Do you know the meaning behind these place names?

Can you guess which city name literally means 'fragrant harbour'? Or which place name is formed from a combination of two words that translate as 'lion' and 'town'?

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We've made this slideshow tell you the meaning of some of the most familiar places around the world. And you can see more on this infographic from Fly Abu Dhabi.