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Dakka is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. Located in the Ganges delta, on the left bank of the Buriganga. Dhaka is considered the "rickshaw capital of the world" - more than 300 thousand of these colorfully painted "carts" are officially registered here, without which not a single event can do.
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Moscow is the capital of the Russian Federation, a city of federal significance, the administrative center of the Central Federal District and the center of the Moscow Region, which is not part of it. Moscow is the largest financial center on a national scale, an international business center and a control center for a large part of the country's economy. For example, about half of the banks registered in Russia are concentrated in Moscow. According to Ernst & Young, Moscow ranks 7th among European cities in terms of investment attractiveness.
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Mumbai is a city in western India, on the coast of the Arabian Sea. The capital of the state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is the cultural center of the country, there are many museums and art galleries, concerts are held with the participation of both national performers and world-famous stars, and the largest film companies in all of India are located here.
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Guangzhou is a city of sub-provincial importance in China. People's Republic, the capital of Guangdong Province, the political, economic, scientific, technical, educational, cultural and transport center of all of southern China.
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Tambul is the largest city in Turkey, the main commercial, industrial and cultural center, the main port of the country. It is located on the banks of the Bosphorus Strait, which divides it into European and Asian parts, connected by bridges and a metro tunnel. In terms of population, the first city in Europe (taking into account the population living both in the proper European and in the Asian parts). Former capital of the Roman, Byzantine, Latin and Ottoman empires.
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Lagos is a port city in the southwest of Nigeria, the largest city in the country. Lagos is the most populated city in Africa. About half of Nigeria's industry is concentrated in Lagos.
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Delhi is located in northern India on the banks of the Jumna River. Delhi is a cosmopolitan city where different cultures are mixed. Delhi has also become a city of science, and occupies a leading position not only in the field of information technologies, telecommunications, but also in natural and applied sciences. 30% of IT in India is concentrated in Delhi (here Delhi is second only to Bangalore, where 35% of IT specialists are concentrated).
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Beijing is the capital and one of the cities of central subordination of the People's Republic of China. Beijing from three sides surrounded by Hebei Province and bordered by Tianjin in the southeast. Beijing is home to the headquarters of most of China's national companies. China's largest transportation hub, many highways and railways, and Beijing Capital International Airport is the second largest in the world in terms of passenger traffic.
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Karachi is a port city in the south of Pakistan, the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in the world, the administrative center of the province of Sindh. auspicious geographical position The city, located in a convenient natural harbor, contributed to its rapid growth and development during the colonial period and especially after the partition of British India in 1947 into two independent states - India and Pakistan.
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Shanghai is the largest city in China and one of the most populated cities in the world. Located in the Yangtze River Delta in eastern China. The industrial sector of the city occupies a leading position in the state. The most profitable and developed areas are automotive production, mechanical engineering, petrochemical processing, metallurgy, textile and light industry.
Shanghai is a cozy, hospitable and, at the same time, the most highly developed metropolis in China. It surprisingly intertwines western chic and oriental charm. The metropolis is replete with expensive restaurants, breathtaking skyscrapers, trendy shopping centers, casinos, luxury hotels and ancient architectural buildings. Europeans often compare it with Venice and Paris, in connection with which many beautiful nicknames have even stuck to the city - Pearl of the East, shopping paradise, East Paris.
The role of the city in life modern man is growing: many people no longer see development prospects for themselves outside of it. Scientists call this phenomenon urbanization. What are the most populated cities in the world? In this article you will find a list of the largest cities in the world.
Urbanization and its current scale
Urbanization refers to the growing role of the city in society. The word urbanus is translated from Latin as "urban".
Modern urbanization can take place in three ways:
- The transformation of villages and villages into small and medium-sized cities.
- The outflow of population from villages to cities.
- Formation of extensive suburban residential areas.
The most populous cities in the world are often held hostage to their large sizes. Bad ecology, a huge amount of transport on the streets, a lack of green spaces and recreation areas, constant noise pollution - all this, of course, negatively affects the health (physical and mental) of a person, a resident of a metropolis.
The processes of urbanization, according to scientists, began around the middle of the 19th century. But then they were local, local in nature. They reached the global level a century later - in the 50s of the twentieth century. At this time, the urban population of the planet is growing rapidly, the largest megacities of our time are being formed.
If in 1950 the share of the urban population on the planet was only 30%, then in 2000 it had already reached 45%. Today, the level of global urbanization is about 57%.
The most urbanized countries on the planet are Luxembourg (100%), Belgium (98%), Great Britain (90%), Australia (88%) and Chile (88%).
The most populated cities in the world
In fact, it is quite difficult to determine the population of a large city. First, researchers are not always able to obtain up-to-date and reliable statistical information(especially when it comes to megacities of third world countries - Asia, Africa or Latin America).
Secondly, the approaches to counting the number of city residents can be different. Thus, some demographers do not take into account people living in the suburban area, while others ignore temporary labor migrants. That is why it is very difficult to name exactly the most populated city in the world.
Another problem faced by demographers and statisticians is the problem of defining the boundaries of a metropolitan area. To solve it, a very interesting method has recently been invented. To do this, a picture of the settlement is taken from the air, in the evening. Then the boundaries of the city can be easily drawn along the edge of the distribution of urban lighting.
Top most populated cities in the world
In ancient times, Jericho was considered the largest (in terms of population) city on the planet. About 2 thousand people lived in it nine thousand years ago. Today, this is the number of inhabitants in a large village and a small European town.
The total number of inhabitants living in the ten most populated cities on the planet is almost 260 million people! In other words, this is 4% of the total population of the Earth.
- Tokyo (Japan, 37.7 million people);
- Jakarta (Indonesia, 29.9);
- Chongqing (China, 29.0);
- Delhi (India, 24.2);
- Manila (Philippines, 22.8);
- Shanghai (China, 22.6);
- Karachi (Venezuela, 21.7);
- New York (United States of America, 20.8);
- Mexico City (Mexico, 20.5).
Six out of ten of these cities are located in Asia, with 2 in China. It is worth noting that the largest city in Europe, Moscow, would take only 17th place in this rating. About 16 million people live in the capital of the Russian Federation.
Tokyo, Japan)
The capital of Japan is by far the most populated city in the world, with a population of at least 37 million people. For comparison: this is the number of inhabitants in all of Poland!
Today Tokyo is not only the largest metropolis, but also the most important financial, industrial and cultural center of East Asia. The world's largest subway operates here: it transports at least 8 million passengers a day. Tokyo will amaze any traveler with a huge number of faceless, gray streets and alleys. Some of them don't even have their own names.
Surprisingly, the largest metropolis on the planet is located in a seismically unstable zone. About a hundred fluctuations of different intensity are recorded in Tokyo every year.
Chongqing (China)
Chinese Chongqing belongs to the absolute world championship among cities in terms of territory. It occupies the same area as the state of Austria in Europe - 82,000 square kilometers.
The metropolis has an almost perfect round shape: 470 by 460 kilometers. About 29 million Chinese live here. However, since a large number of them live in the suburban area, some extras sometimes do not include Chongqing in the lists of the most populated cities in the world.
In addition to its colossal size, the city also boasts ancient history. After all, it is over 3,000 years old. Chongqing arose at the confluence of two Chinese rivers, surrounded by three picturesque hills.
New York, USA)
New York, although not the largest city in terms of population on the planet, but it can be considered the most popular world metropolis.
The city is often referred to as the Big Apple. Why? Everything is very simple: according to one of the legends, it was the apple tree that was the first to take root within the boundaries of the future metropolis.
New York is an important financial center of the world, there are about 700 thousand (!) various companies. At least 6,000 subway cars and about 13,000 taxi cars serve the residents of the city every day. By the way, it is no coincidence that local taxis are painted in yellow. The founder of a shipping company once did a special study trying to determine which color is the most pleasing to the human eye. It turned out that it was yellow.
Conclusion
An amazing fact: if you collect all the inhabitants of the 10 most populated cities in the world, you get a number that is almost twice the total population of Russia! In addition, these already huge metropolitan areas continue to grow.
The most populated cities in the world are Tokyo, Jakarta, Chongqing, Delhi and Seoul. All of them are located in Asia.
Finding out which city is the largest in the world is easy. True, there will be several such megacities. After all, some are leading in size, others - in terms of population.
When studying modern geographical map it is difficult to determine in which settlements the most people live and which city is the largest in the world. After all, over time, numerous suburbs joined large cities: small towns, villages, large and small villages. Neighboring settlements formed vast areas of continuous construction - agglomeration. Such zones are clearly visible on satellite images in clear weather due to artificial lighting, which is used in cities and suburbs. The largest agglomerations are located in different parts the globe each of which is home to millions of people.
Tenth place in the world is occupied by Sao Paulo - the largest city in Brazil and the most populated metropolis on the American continent. It is a multinational port with a developed tourism and rich cultural life with a population of about 20 million people. It harmoniously combines ancient buildings, and modern architectural ensembles of glass and metal.
The largest city in the US, New York, is in 9th place. More than 8 million people live in it, and the New York metropolitan area has about 21 million inhabitants. This metropolis is an influential economic and financial center not only of the country, but also of the world. Broadway theaters and the Statue of Liberty are the most famous attractions in the city. New York has experienced most of the saddest events in US history. recent decades- September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Foreign tourists consider this city the most attractive place to visit in the United States.
Mumbai (old name - Bombay) - in eighth place. Together with the suburbs, the most populated city in India has more than 22 million inhabitants. This is a place where the cultures of Asia and Europe are combined, national traditions are preserved, and local residents are happy to participate in festivals and holidays of numerous ethnic groups.
Chinese Shanghai ranks seventh in the ranking with a population of over 23 million inhabitants. The city has low crime and unique modern architecture. In it, new buildings are adjacent to historical buildings, the second largest skyscraper in the world is located. Among the agglomerates, it is in seventh place, and among the cities of Shanghai it ranks first.
Karachi used to be the capital of Pakistan. Now it has remained simply the largest city in the country, the center of its business, commercial and industrial life. At the beginning of the 18th century, Karachi was a small fishing village, now it ranks sixth in the top of the largest metropolitan areas in the world. The population of Karachi is more than 23 million people, the city is actively developing and is considered one of the fastest growing.
Seoul is the capital of the Republic of Korea and the center of the world's fifth largest agglomeration with a population of over 24 million people. Royal palaces of ruling dynasties in the past, museums, National parks with Buddhist temples and centers of contemporary art - there is something to see for a curious tourist. Seoul is considered one of the best cities for shopping, and you can always try something delicious in establishments.
The fourth line belongs to the capital of the Philippines. More than 24 million people live in the city of Manila and its surrounding areas. This is one of the busiest ports in the world with a developed industry. Ancient buildings attract tourists; there are many religious and historical sights here.
3rd place is the most Old city among metropolitan areas - Delhi. The capital of India is more than 5 thousand years old. The city has nine dissimilar administrative districts with a total population of over 26 million people. New Delhi is a central part with rich skyscrapers, a government quarter and excellent infrastructure. It is very different from the Delhi slums with miserable shacks that lack the basic sanitary conditions for life. There are no running water, and more than twenty families use one toilet. Numerous mosques, temples, historical monuments, regular religious festivals, markets with a variety of goods and exotic Indian cuisine - all this too business card Delhi.
Jakarta is home to nearly 32 million people and is the second most populated city in the world. This province with capital status has many mosques, temple complexes, parks and entertainment venues for every taste.
The population of Tokyo, together with the city of Yokohama, is almost 38 million people. This record is unlikely to be beaten by any metropolis in the near future. People have inhabited these places since the Stone Age, but only in the last 100 years Tokyo has gradually turned into one of the modern and developed cities in the world and has become the largest city in the world in terms of population. It consists of many islands and the mainland. It is one of the three world financial leaders along with London and New York. The population of the Tokyo agglomeration is larger than the entire Asian part of Russia.
Top 10 largest settlements by area
Some cities are distinguished not by the number of people living in them, but by their size.
| Item number | City name | A country | Area, sq. km |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | chongqing | China | 82403 |
| 2 | hangzhou | China | 16847 |
| 3 | Beijing | China | 16801 |
| 4 | Brisbane | Australia | 15826 |
| 5 | Chengdu | China | 14312 |
| 6 | Asmara | Eritrea | 12158 |
| 7 | Sydney | Australia | 12144 |
| 8 | Tianjin | China | 11943 |
| 9 | Melbourne | Australia | 9990 |
| 10 | Kinshasa | Congo | 9965 |
The leader of the rating is Chongqing, which occupies approximately the same territory as Austria. It became the largest city in the world in terms of area due to the peculiarities of the division of the territory adopted in China. In Chongqing, the densely populated part is very small, and more than 90% are suburban areas, which are also administratively considered an urban area.
| No. p / p | Capital, name | Area, square kilometers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beijing, China) | 16801 |
| 2 | Asmara (Eritrea) | 12158 |
| 3 | Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | 9965 |
| 4 | Naypyidaw (Myanmar) | 7054 |
| 5 | Brasilia (Brazil) | 5801 |
| 6 | Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia) | 4704 |
| 7 | Vientiane (Laos) | 3920 |
| 8 | Muscat (Oman) | 3500 |
| 9 | Hanoi (Vietnam) | 3344 |
| 10 | Ottawa (Canada) | 2790 |
The recognized favorite of this list - chinese city Beijing. This is not only the largest capital in the world, but also a fairly populated city - more than 20 million inhabitants live in it. Beijing is developing rapidly, has an amazing atmosphere and attracts millions of tourists every year.
It is impossible to answer unambiguously the question about the largest city in the world. You can make many different ratings and each time get acquainted with new interesting cities in the world.
With the development of industrialization, more and more people are moving from the countryside to the cities. This is a natural process called urbanization. The area of cities and the number of inhabitants is growing steadily. Which city has the largest population? What is the largest city in the world by area? Read the answers in our ranking of the top 10 big cities.
The largest cities in the world by population
To determine the largest cities of the world by the number of inhabitants inhabiting them, in April 2018, scientists conducted research "Demographia. World Urban Areas 14th Annual Edition". In their measurements, scientists took into account only urban agglomerations with continuous development. fused agglomerations treated as one object. So where does the largest number of people live? You will find the answer in the following list.
Agglomeration - compact cluster of settlements with a clear central city.
Top 10 largest cities in the world by population:
- Tokyo - Yokohama. The largest city in the world by population. The population is 38050 thousand people. This agglomeration is formed by the merging of the two largest cities in Japan. Tokyo is the capital of the state, and Yokohama is the largest port in the country.
- Jakarta. The population is 32275 thousand people. The capital of Indonesia is growing with new residents at a very fast pace
- Delhi. In the Indian metropolis, there are 27280 thousand inhabitants. The city is the second largest in India, it is the capital of the country, New Delhi.
- Manila. The Philippine capital is home to 24,650 thousand people, most of whom live below the poverty line.
- Seoul - Incheon. The agglomeration from the capital of Korea and the surrounding cities is also overpopulated - 24,210 thousand inhabitants.
- Shanghai. Leader among Chinese settlements in terms of population growth - 24115 thousand as of April 2018. It is the largest seaport in the world and the most important financial and cultural center of China.
- Mumbai. The number of inhabitants is growing rapidly due to the standard of living above the Indian average - 23,265,000. The economic capital of India, 40% of all foreign trade falls on this settlement.
- . The US financial center also attracts a huge number of people - 21,575,000.
- Beijing. The capital of China is home to 21,250,000 people. Since 2015, population growth has slowed down, and by 2018 it has stopped.
- Sao Paulo. The most densely populated metropolis in the Southern Hemisphere - 21,100 thousand inhabitants. The city is an important financial center of Brazil, accounting for 12% of the country's GDP.
And our capital Moscow still occupies the 15th place in this rating with 16,855 thousand people, but this number is growing very quickly. But among countries by the number of million-plus cities Russian Federation holds an honorable fourth place. China, India and Brazil are ahead of us in this indicator.
The largest city in the world by area
There is also a system for measuring the area of settlements, including the whole territory. This method does not take into account the continuity and density of buildings. In this option, the territory is calculated taking into account water and mountain areas. What is the largest city in the world by area? Find the answer to this question in the list below.
List of largest cities by area:
- Chongqing (China) - 82403 km². It is believed that the largest city in the world by area is the Chinese city of Chongqing. The area they cover is huge. But these are measurement data together with suburbs and villages, there is no continuous development in this territory and the population density is only 373 people / km². And its urbanized area is only 1473 km². That is why it cannot be fully called the largest city in the world. The population of this administrative unit 30,751,600 people.
- Hangzhou (China) - 16847 km². The second among all cities in the world in terms of territory. Hangzhou is located on the east coast of China. It is inhabited by 8.7 million inhabitants.
- Beijing (China) - 16411 sq. km. Located in the east of the country, the most dynamically developing center of China - GDP growth from 2005 to 2013. amounted to 65%. That is why a huge number of labor migrants live in it - over 10 million illegal immigrants.
- Brisbane (Australia) - 15826 sq. km. Located on the east coast of Australia. Brisbane is very multiethnic, and 21% of its population are foreigners.
- Asmara (Eritrea) - 15061 sq. km. Despite the vast territory of the African capital, only 649,000 people live in it, because most of it is occupied by low-rise buildings.
The largest cities in the world by area
To the list of the largest urban agglomerations and conurbations entered like beautiful cities with rich history and many attractions, as well as the greatest industrial centers.
Conurbation - urban agglomeration without a clear dominant center.
The largest urban agglomerations by area:
- . The largest agglomeration on the planet in terms of its area - occupies 11,875 square kilometers. The financial capital of America and the state of the same name.
- Boston - Providence, USA. With all suburbs - 9189 sq. km.
- Tokyo - Yokohama, Japan (Tokyo is the capital). The agglomeration of the largest cities in Japan is located on large area- 8547 km².
- Atlanta. This American city with its agglomeration is located on 7296 square kilometers. It is the capital and compatible largest city of the state of Georgia.
- Chicago. Together with the suburbs, it occupies 6856 km². It is the second largest financial center in the United States.
- Los Angeles. The American city with nearby territories is located on 6299 sq. km. Capital of the State of California.
- Moscow, Russia. The Moscow agglomeration with all suburbs of continuous development occupies 5698 square kilometers.
- Dallas - Fort Worth. Represents conurbation of many small cities, is located on 5175 square kilometers.
- Philadelphia. 5131 sq. km.
- Houston, USA. 4841 square kilometers.
- Beijing, the capital of China. Quite an extended city - 4144 sq. km.
- Shanghai, China. 4015 sq. km.
- Nagoya, Japan. 3885 sq. km.
- Guangzhou - Foshan, China. 3820 sq. km
- Washington, USA. The capital of America covers an area of 3424 square kilometers.
Largest cities by population density
From year to year urban overcrowding problem is becoming more and more acute. Over the past 20 years in largest cities South-East Asia population growth averages more than two percent per year. Which city has the highest population density? We have collected information on this subject in the following list.
Top 10 largest cities by population density:
- Manila, the capital of the Philippines. It is the most densely populated city in the world - 43,079 people / km², and in one of the regions this figure reaches 68,266 people / km². Moreover, more than 60% of the population lives in urban slums.
- Calcutta, India. The population density is 27462 per square kilometer. Over the past 10 years, the population has decreased by 2%. A third of them live in urban slums.
- chennai, India. Density - 24418 people per square kilometer. A quarter of all residents live in slums.
- Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. 23234 people per square kilometer. The annual population growth is 4.2%, which is one of the highest rates in the world.
- Mumbai, India. 20694 The standard of living here is somewhat higher than in other cities of the country. Therefore, population growth is predictable.
- Seoul, capital South Korea. This city is also densely populated - 16626 people / km². The capital of Korea is home to 19.5% of all residents of the country.
- Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. 14469 people / km² Back in the 80s, the density was 8000 inhabitants per square kilometer, and by 2018 it had almost doubled.
- Lagos, Nigeria. 13128 people per km².
- Tehran, the capital of Iran. 10456 inhabitants per 1 square kilometer.
- Taipei, the capital of the Republic of China (Taiwan). 9951 people per km².
Video about the largest cities
According to approximate data, there are about 3 million cities on the planet. Small and large, developed and poor, beautiful resorts and fascinating historical ones. Each is good in its own way. And there are those that are remarkable precisely for their area. In our article we will talk about cities in size XXL. The criterion for the rating was the "net" area of the city, which it occupies without taking into account districts and agglomerations. Meet the largest cities in the world!
Sydney (12144, 6 sq. km)
The rating opens with the largest city on earth - Sydney. In combination, this is the largest and one of the most popular Australian cities. It was founded by Arthur Phillip in 1788. The city got its name from the name of Lord Sydney - the famous minister of the British colonies.
Area: 12144.6 sq. km. Of it, only 1.7 thousand square meters. km is allocated to residential areas, the rest of the territory is mountains and numerous picturesque parks. With a population of 4.5 million, Sydney is the most populous city in the entire country.
Sydney is built around Port Jackson Bay - one of the largest natural bays on earth! From the west, the city is bounded by the Blue Mountains, from the east by the Pacific waters, from the south by the Royal National Park, and from the north by the incredibly beautiful Hawkesbury River.
Kinshasa (10550 sq. km)
The giant capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo used to have a funny name - Leopoldville. In 1966, it was renamed Kinshasa. Area: 10550 sq. km. Most of it is in sparsely populated countryside. The population is over 10 million people.
Kinshasa stretches along the south bank of the Congo River and is directly opposite the city of Brazzaville (the capital of the Republic of the Congo). This is a unique phenomenon when two capitals are located so close to each other - on opposite sides of the same river!
Interesting fact: Kinshasa is the 2nd city in the world after Paris, where the majority of the population speaks French.
Buenos Aires (4000 sq km)
The top three largest cities in the world by area are closed by the delightful capital of Argentina - Buenos Aires. It is one of the most beautiful and lively cities in the country. It was created in 1580 on the coast of La Plata Bay. Twice in its history it was restored from ruins: a few years after its foundation it was burned by the Indians, and in the 19th century it suffered from a series of earthquakes.
Area: 4,000 sq. km. The population is about 2.8 million people.
On the eastern and southern sides, the city is limited by the bays of Rio de la Plata and Riachuelo. The remaining perimeter is occupied by the legendary highway Avenida General Paz - it surrounds the city from the west and north.
Karachi (3530 sq km)
Karachi is a giant port city in Pakistan, the capital of Sindh province. The history of the city dates back to the era of Alexander the Great.
Area: 3530 sq. km - this is 4 times the area of Hong Kong. The population is over 12 million people. Rightfully bears the title of one of the most densely populated cities in the world.
The city is geographically located in the south of Pakistan, on a flat area off the coast of the Arabian Sea.
Alexandria (2680 sq. km)
This ancient city for more than a millennium. It was created in 332 BC by the same Alexander the Great. This is the second largest city in Egypt and the main seaport of the state. Entered the 5 largest cities in terms of area on earth!
Area: 2680 sq. km. The population is about 4.5 million people.
Alexandria is nestled in the Nile Delta and covers about 32 km in length along the Mediterranean coast.
Ankara (2500 sq. km)
The Turkish capital Ankara is one of the oldest cities in Asia Minor and the second most important city in Turkey (second only to Istanbul). It originates from the 7th century BC!
Area: 2500 sq. km. The population is about 4.9 million people.
The city is located at the confluence of the Chubuk and Ankara rivers, on the Anatolian plateau.
Istanbul (2106 sq km)
The former capital of the Great Empires also boasts of its scale. Previously, the city bore the proud name of Constantinople and was a real cradle of civilizations.
Area: 2106 sq. km. The population is about 14 million people.
Located along the banks of the Bosphorus. This is one of the most beautiful cities on the planet, which is included in the top 10 popular tourist routes.
Tehran (1881 sq. km)
This is the majestic city of Iran, occupying one of the first places in the list major cities Asia. Archaeological excavations indicate that settlements on the site of the city existed as early as the 6th century BC.
Area: 1881 sq. km. The population is about 9 million people.
Tehran is located in the north of Iran at the foot of mountain range Elbrus.
Bogotá (1590 sq. km)
For the appearance of this amazing city, it is worth saying “thank you” to the Spanish conquistadors. It was they who founded Bogotá in 1538! Today it is the capital of the Republic of Colombia with an area of 1590 sq. km. The population is about 7 million people.
The city is geographically located in the basin of the western slope of the Eastern Cordillera, right on the equator. It is famous for its chic futuristic architecture, rich selection of museums, incredibly beautiful colonial churches and frequent earthquakes.
London (1580 sq km)
"London from the Capital of Great Britain" - every schoolboy knows this. Do you know that this is also one of the largest ports in Britain, as well as a giant city, completing the top 10 largest cities in the world by area?
London was founded back in 43 AD when the Romans invaded Britain. It is located on the Greenwich meridian, on the River Thames and bears the "title" of the city of fogs. Yes, fogs are common here, as are rains.
Area: 1580 sq. km. The population is about 8 million people.
