All special cities have a population greater than 200,000.

"Barcelona has always been a special city in my life," Popov said.

On April 1, 2007, the city will became a special city.

There are three kinds of special cities in North Korea.

Conakry is a special city with a single region and prefecture government.

However, it has been separated as a "special city" from 1946.

"This is a very special city," said my companion, a university professor.

"This is a very special city: the normal rules do not apply."

It has been recognized as a special city since 2001.

Jobs running special city or federally financed programs were particularly prized.