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Portofino (Italian pronunciation: [ˌpɔrtoˈfiːno]; Ligurian: Portofin [ˌpɔɾtuˈfiŋ]) is a comune located in the Metropolitan City of Genoa on the Italian Riviera.The town is clustered around its small harbour, and is known for the colourfully painted buildings that line the shore. [3]
Several thousand place names in the United States have names of French origin, some a legacy of past French exploration and rule over much of the land and some in honor of French help during the American Revolution and the founding of the country (see also: New France and French in the United States).
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Seafood is the obvious star here, but Portofino’s prime location in the heart of the Ligurian region also means plates of homemade pasta with local Genovese pesto (a protected recipe), bubbly ...
San Giorgio, Portofino in 2012 Click on the map for a fullscreen view 44°18′05.24″N 9°12′41.63″E / 44.3014556°N 9.2115639°E / 44.3014556; 9.2115639
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Buford, Wyoming. Population: 1 or 2 . Billed as “America’s Smallest Town,” Buford spans 9.9 acres and includes a gas station, convenience store, and a modular home.