Jakarta – Every city in the world usually has its own nickname. The nickname is certainly not without reason. Like six cities around the world that have unique nicknames where there’s an interesting story behind them.
reported from detikEdu, Here are six cities around the world with unique nicknames and their history:
1. New York: Big Apple
New York is the most famous city in the United States. The city even has several nicknames such as “The city that never sleeps” or “Gotham”. But perhaps the most popular is the nickname “Big Apple”.
The term first became popular in the 1920s when John J. Fitz Gerald, a sportswriter, started a horse racing column called “Around the Big Apple”. It wasn’t until the tourist campaigns of the 1970s that the nickname became synonymous with New York City.
2. Geneva: the capital of peace
Geneva is the second most populous city in Switzerland, famous for its diplomacy. Geneva is not only home to the European headquarters of the United Nations, but also the headquarters of international organizations such as the Red Cross.
According to the Encyclopedia Britanica, a series of agreements to address the effects of war on soldiers and civilians were also signed in this city. This is why Geneva is known as the “Capital of Peace”.
3. Ushuaia: the end of the world
Before arriving in Artantika, you will come to a town called Ushuaia, Argentina. The city is generally considered the southernmost city in the world, earning it the nickname “El Fin del Mundo” or “The End of the World”.
Even though Puerto Williams, a much smaller Chilean settlement, is further south, the nickname is still used as a slogan by the Argentine government for this town at the tip of South America.
4. Bombay: the city of dreams
Mumbai is one of the most densely populated cities in the world. It is not only the financial center of India, but also the home of Bollywood, one of India’s most popular film industries.
The opportunities here are endless, which is why Mumbai is often referred to as the ‘City of Dreams’.
5. Sydney: port city
Once a major port city, Sydney is known by the nickname “Harbor City”. People like to go to the beach to surf or snorkel in Sydney.
Plus, one of its most famous buildings, the Sydney Opera House, sits right on the harbour.
6. Cairo: the city of a thousand towers
Cairo is not only the largest city in Egypt, but also one of the largest in the Middle East. Cairo is known for its rich history and serves as a center for the film and music industries.
Cairo is also known for its wealth of Islamic architecture, which is why Cairo is nicknamed the “city of a thousand towers”.
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