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Question
Name any four major important cities of Europe.
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Solution
Some important cities in Europe:
- London – is the capital of the United Kingdom, a major centre of international trade, and a flourishing port.
- Paris – is the capital of France and an important centre of science, technology, culture, and art.
- Berlin – Berlin is the capital city of Germany and also its largest city. It is an important river port.
- Moscow – Moscow is the capital of Russia and is situated on a tributary of the Oka River, which joins the river Volga.
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