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            Sucre is the capital of Bolivia, a South American country. The Supreme Court of Bolivia is located in the city. Sucre is also called the ‘City of Four Names’. During certain specific periods of the city’s history, it had many distinct names.

            Before the Spaniards built the city, the natives called it Charcas; when the city was in its initial period, it was known as La Plata; after independence, the city was called Chuquisaca; and the current name Sucre honours the great warrior, Antonio Jose de Sucre.

            Sucre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, primarily because of the architectural innovations of blending indigenous styles with those brought from Europe. The city is the gateway to many small villages that came into existence in the colonial era. The House of Freedom, the National Library, the Metropolitan Cathedral, Archbishop’s Palace and the Supreme Court of Justice are some of the landmarks of the city.

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          Mexico City is the capital of Mexico, and its biggest metropolis. The city is located in a valley that was inhabited by several indigenous groups from 100 to 900 A.D. It has a fascinating history. The Mexicas - who were later known as the Aztecs- believed that their god would shove them where to build a great city by providing a sign, an eagle eating a snake while perched atop a cactus. When this vision came true on an island in Lake Tex-coco, they decided to build a city there. They expanded the island artificially by dumping soil into the lagoon. Then a beautiful city and fortress called Tenochtitlan was built on this island. Later, the Spaniards erected a second Mexico City atop the ruins of Tenochtitlan. Today, Mexico City is the country’s economic and cultural hub, as well as home to the offices of the federal government, museums and historic monuments.

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