Xi’an is the capital of Shaanxi Province in China. It was the starting point of Ancient Silk Road and was an ancient capital for flourishing dynasties with a rich history.
Founded in 1542, Mérida is the capital and most populated city of the State of Yucatan (Mexico), which is the most peaceful in Mexico according to the 2021 Mexico Peace Index and the second-most peaceful city in the world after Quebec, Canada.
The city of Montevideo is the capital of Uruguay. It is the political and economic centre of the country and has the largest population with 1,947,604 inhabitants.
Medellin is the second largest city in Colombia and the capital of the department of Antioquia. It is one of the most populated urban centres in the country with more than 2,500,000 inhabitants.
Izmir (Turkey) counts 4,4 million inhabitants and is a port city between Asia and Europe preserving its importance as a centre of trade for centuries.
Cuenca is the third largest city in Ecuador with a population of 646,171. It is located in the southern region of the country in a valley formed by unique mountain ranges that are part of the Andes.
The city of Concepción is located 500 km south of Santiago, along the Bio-Bio River. It has an area of 221 square kilometres and is home to 230,000 inhabitants.
Belo Horizonte is the capital of the State of Minas Gerais and has an estimated population of 2,530,701 inhabitants. Its economy is rooted in commerce, tourism, services and, more recently, by technological innovation.
Jeju’s policy aim is to create a culture-friendly environment that supports the creative works of artists and allows residents to fully enjoy a range of cultural arts in their everyday lives.
Bogotá is the capital and largest city of Colombia. It is a diverse and multicultural meeting point for people from across the country. In fact it is home to 11 million inhabitants, which is equivalent to 23% of the country’s entire population.