Cities and Cultural Landmarks

Belgrade, the capital of Serbia (formerly Yugoslavia), is known as the White City because its name Beograd literally translates to White City in Serbian. The name originates from the white limestone used to build its ancient fortress. Vatican City and Athens have different historical associations.

The first atomic bomb used in warfare, nicknamed 'Little Boy', was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. The second bomb, 'Fat Man', was dropped on Nagasaki three days later.

Oxford is known as the 'City of Dreaming Spires,' a term coined by the poet Matthew Arnold to describe the stunning architecture of the university buildings. The nickname refers to the skyline created by the many colleges within the city.

New York City holds several nicknames, including 'Empire City' (derived from the Empire State) and 'City of Skyscrapers' due to its world-famous skyline. Both terms are widely recognized in geography and literature.

Rome is known as the 'City of Seven Hills' because it was founded on seven hills east of the Tiber River. It is also called the 'Eternal City' because the ancient Romans believed that no matter what happened to the world, Rome would endure forever.

In Paris city of France, workers and students hold massive demonstrations to defend their right to retire at the age of 60 on 19th oct 2010.

Bangkok is frequently referred to as the Venice of the East due to its extensive network of canals (khlongs) that historically served as the primary transport routes.

The 2002 Miss World pageant was moved from Abuja, Nigeria, to London, UK, following violent religious riots in the host country. The riots were triggered by a newspaper article about the pageant that was considered offensive by some groups. To ensure the safety of the contestants, the organizers relocated the entire event to the British capital.

In all the other pairs, the second word is the capital of the first word (country). 

Mexico City has historically been cited in general knowledge texts as one of the most polluted cities due to its geography and industrial activity. While rankings change annually, it remains a common answer in this context. Other options like Tokyo or Rome are generally considered less polluted in comparison.

Paris is globally known as the City of Light (La Ville Lumiere) due to its role during the Age of Enlightenment and its early adoption of street lighting.

Mahatma Gandhi traveled to London in 1888 to pursue a degree in law at University College London. He trained as a barrister at the Inner Temple and was called to the bar in 1891. His time in England exposed him to Western culture and various philosophical influences before his return to India.

The 34th G8 summit was held in Toyako, Hokkaido, Japan, in 2008.

Rome is historically and famously referred to as the Eternal City (Urbs Aeterna) due to its long history and cultural significance.

San Francisco is famously known as the City of Golden Gates due to the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.