Places

Nevada

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)

hostels

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