[BenLurkin]

Calling it “the Paris of Central Asia” isn’t saying much.

Pittsburgh calls itself “the Paris of Appalachia.”

[Joe 6-pack]

And before too long, Paris will be called, “the Kabul of Europe.”

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Calling it “the Paris of Central Asia” isn’t saying much.

Paris has been Paris for centuries and has a rich history behind it. Making a "Paris" in backward, impoverished, mostly desert Central Asia actually was an achievement. The fact that it didn't last may have made the achievement even more impressive.

[shotgun]

Here in Washington they call Yakima the Palm Springs of Washington State