Abuja is a planned, modern city and the proposed new federal capital of Nigeria. The site was chosen to replace the capital Lagos because of the central location, easy accessibility, good climate and land for further expansion.

Lavrio is a port town on the southeastern coast of Attica, Greece, facing the Aegean Sea. Its harbour handles ferries, fishing vessels and recreational boats, while the surrounding hills contain extensive traces of mining.

Winslow is a small city in northeastern Arizona, located on the high desert along the historic Route 66 corridor. Its setting combines broad grasslands, distant mesas, and the Little Colorado River with a compact downtown shaped by railroad and highway travel. Winslow is particularly associated with the Santa Fe Railway, which made the community an important transportation center, and with the famous Route 66 song lyric that brought the city wider recognition.

The third largest city in Turkey, a cosmopolitan and lively city all year round, during the International Arts Festival (June/July) and the international Fair (August/September), Izmir bursts with an added vibrancy.

St. George, Utah, is a desert city in the state’s southwest corner, celebrated for its striking red rock landscapes, mild climate, and proximity to some of the American West’s most iconic natural wonders.