Ogden, city, seat of Weber County, northern Utah, at the confluence of the Ogden and Weber rivers, near Salt Lake City; incorporated 1851. It is an industrial and transportation center. Major manufactures include aerospace equipment, high-technology products, and motor-vehicle products. Construction, tourism, Hill Air Force Base, and the Ogden Defense Depot are of economic importance. Ogden is the site of Weber State University (1889); the Ogden Tabernacle and Temple; the Daughters of Utah Pione
If summer means the beach to the inhabitants of Greater Buenos Aires, Mar del Plata is most often the beach they are thinking of. Situated on the northern Atlantic coast, 400km from the capital, beaches in this area sprawl for eight km, with sophisticated mansions (reflecting the area's upper-class origins) mingling with the new middle-class resorts. Sea lions keep an eye on the fishing activities around the wharves, and a replica of the grotto of Lourdes is a kitsch paradise.
Lake Nokoué is a large lagoon lake in southern Benin, stretching along the Atlantic coastal plain near the cities of Cotonou, Porto-Novo, and Abomey-Calavi. Covering a broad area of shallow water connected to rivers, marshes, and the sea, it plays an important role in transportation, fishing, and daily life for surrounding communities.
Kirkwall, the vibrant capital of the Orkney Islands, Scotland, is a place where history and culture intertwine with stunning natural landscapes. Founded by Norse settlers over a thousand years ago, Kirkwall is steeped in Viking heritage, with its centerpiece, the magnificent St. Magnus Cathedral, standing as a testament to the town’s medieval past.
Prizren, nestled in the picturesque valley of the Sharr Mountains in Kosovo, is a city where history and culture converge in a remarkably scenic setting. Known for its well-preserved Ottoman architecture, Prizren offers a rich tapestry of historical sites, including the iconic Sinan Pasha Mosque and the ancient Kaljaja Fortress, which overlooks the city from its commanding hilltop.