A state with legalized gambling and, in non-populous counties, legalized prostitution.
New York
A declining population relative to other states means one less representative in the US House.
Texas
385 in Truth vs. Falsehood, 2005
Utah
"the only state where a majority of the population belongs to a single church." --wikipedia
Austin, TX
"known for its eclectic live-music scene centered around country, blues and rock. Its many parks and lakes are popular for hiking, biking, swimming and boating." --wikipedia
Berlin
Germany's capital
New Zealand
Population: 4.917 million
Silicon Valley
The tech corridor in the Bay Area.
Washington, D.C.
Seat of US government
Seattle
The emerald city
Bali
Indonesia
Uluru (Ayers Rock)
"one of Australia's prime tourist attractions. ... Uluru is considered sacred by Australia's indigenous Anangu people."
Area 51
Military area in Nevada shrouded in mystery.
Bucharest
"Capital and largest city of Romania, as well as its cultural, industrial, and financial centre" (wikipedia)