea:-Asian Turkey and European Turkey

Dover:-North Sea and Atlantic Ocean:-England and Europe

Florida:-Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean:-Florida (U.S.A) and Bahama Islands

Gibraltar:-Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean:-Spain and Africa

Malacca :-Java Sea and Bay of Bengal:-Malaysia and Sumatra

Palk:-Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea:-India and Sri Lanka

Magellan:-South Pacifica and South Atlantic:-South America and Tierra-del Fuego Island.

TRIBES AND RACES OF THE WORLD

Afridis, the tribal’s inhabiting the Pak-Afghan border area.

Afrikander, the Dutch born in South Africa.

Bantus, people of a black race of Africa.

Bedouins, nomads of Arabia and North Africa.

Berbers, people of a race of Africa.

Boers, Dutch settlers of South Africa.

Cossack, a group of people inhabiting the south- eastern region of Soviet Union.

Eskimos, natives of Arctic circle.

Flemings, people of Belgium.

Hotentot, a pastoral nomad race of south-west Africa.

Khirgis, tribals of central Asia (U.S.S.R)

Kiwis, nickname of the people of New Zealand.

Magyars, natives of Hungary.

Moplahs, people of a tribe of Malabar coast, India.

Nagas, people of Nagaland, India.

Nipponese, the people of Japan.

Papuans, natives of West Irian.

Swahili, natives of Tanzania, Africa

Zulus, natives of South Africa belonging to Bantu family.

Wednesday, 30 March 2011

MINERALS AND ASSOCIATED COUNTRIES

Minerals and Countries (arranged in order of quantity produced)

Aluminium:- U.S.A., Canada, Germany, France, Norway, India, U.S.S.R.

Asbestos:- Canada, Rhodesia, South Africa.

Chromium:- India, South Africa, Rhodesia, Cuba.

Coal:- U.S.A., Canada, U.K., Germany, Belgium, South Africa, China, India.

Copper :-U.S.A., Germany, Zambia, Zaire, U.K. ,France, Japan, Mexico, Chile.

Gold:- South Africa, U.S.A, Australia, Canada, U.S.S.R, Mexico, Colombia, India

Graphite:- Sri Lanka

Iron:- U.S.A, Germany, U.K, France, Spain, U.S.S.R. Sweden, Luxembourg, Austria, India

Lead:- U.S.A, Spain, Germany, Belgium, Mexico, Canada.

Manganese:- India, U.S.S.R, Morocco, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Egypt, Brazil

Mercury:- Italy, Spain, U.S.A

Mica:- India Nickel Canada

Petroleum:- U.S.A, Iraq, U.S.S.R, Venezuela, Rumania, Mexico, Iran, Indonesia, Burma, Trinidad, Tobago, Peru, India

Platinum :-U.S.S.R, Colombia

Silver:- Mexico, U.S.A, Australia, Canada, Burma, Peru, Zaire.

Sulphur:- Italy, Japan

Tin:- Malaysia, Zaire, Bolivia, Indonesia, Thailand Nigeria

Uranium:- Zaire, South Africa, Germany, U.S.S.R Zinc U.S.A., Germany, Belgium.

CROPS AND ASSOCIATED COUNTRIES

Crops and Countries (in order of production)

Barley :-Canada, China, U.SA, U.S.S.R., Turkey, U.K., India.
Cocoa:- Ghana, Nigeria, Brazil, Ivory Coast Dominican Republic.
Coffee:- Brazil, Indonesia, Colombia, Kenya, Mexico, El Salvador, Cuba, Venezuela.
Cotton:- U.S.A., China, India, Egypt. Flax U.S.S.R, Belgium.
Grapes:- France, Italy, Portugal, U.S.A (California) Afghanistan, India
Groundnut:- India Jute Bangla Desh, India, Brazil, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand
Maize:- U.S.A.,U.S.S.R., Brazil, Argentina, Yugoslavia, Hungary, Rumania. Manila Hemp Philippines.
Rice:- China, India, Bangla Desh, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, Burma.
Rubber:- Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Brazil, India
Silk:- Japan, China, Korea, India, Iran, Turkey, Bulgaria. Sisal Mexico.
Sugarcane:- India, Cuba, Pakistan, Indonesia, Mauritius.
Tea:- India, China, Sri Lanka, Japan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Taiwan, Kenya, Malawi, Iran. Wheat:- U.S.S.R., U.S.A., Canada, China, Italy, France, India, Turkey, Argentina ,Australia. Wool:- Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, South Africa.

Monday, 21 March 2011

Lets find out authors of these famous books...

Q.Who authored these famous books?:-

Gardener, Far from maddening crowd, India Divided and A passage to India

A. Rabindranath Tagore,Thomas Hardy,Rajendra Prasad and E M Forster.

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