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July 26, 2006 By: Betty Ramsey, LEOASC/BETT R Passport Destination: World's Most Expensive Cities Packing Round 1. According to a recent survey, MOSCOW is currently the world's most expensive city. 2. The first and second most expensive cities in North America are New York City and LOS ANGELES . 3 Shanghai, the world`s 20th most expensive city, is a major INDUSTRIAL center of China. 4. Zurich's BAHNHOFSTRASSE is one of the world's greatest shopping streets. 5. This 15th most expensive city is the only one that sprawls across two continents. ISTANBUL 6. The five buildings of St. Petersburg's famed Hermitage Museum include the WINTER Palace. Picture: clock made of flowers Departure Round 1. When in Helsinki try the Finnish national dish "Salamat," a kind of FISH salad. 2. Osaka, the 6th most expensive city, is the site of the TENJIN MATSURI Festival held in July. 3. The 1991 movie "The Commitments" is set in this Irish city that is the 18th most expensive. DUBLIN 4. Oslo, the 10th most expensive city, is at the head of a fjord of this strait. SKAGERRAK 5. Hong Kong, the 4th most expensive city, hosted the RUGBY World Cup Sevens in 2005. Picture: tall building in New York City On Tour 1. Before it became an art museum, the Louvre in Paris was originally a FORT . 2 Which of these Vienna attractions was built for Prince Eugene of Savoy? BELVEDERE PALACES 3. "Nuclear Energy," a sculpture by Henry Moore, can be viewed in London's HYDE Park. 4. The entertainment and shopping area around Tokyo's main railroad station is called SHINJUKU . 5. Singapore, the world's 17th most expensive city, is nicknamed the GARDEN City. 6. Rome`s coliseum is famous for the millions of CATS that live there. 7. The oldest part of Sydney, located at the foot of the Harbor Bridge, is called THE ROCKS . Picture: Forbidden City 8. The National Museum of Korea is on the grounds of this palace in Soule. GYEONGBOKGUNG 9. Milan, 13th on the list of expensive cities, is home to this work by Leonardo DaVinci. THE LAST SUPPER 10. This largest city in Cameroon is the most expensive city in Africa. DOUALA 11. The Dizengoff Fountain is a delightful place to rest while touring this Israeli city. TEL AVIV 12. This South American capital was the least expensive of the 144 cities surveyed. ASUNCION Bonus Question One This is the home of Denmark's parliament in Copenhagen, the world's 8th most expensive city. CHRISTIANSBORG Bonus Question Two Where on the map of Denmark is Copenhagen found? Area 5 Picture: oriental building Slide Show 1. The flower clock is a landmark in this Swiss city, the world`s 7th most expensive. GENEVA 2. The spire of this New York City landmark was constructed secretly inside the building. CHRYSLER BUILDING 3. A martial lion stands in front of the Gate of SUPREME HARMONY in Beijing's Forbidden City. 4. Bao-an Temple, in Taipei, Taiwan, (28th most expensive city)is dedicated to the god of MEDICINE . Clues for next destination: Wolverine Cars Motown Mackinac |