Florence, in Italian Firenze, is the capital city of the region of Tuscany. The city lies on the Arno River and has a population of around 400,000 people, plus a suburban population in excess of 200,000 persons.
A center of medieval European trade and finance, the city is often considered the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and was long ruled by the Medici family. Florence is also famous for its fine art and architecture and it is said that, of the 1000 most important European artists of the second millennium, 350 lived or worked in Florence.
Thailand is a country in Southeast Asia, bordering Laos and Cambodia to the east, the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia to the south, and the Andaman Sea and Myanmar to the west. Thailand was also known as Siam which was the country's official name until 1949. The word Thai means "freedom" in the Thai language.
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Las Vegas (often informally abbreviated to "Vegas") is the most populous city in the state of Nevada and an internationally known vacation, shopping, entertainment, and gambling destination. It was established in 1905 and officially became a city in 1911. It is the largest U.S. city founded in the 20th century.
In the middle of the desert, Sin City or Vegas, as it is nicknamed, is like a mirage. The colors of the casinos and their neon lights, contrast sharply with the dry and barren land around. These giant mega-casino hotels are decorated with lavish care and attention to detail to create a fantasy-like atmosphere. They have names that evoke romance and mystery giving a glamorous image to the city, which in turn has made it a popular setting for films and television programs.
