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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.

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The Carchi Province is located in the north of Ecuador on the border with Colombia. Carchi is an important commercial region due to its connection to the neighbouring country.

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Belo Horizonte is the capital of the State of Minas Gerais in Brazil. Over the years, the city has attracted residents from other regions, which has created a significant mix of different cultures.

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Bologna is a vibrant medium-sized town in the north of Italy, and seat of the oldest University in Europe, a key factor for the city fostering culture, creativity, new ideas and social, intellectual and economic growth.

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Brasília’s development only began in the mid-1950s, and became Brazil’s capital in 1960. People from all over the country came to participate in its construction, creating a diverse and culturally rich workforce, which remains one of the capital’s main assets.

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Santa Maria da Feira is a medium-sized city, located 20km south of Porto, with a total area of 216 km2 and a population of 140.000 inhabitants.

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Saint-Camille is a rural municipality of 524 inhabitants located in the Regional County Municipality (RCM) of Sources, in the province of Quebec, Canada.

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Mazu belief is one of the most important religions in Taiwan. The Mazu pilgrimage held in every 3rd lunar month has been the most celebrated religious and cultural event all over the island.

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Lugo is a municipality in Spain, and capital city of the district and province of the same name. It is situated in the northwest part of the country, in the autonomous community of Galicia. It boasts the title of The Most Noble and Loyal City.