Czech Republic: Frýdek-Místek

Frýdek-Místek is a city in Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic.

Postcrossing ID: CZ-1351803
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Ukraine: Maiden Nezalezhnosti

Maidan Nezalezhnosti, literally Independence Square, is the central square of Kiev, the capital city of Ukraine. The square has been known under many different names, but often it is called simply Maidan.

Since the start of Ukraine's independence movement in 1990, the square has been the traditional place for political rallies. Maidan is also a regular site for non-political displays and events.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maidan_Nezalezhnosti
Postcrossing ID: UA-1635756
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Germany: Market Church St. Nicolai

Market Church St. Nicolai is located in Hamelin, Germany. It is the second oldest church in Hamelin.

Hamelin is a town on the river Weser in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is the capital of the district of Hamelin-Pyrmont and has a population of about 56,000. Hamelin is best known for the tale of the Pied Piper of Hamelin.

Source: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marktkirche_(Hameln)
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United Nations: United Nations Headquarter

United Nations is headquartered in New York City. The complex has served as the official headquarters of the United Nations since its completion in 1952. It is located in the Turtle Bay neighborhood of Manhattan.

Although it is situated in New York City, the land occupied by the United Nations Headquarters and the spaces of the buildings that it rents are under the sole administration of the United Nations and not the U.S. government. They are technically extraterritorial through a treaty agreement with the U.S. government.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Headquarters_of_the_United_Nations
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India: Shillong

Shillong is a hill station in the northeastern part of India and the capital of Meghalaya, which means "The Abode of Clouds" and is one of the smallest states in India. It is said that the rolling hills around the town reminded the European settlers of Scotland. Hence, they would also refer to it as the "Scotland of the East".

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shillong
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USA: Seattle

Some fun facts about Seattle :)

1) There are 6 major companies in the United States that play a part in Seattle facts. They include Costco, Boeing, Amazon, Starbucks, Microsoft, and UPS. Each of these companies was originally founded in the city of Seattle.

2) Many believe Seattle rains much of the time and this causes tourists to plan indoor activities when they visit. However, Seattle actually receives less rain annually than 5 metropolitan cities with more tourists, which are Washington DC, Boston, Miami, Houston, and New York City.

3) Pike Place Market is also a residential area where approximately 500 people live. There are 8 buildings spread along the routes of the market that are seldom discussed, but are part of Seattle's history nonetheless.


Source: http://www.traveladvisortips.com/top-10-interesting-seattle-facts/
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Romania: Bucharest

Bucharest is the capital and the largest city of Romania, as well as its cultural, industrial, and financial centre. It is located in the southeast of the country. Bucharest became the capital of Romania in 1862.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bucharest
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Spain: Tarragona

Tarragona is the capital of Tarragona province in the autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain. It lies at the mouth of the Francoli River, on a hill rising from the Mediterranean Sea. Tarragona is a flourishing seaport, an important agriculture market, and the centre of active tourism, concentrated in some well-known beach resorts.

Source: https://www.britannica.com/place/Tarragona-Spain
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Romania: Sibiu

Sibiu is a city in Romania, located northwest of Bucharest. It is one of the most important cultural centres of Romania and was designated the European Capital of Culture for the year of 2007, along with the city of Luxembourg.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sibiu
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China: Shanghai

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Finland: Tampere

Tampere is a city in southern Finland. It is the most populous inland city in the Nordic countries. It is the second-largest urban area and third most populous individual municipality in Finland, after cities of Helsinki and Espoo.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampere
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Germany: Hamburg

Hamburg is the second largest city of Germany as well as one fo the country's 16 constituent states. Its official name reflects Hamburg's history as a member of the medieval Hanseatic League.

Postcrossing ID: DE-6914269
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Croatia: Split

Split is the second-largest city of Croatia. It lies on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea and is spread over a central peninsula and its surroundings. The city is famous for Diocletian's Palace which is now the centre of the city.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Split,_Croatia
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Greece: Santorini

Santorini, classically Thera, and officially Thira, is an island in the southern Aegean Sea. It was ranked the world's top island for many magazines and travel sites, including BBC and US News.

Santorini is essentially what remains after an enormous volcanic eruption that destroyed the earliest settlements on a formerly single island, and created the current geological caldera.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santorini
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Hungary: Budapest

Budapest is the capital and the most populous city of Hungary, and one of the largest cities in the EU. It is a leading global city with strengths in commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education and entertainment.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budapest
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Taiwan: Hengchun Township 恆春鎮

Hengchun Township is an urban township located on the southern tip of the Hengchun Peninsula of Pingtung County, Taiwan. It is the southernmost township in Taiwan, and also the only urban township in the southern part of Pingtung County. With pristine beaches and a vibrant tourist industry, the Hengchun area often attracts more travelers than local residents.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hengchun
Postcrossing ID: TW-2438514
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Belarus: Grodno

Grodno or Hrodna is a city in western Belarus. It is located close to the borders of Poland and Lithuania.

Postcrossing ID: BY-2246453
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Canada: Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is a city in Alberta, Canada. The city anchors the south end of what Statistics Canada defines as the "Calgary - Edmonton Corridor".

In 1988, Calgary became the first Canadian city to host the Winter Olympic Games. It has been consistently recognized for its high quality of life.


Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calgary
Postcrossing ID: CA-783286
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China: Shanghai Night View

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Japan: Sumida River, Asakusa, Tokyo

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