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Albuquerque is an American city in the southwest corner of the country. Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico. The Rio Grande River runs through the city. It runs through the city and the desert and has an exotic appearance, reminiscent of the Nile. On the eastern side of the city are the mountains of Sandia.
According to the most common version, the city is named after the national leader of Spain, the viceroy King of Mexico, Count Al ál ál ál ál ál ál ál ál ál ál ál ál ál ál ál ál. The city was founded in 1706 as the Spanish colonial post. The first name of the original post was Rancus de Alberqueque. The main occupation of its inhabitants at that time was farming, and the town was a military post along the Kaminino-Royal road. Alberquerque was also a sheep center. From the date of the citys founding, the Spanish had their own garrison there, and in 1821 the Mexicans also set up their own garrison. From 1846 to 1867, the Federal Garrison of the American Army was in Almerica. Because of the dry climate, many tuberculosis patients came here in search of treatment. Thanks to the creation of the Kirtland and Sandia Air Base, Albuquerque became a key player in the Atomic Age. By the 1970s, many historic buildings had been demolished. Interestingly, in 2007, Albecquerque was listed as one of the fastest growing cities in America.
The modern city retains a small part of Spains cultural heritage. One of the attractions of Alacoquerque is the citys biosphere park. It is a complex that includes an aquarium, a zoo, and a botanical garden. On the eastern edge of the city is a winding road, one of the citys most popular attractions. Other points of interest include the Museum of History and Nuclear Science, a small amusement park (Cliffs Attic Park), and the National Monument of Peterglieff. The city is also famous for its annual Balloon Festival. This event is the most important event of its kind in the world.
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- Air quality: 26 US AQI Good. Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
- Tap water: Yes, safe to drink
- Religious government: Non-religious
- Population: 560,000 people
- GDP: $57,808 / year
- Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
- Power outlets: 115V60Hz
- Internet: 38 Mbps
- Best wireless: T-Mobile
- Pay without cash: Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
- Tipping: How much should I tip at a restaurant? A gratuity of 15 to 20 per cent on top of the bill (before sales tax) is standard, with 25 per cent given for topnotch service. Servers in America work hard for the money – they’re generally friendly, knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile for customers.
- Apartment listings: Craigslist
- Apartments: Airbnb
- Hotels: Booking.com
- More hotels: Hotels.com
- Best coffee 24/7: Chocolate Dude
- Best taxi: Uber
- Online electronics shop: Amazon
- Best hospital: University of New Mexico Hospital
- Best short-haul air carrier: Jet Blue
- Best intl air carrier: United Airlines
- Monthly costs for expat: $2000
- Monthly costs for family: $3900
- Monthly costs for local: $1100
- Meal: $9
- Small Cola: $2
- Beer 1 Pint: $4.5
- Coffee: $4
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