article_snippet.sent: Everybody knows that New York is called ‘The Big Apple’, that London is known as ‘The Old Smoke’ and that Paris is referred to as ‘The City of Love’ –
article_snippet.sent: Some nicknames refer to the ancient heritage of Paris, some refer to the industry found in Paris, some refer to the cities’ environment
article_snippet.sent: – there are a variety of reasons these cities have earned these cities unique monikers.
article_snippet.sent: Flights company Just The Flight have researched city nicknames all over the world, finding out the real stories behind each and every one of all over the world to produce a handy infographic.
article_snippet.sent: Singapore, or ‘Lion City’, is another interesting one.
article_snippet.sent: And Paris might be known as 'The City Of Love' for Paris romantic architecture and stunning landmarks, but Paris is tagged 'The City Of Light' after Paris became the first in Europe to use electric street lamps.
highlights_snippet.sent: London known as The Old Smoke owing to the 1952 Great Smog .
  