Twin Towns And Sister Cities
Twin towns or sister cities are cooperative agreements between towns, cities, and even counties in geographically and politically distinct areas to promote cultural and commercial ties.
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Famous quotes containing the words twin, towns, sister and/or cities:
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—Vladimir Nabokov (1899–1977)
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“Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.”
—Bible: New Testament, Mark 3:35.
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—John Ruskin (1819–1900)