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Mar 25, 2024 · The Literal Translation of Every U.S. State Name and Each State’s Capital City. Some names cross borders. The state of Kansas and Kansas City, MO, are both named after the Kansas River. The river is, in turn, named after the Kanza tribe, and Kanza translates as “People of the Southwind.”. There’s also a lesser-known Kansas City that is ...
5 days ago · Samarkand or Samarqand ( / ˈsæmərkænd / SAM-ər-kand; Uzbek and Tajik: Самарқанд, pronounced [sæmærqænd, -ænt]; Persian: سمرقند) is a city in southeastern Uzbekistan and among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Central Asia. Samarqand is the capital of Samarqand Region and a district-level city, that includes the ...
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6 days ago · Phoenicia ( / fəˈnɪʃə, fəˈniːʃə / ), [4] or Phœnicia, was an ancient Semitic thalassocratic civilization originating in the coastal strip of the Levant region of the eastern Mediterranean, primarily located in modern Lebanon. [5] [6] The territory of the Phoenicians expanded and contracted throughout history, with the core of their ...
Mar 22, 2024 · The original Lafayette, LA, was located in what is known today as the Garden District of New Orleans. When it became a faubourg (neighborhood) of New Orleans after the city was incorporated in 1852, that opened the door for Vermilionville to change its name to Lafayette.
1 day ago · Budapest is the most populous city in Hungary and one of the largest cities in the European Union, with a growing number of inhabitants, estimated at 1,763,913 in 2019, [138] whereby inward migration exceeds outward migration. [11]
5 days ago · How did coffee get its English name? Interestingly, the word “coffee” first appeared in English in 1598 in the form of the word “caffa.” This was likely a corruption of the Italian word caffè, which in turn came from the Arabic word qahwa. Many English words were derived from Arabic, including “sugar” and “syrup.” However, it ...
Apr 2, 2024 · February 21, 2024. Kasur, a city steeped in history and nestled in the lush landscapes of Punjab, Pakistan, beckons visitors with its rich cultural heritage and vibrant atmosphere. Known as the burial place of the esteemed Sufi poet, Bulleh Shah, Kasur stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of its past. With its bustling markets, ancient ...
