10 Cities in the World that Celebrate Leap Year

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Ireland

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London, England

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Anthony, Texas, USA

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Tokyo, Japan

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Bavaria, Germany

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Dubai, UAE

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Kirkjufell, Iceland

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Queensland, Australia

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Auckland, New Zealand

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