We’ve all heard of those cities with uncanny names that made us do a double take to make sure our hearing has not failed us. What you never know is that these cities with amusing, or simply lack-of-imagination (or maybe too full-of-imagination), names can be found at various parts of the world. Here are just 20 of them that will make you gape in wonder.
1. Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysilio- gogogoch (UK)
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2. Blowhard (Australia)
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3. Lesbos Island (Greece)
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4. Embarrass (USA)
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5. Emo (Ireland)
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6. Middelfart (Denmark)
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7. Li (Finland)
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8. Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokai- whenuakitanatahu (New Zealand)
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9. Bitche (France)
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10. Condom-en-Armagnac (France)
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11. Dum Dum (India)
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12. Kissing (Germany)
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13. Sexi (Peru)
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14. Accident (USA)
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15. Hell (Norway)
16. Batman (Turkey)
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17. Dollarbeg (Scotland)
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18. Ha Ha Bay (Canada)
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19. Boring (Denmark)
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20. No Name (USA)
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