n["kaanapali"][0]="Kaanapali|Hawaii|us|North America"; n["kaanapali"][1]="Kaanapali is a high-rise resort community on Maui's western coast. The resort includes condominiums, two 18-hole golf courses, 40 tennis courts, a shopping center and six oceanfront hotels. Apart from the hotels, there is little of interest. You can see art at the Hyatt Regency. It has over $2 million worth of art in its lobby and grounds, including Ming vases, Balinese paintings and Hawaiian quilts. The lobby doubles as a tropical jungle, complete with cockatoos, while the gardens include waterfalls and ponds filled with swans and flamingos. The waters out front of the Hyatt are good for snorkeling. The best and safest spot for snorkeling is at the rocky lava promontory of Black Rock that protects the beach in front of the Sheraton. There you will find pristine coral, colorful tropical fish and eagle rays.|The Westin Maui hotel has free-form pools, rushing waterfalls and water slides. There are a lot of Buddha statues in the gardens, as well as vases and pairs of scowling stone animals.|The Whaling Museum is in the shopping center. It is small, but it has an excellent collection of photos from the whaling period. There are also models of whales, detailed interpretive boards and a variety of whaling paraphernalia.|Kaanapali is on Maui's western coast, some 135 km southeast of Honolulu."; n["kabale"][0]="Kabale|Uganda|ug|Africa"; n["kabale"][1]="Kabale is in the Kigeza area of southwestern Uganda. It is in a beautiful area of cultivated, terraced hills, as well as forests and lakes. Kabale is Yganda's highest town and the climate above 2000 meters is very refreshing, even cold during the night. Since the NRA controlled the area around Kabale during the civil war, it survived undamaged. If you come to Kabale from Mbarara in the north you will cross some mountain passes that offer spectacular views of the Virunga chain of volcanoes. Some 30 km from Kabale, on the road to Kisoro in the south, is the Kanaba Gap that also offers some excellent views over the area. Along the road from Kabale to Rwanda in the south are numerous tea-growing estates.|The Kizega area, around Kabale is excellent for hiking and there are numerous trails. A particular scenic walk is the one to Lake Bunyonyi, west of town. There are numerous hotels and restaurants in town. Kabale is 340 km southwest of Kampala."; n["kabaleganationalpark"][0]="Kabalega National Park|Uganda|ug|Africa"; n["kabaleganationalpark"][1]="Kabalega National Park covers 3900 km² in the northwest of Uganda. Most of the wildlife was wiped out by the troops of Idi Amin and later those of Okello, as well as poachers, but you will still be able to see buffalos, crocodiles, elephants, giraffes, hippos, kongoni, orbi and Ugandan kobs. The Murchison falls and Karuma falls on the Victoria Nile are well worth a visit. Paraa is a good place to arrange trips on the Victoria Nile. There you can also swim in the river, but beware of crocodiles and hippos. Some basic accommodation is available at Paraa. The town of Pakwach at the northern end of the park is a good place to stay, as it has connections to many other towns in Uganda, as well as accommodation."; n["kabul"][0]="Kabul|Afghanistan|af|Asia"; n["kabul"][1]="Kabul lies at an elevation of over 1800 meters which makes it one of the highest located capitals in the world and it is the largest city in Afghanistan as well as the country's economic and cultural center. The city straddles the Kabul River and has been of strategic importance for a long time because of its proximity to the Khyber Pass, an important pass in the mountains between Afghanistan and Pakistan. It has been destroyed and rebuilt many times in its 3000-year history by earthquakes and wars. The city was made capital of the Moghul Empire by the conqueror Babur in 1504; in 1773 Kabul replaced Qandahar as the capital of Afghanistan. Soviet troops occupied Afghanistan (and Kabul) between 1979 and 1989 and since the ouster of Najibullah in 1992 it has been a scene of fighting between various factions. Peace returned to the capital when the Taliban came to power in 1996.|The Taliban instituted a tough Islamic law in Afghanistan where mass hangings, stoning of adulterers and cutting of the hand of thieves are common. The combination of this and the damage done by the war and earthquakes that frequently occur in the region don't make Kabul a very nice place to travel to.|In the old quarter of Kabul you will find city markets, many narrow, crooked streets and in the modern section there is the historical museum. Kabul University (founded in 1932) was closed as a result of the unrest in 1992, the buildings are now in shatters, as is most of the city, but part of it has been reopened and reconstruction works are on the way.|Babu's gardens and the Buddha stupas are located at Charikar, about 55 km north of Kabul."; n["kabul"][2]="-34.30|69.13|1815|1500000|n/a|4:30|n/a|n/a|n/a"; n["kabul"][3]="-2.8|3.3|12.5|8.4|24.7|0.3|14.2|1"; n["kaduna"][0]="Kaduna|Nigeria|ni|Africa"; n["kaduna"][1]="Kaduna is a town with a lot of green trees and wide streets, some 640 km northeast of Lagos (155 km north of Abuja). There is not much of interest to travelers and distances in town are large. The railway station is in the northwest of town and the market in the west, not far from the railway track.|There are several hotels and restaurants in Kaduna."; n["kaduqli"][0]="Kaduqli|Sudan|su|Africa"; n["kaduqli"][1]="Kaduqli is a beautiful small town in the Nubian Mountains. There is an interesting souk, where all sorts of spices and traditional foodstuffs are sold. Kaduqli is a good place to stay if you want to explore the surrounding mountains and the numerous interesting little villages in its vicinity.|Kaduqli has several hotels and restaurants and lies 555 km southwest of Khartoum."; n["kaesong"][0]="Kaesong|North Korea|kn|Asia"; n["kaesong"][1]="In the 12th century Kaesong used to be the capital of the Koryo Dynasty. During that time the city was very rich and used to have around 800,000 inhabitants, many of which were Buddhist aristocrats. Centuries of neglect, three major wars that left the city in rubble and decades of communist mismanagement have changed all that dramatically and nowadays Kaesong is modern city with wide streets that is home to around 200,000 residents. There is little of interest apart from the old quarter, where you can see numerous traditional houses with tiled roofs.|There are some good museums in town though, as well as a few relics that survived destruction. The Songgyungwan Neo-Confucian College was originally built in 992, but it was destroyed and rebuilt after the Japanese invasion of 1592. The building is home to the Koryo Museum, where pottery and other Buddhist relics are on display. Confucian ceremonies are re-enacted there regularly.|The Sonjuk Bridge is another one of Kaesong's highlights. It was built in 1216. Nearby is the Songin Monument that was erected to commemorate the Neo-Confucian hero Chong Mong-ju.|Not far from Kaesong is the Tomb of King Kongmin and his queen. The king was the 31st Koryo king and reigned between 1352 and 1374. The tomb is beautifully decorated with traditional granite facing and statues.|Accommodation is available in Kaesong. The city is not far from the border with South Korea, about 140 km southeast of P'yongyang."; n["kafountine"][0]="Kafountine|Senegal|sg|Africa"; n["kafountine"][1]="Kafountine is on the Atlantic coast, several kilometers off the main road from Ziguinchor to Banjul (The Gambia), 210 km south of Dakar. There is a good beach not far from town.|Accommodation is available in Kafountine, as well as many restaurants. You can get there by taxi from the town of Diouloulou, which is on the main road between Ziguinchor and Banjul."; n["kafue"][0]="Kafue|Zambia|za|Africa"; n["kafue"][1]="There is nothing of interest in Kafue, but the nearby Kafue Gorge is spectacular. There is a hydroelectric power plant in the vicinity. Kafue is 50 km south of Lusaka. Accommodation is available in town."; n["kafuenationalpark"][0]="Kafue National Park|Zambia|za|Africa"; n["kafuenationalpark"][1]="Kafue National Park is the largest in Zambia. It mostly consists of grassy plains, while the area along the Kafue River in the east of the park is covered with forests. Animals that roam the park include antelope, baboon, elephant, impala, leopard, lion, rhino, zebra and the rare yellow-backed-duiker. The 705 km² (290 sq miles) large area known as the Busanga Plains in the north of the park, floods during the rainy season, which is from March to May. During that time millions of birds arrive and crocodiles, hippos and most of the park's other inhabitants take advantage of the abundance of water. Lake Itezhi-Tezhi is the best place to see water birds.|There are several camps and lodges throughout the park, of which the ones at Kalala, Lufapa and Chunga are the main ones. At Chunga, boat trips on the Kafue River can be arranged. Kafue National Park is about 200 km west of Lusaka. It is accessible by road and air."; n["kagabandoro"][0]="Kaga Bandoro|Central African Republic|ct|Africa"; n["kagabandoro"][1]="Kaga Bandoro lies in the center of the Central African Republic, about 300 km north of Bangui. About 3 km (2 miles) from town is the Kaga hill that can be climbed and offers great views over the area. There is a market in Kaga Bandoro and at dusk it is cozily lit by smelly oil lamps. Food from the market's food stalls is cheap and people are friendly. Don't forget to try the local specialty: beer mixed with honey, called hydromiel. The gare routiÚre is also very lively in the evenings. Many food vendors sell grilled meat over there."; n["kaieteurfalls"][0]="Kaieteur Falls|Guyana|gy|South America"; n["kaieteurfalls"][1]="The Kaieteur Falls is Guyana's prime tourist attraction. The majestic waterfall is surrounded by pristine rainforest and its waters drop 250 m (820 feet) from a sandstone plateau and are some 100 m (328 feet) wide during the peak season, just after the rains.|The fall's isolated location means that there is a lot of wildlife in the area, but also that it is not easy to get there.|Since so many people try to visit the Kaieteur Falls, seats in the small planes that serve them are difficult to secure. It is also possible to get there over land, but that requires a two-day, guided truck ride and trek through rugged terrain from Bartica.|The Kaieteur Falls are 240 km southwest of Georgetown. Some 70 km southwest of the Kaieteur Falls, on the border with Brazil are the Orinduik Falls, which are another popular destination."; n["kaifeng"][0]="Kaifeng|China|ch|Asia"; n["kaifeng"][1]="Kaifeng is the most beautiful city in China's Henan province. It sits near the Yellow River in the north of Henan, 70 km east of Zhengzhou and 610 km south of Beijing. It is an interesting city, where you can see many traditional wooden shops and houses.|Accommodation is available in Kaifeng."; n["kailua"][0]="Kailua|United States|us|North America"; n["kailua"][1]="Kailua is the third-largest city on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. It is just south of the Mokapu Peninsula on the east coast of the island. Kailua has an old stone sacrificial temple, known as Ulupo Heiau, on its outskirts.|Oashu's eastern coast is known as the Windward Coast because of its exposure to the northeast trade winds. As a result, Kailua Bay is very popular with people who like sailing and kayaking. Kailua has developed in a major provider of services related to sailing. Boats can be rented and sailing schools are available. Kailua Bay is also excellent for swimming. Offshore, Popoia Island is a bird sanctuary that is popular with kayakers.|There is a wide range of accommodation in Kailua and there are many restaurants. Kailua is just south of where the Pali Highway meets the coast, some 15 km northeast of Honolulu."; n["kairouan"][0]="Kairouan|Tunisia|ts|Africa"; n["kairouan"][1]="Historically the old walled city of Kairouan is the most important town in Tunisia. In Islam it comes directly behind Mecca, Madina and Jerusalem; 7 to 9 visits to Kairouan equal one to Mecca.|The city's main monument is the Grand Mosque founded in 670 AD, but rebuilt since. The lowest level of its minaret was built in the 8th century, making it the oldest standing minaret in the world. Just on the other side of the wall opposite the minaret is a small graveyard, which is believed to belong to just one family. The Mosque of the Three Doors is famous for its Arab inscriptions carved in its façade. The Zaouia of Sidi Sahab is the grave place of Sidi Sahab, a friend of the Prophet, is on the edge of town. Sidi Sahab always carried three hairs from Muhammed's beard, so the Zaouia is also known as Mosque of the Barber.|In the center of the medina you will find the Zaouia de Sidi Abid el Ghariani and the Bir Barouta whose waters are said to be connected to Mecca."; n["kakadunationalpark"][0]="Kakadu National Park|Australia|as|Oceania"; n["kakadunationalpark"][1]="The Kakadu National Park is one of the most interesting wildlife areas in Australia. It encompasses many different landscapes and it is home to a wide variety of wildlife. Australia's most interesting Aboriginal rock art is also found there.|The Kakadu National Park stretches more than 200 km (125 miles) from north to south and 100 km (60 miles) from east to west and it is on the World Heritage list both for its natural and cultural importance. Parts of the park are Aboriginal land. In the eastern side of the park are three uranium mining operations.|Some of the most interesting sights in the Kakadu National Park include the Nourlangie Rock escarpment, the Aboriginal rock art site of Ubirr and the waterfalls of Jim Jim and Twin Falls. The best times to visit the park are the months of July and August, although in May and June it is also fine. During the rainy season, an abundance of plants and animals thrives in the moist conditions of the wetlands. Animals that can be seen in the Kakadu National Park include crocodiles, turtles and countless water birds, as well as the timid black wallaroo.|The Kakadu National Park is in Australia's Northern Territory, 95 km east of Darwin and 3060 km northwest of Canberra."; n["kakamegaforestreserve"][0]="Kakamega Forest Reserve|Kenya|ke|Africa"; n["kakamegaforestreserve"][1]="The Kakamega Forest Reserve covers an area of virgin tropical rainforest in Western Kenya and is surroundned by agricultural land. It is easily reached and there are numerous animal species, including many birds. Some of the mammals you will see there include red-tailed monkey, black & white colobus monkey, and blue monkey.|There are walking-trails through the park and accommodation is available.|Kakamega is 290 km northwest of Nairobi, not far from the border with Uganda."; n["kakheti"][0]="Kakheti (Kahetia)|Georgia|gg|Asia"; n["kakheti"][1]="Georgia's Kakheti region is sometimes referred to as Kahetia. It is a large, rich and fertile area in the southeast of the country, centered on the town of T'elavi.|Because of the fertile soil and the subtropical climate, Kakheti has become Georgia's major vine-growing region and if you drive on the Main Kakhetian Highway you can see vineyards stretching to the horizon on both sides of the road. According to locals, the winemaking tradition started around 6000 BC and nowadays some two dozen types of grape are cultivated there. Cheap wines can be purchased directly from the vine-growers.|The Kakheti region is about 60 km (36 miles) northeast of Tbilisi. Accommodation is available in several towns throughout the region and Kakheti is easily accessed by train or bus from the capital."; n["kakum"][0]="d.write('"; n["kakumnationalpark"][0]="d.write('"; n["kakumnaturepark"][0]="Kakum Nature Park|Ghana|gh|Africa"; n["kakumnaturepark"][1]="Kakum Nature Park is 30 km (22 miles) north of Cape Coast. It is a small park, covering only 357 km² (139 sq miles). There is a lot of dense forest where monkeys, elephants and antelopes find refuge. There are also numerous bird species in the park. The best time to visit is during the dry period from May to October."; n["kalaharigemsboknationalpark"][0]="Kalahari Gemsbok National Park|South Africa|sf|Africa"; n["kalaharigemsboknationalpark"][1]="The Kalahari Gemsbok National Park's surface is almost three million hectares, covering parts of Botswana and South Africa. There are no fences on the borders that run through the park, so animals can freely migrate in search of water. There are large numbers of birds, reptiles and mammals such as antelope, blue wildebeest, cheetah, eland, fox, gemsbok, hyena, jackal, leopard, lion, red hartebeest, springbok and wild dogs. The park is far away from any human activity and it consists mainly of semi-desert.|Two dry rivers run through the park, the Nossob and the Aoub. They meet at Twee Rivieren (Two Rivers), several kilometers north of the entrance gate. Most animals can be seen near the river beds, especially around the water holes (some of which have wind-powered pumps to provide the animals with the necessary water).|If it rains in September or October (the wet season), most herds spread out over the plains to take advantage of fresh pastures. The best time to visit the park is in June or July, when the weather is the coolest (even below freezing during the nights), but also the driest, which causes most animals to gather around the water holes. There they can easily be spotted. In December and January it is very hot, 45°C is no exception.|You are not allowed to walk through the park. You should only leave your car when you are inside one of the fenced camps, if you don't want to end up in the park's food chain. On the South African side there are campsites at Twee Rivieren, Nossob and Mata Mata. Upington is the nearest major town in South Africa, but it is still 250 km to the south. If you enter the park from Botswana, the nearest towns are Tshabong and Tshane."; n["kalamazoo"][0]="Kalamazoo|United States|us|North America"; n["kalamazoo"][1]="Kalamazoo is an industrial and commercial center in a fertile farm area, where celery, peppermint and fruit are produced. The city is home to a significant paper industry, as well as industries that manufacture hydraulic equipment, meat products, furniture, motor vehicle parts and pharmaceuticals. Kalamazoo is the seat of Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo College and Nazareth College. The city has a natural history museum, an art institute, a planetarium, an aviation museum and a symphony orchestra.|Accommodation and restaurants are available in Kalamazoo. The city is in the southwest of Michigan, on the Kalamazoo River at its confluence with Portage Creek. It is 100 km southwest from Lansing and 820 km northwest from Washington D.C."; n["kalashvalleys"][0]="Kalash Valleys|Pakistan|pk|Asia"; n["kalashvalleys"][1]="The Kalash Valleys are home to one of Pakistan's few non-Muslim tribes. The tribe calls themselves Kalasha and its members live in houses built out of wood, stone and mud. Most of them are herders and farmers. The valleys where they live are very scenic.|The Kalash Valleys are south of Chitral and the best way to get there is via that area. Once in Chitral you can go to the Kalash Valleys by jeep, or by public transport. The problem is getting to Chitral, high up in the mountains. It depends on the weather and especially during the winter there is little chance of getting there."; n["kalaupapapeninsula"][0]="Kalaupapa Peninsula|Hawaii|us|North America"; n["kalaupapapeninsula"][1]="Because of its isolated loacation, Kalaupapa Peninsula was used as a leprosy settlement at the end of the 19th century. Belgian priest, Joseph de Veuster, who was better known as Father Damien, lived in the colony and helped building houses and churches, treating the sick and bury the dead. Eventually he succumbed to the disease himself and died at the age of 49.|The Kalaupapa Peninsula has some of the world's most strikingly beautiful scenery. There are barren mountains, narrow valleys, rain forests and lava caves. The peninsula is backed by 600 m (2000 feet) high cliffs on its southern side and surrounded by rough, shark infested waters on the other sides.|It is in the north of Molokai and nowadays it is included in the Kalaupapa National Historic Park. Access is restricted to protect the natural environment, as well as the privacy of the 100 or so mostly elderly leprosy sufferers who still live there. The only way to visit the park is by joining a guided tour. You can access the peninsula by mule, on foot or by small plane only.|The Kalaupapa Peninsula is 100 km east of Honolulu."; n["kalekol"][0]="Kalekol|Kenya|ke|Africa"; n["kalekol"][1]="Kalekol is a dismal little town, which is of little interest to travelers.|There are several places to stay and eat. You can get to Kalekol by bus or matatu from Kitale, or from Lodwar. The matatus are much faster than the buses. Kalekol is only a few kilometers from the shore of Lake Turkana and 535 km north of Nairobi."; n["kalemie"][0]="Kalemie|Democratic Republic of the Congo|cg|Africa"; n["kalemie"][1]="Kalemie is a pleasant town on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, 1545 km east of Kinshasa. It is the main port in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Lake Tanganyika. There are several nice beaches not far from the center. Hotels, restaurants, bars and discos are all available in Kalemie."; n["kalgoorlie"][0]="Kalgoorlie|Australia|as|Oceania"; n["kalgoorlie"][1]="Kalgoorlie was established during Western Australia's gold rush of the 1890's. Many other gold-mining towns in the region were later abandoned and nowadays, Kalgoorlie is the only large town left in Western Australia's goldfield region.|Kalgoorlie is a prosperous, industrial town. There are countless magnificent public buildings that were constructed in grand style and show the enormous wealth that was once generated by the mining of gold. Some of the old mines are open to visitors and there is an interesting goldfields museum in town. The arboretum is a pleasant place, where you can escape the bustle of the city. Every year, in September local horse races are held.|There is plenty of accommodation in Kalgoorlie, but everything is usually fully booked in September because of the horse races and because of tour groups, which arrive to view the area's wildflowers. In December and January temperatures reach unbearable heights and during these months Kalgoorlie is best avoided. Kalgoorlie is 2600 km west of Canberra."; n["kalimantan"][0]="Kalimantan (Borneo)|Indonesia|id|Asia"; n["kalimantan"][1]="Indonesia's Kalimantan region occupies the southern tow-thirds of the island of Borneo. The major economic activity on Kalimantan consists of Timber and mining industries. Mining companies have flattened large parts of Kalimantan's jungles and as a result, numeours indigenous cultures have disappeared completely. Stories about an exotic wildlife, 'lost' tribes and cannibals originate from Kalimantan's situation during the time of early European explorers and are history; nowadays there is nothing like that.|There are still countless nice places left in Kalimantan though. Fascinating longboat river trips to villages such as Tanjung Isuy, Muara Muntai, Long Iram and Melak, known for its 5000-acre orchid forest, are available from Samarinda in the east. The city of Pontianak, in west Kalimantan, is another very interesting place to explore. The Tanjung Puting National Park, in central Kalimantan, is the region's most important wildlife reserve.|Accommodation and restaurants are available in many cities and towns all over Kalimantan."; n["kaliningrad"][0]="Kaliningrad|Russia|rs|Asia"; n["kaliningrad"][1]="Kaliningrad is the capital of Kaliningrad Oblast, the Russian enclave between Lithuania and Poland. The city used to be known as Königsberg before WWII, when the area was German territory. It is an important marine base, but there is little of interest to travelers.|There are several hotels and restaurants in the city. Kaliningrad is 980 km west of Moscow."; n["kamakou"][0]="Kamakou|Hawaii|us|North America"; n["kamakou"][1]="Kamakou is Molokai's highest peak. The 1490 m (4961 feet) high mountain is usually shrouded in clouds and features in many ancient Hawaiian myths. According to one legend, women used to hike up to the top with the afterbirth of their babies and bury it. They believed that this would make their children reach great heights in life. Trips to Kamakou are usually made in 4WD vehicles, but progress can be very slow.|At an altitude of 1080 m (3600 feet) you will pass the Waikolu Lookout, which offers marvelous views over waterfalls, sea cliffs, offshore islands and the ocean. If you continue climbing you will come to the Kamakou Preserve, the pristine rainforest at the top of the mountain. It boasts more than 250 species of native plants, as well as some of Hawaii's rarest birds. Visitors must check in and out of the preserve and at times the park is closed altogether. There are signs about that at the entrance of the park. The best hiking trail up Kamakou is the Pepeopae Trail. It features a boardwalk that arches over the Pepeopae bog. If you like a more extreme way up, you should try the rougher Hanalilolilo Trail.|Mount Kamakou is in the east of Molokai, some 100 km east of Honolulu."; n["kambia"][0]="Kambia|Sierra Leone|sl|Africa"; n["kambia"][1]="Kambia is the last town in Sierra Leone, just before the Guinean border, when traveling from Freetown to Conakry. It would be a good place to stay before crossing the border, but there is very little accommodation in town. Kambia is 75 km northeast of Freetown."; n["kamenets-podol'skiy"][0]="Kamenets-Podol'skiy (Kamyanets-Podilsky)|Ukraine|up|Europe"; n["kamenets-podol'skiy"][1]="The ancient city of Kamenets-Podol'skiy was built on a sheer-walled rock island in the Smotrych River. The oldest known reference to Kamenets-Podol'skiy dates from the 11th century, but it is thought the city is even older than that.|Several bridges link the city with the 'mainland'. The one on the city's southwestern side was for centuries the only place where one could cross the river and enter the city. It is guarded by a 16th-century stone castle with nine impressive towers. The towers are open to the public and offer great views over Kamenets-Podol'skiy and its surroundings. On the castle grounds is the Ethnographic Museum, where archaeological finds from the area are on display. It has also nice exhibitions on traditional folk craft.|If you walk the cobbled streets down from the castle, you'll come to the Armenian Quarter, centered on a 14th-century market square. There are various interesting churches in the Armenian Quarter, some of which date from the 15th century. The Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul sits just off the square's northwestern corner. It was built in 1580 and you enter it through the 1781 Triumphal Gate. When the Turks ruled the region, during the late 17th century, they used the cathedral as a mosque and added a tall minaret to it. When the Poles re-conquered the city, they topped the minaret with a golden statue of the Virgin. The interior of the cathedral houses a museum.|The Dominican Monastery and Church is north of the square. It boasts a tall bell tower. Further north is Kamenets-Podol'skiy's former town hall. The building dates from the 14th century, making it the oldest town hall in Ukraine. It is home to a WWII museum.|There are several hotels and restaurants in Kamenets-Podol'skiy. The city is about 50 km north of the place where the northern borders of Moldova and Romania meet with the one from Ukraine and 345 km southwest of Kiev."; n["kamina"][0]="Kamina|Democratic Republic of the Congo|cg|Africa"; n["kamina"][1]="Kamina is an important railroad junction in the south of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but there is little of interest. Kamina has rail connections with Lubumbashi in the south and Ilebo and Kindu to the north.|There are several hotels in town, but they are often full as prostitutes use them for their customers, which are mostly military personnel from a nearby base. There are also several restaurants in town."; n["kamloops"][0]="Kamloops|Canada|ca|North America"; n["kamloops"][1]="Kamloops was first established as a trading post in 1812 at the junction of the North Thompson and South Thompson rivers. The settlement grew with the Cariboo gold rush of 1860 and the arrival of the main line of the Canadian Pacific railway in 1885. Nowadays, Kamloops is a transportation, finance and administrative center. It supplies the surrounding mining, lumbering and farming districts. It is also the center of British Columbia's cattle industry and a growing tourist site.|Accommodation and restaurants are available in town. Kamloops is in the south of British Columbia, 350 km northeast from Victoria and 3300 km west from Ottawa."; n["kampala"][0]="Kampala|Uganda|ug|Africa"; n["kampala"][1]="Kampala is the modern, sprawling capital of Uganda. During the civil strife that began with the defeat of Idi Amin in 1979 the city became a looted ruin, but it has since been restored marvelously. When President Yoweri Museveni came to power in 1986 looting, fighting and corruption slowly came to an end. Nowadays it is safe to walk around both day and night and there is a lot to see.|It is said Kampala is built on seven hills, but Nakasero Hill in the city center is probably the only one you'll see when you visit Kampala. The top half of the hill is reserved for the city's richer population. There are wide avenues, lined with trees and large, detached houses behind protective fences. Most embassies and government offices are situated there as well. At the top of the hill stands the Old Fort.|Going downhill, you will come to a completely different area, filled with small shops, cheap hotels, noisy street markets, Hindu temples and a lot of traffic. Between these two parts of the city runs Kampala's main through fare Kampala Road, which turns into Jinja Road at its eastern end, near the railway station.|The Uganda Museum is situated on Kira Road. It has a nice collection of traditional musical instruments, which you can play if you feel like that. Another interesting site are the Kasubi Tombs on Kasubi Hill, just off Masiro Road. They are often referred to as the Ssekabaka's Tombs. The huge traditional reed and bark cloth buildings are part of a royal palace enclosure that was originally built in 1881. The kings of the Baganda people, known as kabakas used to live there. The tombs contain the bodies of Muteesa I and his son Mwanga, as well as Sir Daudi Chwa and his son Edward Muteesa II, the last of the kabakas. He died in exile in London in 1969, after being deposed by Obote three years earlier.|There are four important religious buildings in Kampala. The Kibuli Mosque dominates Kibuli Hill on the southern side of the railway station. On Rubaga Hill you will find the massive Roman Catholic Rubaga Cathedral. In the Anglican Namirembe Cathedral, west of the center, drums are played during services. In the center of town is the huge Sikh Temple.|Not far from Kampala, at Entebbe are the botanical gardens. They were laid out in 1901 by the British.|There is an enormous amount of hotels, hostels, guesthouses, dormitories and campsites in Kampala. The amount of restaurants, bars and nightclubs is also staggering. Kampala is one of the safest cities in Africa. You can walk around even in the middle of the night without any problems. The railway station is southeast of the city center, while the bus and matatu (minibus) stations are located near South Street, west of the railway station, near the stadium in the southern part of the city center. Kampala's International Airport is 30 km south of the city, not far from Entebbe. Ferries to the Ssese Islands in Lake Victoria leave from Kampala's Port Bell three times a week. The Uganda Wildlife Authority Office is several kilometers northeast of the city center. Booking to visit Uganda's National Parks can be made there."; n["kampala"][2]="-0.20|32.36|1312|500000|117|3|n/a|41|256"; n["kampala"][3]="23.3|4.6|21.9|17.5|20.8|4.6|22.2|9.7"; n["kampongjerudong"][0]="Kampong Jerudong|Brunei|bx|Asia"; n["kampongjerudong"][1]="Jerudong is the place where the sultan of Brunei spends his spare time. At Jerudong Park are a huge polo stadium, luxurious stables, a golf course and trapshooting and croquet facilities. All the facilities are used by the sultan and his family and access is only allowed if you have an invitation.|If you don't have an invitation, you can always go to Jerudong's Playground, a huge amusement park with all sorts of thrilling rides. Jerudong Beach is immediately behind the park. There are nice cliffs and stalls, where fish is sold.|Accommodation is available in Jerudong. The best way to get to the town is by car. Jerudong is not far north of the main highway between Bandar Seri Begawan and Tutong, some 15 km west of the capital."; n["kananga"][0]="Kananga|Democratic Republic of the Congo|cg|Africa"; n["kananga"][1]="Kananga is one of the largest cities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. There is a museum in Kananga that has exhibitions of local crafts. There are quite many hotels in town, but they are often filled with prostitutes and their clients from a nearby military base. There are numerous restaurants in Kananga. The city is 800 km southeast of Kinshasa."; n["kanchipuram"][0]="Kanchipuram|India|in|Asia"; n["kanchipuram"][1]="Kanchipuram is one of the seven sacred cities in India. It was once the capital of the Pallavas, followed by the Cholas and ultimately the rajas of Vijayanagar. All of them left their distinctive temples. The 7th-century Kailasanatha Temple was built by the Pallavas and is the oldest in town, while the Vijayanagar rulers constructed the Ekambareshwara Temple in the 16th century. The difference between the two is striking. While the former is small and simple, the latter covers 9 hectares and includes a 59 m high gopuram (pyramidal gateway), as well as a huge hall with 1000 pillars. The best way to see all the temples in Kanchipuram is to rent a bike, or hire a cycle-rickshaw + driver for the day (the driver will need some baksheesh every know and then to get powered up again).|Nowadays Kanchipuram is best known for its hand-woven silk fabrics. There are several hotels and restaurants in town. Kanchipuram is 1750 km south of Delhi."; n["kandy"][0]="Kandy|Sri Lanka|ce|Asia"; n["kandy"][1]="The ancient capital of Kandy has always been an important bastion of Buddhist power and it has a distinctive architectural character, thanks to the gently sloping tiled roofs that most buildings have. Kandy is settled along a nice lake and surrounded by picturesque hills. In the center of town are countless old shops, markets and hotels and there is the bustle of everyday life with all its noises, fumes and rattling old buses.|Kandy's most important sight is the Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth). It is an octagonal shrine that is home to Sri Lanka's most important religious relic, the sacred tooth of Buddha. Every day ceremonies are held in homage to the Tooth Relic. The ceremonies are attended by large crowds of pilgrims carrying lotus blossoms and frangipani. During the Kandy Esala Perahera celebrations, a replica of the shrine is carried through Kandy on the back of an elephant.|Other interesting sights in Kandy include the small, but excellent National Museum and the Peradeniya Botanic Gardens. The nearby Udawattakelle Sanctuary is a fantastic place to study birds. If you go to the Mahaweli, you can watch elephants being bathed. Next to the lake is the Kandyan Art Association & Cultural Center, which has exhibitions of local crafts and offers dance performances.|There are numerous hotels and restaurants in Kandy. Buses and trains connect the city with Colombo, 95 km to the southwest."; n["kaneohe"][0]="Kaneohe|United States|us|North America"; n["kaneohe"][1]="Kaneohe is one of Oahu's larger towns. It is immediately north of the Mokapu Peninsula, some 13 km northwest of Honolulu. Kaneohe is notable for its enormous botanical garden, Hoomaluhia Park, as well as the tranquility of the Valley of the Temples, an interdenominational Japanese-style cemetery."; n["kanhanationalpark"][0]="Kanha National Park|India|in|Asia"; n["kanhanationalpark"][1]="Kanha National Park covers 1945 km² of forests and grasslands. It lies in a remote area of central India and is traversed by numerous rivers and streams. Animals that roam the park include chital, leopards, sambar and tigers. Trips on elephant-back are available, but tigers will rarely be seen, as poachers have decimated their numbers over the years.|During March and April, the hottest time of year, the possibilities of seeing wildlife are greatest, as the animals come to the open field in search for water. Between July and November the park is closed. Kipling used the park for the setting of his Jungle Book.|The park has bus connections with Jabalpur, bet the buses are usually very crowded, so don't carry too many things with you. The nearest railway station is only about 50 km away."; n["kankan"][0]="Kankan|Guinea|gv|Africa"; n["kankan"][1]="Kankan is Guinea's second largest city. It is some 500 km east of the capital. Kankan is also the religious capital for the Malinké (Mandinka) people. It used to be an important city in the days it was the capital of the Mali Empire, but nowadays it's a bit ran down. The open market has beautiful arched entrances and is the most lively spot in town. Other sights include the covered market and the Grande Mosquée. Handicrafts can be bought from the sculpture workshop on the other side of the road. The old presidential palace is beautifully situated next to the Milo River.|Buses and bush-taxis connect the city with the rest of the country, but there is not a whole lot of accommodation in town."; n["kanniyakumari"][0]="Kanniyakumari (Cape Comorin)|India|in|Asia"; n["kanniyakumari"][1]="Kanniyakumari (sometimes called Kanyakumari, or Cape Comorin) is on the southern tip of India, where the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea meet. During Chaitrapurnima, the Tamil name for the day in April when it is full moon, you can see the sun set and the moon rise over the ocean simultaneously. Kanniyakumari is a pilgrim destination.|There are numerous hotels and restaurants in town. Kanniyakumari is 2220 km south of Delhi."; n["kano"][0]="Kano|Nigeria|ni|Africa"; n["kano"][1]="Kano is the largest city in northern Nigeria and one of the most interesting in the country. Its history dates back to the 9th century AD, making it the oldest city in the region. It used to be an important trading place on the crossroads of various trans-Saharan trade routes.|Large parts of the old mud city walls have disappeared, but some of the original entry gates still exist and are nowadays protected as national monuments. Some of the more interesting gates include Kofar Na Isa, Kofar Dan Agundi and Kofar Sabuwar. The Kofar Mata Gate is the main entrance to the old city. It leads to the beautiful Central Mosque and the massive, mud-walled Emir's palace, built in Hausa style. Opposite the palace is the Gidan Makama Museum, housed in a 15th century building that was a palace itself, complete with its own dye pits. More famous are the Kofar Mata indigo-dye pits. They are the oldest ones in Africa and some of them are still in use. You can have your own clothes dyed with real indigo there.|The dye pits, the central mosque and the Emir's palace are all southeast of the Kurmi Market. The ancient market is a huge maze of alleyways and you will find good bargains there. North of the market is Dala Hill. You can climb it for excellent views over Kano.|There is a whole score of guesthouses, hostels and hotels scattered all over the city. Restaurants and bars are widely available in Kano. There are two motor parks in Kano; Zaria Road, south of the center, for destinations to the south and east and Katsina Road in the northwest of town, for northern destinations. The railway station is east of the city center. The best way around the city is by taxi.|Kano is 840 km northeast of Lagos and 350 km northeast of Abuja, on the edge of the Sahel."; n["kano"][2]="-12.00|8.31|n/a|500000|n/a|1|n/a|n/a|234"; n["kansascity"][0]="Kansas City|United States|us|North America"; n["kansascity"][1]="Kansas actually consists of two adjacent cities of the same name. One in northeastern Kansas, the other in northwestern Missouri. The two cities are at the junction of the Missouri and Kansas, or Kaw rivers (one on either side) and together they form the large commercial, industrial and cultural center, known as Kansas City. They are a port of entry and the focus of many transportation lines, with markets for wheat, hay, poultry and seed. Both cities have meat, dairy and agricultural processing and packaging plants. Among the chief manufactures of the metropolitan area are auto bodies, chemicals, petroleum and paper products, machinery and transportation equipment. There are also printing and publishing companies.|Originally the area was the starting point of many Western expeditions. The Santa Fe and Oregon trails once passed through there. Several historic settlements of the early 19th century, including Westport, have become full-fledged cities. During the 1970's and 1980's the outlying towns and cities that comprise Kansas City's suburban area developed their own industries, businesses and corporate bases for various companies. As a result, the population of the two adjacent cities declined, while the nearby suburban communities and housing developments grew.|There are several interesting museums in Kansas City. The Huron Indian cemetery is in Kansas City, Misssouri. It is the site of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and Design. The renovated Union Station contains a science museum and other interesting attractions. There are numerous parks and public spaces filled with fountains and sculptures. The Country Club Plaza, which was finished in 1922, is one of the oldest shopping malls in the United States. Among Kansas City's educational institutions are the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Avila College, Park College, Rockhurst College, Kansas City Art Institute, a college of osteopathy and surgery, a music conservatory and theological schools.|Kansas City, Kansas, is the seat of two theological seminaries: the University of Kansas Medical Center and a state school for the blind, which was established in 1868. There is an agricultural hall of fame and the city has a symphony orchestra and several theaters. The Kansas City Star was founded in 1880 by William Rockhill Nelson and headed by him until 1915. The Kansas City Royals (baseball) and the Kansas City Chiefs (football) are the major sports teams.The Kansas Speedway and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum are located there too.|Kansas City has long been noted for its music, particularly jazz and swing, which have been popular there since the 1930's. Kansas City holds various jazz and blues festivals and is home to a jazz museum. There are numerous hotels and restaurants in town. Kansas City is 1515 km west of Washington D.C."; n["kaolack"][0]="Kaolack|Senegal|sg|Africa"; n["kaolack"][1]="Kaolack is a dusty regional capital of 250,000 inhabitants, on the sand flats of the Saloum River. It is a good place to stay when traveling from Ziguinchor in the south to Dakar, rather than arriving in Dakar late at night. Kaolack is a lively city with a thriving covered market, the second largest one in Africa. The market building was erected in Sudanese style. There is a beautifully decorated mosque in town.|There are two taxi parks in Kaolack, one on the west of town, for transportation in the direction of Dakar and another one near the river, for direction Banjul (the Gambia) and Tambacounda. There are numerous hotels and restaurants in town. Kaolack is 160 km southeast of Dakar."; n["kaole"][0]="Kaole|Tanzania|tz|Africa"; n["kaole"][1]="The 14th century Arab ruins at Kaole are one hour walking along the beach, to the west of Bagamoyo. There are numerous stone pillars hidden behind a mangrove swamp. When you walk there be very careful, as muggings are no exception in the area."; n["kapadokya"][0]="Kapadokya (Cappadocia)|Turkey|tu|Europe"; n["kapadokya"][1]="In Cappadocia (Kapadokya) there are numerous valleys which boast incredibly formed volcanic cones. The best ones are found near Aktepe in the northern part of Cappadocia have the best shapes and are the most densely clustered. A process called differential erosion causes the strange shapes to form. Most of the rosy rock cones are topped by flattish, darker stones of harder rock which sheltered the cones from eroding as fats as the surrounding material.|Apart from Aktepe other good sights include Uçhisar to the south-west, which is dominated by the Kale, a tall rock outcrop riddled with tunnels and windows, it is a main landmark that can be seen for miles around; Göreme, a national park with stunning surroundings; Zelve; Ãavusin; a nice walk along the signposted Dovecote Valley takes you through an area where the rock face is riddled with holes cut out to attract nesting pigeons and their valuable fertilizer-providing droppings.|In some places a fee to enter the cones and caves has to be paid; in other places it is possible to just wonder around freely.|Nevsehir, south-west of Göreme, is the main town in the Cappadocia area and provides bus-connections to other parts of Turkey.|Derinkuyu to the south has the biggest underground city; a maze of chambers and tunnels was cut out in the rocky ground. In ancient times people used to hide in these places to avoid wars and fighting. The entrance was closed with a big rock that could only be removed from the inside. People used to take food and animals with them in order to survive under ground for months if necessary. Wells provided the necessary water and there are even small churches in some of the underground cities."; n["kapirimposhi"][0]="Kapiri Mposhi|Zambia|za|Africa"; n["kapirimposhi"][1]="Kapiri Mposhi is an important railway junction, 175 km north of Lusaka. The railway line from Lusaka splits into two branches in Kapiri Mposhi. The western branch connects the capital with Kitwe and Lubumbashi (in the Democratic Republic of the Congo), while the eastern branch runs through the northeastern part of Zambia, into Tanzania and connects Lusaka with Dar es Salaam (in Tanzania). The railway station for the TAZARA train is several kilometers out of town. There are only a few hotels in Kapiri Mposhi."; n["kaptailake"][0]="Kaptai Lake|Bangladesh|bg|Asia"; n["kaptailake"][1]="The area around Kaptai Lake is covered with thick tropical and semi-evergreen forests and looks quite different from the rest of Bangladesh. Around the beautiful lake are countless tiny fishing villages that can be explored by boat. The best place to catch a boat is the town of Rangamati, on the lake's western shore. Don't forget to bring your swimming gear, because you can swim anywhere in the lake.|Kaptai Lake is 200 km southeast of Dhaka."; n["kara"][0]="Kara (Lama-Kara)|Togo|to|Africa"; n["kara"][1]="Kara (or Lama-Kara) was founded in the 19th century by the German colonizers. It is one of the major administrative centers of Togo, mainly because President Eyadéma is from the area. Kara is a pleasant town, but not all that interesting. Most people come to the area to visit the Vallée de Tamberma, which is home to a unique collection of fortified villages, or the Kéran National Park, both north of Kara.|In the village of Sarakawa, some 20 km (12 miles) northwest of Kara is a statue of President Eyadéma, at the place where his plane crashed in 1974. The text on the statue says: 'They almost killed me here'.|The second largest market in Togo is held every Wednesday in the village of Ketao, not far from Kara. Other interesting towns in the vicinity include Landa (craft market), Farendé (metal items) and Pagouda. Some 15 km (10 miles) northeast of town it the Mont Kabyé region, which includes some of Togo's most scenic places.|There are several hotels and restaurants in Kara, but you can also stay in some of the surrounding villages. Kara is 380 km north of Lomé."; n["karachi"][0]="Karachi|Pakistan|pk|Asia"; n["karachi"][1]="Karachi is the largest city in Pakistan, it is spread out over a wide area and there are countless bazaars and small shops, making it a lively trading city. Unfortunately the city's attractions are far apart and it is not possible to see them on foot, you will need transportation in the form of taxis or rickshaws to visit them all.|Pakistan was founded by Ali Jinnah and the Quaid-i-Azam Mausoleum is a monument to commemorate him. The Defence Housing Society Mosque is an impressive white-marble building. It has a huge dome, supposedly the largest one of its kind in the world. The Honeymoon Lodge, where Aga Khan was born is right above the mosque. The most important Christian sites in Karachi include the Holy Trinity Cathedral and St Andrew's Church. They were both built in Anglo-Indian style.|The Zoroastrian Towers of Silence are also worth a visit, although you cannot actually enter them. They are a place in the hills where the dead are laid to be exposed to vultures and other birds, instead of being buried. In the same area is Karachi's zoo. The district of Clifton is to the south of Karachi. During British times it was a popular place to spend the weekend. Nowadays, rich Pakistanis crowd the areas around Clifton Beach and Manora Island.|Karachi's city center is the district of Saddar, with its numerous bazaars, shops and busy markets. It is a good place to buy carpets, carves and handicrafts. It is also the best place to find accommodation, as well as food stalls and inexpensive restaurants. Karachi has air, rail and road connections with numerous places throughout Pakistan. The international airport is about 10 km east of the city center. Be aware when going out at night, as gangs are active in the city. Karachi is on the gulf of Oman, 1150 km southwest of Islamabad.|The archaeological site of the ancient city of Moenjodaro and the Chaukundi tombs are not too far from Karachi and well worth a visit."; n["karachi"][2]="-24.48|66.59|4|6000000|n/a|5|y|21|92"; n["karachi"][3]="18.9|1.3|27.5|0.3|30|8.1|27.5|0.3"; n["karakol"][0]="Karakol|Kyrgyzstan|kg|Asia"; n["karakol"][1]="Karakol (formerly known as Przheval'sk) sits at the eastern end of Lake Ysyk-Köl, about 15 km from the lakeshore. It is the principal town in the region and a good place to stay if you want to explore the lakeshore, the Terskey Alatau and the central Tian Shan Mountains.|There are no high-rise buildings in town. The Sunday market is a bustling place where all sorts of things are for sale and probably the best market in Central Asia. Karakol is surrounded by apple orchards.|When you arrive in town by bus, you will be approached by people offering accommodation. It is a good idea to stay with locals rather than in a state-run hotel. You can also fly to Karakol from Bishkek. Karakol is 315 km east of the capital."; n["karakoramhighway"][0]="Karakoram Highway|China|ch|Asia"; n["karakoramhighway"][1]="The Karakoram highway runs over the 4800 m high Khunjerab Pass from China into Pakistan. Khunjerab means 'valley of blood' and is a reminder of the days when bandits used to plunder caravans and kill merchants. For centuries the route of the Karakorum Highway was one of the main trading routes of the Silk Road.|The present road runs between Islamabad in Pakistan to Kashi (Kashgar) in China and it took some 20 years to blast a way through mountains and across rivers. Some 400 workers died in the construction of the Karakorum Highway.|It is very interesting to drive the route, even if you don't want to enter into Pakistan. You can go as far as Tashkurgan for example and enjoy the stunning scenery. Bring enough food and warm clothing though, as facilities along the route are minimal."; n["karbala"][0]="Karbala (Kerbala)|Iraq|iz|Asia"; n["karbala"][1]="Karbala is an important religious place for Muslims. The city is the site where the battle of Karbala was fought between the two main Islamic sects of Sunni and Shiite in 680 AD. The leader of the Shiite sect, Hussein ibn Ali and his brother Abbas, were both killed in the battle. They were grandsons of the Prophet Mohammed and shrines were built in two mosques in Karbala to commemorate them. Visiting these shrines is a significant goal for Islamic pilgrims.|There are several hotels and restaurants in Karbala. The city is 90 km southwest of Baghdad."; n["kariba"][0]="Kariba|Zimbabwe|zi|Africa"; n["kariba"][1]="Kariba is one of Zimbabwe's major holiday resorts not far from the dam that backs up Lake Kariba. If you walk a kilometer or so uphill, towards the border with Zambia, you will have excellent views over the area. In the area known as 'The Heights', above the 'African' township of Makombekombe, is the Church of Santa Barbara, dedicated to the 86 men who died during construction of the dam.|After the dam was completed in 1959, the water behind it started rising and a rescue operation was started to save wildlife from the rising waters. The Operation Noah Monuments commemorates this.|In Kariba town, boat trips on Lake Kariba can be booked. There is a whole range of accommodation available, but since this is major tourist area, it is all quite expensive. The cheapest restaurants are in the Makombekombe Township. Kariba has bus connections with Harare. The town sits at the northeastern end of Lake Kariba, some 280 km northwest of Harare, on the border with Zambia."; n["karibadam"][0]="Kariba Dam|Zambia|za|Africa"; n["karibadam"][1]="The name Kariba refers to a rock, which was thrust out of the swirling water at the entrance to the gorge close to the place where the dam stands. Nowadays this rock is buried more than a hundred feet below the water surface. In many legends, this rock was regarded as the home of the great River god Nyaminyami, who caused anyone who ventured near to be sucked down forever into the depths of the river. When the valley people heard they were to be moved from their tribal lands and the great Zambezi River blocked, they believed it would anger the river god so much that he would cause the water to boil and destroy the white man's bridge with floods.|In 1957, a year into the building of the dam, the river rose to flood level, pumping through the gorge with immense power, destroying some equipment and the access roads. The odds against another flood occurring the following year were about a thousand to one - but flood it did - three meters higher than the previous year. This time destroying the access bridge, the cofferdam and parts of the main wall. Nyaminyami had made good his threat. He had recaptured the gorge. His waters passed over the wreckage of his enemies at more than sixteen million liters a second, a flood which, it had been calculated, would only happen once in ten thousand years. Although man eventually won the battle when the dam was finally opened in 1960, there was a whole new respect for the power of the river god.|The dam was an initiative of the Federation existing at the time between British ruled Northern and Southern Rhodesia (now Zambia and Zimbabwe) and Nyasaland (Malawi). To dam the great Zambezi floodplain was in many ways a hopeful leap into the future. Vast areas of forest and scrub would be inundated. Literally thousands of wild animals would lose their habitats and, more importantly, the local villages would have to be relocated. Analysis of the economic advantages convinced the authorities that the ultimate benefit to the people would outweigh the loss of wildlife and disturbance to people's lives.|The vegetation was strip cleared and burnt, making the lake rich in chemicals from the fired wood and the considerable number of remaining trees provided an essential habitat for many creatures that found their way into the lake. Building the dam wall began in the late 1950s. Well over a million cubic meters of concrete was poured into the 36.6 meter high wall with a thickness of over twenty four meters to sustain the pressure of nearly ten million liters of water passing through the spillway each second. At the end of 1958, the sluice gates were closed and in 1963 the maximum level was reached.|Nowadays the area around the Kariba Dam is a major holiday resort. The dam offers great views of the lake on its southwestern side and the Zambezi River gorge on the other. Downhill, on the Zimbabwe side of the border is the town of Kariba, where most people that visit the area stay. It is possible to stay on the Zambian side of the dam though. Chalets and lodges are available. The Kariba Dam is 145 km south of Lusaka."; n["karijininationalpark"][0]="Karijini National Park (Hamersley Range National Park)|Australia|as|Oceania"; n["karijininationalpark"][1]="The Karijini National Park is often referred to as the Hamersley Range National Park. It is situated in the Pilbara, one of Australia's hottest and most inhospitable regions. The park boasts stunning gorges, a series of chasms that include spectacularly colored rocky cliffs, nice pools, old mines and large areas of wild flowers.|Some of the most spectacular sights include Wittenoom Gorge, Yampire Gorge, Dales Gorge, Fortescue Falls and Oxer Lookout. The old asbestos mining town of Wittenoom serves as the Pilbara's tourist center. The Karijini National Park is 1165 km north of Perth and some 3300 km northwest of Canberra."; n["karimunjawaislands"][0]="Karimunjawa Islands|Indonesia|id|Asia"; n["karimunjawaislands"][1]="The Karimunjawa archipelago consists of 27 islands, 75 km off central Java's northern coast. The islands are protected as the Kepulauan Karimun Jawa Marine National Park and boast beautiful white sand beaches, clear waters and, above all, peace and quiet. The archipelago's main island is Pulau Karimunjawa. It has no good beaches, as it is almost entirely surrounded by mangroves, but boats to the other islands, where the beaches are great, are available there. The reefs around most of the islands has been destroyed by the local habit of fishing, using dynamite.|Accommodation is only available on the main island of Pulau Karimunjawa. The Karimunjawa Islands are 400 km northeast of Jakarta and can be reached by boat from Jepara. The ferry runs twice a week and the trip takes 4Å hours. It is also possible to charter small fishing boats to get to the islands, but remember that safety standards are minimal and many boats have sunk, while attempting the journey."; n["karlovyvary"][0]="Karlovy Vary|Czech Republic|ez|Europe"; n["karlovyvary"][1]="Karlovy Vary is the oldest spa in the Bohemian region. Many claim that the town's waters are regenerative and for that reason it is the country's second most visited tourist destination, after Praha (Prague). The spa includes 12 hot springs that contain 40 chemical elements. The water is used to treat diseases of the digestive tract and metabolic disorders. Gas-inhalation therapies and sulphurous baths are available as well.|Karlovy Vary is a beautiful Victorian town with elegant colonnades, boulevards and parks. It lies in a picturesque valley and is surrounded by forested hills.|There are many hotels and restaurants in Karlovy Vary. The town is 115 km west of Prague."; n["karnak"][0]="Karnak|Egypt|eg|Africa"; n["karnak"][1]="In Thebian times the Temples of Karnak were built. They were used as a place for worship. The largest of the various temples is the temple of Amun-Re, the king of the gods. In the evenings a sound and light show is performed at the karnak temples. Other temples that can be visited include the Mut Temple Enclosure to the south and the Amun and Montu enclosures. Those last two were connected to the Nile river by a system of canals, to provide passage for sacred boats when festivals were held in the area.|Karnak is 500 km south of Cairo. The best place ot stay is Luxor, several kilometers to the south."; n["karnataka"][0]="Karnataka|India|in|Asia"; n["karnataka"][1]="The 192,000 km²-large Karnataka state has been home to numerous religions, cultures, kingdoms and important dynasties, such as the Chalukyans, the Cholas, the Hoysalas, the Vijayanagar Empire (the largest empire India has ever known), the Deccan sultans and the maharajas of Mysore. They traded with each other, but also numerous wars were fought. Nowadays, Karnataka state is home to the richest and most diversified architectural legacies of any Indian state. It is also home to India's software powerhouse: Bangalore, but the main reason to visit Karnataka are its countless interesting town, temples and monuments that are scattered throughout the region. You will also find several national parks and wonderful beaches in the state.|Interesting cities in Karnataka include the capital of Bangalore, as well as Badami, Belur, Bidar, Bijapur, Gokarn, Halebid, Hampi, Madikeri, Mysore and Sravanabelagola.|