Just over half (53) of the world’s top 100 most welcoming cities are national capitals according to a comprehensive study published in October 2017 by online tourism firm TravelBird. Six … [Read more...]
Capital Facts for Manama, Bahrain
A strategic international trade hub located in the Persian Gulf, Manama also serves as the capital city for the Kingdom of Bahrain. Geographically, Bahrain is a group of small islands … [Read more...]
Capital Facts for Muscat, Oman
Home to the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque which features a prayer carpet weighing 23.5 tons (21 tonnes) and one of the world’s biggest single-piece carpets, Muscat serves as the capital for the … [Read more...]
Capital Facts for Jerusalem, Israel
Its national memorial Yad Vashem houses the world’s largest library of Holocaust-related books, articles and exhibits, Jerusalem is the capital city for the State of Israel. Jerusalem ranks … [Read more...]
Capital Facts for Tehran, Iran
Tehran serves as the capital city for the Islamic Republic of Iran as well as Tehran Province. Tehran was awarded a Guinness World Record for the 10.2 million spectators lining the 20-mile … [Read more...]