Distinctive Names of Countries and Cities etc

The country that is often called “Land of the Queen of Sheba” is Yemen. The Queen of Sheba is a legendary figure who is said to have visited King Solomon in Jerusalem in the 10th century BC. The biblical account of her visit is not entirely accurate, but it does provide evidence for the existence of important commercial relations between ancient Israel and southern Arabia.

The city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil is known as the “Marvellous City”. It is a city of contrasts, with stunning natural beauty and a vibrant culture. Rio is home to world-famous landmarks such as Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, as well as beautiful beaches, lush rainforests, and vibrant nightlife. The city is also home to a diverse population of over 6 million people, making it a melting pot of cultures and languages.

San Francisco is known as the city of the Golden Gate. The Golden Gate is the one-mile-wide (1.6 km) strait connecting San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The strait lies between the San Francisco Peninsula (where San Francisco is located) and Marin County, carrying both U.S. Route 101 and California State Route 1 across the strait. The Golden Gate Bridge, one of the most internationally recognized symbols of San Francisco and California, is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate.