Exploring cities is extremely interesting. Each of them has its own history, and they are all so different: industrial giants, resort areas and tiny provincial towns. But there are also the largest cities in the world by areaand. Who made it into our top 10 - we will find out further.
Let's notice right away that it is rather difficult to determine the boundaries of the territories of modern cities and to make a rating of the largest of them. To be as accurate as possible, the researchers use the so-called light print - this is the area of \u200b\u200bartificial illumination of a settlement and its suburbs from an airplane height. Satellite maps are also used, which clearly show cities and rural areas that are not part of them.
Area 1580 km²
The capital of foggy Albina opens the list of the largest cities in the world by area. It is the largest metropolitan area in the European Union and the country's leading financial, political and economic center. Covers an area of \u200b\u200babout 1580 square kilometers. London is a favorite place for tourists wishing to see Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the famous Royal Guards and many other interesting sights.
Area 2037 km²
The ninth largest city in the world by area - Sydney... It covers an area of \u200b\u200b2037 square kilometers. In many ratings, it occupies a leading position as the largest metropolis. The fact is that the Australian Bureau of Statistics includes the nearest national parks and the Blue Mountains in Sydney. As a result, the formal territory of Sydney is 12,145 square kilometers. Be that as it may, it is the largest metropolitan area in Australia and Oceania.
Area 2189 km²
On the 8th place among the largest cities in the world in terms of area, it occupies an area of \u200b\u200b2,189 square kilometers. The capital of Japan is the most important economic, political and cultural center of the Land of the Rising Sun. Tokyo is an incredibly beautiful city in which modernity and antiquity are closely intertwined. Here, next to ultra-modern high-rise buildings, you can find tiny houses on narrow streets, as if descended from ancient engravings. Despite the strongest earthquake of 1923 and the destruction caused to the city during the Second World War, Tokyo is one of the fastest growing modern metropolitan areas.
Area 3530 km²
The Pakistani port city with an area of \u200b\u200b3530 square kilometers is ranked 7th in the list of the largest megacities in the world. It is the first capital of Pakistan and the main industrial, financial and commercial center of the state. At the beginningXVIII century Karachi was a small fishing village. After the capture of Karachi by British forces, the village quickly turned into a major port city. Since that time, it has grown and played an increasing role in the country's economy. Nowadays, due to the influx of migrants, overpopulation has become one of the main problems of the metropolis.
Area 4662 km²
- on the 6th place in the list of the largest cities in the world by area. The capital of Russia is considered the second largest city in Europe after Istanbul. The area of \u200b\u200bthe metropolis is 4662 square kilometers. It is not only the political and financial, but also the cultural center of the country, attracting a huge number of tourists.
Area 5343 km²
The center of trade and industry, as well as the main port of Turkey with an area of \u200b\u200b5343 square kilometers - 5th in the ranking of the largest cities in the world. It is located in a picturesque place - on the shores of the Bosphorus. Istanbul is a unique city, which at one time was the capital of four great empires and is located immediately in Asia and Europe. There are many beautiful monuments of antiquity here: the millennial St. Sophia Cathedral, the majestic Blue Mosque, the luxurious Dolmabahce Palace. Istanbul amazes with the abundance of a wide variety of museums. Since most of them are located in the center, it is convenient for many tourists to combine their visit with walks in this beautiful city.
Area 5802 km²
It occupies the fourth place in the ranking of the largest megacities in the world in terms of area. The city is located on an area of \u200b\u200b5802 square kilometers. The city received the status of the capital of the Republic of Brazil relatively recently - in 1960. The construction of the metropolis was planned in such a way as to attract the population to sparsely populated areas and develop them. Therefore, Brazil is located far from the main economic and political centers of the country.
Area 6340 km²
With an area of \u200b\u200b6,340 square kilometers, it is the third largest city in the world in terms of area. Shanghai is inhabited by about 24 million people. This is one of the most interesting and unusual Chinese cities. We can say that it reflects modern China - energetic, fast-growing and future-oriented. Shanghai is one of the largest shopping centers in the world.
Area 7434 km²
With an area of \u200b\u200b7,434.4 square kilometers, the Chinese metropolis ranks second in the ranking of the largest cities in the world. It is the industrial, political and cultural center of the southern regions of China. The population is approximately 21 million. Guangzhou has a thousand-year history. Earlier in Europe, the city was known as Canton. The sea part of the Great Silk Road started from here. Since ancient times, the city has provided shelter to all opposition members of the state power and has often become the center of unrest against the power of the Peking emperors.
Area 16 801 km²
The largest city in the world by area is one of the most important settlements in China. The total area of \u200b\u200bthe giant metropolis is 16,801 square kilometers. Almost 22 million people live in Beijing. The city harmoniously combines antiquity and modernity. For three millennia it was the seat of the Chinese rulers. Ancient monuments are carefully preserved in the very center of the metropolis, where everyone can admire them. Particularly interesting is the Forbidden City, the former residence of the emperors of China. It is the main attraction of the city, which is visited annually by more than 7 million tourists from all over the world.
While preserving ancient and medieval buildings and monuments, Beijing is developing as a modern high-tech metropolis.
Earlier we looked at the largest cities in terms of population, and as you know, the boundaries of large cities are determined by a "light shot". For example, which has 37.5 million people. But the main criterion for this rating is the area occupied by the city, excluding agglomerations and districts.
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The largest city in Australia and the world was founded in 1788. By the way, the area of \u200b\u200bresidential areas is only 1.7 thousand square meters. km, the rest of the territory is parks and the Blue Mountains. The population indicator is not as impressive as the area indicator - only 4.5 million citizens live here.
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Much of the capital of the African Democratic Republic of the Congo is rural with more than 10 million people. Leopoldville - this was the name of this city until 1966.
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One of the largest cities in the world and South America, it is divided into 48 districts and is the capital of the state of Argentina. A few years after its foundation in 1536, the Indians burned it, but not even a few decades passed and the city was rebuilt.
4 Karachi (Pakistan) - 3,530 sq. km
Until 1958, Karachi was the Pakistani capital. It is one of the most densely populated cities on the planet. The population is over 12 million people.
The huge city is located in the Nile Delta and stretches 32 km in length along the Mediterranean coast. According to some historical data, Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great.
6 Ankara (Turkey) - 2,500 sq. km
Oddly enough, in terms of economic indicators, the capital of Turkey, which is Ankara, ranks second after Istanbul in the country. Here in 1919 the main residence of Kemal Ataturk, the leader of the Turkish revolution, was organized. His government was also formed here in 1920.
7 Istanbul (Turkey) - 2,106 sq. km
Constantinople is the former name of this cradle of civilizations. Located on the shores of the Bosphorus, which divides it into the European and Asian sides. One of the ten most visited tourist centers in the world.
8 Tehran (Iran) - 1881 sq. km
The capital of Iran is the largest financial, economic and political center of the country. The natural landscape of Tehran is diverse: its northern regions are located at an altitude of 2 thousand meters above sea level, and on the southern side the city adjoins the territory of the Cairo desert. Its length along the Elbrus mountain range is about 50 km.
9 Bogota (Colombia) - 1,590 sq. km
The capital of Colombia is located high above sea level (2 610 m). Despite the fact that the city is located right at the equator, the temperature of the warmest month of the year is +15 C due to the altitude. Earthquakes are frequent visitors to Bogota.
10 London (UK) - 1,580 sq. km
The City of Mists is the largest city in the British Isles. The population reaches 8 million. It is interesting that the city is located on the zero or Greenwich meridian. It is the largest city on the European continent.
Curious! The area of \u200b\u200ball cities in the world currently occupies approximately 1% of the total land area.
"And where is Beijing (16,801 sq. Km), or Shanghai (6,340 sq. Km), or Hulun Buir (263.9 thousand sq. Km)?" - you ask. The fact is that these are agglomeration cities, which is why they were not included in this list.
More than 50% of the world's population are urban residents. Based on the fact that the planet is home to 7 billion people, there are about 50 people for every square kilometer of the earth's surface. However, there are places where the grouping of people is amazing. For example, the largest favela in Rio de Janeiro has a density of 48 thousand people per sq. km.
We present you the top 10 largest cities in the world in terms of population. All the data on the number of citizens are taken from Wikipedia, Worldatlas and other open sources and are relevant for 2017.
Population: 13.5 million people
Guangzhou is the educational, economic, technological and cultural center of southern China. Its location on the banks of the Pearl River has contributed to its growth as an important port city.
Guangzhou's population is replenished mainly by foreign emigrants, as well as illegal migrants from the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe. Thanks to this, the city has earned a reputation as the "capital of the Third World."
Population: 13.7 million people
The capital of Japan is renowned for its modern design, dedication to cutting edge technology and crowded streets. In 2010, a demographic boom began in Tokyo and for the first time in its history, the population exceeded 13 million. The city authorities attributed the population growth to intensive construction of condominiums and an increase in the number of foreigners.
Population: 14.8 million people
Istanbul is a tourist city that attracts visitors from all over the world. However, it also serves as the focal point of Turkey's economy.
The construction of a new Istanbul airport, which will be able to receive 150 million passengers a year, is in full swing. It should become the largest airport in the world. The opening of the new air harbor is scheduled for 2018. After that, the old Ataturk Airport will be closed.
Population: 15.1 million people
The commercial center of its country and one of the fastest growing African cities. Lagos is also famous for being the center of Nollywood (the Nigerian film industry).
Population: 15.4 million people
Tianjin is located in the northern coastal zone of China and has more than 15 million inhabitants.
It is curious that in this port city of China until 1919 there was a Russian post office. Rather, the Russian empire.
Population: 16.7 million people
Delhi is an ancient city located in the north of India. According to the UN forecast, by 2030 the population of Delhi will grow by almost 10 million people.
Population: 21.5 million people
By 2030, the population of the Chinese capital may reach 27 million. And as the cultural center of China, Beijing boasts seven World Heritage Sites on the UNESCO list.
In addition, Beijing has established itself as an industrial sector since the communist revolution of 1949. Automobiles, textiles, aerospace technology and semiconductors are not a complete list of products that are produced in this city.
Population: 23.5 million people
It is hard to imagine that this multimillion-dollar city was once a small fishing village. Currently, Karachi is the economic and industrial center of Pakistan and its population is constantly growing, mainly due to migrants from various countries in South Asia.
Karachi is renowned as the center of higher education in South Asia and the Muslim world.
Population: 24.2 million people
Shanghai's population is expected to reach 50 million by 2050, thanks to economic growth and rapid urbanization.
Population: 53.2 million people
The largest city by population is one of the 5 national central cities of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and is located in southwest China.
This large population is due to the sheer number of migrant workers, many of whom live in Chongqing for less than 6 months a year. At the same time, less than 7 million people live in the urbanized area of \u200b\u200bthe metropolis.
For comparison: in Moscow - - 12.4 million people live. And taking into account the Moscow region - 16 million.
Like the rest of China, Chongqing has a demographic problem. While the workforce is still fueled by economic growth, the effects of the one-family-one-child policy have borne fruit. The workforce is shrinking, while the elderly population is growing exponentially. As one analyst said, China could become the first major country to be old before it was rich.
The largest city in the world in terms of population has a large gap between born boys and girls under 20, and this threatens problems in the future. For example, this can cause a drop in the birth rate and, accordingly, a shortage of labor. But the majority of Chongqing women are unlikely to face the fate of remaining an old maid "with 40 cats."
The largest cities in the world by area
Many Russians are asked "what is the largest city in the world?" proudly answer: "Moscow". And they will be wrong. Although the Russian capital is the largest metropolis in Europe both in area (2,561 km2) and in terms of population, it is inferior in size to overseas million-plus cities.
We present to you the largest cities in the world, if the main parameter is the territory controlled by the city administration.
Area: 9 965 km²
Most (namely, 60%) of the capital of the Republic of Congo is sparsely populated rural areas. However, it is included in the administrative boundaries of the city. Crowded but small urban areas are located in the west of the province.
Kinshasa is one of the cities with the largest French-speaking population (in the first place, of course, Paris). And if the current demographic situation continues, then in 2020 Kinshasa will surpass Paris in terms of the number of inhabitants.
Area: 9 990 km²
In Australia, one of the most urbanized countries in the world, 89.01% of the population lives in urban areas. Melbourne is home to 4.44 million people, and on this indicator it is only slightly behind the seventh number on the list. But all large Australian cities have one thing in common - they are located close to the coastline. Coastal regions encouraged the growth of the first European settlements, which quickly grew into modern bustling and bustling metropolises.
Area: 11 943 km²
Tianjin, the "commercial gateway" of Beijing, began to develop as a trade center after the construction of the Grand Canal during the Sui Dynasty.
The city grew especially during the Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China. The fastest growing sector of the urban economy is the seaport of Tianjin.
Moreover, Rosneft and the Chinese National Oil and Gas Corporation agreed to build an oil refinery in Tianjin. It became known about the signing of the construction schedule back in 2014. The start-up of the plant is scheduled for 2019.
Area: 12,367 km²
The city of 4.84 million expanded rapidly following the development of the Harbor Bridge. Its residential areas are surrounded by beautiful national parks. And on the extremely indented coastline, there was a place for numerous beaches, bays, coves and islands.
Area: 12 390 km²
The city, which was once famous for its brocade, and at one time was the capital of China, in addition to its impressive size, boasts the world's largest statue of Buddha. The height of the Big Buddha, carved into the rock, is 71 meters. According to local residents, "Gradually the mountain becomes a Buddha, and the Buddha becomes a mountain."
Area: 15,061 km²
Once the capital of the state of Eritrea consisted of 4 villages, founded in the 12th century. And now it is the largest city in the country, which is called "New Rome" due to the Italian spirit in architecture. In 2017, Asmara was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The name of the metropolis was previously pronounced as Asmara - "blossoming forest" in translation from the Tigrinya language.
Area: 15,826 km²
The administrative center (and once the capital) of Queensland has not always been a city. It was "assembled" from 20 separate municipalities and acquired the status of a city in 1925.
Brisbane is now the fastest growing Australian city, and at the same time one of the most multinational in the world.
Area: 16 411 km²
The capital of China is home to over 20 million inhabitants. The Beijing urban area is divided into circles that are located between the concentric ring city roads. The largest of them is the Sixth Ring Road, it even runs through the satellite cities of the Chinese capital.
In 2020, Beijing will host guests and participants of the Winter Olympics, and in 2008 it hosted the Summer Games.
Area: 16,847 km²
During the Southern Song Dynasty, Hangzhou was the most populated city in the world. It is still rather big, the number of citizens exceeded 8 million people.
The city is famous for its natural beauty and tea plantations. As the Chinese proverb says: "In heaven there is paradise, and on earth there is Suzhou and Hangzhou."
Area: 82 403 km²
The largest and most populated city in the world is Chongqing. Most of the population lives outside the urbanized zone, the size of which is 1,473 km². And the total area of \u200b\u200bthe city, together with the suburban and rural areas, corresponds to the size of Austria.
There are more than 200 different countries in the world, in which there are a huge number of urban settlements, differing from each other in area and population. In our article you can get acquainted with a list of the largest cities in the world.
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Chongqing
Chongqing is a large and ancient city in China, even though it is not the capital of this country. Its area is 82,400 sq. km, so it is included in the top of the most densely populated cities in the world. Chongqing was built about 3000 thousand years ago. The architecture of Chongqing is quite peculiar and unique, because it combines two eras at once: modern skyscrapers and buildings, as well as ancient buildings and structures from the Ming and Qing dynasties (for example, the Dazu rock carvings, the Arhat temple, Diaoyu fortress, Fuzhong cave). Chongqing has a fairly well-developed infrastructure, there are about 5 automotive factories, many small factories, famous world companies.
ChongqingHangzhou
Hangzhou is one of the provincial cities in China, located 200 km from Shanghai. Hangzhou ranks second in terms of area - 16,900 sq. Km. Currently, this city is the main supplier of tea in all of China, the main number of tea plantations in the country is concentrated here. Also, coming here, you can look at the unique Lake Xihu, visit natural parks and reserves, for example, the National Tea Museum, the Park of contemplation of flowers and fish, Songchen Park, as well as historical architectural monuments - the city's railway station, the Six Harmony Pagoda of Liuhet, the Baochu Pagoda ...
Beijing
Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China, as well as the third largest city in the world - 16801 sq. Km. Beijing is the largest railway and road junction, the largest political, economic and historical center of the country. The architecture of the city is striking in its diversity: here you can see a huge number of ancient buildings, monuments and national parks, for example, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the National Museum of China, the Summer Imperial Palace, the Beijing TV Tower.
Brisbane
Brisbane is the largest Australian city with a total area of \u200b\u200b15,800 sq. Km, located in Queensland on the banks of the Brisbane River of the same name. This city is considered an important economic center. Brisbane's architecture combines modern homes and skyscrapers with an old colonial style. Here you can see, for example: Story Bridge, Brisbane Botanical Garden, Island of Wrecks, Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium.
Sydney
Sydney is a large administrative, political and economic center of Australia with a total area of \u200b\u200b12,200 square kilometers, located on the southeast coast of Sydney Harbor, which is part of the Tasman Sea. This city is the capital of the state of New South Wales. The architecture of Sydney is made in the colonial style, but there are also modern monuments and buildings, as in any other metropolis. In Sydney, you can see, for example: the opera house, the house of Queen Victoria, the Royal Botanic Gardens, the Maritime Museum, the Taronga Zoo.
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital of Victoria, Australia. The total area of \u200b\u200bthe settlement is 10,000 sq. Km. Melbourne is located in the southern part of the country on the banks of the Yarra River. The city is the "sports and cultural" center of Australia. Melbourne's architecture combines Victorian and modern styles. Tourists can visit many museums, national parks, gardens, see the most beautiful buildings and structures, for example: the circular tram, the Royal Botanic Gardens, the open zoo, Federation Square, the monument of memory, the princess theater.
Kinshasa
Kinshasa is the capital of the Republic of the Congo, located on the banks of the Congo River. The area of \u200b\u200bthe city is 9960 sq. Km. About 60% of the urban area is occupied by poor rural buildings, as well as green spaces. Tourists who come to Kinshasa can visit the following attractions: Albertin Rift Crater Lakes, Bonobo Chimpanzee Nursery, Lukaya Park, Kinsuka Falls.
Naypyidaw
Naypyidaw is the capital of Myanmar, located near the former capital city of Yangon. The total area of \u200b\u200bthe urban district is 7060 sq. Km. The unofficial name of Naypyidaw is "Royal Country". The architecture of the city is built in a typical Asian style. The main historical monument is the "Golden Tower" - a Buddhist temple. Also, tourists can visit: Mahabodhi temple, zoological garden, botanical park.
Istanbul
Istanbul is located on the shores of the Bosphorus Strait and is one of the largest cities in Turkey, with a total area of \u200b\u200b5461 sq. Km. This city is considered the former capital of the Roman and Byzantine empires. Istanbul is a famous tourist center. There is a huge number of palaces, mosques, historical churches and other places of great beauty, for example: the Cathedral of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Suleymaniye Mosque, the Golden Horn Bay, the Bosphorus.
Anchorage
Anchorage is a city located in the state of Alaska, USA. The area of \u200b\u200bthe city territory is 4415 sq. Km. Anchorage is the northernmost city in the United States and is the largest transport hub. The main attractions of Anchorage are: a reindeer farm, the village of Ekluta, the headquarters of the Iditarod.
Karachi
Karachi is a large port in the southern part of Pakistan with a total area of \u200b\u200b3530 sq. Km. Karachi is the country's financial, banking and industrial center. Several automobile factories, textile factories are located here, publishing activities are well developed. The main tourist places of the city of Karachi are: St. Patrick's Cathedral, railway station, "Three Swords" monument, "Ranikot" fort.
Moscow
Moscow is the capital of the Russian Federation with an area of \u200b\u200b2500 sq. Km. The city is a major economic, industrial and educational center of the country. In Moscow, you can visit a lot of interesting and unique historical places, for example: Red Square, the Kremlin, Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Bolshoi Theater, Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard, New and Old Arbat.
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Shanghai
Shanghai is one of the most populous cities in China, with a population of 24.1 million. Shanghai is located on the banks of the Yangtze River in the eastern part of the country. The city is one of the most important economic, industrial and cultural centers in China, as well as the largest seaport in the world. Famous sights of Shanghai are, for example: the Pearl of the East TV Tower, the French Quarter, the Bund, the Jin Mao Tower.
Lima
Lima is the capital of Peru, located on the Pacific Ocean at the foot of the Andes. The population is 11.9 million people. Lima is the economic, political, cultural and historical center of the country. The city has a well-developed tourism industry. Millions of tourists from all over the world come here every year. The main attractions of Lima are: Cathedral, Lima balconies, Government Palace, Larco Museum, University of San Marcos, Memorial Cemetery.
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo or "Latin American Chicago" is a city located in the southeastern part of Brazil with a population of 10.8 million. Sao Paulo was formed by a group of Jesuits (members of the Catholic community). The city is named after the Apostle Paul. Sao Paulo is home to a huge number of modern skyscrapers, offices, industrial zones, as well as various architectural monuments and reserves (the most popular are Singing Sands, the Cathedral, the Butantan Nature Reserve).
Mexico City
Mexico City is the capital of Mexico with a population of 8.8 million. This city is the main political, economic and cultural center of the country. Mexico City is a very beautiful and colorful city, which is rich in a wide variety of attractions, for example: the Palace of Fine Arts, Chapultepec Palace, Constitution Square, Mexico City Cathedral, Basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe, National Palace.
New York
New York is a large US city located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. The population is 8.5 million. New York is sometimes called the "Big Apple" and is an important economic, industrial, and tourist destination. The most popular cultural and historical sites in the city are: the Statue of Liberty, Manhattan, Central Station, Central Park, Broadway Street, Brighton Beach.
Bogota
Bogota is the capital of Colombia, one of the oldest cities in the country. The number of inhabitants is 8 million people. The city is divided into 4 main districts: North, South, Central and El Occidente (a part of Bogotá inhabited by extremely wealthy people and billionaires). Most Popular Places: National Museum of Colombia, Bogota Cathedral, Faenza Theater, José Celestino Mutis Botanical Garden.
London
London is the capital of Great Britain, located on the banks of the River Thames. The population is 7.7 million people. London is the world's leading financial, industrial and cultural center. The main attractions of the city are: Big Ben Tower, Buckingham Palace, British Museum, Tower Bridge, London Eye, Tower, Westminster Abbey.
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is one of the major cities in Brazil, with a population of 6.4 million. "Rio" is located on the coast of the Gulf of Guanabara, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Rio de Janeiro is a city of colors, carnivals, dances and endless smiles. The main attractions of the city are included in the list of objects protected by the World Organization of UNESCO: the statue of Jesus Christ, the Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana Beach.
St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is the "northern" capital of Russia, one of the top largest cities in the country. The population is 5.3 million people. St. Petersburg is rich in history, only here a huge number of architectural monuments built in the style of early classicism and modernism are collected. The most famous places in the city are: the Catherine Palace, the Winter Palace, the Church of the Intercession on Blood, the Kazan Cathedral, the Hermitage, the cruiser Aurora, Peterhof.
Barcelona
Barcelona is the capital of the autonomous republic of Catalonia, Spain. The population is 2 million people. The city is also the largest Mediterranean port and tourist destination in Europe. In Barcelona, \u200b\u200byou can enjoy views of: Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, Tibidabo, Casa Batlló, National Palace, Casa Mila.
In our article, you got acquainted with the largest cities in the world in terms of area, as well as population. We also described the most famous sights of each city, which are usually visited by tourists.
In addition to natural wonders, our planet is replete with man-made miracles - created by mankind. These, without a doubt, include the largest cities in the world - grandiose capitals, covering thousands of square kilometers, and the most densely populated cities, where tens of millions of people live.
The largest cities in the world by area
In first place in the list of the largest cities by territory is New York. New Yorkers love to call their city the "capital of the world" - and in a sense they have every right to do so, because New York, being the largest city in the world, covers an area of \u200b\u200b8683 square kilometers.
The second largest city in the world by area is Tokyo, the capital of Japan. On an area of \u200b\u200b6,993 square kilometers, a record 33.2 million people live, so at the same time Tokyo is also the largest city in terms of density and population.
In addition, the Japanese capital is distinguished by very expensive living - the cost of living in Tokyo is much higher than in other capitals of the world.
The top three in the list of the largest cities in terms of area in the world is closed by another American city - Chicago, whose area is 5498 square kilometers.
Photo: famous skyscrapers - "giants" of Chicago
Chicago boasts many interesting sites - for example, O'Hare International Airport, the second largest airport in the world by the number of passengers served. And in Chicago, Michael Jordan was once born, the legendary basketball player, known even to those who are not fond of this sport at all.
Photo: O'Hare Airport in Chicago, one of the largest airports in the world
The five largest cities in the world in terms of territory were two more American cities - Dallas (3,644 square kilometers) and Houston (3,355 square kilometers).
Dallas is annually visited by 22.6 million people (!) - for work or tourism. Indeed, there is a lot to see in the world's fourth largest city, from the giant Cowboys Stadium, so tall that it would even fit the entire Statue of Liberty, to one of the first copies of the American Declaration of Independence, which is kept in the local public library.
Photo: the famous Dallas Cowboys stadium
Houston, the fifth largest in the world, is located in the state of Texas, the oil capital of the United States. Like the rest of the largest cities in the world, Houston boasts many attractions. Here, for example, is the Lyndon Johnson Space Center, where you can go on excursions and even dine with the astronauts training at the center.
Surprisingly, apart from Tokyo, there is not a single city in Europe or Asia in the ranking of the ten largest cities in the world. The first European city on the list is only 14th - Paris, with an area of \u200b\u200b2,723 square kilometers, and the 15th place is the German Düsseldorf with an area of \u200b\u200b2,642 square kilometers. Moscow, the largest city in Russia in terms of area, occupies only a modest 23rd place in the list of the largest cities on the planet with an area of \u200b\u200b2,150 square kilometers.
The largest cities in the world by population
The fact that a city is distinguished by a large area does not mean that it occupies any noticeable place in the list of the largest cities in the world in terms of population. In the ranking of the 10 largest cities on planet Earth in terms of the number of living American cities, there are no cities at all, and the honorable first place is occupied by Shanghai, the largest city in China (and, at the same time, the whole world).
As of October 2014, Shanghai has a permanent population of 24,150,000 - that is, there are almost 4 people for every square kilometer. This is an extremely modest figure: for comparison, in Tokyo, which ranks second in the list of the largest cities in the world in terms of area, the population density is almost 15 people per square kilometer.
In second place in the list of the largest cities in the world by population is Karachi - the largest city in Pakistan, but, surprisingly, not the capital of the country. Karachi, as of 2014, has a population of 23.5 million and a population density of 6.6 people per square kilometer.
Once the largest city in the world by population, Karachi was a modest fishing village with a population of several hundred. In just over 150 years, the number of city residents has increased hundreds of thousands of times. For a not too long history, Karachi managed to visit the capital of Pakistan - until Islamabad, the modern capital of the country, was built in 1960.
Another Chinese "giant" is Beijing, which has a population of 21 million and 150 thousand inhabitants. Unlike Shanghai and Karachi, which are the economic and trade centers of their countries, Beijing is the capital of China in every sense: culturally, educationally, and administratively.