Cities

Istanbul Then Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city and principal seaport, has a rich and complex history reflected in its changing names.  […]

Riyadh Then Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia, derives its name from the Arabic word rawḍah, meaning “gardens” or

Abu Dhabi Then Abu Dhabi, the capital city of both the Abu Dhabi Emirate and the United Arab Emirates (UAE),

Doha Then Doha, the capital city of Qatar, is situated on the eastern coast of the Qatar Peninsula, along the

Ahmedabad Then Ahmedabad, a city in the eastern part of Gujarat, India, has a rich historical background.  The origins of

Hyderabad Then Hyderabad, the capital city of Telangana in south-central India, has a rich history reflected in its name and

Bengaluru Then Bengaluru, the capital city of Karnataka state in southern India, has a rich history and significant cultural importance. 

Chennai Then Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, is a major city located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay

Fukuoka Then Fukuoka is a vibrant city and major port, serving as the capital of Fukuoka Prefecture in northern Kyushu,

Nagoya Then Nagoya, the capital of Aichi Prefecture in central Honshu, Japan, is one of the country’s foremost industrial hubs,

Osaka Then Osaka is a prominent city located in the south-central region of Japan’s main island, Honshu.  It serves as

Busan Then Busan, a vibrant metropolitan city and major port in South Korea, lies on the southeastern tip of the