A Creative City: Social Sciences for 21st Century Citizens

A Creative City: Social Sciences for 21st Century Citizens

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Mar del Plata is a tourist region home to river mouths and beaches. Previously, it grew from an influx of Creole and immigrant populations who moved to the city for its diversity and employment opportunities.

Segou, a creative city

Segou, a creative city

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Segou is the capital of the ancient Bambara kingdom, located in the heart of West Africa on the banks of the Niger River. The city asserts itself as a city of cultural excellence in Mali, multiplying cultural and creative initiatives.

Krabi’s sustainable future cities

Krabi’s sustainable future cities

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Thailand’s Krabi province, about 783 km south of Bangkok, is internationally renowned for its stunning scenery. With over 150 islands along its 150km-long coastline, Krabi attracts over four million international visitors per year.

Mevlana Culture Valley

Mevlana Culture Valley

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Konya is one of Turkey’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, and ranks as one of the great cultural centers of Turkey. Konya is home to various archaeological sites, natural protected areas, and variate gastronomy.

Eindhoven’s Museum in the City

Eindhoven’s Museum in the City

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Eindhoven, in the Netherlands, is a city that is mostly known for design and technology. Dutch Design Week is a key event and the city hosts educational institutes like the Design Academy Eindhoven and the Technical University.

Culture in Motion

Culture in Motion

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Ciudad Juárez is the most populous city in the state of Chihuahua. It is one of Mexico’s main industrial centres, and an important commercial region located on the border of the United States.