The Largest U.S. Cities Named After a Food: And Other Mind-Boggling Geography Lists from Around the World

More than 500 astonishing lists and oddities fill this unusual compendium of geographic trivia. From a list of countries with the lowest number of international tourists per year to information about the largest countries in the world without an FM station, this book of wide-ranging curiosities makes minutia from across the world fascinating. What U.S. towns have the same name as a foreign country? Which large U.S. cities claim the highest percentage of households without telephone service? What state's residents call soft drinks pop more than any other? This humorous and revealing book holds these answers and many more.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Santa Monica Press
Published: 11/01/2004
ISBN: 9781891661471
Pages: 360
Weight: 1.06lbs
Size: 9.12h x 6.06w x 0.80d
Award: San Diego Book Awards - Winner

Review Citations: Library Journal 11/22/2004