The city of Saint Petersburg was built on 42 islands.
Why it is true
Saint Petersburg, Russia, is composed of 42 islands connected by more than 300 bridges. The city is crossed by canals and rivers, which earned it the nickname 'Venice of the North'.
Source: Geography
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