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PMR.HK-06 Hong Kong 1958: traffic policeman on Queen Street. Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

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PMR-D11241 Turkey, Antalya, Lycia, Kalkan: road sign on the way to Patara. Keywords: bridge, directions, flyover, gantry, Mediterranean, traffic control
PMR-D9079 Argentina, Buenos Aires: traffic in the city centre. Keywords: South America, street scene, traffic-jam, architecture, capital city, Latin America
PMR-D8748 Chile. Chaiten: historic wooden bridge, now closed to traffic. Keywords: South America, Patagonia, timber, construction, Latin America
PMR-D8747 Chile. Chaiten: historic wooden bridge, now closed to traffic. Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Latin America, construction, timber
PMR-D8646 Chile. Temuco: street scene in the city centre. Keywords: South America, shopping street, parking, traffic, Latin America
PMR-D8512 Germany, Bavaria, Rain am Lech: the Schwabtor gate, first mentioned in writing in 1494, was rebuilt with two traffic lanes in 1973. With a handsome step-gable on the left. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture
PMR-D8316 Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: the clocktower on the quayside, built around 1880, is a landmark for the water-borne traffic. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping, architecture, picturesque
PMR-D7642 Morocco, Rabat: part of the city walls and traffic gateway. Keywords: Africa, Bou Regreg, Sala Colonia, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, capital city, royal city
PMR-D7440 Morocco, Fez: western entrance for traffic through the towering city walls. Keywords: Africa, culture, national heritage, historic, Fes, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, royal city, UNESCO
PMR-D6055 Oman, Muscat: golden "coffee pot" feature, surrounded by flower beds, on a traffic island. Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, colourful
PMR-D5554 Greece, Island of Santorini: heavy traffic in the Caldera, with the volcanic island of Nea Kameni in the background. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, boats, ships, liners
PMR-D5314 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: one of the local compact buses. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, traffic, transport, bus-service
PMR-D5313 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: spacious, tree-lined University Boulevard. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, town-planning, traffic, landscaping
PMR-D5118 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: statue of Abuali Ibri Sina, Persian polymath, known in the west as Avicenna, on a traffic island on Avenue Somoni near the National Medical Centre. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, monument
PMR-D4678 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: feature on a traffic island, seemingly based on the ancient stone carvings of Angkor Wat. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, sculpture, art
PMR-D4652 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: this traffic island is part of Samdech Hun Sen Park, Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis
PMR-D4617 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: approaching the Independence Monument on Norodom Boulevard. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, street scene, traffic
PMR-D4485 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: aerial view of modern motorway junction and moving traffic. Keywords: Arab state, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab, construction, turnpikes, road planning, engineering, concrete, vehicles, flow
PMR-D4302 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: historic clock tower on Surin Circle traffic island, with the Metropole Hotel in the background. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture
PMR-D1040 Thailand, Chiang Mai: model elephants on a traffic island, with Ku Ruang corner of the city wall in the background. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D0607 Laos, Vientiane: tuk-tuk passing the bus station. Keywords: capital city, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom, street scene, traffic
PMR350-07 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Riem Airport, with original traffic hall built in Hitler's day, 1938, taken on the day it closed: 16th May 1992. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, historic, München, nostalgic, aviation
PMR331-01 Sweden, Stockholm: view of the modern city from the 100-metre-high tower of the Stadshuset, showing: Centralbron flyover, railway station (left), church of St. Clare, and new tower block developments. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, capital city, panorama, aerial view, traffic, elevated roads
PMR322-07 USSR, Leningrad: Nevsky Prospekt, with the "Art Nouveau" Comedy Theatre, No. 56, in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, Art Deco, Jugendstil, street scene, traffic, St. Petersburg
PMR248-05 Republic of San Marino (population ca. 32,000): policewoman holding up the traffic for pedestrians coming out of the San Francisco Gate. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, tourism, defence
PMR-D3752 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: heavy traffic on the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology
PMR-D3701 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: typical means of transport in the city. Most motorcycles are electric. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, traffic, vehicles, popular, economical
PMR-D3700 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: typical means of transport in the city. Most motorcycles are electric. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, traffic, vehicles, popular, economical
PMR-D3699 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: typical means of transport in the city. Most motorcycles are electric. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, traffic, vehicles, popular, economical
PMR-D3698 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: typical means of transport in the city. Most motorcycles are electric. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, traffic, vehicles, popular, economical
PMR-D3697 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: typical means of transport in the city. Most motorcycles are electric. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, traffic, vehicles, popular, economical
PMR138-09 Italy, Rome: Piazza del Popolo from the Pincio, with St. Peter's Basilica in the distance. In the centre stands an Egyptian obelisk. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, classical, monument, masonry, culture, capital city, Egyptology, traffic
PMR114-05 Italy, Emilia-Romagna, Rimini: the Bridge of Tiberius, built 14-21 AD across the River Marecchia, still carries much of the modern traffic entering Mimini. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque, antiquity, Roman
PMR114-04 Italy, Emilia-Romagna, Rimini: the Bridge of Tiberius, built 14-21 AD across the River Marecchia, still carries much of the modern traffic entering Rimini. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque, antiquity, Roman, reflections
PMR099-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Olympia Park, site of the 1972 Olympic Games: view of the underpass on the North Ring Road, with the BMW Tower and Museum in the background; from the Olympia Park Bridge. Keywords: München, architecture, urban motorway, traffic flow
PMR-D2565 Iran, Teheran: typical street scene with hoarding lauding a hero of the Iraq-Iran war. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, traffic lights, zebra crossing
PMR-D2131 Oman, Muscat: golden water pitchers form a fountain on one of the traffic roundabouts near Al Riyan Park with the stark mountains of the desert behind. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2093 Oman, Muscat: a traditional dhow is a feature on one of the traffic roundabouts. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2092 Oman, Muscat: golden coffee pots are a feature on one of the traffic roundabouts Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2081 Oman, Muscat: traffic on Al Jaame Street in Ruwi. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D1732 Exmouth: Strand, from traffic island. Keywords: architecture, holiday resort, seaside town, picturesque, culture, historic
PMR145K-10 Myanmar, Yangon: traffic on Sule Paya Road approaching the golden zedi. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-04 Myanmar, Yangon: the golden zedi of Sule Paya which stands on a large traffic island in the city centre. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR688-03 Myanmar, Yangon, Sule Paya: the shrine stands on a large traffic island in the middle of the city. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR465-12 Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre. Strada Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great), the main thoroughfare of Iasi. Keywords: architecture, road, traffic, street scene
PMR499-06 Turkey, Istanbul: Adnan Menderes Bulvari, the main approach road to the city, seen from the city wall. Keywords: architecture, artery, dual carriageway, flowing traffic, traffic, Constantinople, Muslim, Byzantine, Islam, street scene
PMR499-03 Turkey, Istanbul: Ataturk Bulvari passes through the Aqueduct of Valens, almost one kilometre long, and credited to the fourth-century Roman Emperor Valens. Keywords: architecture, historic, flowing traffic, dual carriageway, traffic, Constantinople, Muslim, Byzantine, Islam, natural heritage, street scene
PMR443-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria: Autobahn near Erding. Keywords: motorway, arterial, lane discipline, traffic, road system
PMR535-01 Syria, Palmyra: street scene with traffic island and fountain and fortress Qalaat ibn Maan in the background. Keywords: Islam, fortifications, defence, metropolis, town, Muslim
PMR534-05 Iraq, Baghdad: street scene with minaret and entrance to a bazaar. Keywords: colourful, soukh, automobiles, motorcars, traffic, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam
PMR525-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the tower of the Volksbad (swimming bath), with the towers of the Cathedral, the New Town Hall, St. Peter's Church, and the Church of the Holy Ghost, behind. Keywords: München, skyline, winter sunshine, metropolis, traffic
PMR525-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: view of the Ludwigs-Brucke over the River Isar, with the tower of the Volksbad on the right, part of the Deutsches Museum on the left, and the German Patent Office and the European Patent Office in the background. Keywords: München, winter sunshine, metropolis, traffic
PMR519-05 Italy, Sicily, Agrigento: tree-lined Viale della Vittoria and Via F. Crispi with the old town on the hill in the background. Keywords: Sicilia, street scene, traffic, terraces, architecture
PMR137K-30 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: a typical "multi-track" route across the steppe. After heavy rain all the tracks may be impassable for wheeled traffic. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR120K-15 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: "Dhow Sail" monument, on a traffic island in the city. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR024K-08 Malaysia, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur: Jalan Damansara Expressway, the main exit road from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh, skirting Lakes Park. Keywords: modern road traffic, road communications, modern motorways, Malaysian motorways
PMR023K-20 Viet Nam, Saigon: Commonest form of travel is the scooter or bicycle, on which the whole family may travel. Most riders are thoroughly masked against traffic fumes. (2002) Keywords: Vietnam
PMR023K-19 Viet Nam, Saigon: Commonest form of travel is the scooter or bicycle, on which the whole family may travel. Most riders are thoroughly masked against traffic fumes. (2002) Keywords: Vietnam
PMR023K-17 Viet Nam, Saigon: Commonest form of travel is the scooter or bicycle, on which the whole family may travel. Most riders are thoroughly masked against traffic fumes. The cheapest form of conveyance is the trishaw. (2002) Keywords: Vietnam
PMR023K-16 Viet Nam, Saigon: Commonest form of travel is the scooter or bicycle, on which the whole family may travel. Most riders are thoroughly masked against traffic fumes. (2002) Keywords: Vietnam
PMR023K-15 Viet Nam, Saigon: Commonest form of travel is the scooter or bicycle, on which the whole family may travel. Most riders are thoroughly masked against traffic fumes. (2002) Keywords: Vietnam
PMR023K-14 Viet Nam, Saigon: Commonest form of travel is the scooter or bicycle, on which the whole family may travel. Most riders are thoroughly masked against traffic fumes. (2002) Keywords: Vietnam
PMR023K-13 Viet Nam, Saigon: Commonest form of travel is the scooter or bicycle, on which the whole family may travel. Most riders are thoroughly masked against traffic fumes. (2002) Keywords: Vietnam
PMR023K-12 Viet Nam, Saigon: Commonest form of travel is the scooter or bicycle, on which the whole family may travel. Most riders are thoroughly masked against traffic fumes. (2002) Keywords: Vietnam
PMR022K-25 Viet Nam, My Tho: Danger - wide load! Nested rattan baskets the width of the road being transported on a small handcart. Keywords: Vietnam, traffic, traffic problems
PMR018K-12 Slovakia, Trnava: Main street of Trnava, a pedestrian zone, with clock tower and flower tubs in the foreground. Keywords: traffic-free area
PMR015K-16 Iraq, Nasiriya: Statue of Imam in the city square, with banner in arabic, and taxi in the foreground. Keywords: muslim, Mohammed, religion, Islam, traffic
PMR030K-33 USA, Illinois, Chicago: North Michigan Avenue, the city's showplace. Keywords: modern architecture, high-rise buildings, multi-storey buildings, skyscrapers, architecture, street scene, traffic
PMR074K-34 Spain, Fuerteventura, Pájara: a new sculpture on a traffic island, a symbol of the town's prosperity. Keywords: Canary Islands, sunshine, holidays, leisure, volcanic
PMR069K-19 Turkey, Lycia, Fethiye: Characteristic Lycian sarcophagus, with "upturned ship" as the lid, presents a traffic hazard in the streets of Fethiye. The town stands on the site of the antique "Telmessos". Keywords: cities of antiquity, archeological excavations, Lycia
PMR064K-22 Bulgaria, Sofia: Sveta Petka Samardshiska Church dating from the 14th century, today finds itself in a pedestrian subway, surrounded by traffic.
PMR063K-22 Bulgaria, Plovdiv: Traffic-free Raiko Daskalov provides a shady haven for shoppers.
PMR431-06 Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: new flyovers and underpasses with the docks as background. In the foreground the brick "Virgins' Tower", built in 1307, sole remnant of the mediaeval town's fortifications. Keywords: metropolis, roads, highways, traffic, new and old, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR431-05 Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: view of the River Oder and the docks, with the main road to Gdansk in the foreground. Keywords: metropolis, highways, traffic, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR431-03 Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: view from the tower of the Castle of the Pommeranian Dukes, showing the brick-Gothic Church of Sts. Peter and Paul and the Kings' Gate, in Zolnierza Polskiego Square, and the new PZM tower in the distance. Keywords: metropolis, roads, traffic, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR404-01 Hungary, Budapest: bridge over the lake in the city park (Varosliget) with Millennium Monument (1896) in the centre of Millennium Square. Keywords: Magyar, metropolis, capital city, cityscape, Danube, architecture, traffic
PMR387-06 Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: traffic on Victoria Bridge with the Brisbane skyline behind. A single arch of the previous bridge remains preserved, to the right of the present bridge. Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city
PMR374-06 Australia, Sydney: six lanes of traffic and the railway line on Sydney Harbour Bridge. View from the south pylon. Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture
PMR371-12 Singapore: C.K. Tang store with green roofs, on the corner of Orchard Road and Scotts Road, showing entry to inner city restricted traffic area, and 'Welcome to the XVII South East Asia Games' banner. Keywords: historic, far east, financial-centre, shopping-mecca, picturesque, orient, tropics, island
PMR366-03 Thailand, Bangkok: six lanes of traffic on Sukhumvit passing under the new overhead expressway. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east
PMR366-02 Thailand, Bangkok: five-lane traffic jam on Sukhumvit - the usual state of affairs. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east
PMR550-4 Vietnam, My Tho: Main street - traffic is mostly scooters and bicycles. Keywords: village life, oriental, traders
PMR617-12 Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Riedenberg: Arrival of the boat from Regensburg on the River Altmühl, with the convent of St. Anna on the far bank. Keywords: river transport, waiting for the boat, boat outing, river traffic connections, pleasure boat, pleasure craft, river trip, water bus
PMR593-04 Mexico, Cholula: street scene, with volcano Ixtaccihuatl in the background. Keywords: crossroads, traffic
PMR591-01 Mexico, Palenque: formerly a large Maya town, which flourished between 600 and 800 AD, only a small part of which has been excavated. Modern head of a Mayan warrior on a traffic island in the new town. Keywords: Maya
PMR582-01 Russia, Moscow: Impressive facades on Arbat Ulitsa, Moscow, a popular traffic-free street with tourists.