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Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Samarkand, Uzbekistan

A key city on the old Silk Road stands midway between Western Europe and China.

Published Sep 23, 2013

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Salalah, Sultanate of Oman
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Salalah, Sultanate of Oman

The city of Salalah is the capital of the Dhofar region of Oman and is known as the “perfume capital of Arabia.” The city is a popular destination for tourism due to the natural attractions of the al Qar mountains (Jabal al Qar, in Arabic) and abundant stands of frankincense trees lining mountain stream courses. These can be seen in this astronaut photograph as green regions in the Jabal al Qar north of the city (located in the center of the image). The beaches and coastline are also major attractions for scuba diving and bird watching.

Published Jan 17, 2005

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San Antonio, Texas
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San Antonio, Texas

The convention facilities, missions, The Alamo, and the overall historical character of the city bring 26 million visitors every year.

Published Jan 11, 2016

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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

The city of Jeddah is the second largest city in Saudi Arabia (after Riyadh), and is the country’s most important Red Sea port. This astronaut photograph depicts the downtown district of Al Balad, a residential area historically (and presently) occupied by wealthy merchants.

Published Jul 18, 2005

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City Lights of Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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City Lights of Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The city is a favorite subject for astronaut photography.

Published Mar 9, 2012

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Riyadh at Night
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Riyadh at Night

The capital city of Saudi Arabia has grown dramatically in the last half century.

Published Dec 3, 2012

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Buenos Aires at Night
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Buenos Aires at Night

Buenos Aires is one of the larger cities seen by orbiting crews. Twelve million people, almost one third of all Argentines, live in this city, often called the “Paris of the South”.

Published Mar 16, 2003

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Montevideo, Uruguay
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Montevideo, Uruguay

Reflective roofing materials and dark asphalt streets outline the urban grid pattern of Uruguay’s capital city, Montevideo, in this astronaut photograph. The city may be viewed as a precursor of a global population shift from dominantly rural to urban environments, a shift the United Nations estimates will occur by 2030. Nearly half of Uruguay’s total population now lives in the Montevideo metropolitan area. Located on the southern coastline of Uruguay along the Rio de la Plata, Montevideo Bay provides an important harbor and port facilities for transport of South American agricultural products.

Published Apr 2, 2007

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Brasí­lia at Night
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Brasí­lia at Night

The developed areas of Brasília and its satellite cities are clearly outlined by street grids and highway lights in this astronaut photograph taken from the International Space Station.

Published Jan 31, 2011

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The First “Planned” City in India
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The First “Planned” City in India

There were few Indian rulers as passionate about architecture as Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of Jaipur.

Published Aug 24, 2019

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Paris, France
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Paris, France

Published Jun 2, 2003

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