The world's strangest towns

Below are some of the strangest towns in the world that many people have never heard of.

Aoshima, Japan

This fascinating village, located on the remote island of Aoshima in southern Japan, has made it onto the list of the world's strangest villages thanks to its dominant feline population. Here, the number of cats is six times greater than the number of humans. They are often seen curled up in abandoned houses or roaming around this charming fishing village. Initially, the cats were kept to combat rats that plagued fishermen's boats, but they subsequently reproduced rapidly, resulting in a massive population that continues to this day.

City of Dwarves, China

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The City of Dwarfs in Kunming, Yunnan Province, was founded in 2009 by a group of dwarfs living in the mountains. All residents of the city of dwarfs are under 1.3 meters tall. They have transformed their village into a vibrant amusement park and dress in fairytale costumes to attract tourists .

Colma, USA

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Founded in 1924, Colma, California, is where San Franciscans bury their deceased relatives. However, today the city has far more deceased residents than living ones. Much of Colma's land is dedicated to cemeteries, with the number of the dead exceeding the number of living by more than 1,000 times. Among those buried in Colma's 17 cemeteries are notable figures such as William Randolph Hearst, Wyatt Earp, and Joe DiMaggi.

Coober Pedy, Australia

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Approximately 3,500 residents of the mining town of Coober Pedy in southern Australia live underground, in dug-out tunnels or mud caves. The town even has a church, museum, art gallery, bar, and hotel so visitors can experience life underground firsthand. It's one of the harshest regions in the world, with extremely high temperatures, which explains why the residents are so happy to live in their underground homes.

Chefchaouen, Morocco

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Chefchaouen, located in Morocco, faces the Rif Mountains, and most of its buildings are painted a stunning shade of blue. It's believed that the walls, doors, staircases, and sidewalks were painted blue by Jewish refugees fleeing the city in the 1930s after Hitler came to power. In Judaism, blue symbolizes heaven and serves as a reminder for people to focus on spiritual life.

The Villages, USA

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The Villages is dubbed Florida's Disney world for seniors. It's the world's largest retirement community, home to over 100,000 retired people. It features rows of identical log cabins, each with its own perfectly manicured lawn.

Thames Town, China

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With its cobblestone streets, red telephone booths, and many buildings constructed in Tudor style, it looks like a quaint English town. But in reality, it's a town built in Shanghai. Traditional buildings are meticulously replicated, and many pubs and shops are also copied to recreate the English lifestyle. There are even statues of Winston Churchill and Harry Potter. But despite being completed in 2006, the town remains relatively deserted, mostly frequented by newlyweds taking wedding photos.

(According to 24h, April 22, 2024)

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