Mansoura: The Victorious

Mansoura is a city in Egypt, with a population of 420,000. It is the capital of the Dakahlia Governorate.

Mansoura lies on the east bank of the Damietta branch of the Nile, in the Delta region. Mansoura is about 120 km northeast of Cairo. Across from the city, on the opposite bank of the Nile, is the town of Talkha.

Naga: The Heart of Bicol

The City of Naga is a first class independent component city in the Philippines. Located in the Bicol region, a peninsula on the south-easternmost tip of the island of Luzon. Naga is 377 kilometres south-east of Manila, the nation's capital, and about 380 kilometres north-east of Cebu City

Naga is the most populous city in the region as well as the most dense, and is locally known as the "Heart of Bicol" being the commercial, financial, educational, religious and cultural center of the Bicol region. Residents of the City are called Nagueños. Naga City is at the core of Metro Naga, an unofficial designation given the City and 14 municipalities in the area administered by the Metro Naga Development Council. MNDC covers the entire 2nd district of the province of Camarines Sur, and part of its 1st, 3rd and 4th districts.

As the home of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, Bicol’s regional patroness, Naga celebrates the fiesta every September in full pageantry and expressions of piety presaged by a traslacion, or foot procession, that culminates in a colorful fluvial procession. Now over 300 years old, the religious celebration makes Naga the center of a unique Marian devotion that is feted by Bicolanos here and abroad.

One of the oldest cities of the Philippines, Naga is also among the richest when talking about culture and heritage. Take a leisurely tour of the city’s museums and old churches and see the sunrise ignites the glory of a Spanish colonial era in the heart of Bicolandia. Or choose a month when festivals take place to relive a kaleidoscopic display of sounds, colors, and tastes. The City of Naga is a first class independent component city in the Philippines. Located in the Bicol region, a peninsula on the south-easternmost tip of the island of Luzon. Naga is 377 kilometres south-east of Manila, the nation's capital, and about 380 kilometres north-east of Cebu City

Naga is the most populous city in the region as well as the most dense, and is locally known as the "Heart of Bicol" being the commercial, financial, educational, religious and cultural center of the Bicol region. Residents of the City are called Nagueños.

Naga City is at the core of Metro Naga, an unofficial designation given the City and 14 municipalities in the area administered by the Metro Naga Development Council. MNDC covers the entire 2nd district of the province of Camarines Sur, and part of its 1st, 3rd and 4th districts.

As the home of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, Bicol’s regional patroness, Naga celebrates the fiesta every September in full pageantry and expressions of piety presaged by a traslacion, or foot procession, that culminates in a colorful fluvial procession. Now over 300 years old, the religious celebration makes Naga the center of a unique Marian devotion that is feted by Bicolanos here and abroad.

One of the oldest cities of the Philippines, Naga is also among the richest when talking about culture and heritage. Take a leisurely tour of the city’s museums and old churches and see the sunrise ignites the glory of a Spanish colonial era in the heart of Bicolandia. Or choose a month when festivals take place to relive a kaleidoscopic display of sounds, colors, and tastes. 

Cited by the DENR as Bicolandia’s cleanest and greenest city, Naga is home to Mt. Isarog whose herpetological wonders have been internationally acclaimed as one of the country’s fragile and treasured centers of biological diversity. As a natural park, its rainforests attract not only foreign and local researchers and scientists, but the more adventurous trekkers, as well.

Located in the center of the Bicol peninsula, Naga is the gateway to the region’s other amazing destinations: Camarines Sur Watersports Complex, Caramoan’s white beaches and pristine islands, Mayon Volcano in Albay, and the gentle Butanding in Donsol, Sorsogon. Still, while in Naga, one can take a step further to go surfing in Camarines Norte or the island province of Catanduanes.

Cited by the DENR as Bicolandia’s cleanest and greenest city, Naga is home to Mt. Isarog whose herpetological wonders have been internationally acclaimed as one of the country’s fragile and treasured centers of biological diversity. As a natural park, its rainforests attract not only foreign and local researchers and scientists, but the more adventurous trekkers, as well.

Located in the center of the Bicol peninsula, Naga is the gateway to the region’s other amazing destinations: Camarines Sur Watersports Complex, Caramoan’s white beaches and pristine islands, Mayon Volcano in Albay, and the gentle Butanding in Donsol, Sorsogon. Still, while in Naga, one can take a step further to go surfing in Camarines Norte or the island province of Catanduanes.

OFFICIAL DETAILS :

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Land Area: 84.48 sq. km.
Population: 170,000 est. as of 2010
City Classification: 1st Class Component City
Location: Camarines Sur, Philippines
Website: http://naga.gov.ph/
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naga_City

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SAME NAME CITY 2: San Jose CITIES

San Jose City in California 

San Jose is one of the famous city all over the world.  The word "San Jose" denotes a name of a male saint in the person of St. Joseph. Below is the list of the city which name is San Jose.


       1. San Jose in Nueva Ecija, Philippine
       2. San Jose in California USA
       3. San Jose in Uruguay
       4. San Jose del Monte in Philippines
       5. San Jose in Costa Rica
       6. San Jose in Iturbide in Mexico
       7. San Jose del Valle in Spain
       8. San JOse de Feliciano in Argentina
       9. San Jose de Barlovento in Venezuela
      10. San Jose in Puerto Rico
      11. San Jose in Guatemala
      12. San Jose In Entricados, Argentina

America's Dirtiest Cities

Can clean be overrated? America's dirtiest cities happen to include some very popular tourist destinations.

By Katrina Brown Hunt

How do you define a city’s soul? For a lot of travelers, it’s in the dirt.

Atlanta ad exec Patrick Scullin, for instance, loves Baltimore—but not because it’s particularly pristine. “Yes, there’s litter, smokers, and graffiti,” he says, “but that’s just life going on. The air sometimes offends, but a cool breeze off the harbor can ease all worries. It’s a gem of a city.”

While such sentiments don’t appear in tourist brochures, that glorious grit has landed Baltimore in the Top 10 dirtiest cities, as chosen by Travel + Leisure readers in the annual America’s Favorite Cities survey. Of course, visitors gauge “dirty” in a variety of ways: litter, air pollution, even the taste of local tap water.

This year’s American State Litter Scorecard, published by advocacy group the American Society for Public Administration, put both Nevada and Louisiana in the bottom five—echoing the assessment of T+L readers who ranked Las Vegas and New Orleans among America’s dirtiest cities.

No. 1 New Orleans

Can you imagine the cleanup required after Mardi Gras? Both tourists and Mother Nature have sometimes been hard on the Crescent City, which readers voted the dirtiest in America. But that doesn’t stop the good times from rolling on. Voters embraced the city’s fun-loving spirit, ranking New Orleans first for its nightlife and eclectic people-watching.

No. 2 Philadelphia

Photo by: Kelly Kollar

The City of Brotherly Love was voted the fourth dirtiest city last year and just narrowly avoided the top slot for sloppy this time around. The locals may not be helping with those first impressions—they ranked near the bottom of the style category, as well as in the bottom five for being environmentally aware.

No. 3 Los Angeles

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That infamous rep for smog is tough to shake: the City of Angels, which is No. 3 for the second year in a row, continues to do poorly in national air-quality tests. AFC voters also put traffic-clogged Los Angeles in last place for being pedestrian-friendly and in the bottom three for overall quality of life.

No. 4 Memphis

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Nothing is tidy about barbecue or the blues, two of Memphis’s biggest tourist draws. This city on the banks of The Big Muddy has more to work on than dirtiness; it came in last place in the AFC for being environmentally friendly, as well as for feeling safe.

 No. 5 New York City

Photo by: Kelly Bazely

Last year’s dirtiest city is looking a little fresher these days. But AFC voters seem to champion New York because of its less-than-sterile vibe, and not in spite of it. There’s world-class culture, cool neighborhoods, and diverse locals. Just be prepared to pay for it: NYC ranked as the most expensive city in the nation.

No. 6 Baltimore

Photo by: Kelly Kollar

The Inner Harbor is a crowd-pleaser, but AFC voters weren’t impressed by Charm City’s overall cleanliness or its more land-based features. Baltimore came in next-to-last place for its public parks, hotels, and even interesting people.

No. 7 Las Vegas 

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This is the No. 1 town for wild weekends, so it’s no surprise that Vegas makes it into the Top 10 for dirty disarray. Impressively, Sin City has actually improved its standing by two slots since last year. And if you’re willing to splurge, any semblance of grittiness may disappear: Vegas scored No. 1 for luxury hotels and No. 2 for both luxury shopping and big-name restaurants.

No. 8 Miami

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AFC voters loved Miami’s bar scene and its upscale dining, but all that hoopla takes its toll on a person—and on a city. AFC voters ranked the Florida hot spot poorly not only for cleanliness but for safety.

No. 9 Atlanta

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Many cities that made the dirtiest Top 10 scored well for having a vivid nightlife, cool neighborhoods, or great live music. Alas, Atlanta couldn’t claim any of those in the survey. At least the city has its quality—and sloppy—barbecue going for it.

No. 10 Houston

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This oil town could stand a green makeover, according to AFC voters. Its cleanliness score worsened by four spots since last year. The general vibe left AFC voters wanting, too. They ranked Houston near the bottom for its parks and weather. The city’s collective ego can take great pride in one thing: it topped the AFC charts for its juicy (and no doubt messy) burgers.

source: http://travel.yahoo.com/p-interests-40390415