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London

 

l    London is the capital city of England and of the United Kingdom, and is the most populous city in the European Union.[1]

l    An important settlement for nearly two millennia, London is an international leader in finance,[2] and its involvement in politics, education, entertainment, fashion, media and the arts contribute to its status as a major global city.

l    The city is an international transport hub and a popular tourist destination, counting iconic landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace amongst its many attractions, along with famous institutions such as the British Museum and the National Gallery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paris

 

l    Paris is the capital and largest city of France. Paris and seven departements), represents France's most dynamic centre of economic activity.

l     Paris is a leading global cultural, business and political centre and is renowned for its defining neo-classical architecture as well as its role as a major international influence in fashion, gastronomy and the arts.[2] It is widely regarded as one of the world's major global cities.[3] Dubbed "the City of Lights" (la Ville Lumière) since the 19th century, Paris has a reputation as a "romantic" city.[4]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rome

l    Rome is the capital of Italy and of its Latium region. It is located across the confluence of the Tiber and Aniene rivers. It was once the capital of the Roman Empire, the most powerful, largest, and longest lasting empire of classical Western civilization. The Vatican, a sovereign enclave within Rome, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Church and the home of the Pope.

l    Rome is the largest city and comune in Italy and it is also one of the largest among European capital cities, with an area of 1,285 square kilometers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New York

l    Skyline of City of New YorkNew York City is the largest city in the United States and one of the world's major global cities.

l    New York City is an international center for business, finance, fashion, medicine, entertainment, media and culture, with an extraordinary collection of museums, galleries, performance venues, media outlets, international corporations, and financial markets. It is also home to the headquarters of the United Nations and to some of the world's most famous skyscrapers.