A swirling mass of colors, including several shades of green, pink, purple, orange, and yellow, seems to streak across the northern skies in Wisconsin. The photographer captures the aurora borealis over the horizon and the lights of the city below.
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This picture shows a an executive jet flying by a cityscape at night. Many people travel for business purposes every day, and air travel is one of the most efficient means of transportation, accounting for a large percentage of business travel.
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Located on the south shore of Lake Erie in northern Ohio, Cleveland is a vintage industrial city that appreciates its culture and park lands as well.
Cleveland Skyline, viewed from Lake Erie
Maryland's largest city, situated near the western shores of the Chesapeake Bay, is a major East Coast seaport and manufacturing center. Visitors and residents alike enjoy its waterfront, its cultural activities, and Baltimore Orioles baseball games.
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Historic Boston, with its natural seaport, was an important city in colonial times, and there are many reminders of the city's role in the American Revolution. Today, Boston is a leading banking, insurance, and high-tech hub for the Northeast.
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Located in southwestern North Carolina, in the piedmont region, Charlotte is a major financial and wholesaling center. It is the largest city in the Carolinas region.
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Located on the shores of Lake Michigan in northeastern Illinois, Chicago is the third most populous city in the United States. Chicago features many cultural attractions, several pro sports teams, and a beautiful lakefront.
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Located in central Ohio, Columbus is the state capital and home to Ohio State University. The city's residents are a cross-section of America, and Columbus has become a leading convention center and retail banking hub.
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Located in north-central Texas, Dallas is the second largest city in the state. It is an important commercial, banking, and insurance center for southwestern USA. Dallas also hosts several professional sports teams.
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The Mile High City is one of the fastest growing metro areas in the USA. Denver is located between the Rocky Mountains to its west and high plains to its east. Its economy is a health mix of oil and mining industries as well as technology and tourism.
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Located in a mountain pass at the western edge of Texas, El Paso is the largest US city on the border with Mexico. The city of El Paso enjoys a good working relationship with Juarez, its neighboring city across the border.
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Home to several major industries and noted for its cattle stockyards, Fort Worth is located in north-central Texas, just west of Dallas. Some people say that the East ends in Dallas and the West begins in Fort Worth.
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Located in California's central valley, Fresno is the hub to a rich agricultural district. Home to a large raisin processing plant, Fresno is known as the raisin capital of the world.
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Located on the south side of Oahu, Honolulu is Hawaii's capital city. Honolulu's mild weather and leisurely lifestyle, along with its white-sand beaches and sheltered harbor, draw millions of visitors to Hawaii each year.
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Located in eastern Texas, Houston is a leading seaport and petroleum industry hub, largely due to its Houston Ship Channel link with Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. This most populous city in Texas is also home to NASA.
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Located in central Indiana, Indianapolis is the state capital and commercial crossroads of the state, as well as a trade and manufacturing hub. The Indianapolis 500 race is held here each year.
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Located on the Atlantic coast in northeastern Florida, Jacksonville is a leading banking and insurance center. Boasting one of the largest land areas of any USA city, Jacksonville features sandy beaches, scenic riverfronts, and fine art museums.
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Bordered by the Sonoran Desert and the Great Basin Desert, Las Vegas' climate is hot and dry. The city's casinos, resorts, and entertainment venues are its primary attractions.
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Located along the Pacific Ocean coastline in southern California, Long Beach features an important seaport.
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With about 3.6 million residents, Los Angeles is the USA's second most populous city. Its port is a leading import/export center, and the Los Angeles region is California's largest commercial and industrial center.
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Home to the Kentucky Derby, Louisville is an industrial, yet cosmopolitan, city located in north-central Kentucky. This major Ohio River port city also features public parks that were designed by a noted landscape architect.
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Situated on a bluff near the Mississippi River, Memphis is Tennessee's largest city. Noted for its Blues musicians and the Graceland mansion, the city was also an important center for the Civil Rights movement.
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Located southeast of Phoenix, Mesa's economy is boosted by electronics, automotive, and heavy equipment manufacturing operations. Nearby lakes and forests offer a range of recreational activities for residents and visitors alike.
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Situated on the Atlantic coastline in southeast Florida, Miami features a warm climate and a large Hispanic population. Its diverse economy includes tourism, international banking, and fishing. Miami's busy port is a popular cruise industry hub.
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Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee was home to many German immigrants during the late 19th century, a factor that led to the development of the city's noted breweries.
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A relatively small city, Minneapolis is located in southeastern Minnesota, on the Mississippi River's west bank. Minnesota's capital city, Saint Paul, lies across the river, on the east bank.
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Known as the Country Music capital of the world, Nashville is located in central Tennessee, on the banks of the Cumberland River. Visitors flock to Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame and Opryland, home of the Grand Ole Opry House.
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Situated on low-lying ground between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans suffered extensive flooding damage during Hurricane Katrina in August, 2005. The city is known for its cultural diversity and French Quarter district.
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Located on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, Oakland is an important industrial center and seaport.
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Situated along the North Canadian River, Oklahoma City is the state's capital and largest city. It is an oil production hub as well as a business and manufacturing center. Oklahoma City also boasts a huge cattle market.
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Located along the banks of the Missouri River in eastern Nebraska, Omaha is a leading food processing area as well as a center for railroad and insurance industries. A prosperous suburban city, Omaha features numerous parks, recreation areas, and a zoo.
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Founded on the shores of the Delaware River in 1682, Philadelphia is the birthplace of our nation. Today, the city is a major cultural and educational center, and is an important hub for business and the health-care industry.
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This centrally located city is Arizona's capital. With its sunny and dry climate, Phoenix is a thriving commercial and transportation hub in the Southwest. Electronics manufacturing and tourism are important to the regional economy.
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Located where the Willamette River joins the Columbia River, Portland is the largest city in Oregon. This city of many parks features lush greenery due to its moderate marine climate.
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As seat of government for the USA's most populous state, Sacramento is also the gateway to gold-rush country and a prosperous distribution center for fruits and vegetables.
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Appreciated by natives and visitors alike, San Antonio is a laid-back city with historic roots. Centrally located in southern Texas, the Alamo, the River Walk, and San Antonio's Hispanic culture draw many tourists to the city.
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California's southernmost city actually consists of several widespread communities linked by freeways. San Diego has an excellent natural harbor, and visitors enjoy San Diego's warm winters and cool summers.
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Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean to the west, San Francisco Bay to the east, and the Golden Gate Strait to the north, San Francisco is a popular tourist destination. Its attractions include Golden Gate Bridge, vintage cable cars, and Fisherman's Wharf.
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Located in the heart of Silicon Valley at the southern tip of San Francisco Bay, San Jose is an important high-technology center. The region features a mild climate and a thriving economy.
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Located along the Santa Cruz River in southeast Arizona, Tucson is Arizona's oldest city. With its mild winters and hot summers, Tucson is one of the USA's sunniest cities as well.
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Located on the banks of the Arkansas River in northeastern Oklahoma, Tulsa is an important oil industry and manufacturing center. The city also features a busy port and many diverse cultural activities.
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Virginia Beach is a fast-growing coastal metropolis that features several miles of Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay beaches. Virginia Beach is home to the Virginia Marine Science Museum and is a popular vacation spot.
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Washington, DC is the capital city and federal government headquarters for the USA. It is located along the Potomac River, between Maryland and Virginia, and its area is 68 square miles.
