"prime economic, cultural, or intellectual centres of a nation or an empire are sometimes referred to as primate cities. Examples are Athens, Bangkok, Brussels, Buenos Aires, Copenhagen, Cairo, London, Mexico City, Paris, Seoul and Tokyo. News media will often use the name of a capital city as an alternative name for the country of which it is the capital or of the government that is seated there, as a form of metonymy. For example, ""relations between Washington and London"" refer to ""relations between the United States and the United Kingdom"". The word ""capital"" derives from the Latin ""caput"" (genitive ""capitis""),"
"Khlong A khlong (also commonly spelled klong; , ) commonly refers to a canal in Thailand. These canals are spawned by the Chao Phraya, the Tha Chin, the Mae Klong Rivers, and their tributaries particularly in the low-lying areas of central Thailand. The Thai word ""khlong"" is not limited to artificial canals. Many smaller rivers are referred to as ""khlongs"", followed by the name of the stream. Historically, the Thai capital Bangkok was crisscrossed by khlongs, and so gained the nickname, ""Venice of the East"". Khlongs were used for transportation and for floating markets, but also for sewage disposal. Today,"
"the hinterlands of Maharashtra, the majestic Western Ghats, into the Deccan Plateau and Konkan regions of a vast and diverse continent. This itinerary includes visits to some of the most prominent & unexplored destinations of west-central India, with a trip to the holy city of Nashik, now also India's wine capital to the unrivaled Ajanta & Ellora Caves the historical city of Kolhapur with its many experiences, to Goa, India's most popular holiday destination; a visit to the holy city of Ratnagiri. Now, moving from premier metropolis toward the capital city New Delhi through the Royal culture of Rajasthan at"
"historic places such as Khlong Bang Luang Artist House, Talat Phlu or Wichai Prasit Fort. Khlong Bangkok Yai Khlong Bangkok Yai (; lit: Bangkok Yai Canal) is a historic ""khlong"" (คลอง; canal) of Bangkok. Originally it was part of the Chao Phraya River, In the past, Chao Phraya River has a more tortuous condition than present. Those who travel by boat must cruise along the river, which takes more than one day. It's a waste of time. Until in the reign of King Chairachathirat (1534–46) of Ayutthaya Kingdom, he ordered to be canalize through the mid of Chao Phraya River,"
"site of Van Lang's capital, Phong Châu. The kingdom is associated with the Đông Sơn culture and the famous bronze drums. For the successive Vietnamese dynasties and states, the Hùng Temples are revered with annual processional festivities known as Giỗ Tổ Hùng Vương held every 10th day of 3rd lunar month. Legend recounts that in his search for a site for his court, Hung Vuong I traveled to 99 places but found none to his satisfaction. Upon reaching the village of Hy Cương, the king's mount abruptly stopped and whinnied. The king climbed the highest peak Mount Nghĩa Lĩnh nearby"
"Khlong Bangkok Yai Khlong Bangkok Yai (; lit: Bangkok Yai Canal) is a historic ""khlong"" (คลอง; canal) of Bangkok. Originally it was part of the Chao Phraya River, In the past, Chao Phraya River has a more tortuous condition than present. Those who travel by boat must cruise along the river, which takes more than one day. It's a waste of time. Until in the reign of King Chairachathirat (1534–46) of Ayutthaya Kingdom, he ordered to be canalize through the mid of Chao Phraya River, reduce travel time faster, named ""Khlong Lat Bangkok"" (คลองลัดบางกอก; Bangkok Short-Cut Canal), and make the"
"become sister sites and the provinces sister provinces. Angkor Wat Angkor Wat (; , ""Capital Temple"") is a temple complex in Cambodia and one of the largest religious monuments in the world, on a site measuring . Originally constructed as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu for the Khmer Empire, it was gradually transformed into a Buddhist temple towards the end of the 12th century. It was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yaśodharapura (, present-day Angkor), the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum. Breaking"
"Mangalore Mangalore, officially known as Mangaluru, is the chief port city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located about west of the state capital, Bangalore, between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats mountain range. It is the second major city in Karnataka state in all aspects after the capital city Bangalore. It is the only city in Karnataka to have all modes of transport — Air, Road, Rail and Sea along with 5 other major cities in India. It is also known as the Gateway of Karnataka. It is the largest city in the Tulu Nadu region"
"attracts devotees from various states of India who visit Mangalore to witness ""Dasara"". Mangaladevi Temple is another temple which attracts devotees from all over India during ""Navaratri"". Mangalore is twinned with two Canadian cities: Mangalore Mangalore, officially known as Mangaluru, is the chief port city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located about west of the state capital, Bangalore, between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats mountain range. It is the second major city in Karnataka state in all aspects after the capital city Bangalore. It is the only city in Karnataka to have all modes of"
"Angkor Angkor (, ""Capital City"") was the capital city of the Khmer Empire, which also recognized as Yasodharapura (Khmer: យសោធរបុរៈ; ) and flourished from approximately the 9th to 15th centuries. Angkor was a megacity, supporting at least 0.1% of the global population during 1010–1220. The city houses the magnificent Angkor Wat, one of Cambodia's popular tourist attractions. The word ""Angkor"" is derived from the Sanskrit ""nagara"" (नगर), meaning ""city"". The Angkorian period began in AD 802, when the Khmer Hindu monarch Jayavarman II declared himself a ""universal monarch"" and ""god-king"", and lasted until the late 14th century, first falling under"
"Tourism in Karnataka Karnataka, the eighth largest state in India, has been ranked as the third most popular state in the country for tourism in 2014. The Karnataka government has recently introduced The Golden Chariot – a train which connects popular tourist destinations in the state and Goa. North Karnataka has monuments that date back to the 5th century. Kannada empires that ruled the Deccan had their capitals here. Badami Chalukyas monuments are located at Pattadakal, Aihole and Badami. Aihole has been called ""the cradle of Indian architecture"" and has over 125 temples and monuments built between 450 and 1100"
"Angkor Wat Angkor Wat (; , ""Capital Temple"") is a temple complex in Cambodia and one of the largest religious monuments in the world, on a site measuring . Originally constructed as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu for the Khmer Empire, it was gradually transformed into a Buddhist temple towards the end of the 12th century. It was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yaśodharapura (, present-day Angkor), the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum. Breaking from the Shaiva tradition of previous kings, Angkor"
"most of the khlongs of Bangkok have been filled in, although the Thonburi side of Bangkok (covering areas west of Chao Phraya River) still retains several of its larger khlongs. Khlong Saen Saep in central Bangkok is a significant thoroughfare in traffic-congested Bangkok's public transportation network. Traditional floating markets now exist mainly as tourist attractions. The best-known is the Damnoen Saduak floating market in Ratchaburi Province. Khlong A khlong (also commonly spelled klong; , ) commonly refers to a canal in Thailand. These canals are spawned by the Chao Phraya, the Tha Chin, the Mae Klong Rivers, and their tributaries"
"Buddhist culture and colonial architecture in Luang Prabang; gastronomy and ancient temples in the capital of Vientiane; backpacking in Muang Ngoi Neua and Vang Vieng; ancient and modern culture and history in the Plain of Jars region (main article: Phonsavan); Laos Civil War history in Sam Neua; trekking and visiting hill tribes in a number of areas including Phongsaly and Luang Namtha; spotting tigers and other wildlife in Nam Et-Phou Louey; caves and waterfalls near Thakhek; relaxation, the Irrawaddy dolphin and Khone Phapheng Falls at Si Phan Don or, as they are known in English, the Four Thousand Islands; Wat"
"Klang (city) Klang or Kelang, officially Royal Town of Klang (), is a royal town and former capital of the state of Selangor, Malaysia. It is located within the Klang District. It was the civil capital of Selangor in an earlier era prior to the emergence of Kuala Lumpur and the current capital, Shah Alam. Port Klang, which is located in the Klang District, is the 12th busiest transshipment port and the 12th busiest container port in the world. It also holds the record for the largest AEON in Southeast Asia, AEON Bukit Tinggi. The or """" exercises jurisdiction for"
"of old Travancore had used Kollam Junction railway station and Kollam Airport for their transportation needs. Kollam was the former capital of Venad Kingdom. The Madras-Quilon line was extended to the capital of the Princely State of Travancore on 4 January 1918. The city and metropolitan area are served by major arterial roads that run either in an east-west or north-south direction. The intra-city transportation is mainly carried out by private buses whereas the inter-city services are carried out by KSRTC. Kollam is one among the five KSRTC zones in Kerala.The private city bus services in Kollam were blue in"
"beers. Most of the fairs and festivals in Kathmandu originated in the Malla period or earlier. Traditionally, these festivals were celebrated by Newars. In recent years, these festivals have found wider participation from other Kathmanduites as well. As the capital of the Republic of Nepal, various national festivals are celebrated in Kathmandu. With mass migration to the city, the cultures of Khas from the west, Kirats from the east, Bon/Tibetan from the north, and Mithila from the south meet in the capital and mingle harmoniously. The festivities such as the Ghode (horse) Jatra, Indra Jatra, Dashain Durga Puja festivals, Shivratri"
"most extensive and sumptuous of their work is the monolithic Kailasanatha temple at Ellora, the temple being a splendid achievement. In Karnataka their most famous temples are the Kashivishvanatha temple and the Jain Narayana temple at Pattadakal. All of the monuments are designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In the late 10th century, the Western Chalukyas, also known as the Kalyani Chalukyas or 'Later' Chalukyas rose to power by overthrowing the Rashtrakutas under whom they had been serving as feudatories. Manyakheta was their capital early on before they moved it to Kalyani (modern Basavakalyan). Whether the kings of this empire belonged"
"original Chao Phraya River become two canals are Khlong Bangkok Yai (lower) and Khlong Bangkok Noi (upper) until today. In the reign of King Taksin (1767–82) of Thonburi Kingdom, he founded a new capital on the west side of the Chao Phraya River. So, throughout the Khlong Bangkok Yai became the residence of many people, such as the nobility and the citizen, and it was named ""Khlong Bang Luang"" or ""Khlong Bang Kha Luang"" (คลองบางหลวง, คลองบางข้าหลวง; Canal of Governor). And it's the first canal in Thailand with lampposts installed as well. It's currently 6 km (about 3 mi) long passes"
"Nakhon Pathom Nakhon Pathom (, ) is a city (""thesaban nakhon"") in central Thailand, the former capital of Nakhon Pathom Province. One of the most important landmarks is the giant Phra Pathom Chedi. The city is also home to Thailand's only Bhikkhuni temple Wat Song Thammakanlayani (), which is also open to women from abroad. Nakhon Pathom houses a campus of Silpakorn University within the Sanam Chan Palace. The city lies 57 km west of Bangkok. According to Charles Higham, ""Two silver medallions from beneath a sanctuary at Nakhon Pathom, the largest of the moated sites, proclaim that it was"
"back to Delhi (Day 8). Some of the tourist attractions covered are the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Ranthambhor National Park, Chittaurgarh Fort, Jag Niwas (Lake Palace), Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Agra Fort and finally the Taj Mahal. Royal Rajasthan on Wheels The Royal Rajasthan on Wheels is a luxury tourist train run by Indian Railways. It is modelled on the Palace on Wheels, and follows a similar route through Rajasthan. Tourists are taken to several important tourist, wildlife and heritage sites across Rajasthan. The luxury train was launched in January 2009 following the success of"
"Talat Phlu Talat Phlu or Talad Phlu (, ) is a community and marketplace by the Khlong Bangkok Yai in the Talat Phlu and Bang Yi Ruea Subdistricts, Thon Buri District, Thonburi side of Bangkok. Talat Phlu has a history of over 200 years since Thonburi Kingdom, in the reign of King Taksin after the fall of Ayutthaya in 1767. Thonburi side, it's used as a new capital of Thailand. Talat Phlu is a community of overseas Chinese or Thai-Chinese, including Muslims and Mons. Until the reign of King Rama I, he moved the capital across the Chao Phraya river"
"Longvek Lungvek or Lavek (; meaning ""intersection"" or ""crossroads"") was a city in ancient Cambodia. It was the second capital city during the Cambodian Dark Ages which began after the sacking of Angkor by the Siamese in 1431. Little more than a village today in Kampong Chhnang Province, it lies just north of Oudong. Longvek was chosen by King Ang Chan I ""(Ponhea Chan)"" after the sacking of Angkor by the Siamese as a new capital because of its more readily defensible terrain. As a result, there was a time when Cambodia was often referred to as Longvek by foreign"
"Abong-Mbang in the East during the wet season. Many international visitors to Cameroon see at least the city of Yaoundé, if nowhere else. The majority of these travellers visit on company or government business, so the Centre sees little tourism ""per se"". Yaoundé does offer many hotels, however, to handle the business and diplomatic traffic through the city. It is also the location of several manmade lakes used for sport and bathing. Most of Cameroon's monuments and museums are located in the capital. Several of the province's traditional chief's compounds are accessible to visitors. Among these is the compound of"
"Hoa Lư Hoa Lư () was the capital of Vietnam in the 10th and 11th centuries. It lies in Truong Yen Thuong village, Truong Yen Commune, Hoa Lư District, Ninh Bình Province, Vietnam. The area is one of ricefields broken by picturesque limestone mountains, and is approximately 90 km south of Hanoi. Together with Phát Diệm Cathedral, Tam Cốc-Bích Động, Bái Đính Temple, Tràng An, and Cúc Phương, Hoa Lư is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ninh Bình Province. In the late 10th century, Hoa Lư was the capital as well as the economic, political and cultural"
"Starkworld Publishing, Stark Expo, starkwebworks, Stark Tourism Forum. Karnataka Tourism develops hospitality infrastructure through two government-owned companies, Jungle Lodges & Resorts and Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation. Tourism in Karnataka Karnataka, the eighth largest state in India, has been ranked as the third most popular state in the country for tourism in 2014. The Karnataka government has recently introduced The Golden Chariot – a train which connects popular tourist destinations in the state and Goa. North Karnataka has monuments that date back to the 5th century. Kannada empires that ruled the Deccan had their capitals here. Badami Chalukyas monuments are"
"Pak Khlong Talat Pak Khlong Talat (, ""market at the mouth of the canal"") is a market in Bangkok, Thailand that sells flowers, fruits, and vegetables. It is the primary flower market in Bangkok and has been cited as a ""place[] of symbolic values"" to Bangkok residents. It is on Chak Phet Road and adjacent side-streets, close to Memorial Bridge. Though the market is open 24 hours, it is busiest before dawn, when boats and trucks arrive with flowers from nearby provinces. The market has a long history. During the reign of Rama I (1782–1809), a floating market took place"
"capital city of Tamil Nadu -Chennai- is the only place in India to be listed in ""52 places to go around the world"" by ""The New York Times"". Marina beach in Chennai is the second longest beach in the world and Chennai is home to numerous historic temples and parks. Chennai is also nicknamed as the ""Gateway of South India"". The state has three UNESCO World Heritage Sites which include the Great Living Chola Temples and Mahabalipuram. Archaeological sites with civilisation dating back to 3800 years have been discovered in Tamil Nadu. UNESCO World Heritage Sites Mahabalipuram sea shore temples"
"the Leper King, Thommanon, West Baray, West Mebon. Another city at Mahendraparvata was discovered in 2013. Angkor Angkor (, ""Capital City"") was the capital city of the Khmer Empire, which also recognized as Yasodharapura (Khmer: យសោធរបុរៈ; ) and flourished from approximately the 9th to 15th centuries. Angkor was a megacity, supporting at least 0.1% of the global population during 1010–1220. The city houses the magnificent Angkor Wat, one of Cambodia's popular tourist attractions. The word ""Angkor"" is derived from the Sanskrit ""nagara"" (नगर), meaning ""city"". The Angkorian period began in AD 802, when the Khmer Hindu monarch Jayavarman II declared"
"Kolkata Kolkata (, also known as Calcutta , the official name until 2001) is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly River approximately west of the border with Bangladesh, it is the principal commercial, cultural, and educational centre of East India, while the Port of Kolkata is India's oldest operating port and its sole major riverine port. The city is widely regarded as the ""cultural capital"" of India, and is also nicknamed the ""City of Joy"". In 2011, the city had a population of 4.5 million, while the population of"
"Peshawar and Lahore on to India, Nepal and Southeast Asia. An alternative route was from Turkey via Syria, Jordan, and Iraq to Iran and Pakistan. All travellers had to cross the Pakistan-India border at Ganda Singh Wala (or later at Wagah). Delhi, Varanasi (then ""Benares""), Goa, Kathmandu, or Bangkok were the usual destinations in the east. Kathmandu still has a road, ""Jhochhen Tole"", nicknamed Freak Street in commemoration of the many thousands of hippies who passed through. Further travel to southern India, Kovalam beach in Trivandrum (Kerala) and some to Sri Lanka (then called Ceylon), and points east and south"
"Shillong Shillong (; Khasi: ""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 the headquarters of the East Khasi Hills district and is situated at an average altitude of 4,908 feet (1,496 m) above sea level, with the highest point being Shillong Peak at 6,449 feet (1,966 m). Shillong is the 330th most populous city in India with a population of 143,229 according to the 2011 census. It is said that the rolling hills around the"
"the province took most of the burden of the so-called Secret War. Many of the sites can be visited. The province can be explored individually by motorbike or by booking one of many tours on offer in Vientiane, Luang Prabang or Vang Vieng. Standard tours visit the major jar sites and the once magnificent capital of Muang Khoun. There are also much more interesting ecotourism and culture tours that have been developed together with UNESCO, Helvetas or DED such as a two-day trek to the remote Hmong village Ban Phakeo or a one-day trek to Ban Napia and Ban Namka"