Bowling Green is centrally located on Interstate 65 about 110 miles south of Louisville and about 60 miles north of Nashville, Tennessee.

Web Site

The City of Bowling Green, Kentucky

Population

49,296 (2000 Census)

Median Age

29 years (2000 Census)

Education

Sports Complexes

Recognition

Cary is a suburb of Raleigh, and according to CNN, Cary is the 5th fastest growing city in the United States. Cary's proximity to Research Triangle Park (RTP) and renowned universities has produced a spirit of innovation and learning in Cary.

• 61% of our adult population hold bachelor’s degrees or higher.
• Almost 25% have master’s or doctoral degrees.

Web Site

Town of Cary, North Carolina

Population*

132,647 (October 2008)

*5.73 percent increase since October 2007; 4.37 percent annual population growth rate (October 01, 2003 to October 01, 2008)

Median Age

33.7 years (2000 Census)

Education

Health Care

Sports Complexes

Recognition (Cary)

Recognition (Raleigh/Wake County)

Dayton, Ohio is the heart of a dynamic region where a rich history of invention and innovation continues to unfold. Dayton’s creative side is complemented by attractive neighborhoods, a diverse economic base, distinct cultural attractions, expansive recreational space and excellent city services. In Dayton, you’ll find the best of past is being adapted to create an exciting future.

General Information

• Musicals, concerts, plays and more presented by the Victoria Theatre Association
• Outdoor recreation available in multiple locations Five Rivers MetroParks
• Close proximity to Columbus, Cincinnati and Indianapolis
• Professional football, baseball and hockey teams in close proximity

Dayton Dragons Baseball
Cincinnati Reds Baseball
Cincinnati Bengals Football
Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey

Education

• Nationally-ranked private and public colleges
• University of Dayton
• Wright State University
• Sinclair Community College
• Miami University of Ohio
• Reasonable commute to nationally-ranked universities such as The Ohio State University in Columbus and the University of Cincinnati

Erie is situated directly between Cleveland, Ohio, Buffalo, New York and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on the south-central shores of Lake Erie and is the state's fourth largest city.

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City of Erie, Pennsylvania

Population

103,717 (2000 Census)

Median Age

34 years (2000 Census)

Education

Healthcare

Arts & Culture

Sports

Recreation

Hilden – today with approximately 57.000 inhabitants is the 4th biggest city in the county of Mettmann, touching the south-eastern border of Duesseldorf with appr. 580.000 inhabitants, the capital city of North Rhine-Westphalia. Geographically, Hilden is situated in the triangle between the cities of Duesseldorf, Cologne and Wuppertal.

West of the Ruhrgebiet, one of the most powerful industrial centers of Germany and Europe, the Hilden/Duesseldorf region is described as its administration and service oriented heart.

More than 20 hospitals, around 2,000 practicing medical specialists, the Heinrich-Heine University, Academy of Arts, Robert-Schumann-Academy for Music, the German Rhine Opera, numerous theaters, museums and recreation parks, characterize one of the most vivid and exciting regions in Germany.

More than 100,000 foreign inhabitants, about 5,000 international businesses (USA 450, Netherlands 750, Japan 450, UK 350, France 250 and others), approximately 275,000 overnight stays in hotels, six international schools, the Duesseldorf and Cologne airports, the International Exhibition Centre (Messe Duesseldorf) and the Rhine- Westphalia stock exchange, give evidence of the international flair of the whole region.

Hilden itself is a very attractive place to live, in particular for singles and families with children. A modern infrastructure, attractive shopping malls, all kinds of sports and entertainment complete the overall attractiveness of city, county and region. “Old” industries like Metal/Steel and Textile have meanwhile been replaced by a variety of Sales & Marketing, Service, Administration, Fashion and Consulting businesses, with a very positive impact on environment and health.

A beautiful landscape with green and smooth hills and valleys in the east and southeast invite for walking and trekking tours through the whole year as well as skiing or skating during winter time.

The History and Political System

The Economy

The Living

The People

Geographical Data

History

The inauguration of a chapel dedicated to “Nossa Senhora do Desterro,” in the year 1651, when it was taken as a city.

The name Jundiaí comes from Tupi (previous Brazilian language), means “river of catfish,” or just catfish.

In the following decades, the city became a strategic area of rail junction, which allowed the immigration of English, Spanish and Italian, driven by government incentives, which intended to replace the labor-slave.

In the last decades of the nineteenth century, Jundiaí highlighted as a major coffee producer in the state of São Paulo and, from 1890, the city received a large body of Italian immigrants, whose influence began to emerge in perfect harmony with the inhabitants of the city.

In the first half of the twentieth century, Jundiaí found its industrial vocation, which lasts until today because the city has one of the largest industrial parks in Latin America.

Jundiaí there is, currently, in developing areas of cultural, educational, technological and EnvironmentaI.

The leisure industry is also of increasing the city's economy, with the installation of theme parks that attract tourists and create jobs.

Monzambano is located in one of the most beautyfull countrysides of northern Italy. In the middle of the three provinces of Verona, Mantova and Brescia today with approximately 6,000 inhabitants is a small city in the country of Mantova in the south eastern part of regione Lombardia right at the border of Veneto. Here starts the pedestrian walk along the Mincio River that drives you to Mantova and then to the Po River. The ancient village of Monzambano stands on a 90-foot hill with its castle built in 1700.

At a distance of only 15 km from the Lake of Garda (renomated tourist location) it offers a lot of activities and leisures and even gastronomic tours among the numerous agriturism and wineyards. Only 30 km drive from Monzambano the three big cities of Verona , Mantova and Brescia.

Verona (City of Romeo and Juliet ):

For the past thousand years and more the city walls have enclosed a unique and breathtaking range of art-works and monuments. Recently awarded the status of “World heritage Site,” Verona has delighted painters, poets, travellers and celebrities for centuries. A fascinating crossroad of culturs.

A walk through its narrow streets allows you to get in touch with its varied and fascinating past: traces of its splendid Roman origins, its prevailing medieval structure dating back to the time of knights and castles, its magnificent Renaissance palaces as well as the impressive fortifications which protect it. A suggestive blend of art and history which continuously fascinates the onlooker.

The Arena, Verona’s most famous monument, visited by tourists worldwide. If you contemplate it in silence, it’s not difficult to imagine it crammed with spectators as in Roman times: all you need do is shut your eyes or go to see one of the splendid opera performances held here and the Arena will come magically to life.

Served with the more modern medical centers, universities, industries and means of transportation (bus, train, airport) it’s worth not only a tourist visit.

Mantova:

This little, but very well-designed city, is home to the famous Renaissance painter Mantegna and famous for its medieval buildings. Mantova represents a pearl of arts and cultures.

Brescia:

Brescia modern town of shopping and steel industries.

Only half and an hour drive from Milan, one of the biggest and powerful industrial centers of Italy the Monzambano area offers a wide variety of services also on the social and medical side.

In an area of not more than 100 km the highly specialized medical centers of Northern Italy. The nearest in Peschiera del Garda, Verona Policlinico and Brescia Spedali Civili.

Renomated Italian Universities have their seat in Verona and Brescia . Brescia offers the famous Politecnico and in Verona one of the best Universities of languages and Business Administration.

In the middle of a touristic area it offers a wide range of accommodations of any level. Theaters, operas and commercial centers within 20 minutes drive.

A beautiful landscape will invite you to relax and enjoy the countryside and the hills covered with vineyards.

Shanghai is the largest city in China in terms of population and one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, with 20 million people. Located on China's central eastern coast at the mouth of the Yangtze River, the city is administered as a municipality of the People's Republic of China with province-level status.

Originally a fishing and textiles town, Shanghai grew to importance in the 19th century due to its favorable port location and as one of the cities opened to foreign trade by the 1842 Treaty of Nanking. The city flourished as a center of commerce between east and west, and became a multinational hub of finance and business by the 1930s. Late in 1990, the central government started developing Pudong area, and has become the well-known booming metropolis city.

Shanghai and Hong Kong are rivaling to be the economic center of the Greater China region. Hong Kong has the advantage of a stronger legal system, international market integration, superior economic freedom, greater banking and service expertise, lower taxes, and a fully-convertible currency. Shanghai has stronger links to both the Chinese interior and the central government, and a stronger base in manufacturing and technology. It has increased its role in finance, banking, and as a major destination for corporate headquarters, fueling demand for a highly-educated and modernized workforce. Shanghai has recorded a double-digit growth for 15 consecutive years since 1992. In 2008, Shanghai's nominal GDP posted a 9.7% growth to 1.37 trillion yuan. The Shanghai Stock Exchange is the world's fastest growing, with the Shanghai Composite Index growing 130% in 2006.

Tokyo is the capital of Japan and of Tokyo prefecture, the central Honshu, at the head of Tokyo Bay. The population of Tokyo is 12 million people or more, approximately 10% of population of Japan. Tokyo has the population density with 5,750 people per square kilometer.

The city of Tokyo is the administrative, financial, educational, and cultural center of Japan and a major industrial hub surrounded by numerous suburban manufacturing complexes. Tokyo is also one of the world's most important cities in terms of economic power and influence, and it serves as the corporate and communications hub for the Pacific Rim. It is also an important wholesale center. Among the diverse industries of Tokyo are the manufacture of electronic apparatus, transport equipment, automobiles, cameras and optical goods, furniture, textiles, and a wide variety of consumer items, as well as publishing and printing.

Frequent rebuilding in the wake of disasters has made Tokyo one of the most modern cities on the globe. Because space is so precious, it is also one of the most crowded and expensive cities in the world.

Tokyo is the chief transportation hub for Japan, as well as an important international traffic center. It is served by a dense network of electric railways, subways, bus lines, and highways.

One of the world's foremost educational centers, Tokyo has over 100 universities and colleges, including Keio-Gijuku University, The University of Tokyo and Waseda University. There are numerous museums and more than 200 parks and gardens.