What are twin towns?
Q: What are twin towns?
A: Twin towns are towns or cities in different countries that are paired to encourage human contact and cultural links.
Q: What are twin towns called in Europe?
A: In Europe, twin towns are called twin towns.
Q: What are twin towns called in North America and Australasia?
A: In North America and Australasia, twin towns are called sister cities.
Q: What was the name of twinned cities in the old Soviet bloc?
A: The name of twinned cities in the old Soviet bloc was brother cities.
Q: Do twin towns always have similar populations, industries and other characteristics?
A: No, twin towns don't always have similar populations, industries and other characteristics, but sometimes they do.
Q: What are larger areas that enter into "twinning" agreements called?
A: Larger areas that enter into "twinning" agreements are also called twin towns.
Q: Can provinces enter into "twinning" agreements?
A: Yes, larger areas such as provinces can enter into "twinning" agreements, just like towns and cities.
