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How are the Rostov streets Vertical and Horizontal located relative to each other?

Rostov-on-Don has nearby streets Vertical and Horizontal. They do not intersect, as might be expected, but run parallel to each other.

Authors: Jimmy Wales, Larry Sanger

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