Modern megalopolises are striking in scale, and the area or population of one such city is larger than whole Central European countries. We are so impressed with the scale that we want to share interesting information. Therefore, we have collected for you the top 10 largest cities in the world!
10. Wuhan, China
Square: 8 494 km2.
Population: 11.08 million.
The unique location of Wuhan has become the reason for the unusual layout of the city. Technically, it consists of three parts, which are located on opposite sides of the confluence of two rivers. The districts are connected by bridges.
9. Kinshasa, DR Congo
Square: 9 965 km2.
Population: 11.86 million.
The unique specialization of the modern metropolis in the Congo is the diamond trade, so the business center is built on a grand scale. The old quarters are green and cozy, but the low-rise outskirts are no longer very attractive, although they provide such a colossal area.
8. Melbourne, Australia
Square: 9,900 km2.
Population: 4.936 million.
Australia, isolated from the world, has a special atmosphere. About 90% of the population lives in cities, so the cities here are of the same size. Melbourne is a developed business center with excellent infrastructure, and it is he who is considered the cultural and sports capital of the mainland.
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7. Tianjin, China
Square: 11 943 km2.
Population: 15.47 million.
Tianjin is an economic and maritime gateway to the Chinese capital. The huge city is filled with skyscrapers, huge enterprises and companies of the local "Silicon Valley". Here are the best museums, the tallest Ferris wheel, impeccable lakes with a Water Park.
6. Sydney, Australia
Square: 12 144 km2.
Population: 5.23 million.
The metropolis on the coast of the Tasman Sea stretches far inland. Sydney attracts with non-trivial sights and a multifaceted eclectic culture. It was once the first European city in Australia.
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5. Chengdu, China
Square: 14 312 km2.
Population: 16.33 million.
The major administrative center of Sichuan province is a huge trade and financial center of China. Founded three centuries BC, the city has become the heart of Chinese urbanization in recent years. The culinary school and the unique brocade of Chengdu are famous all over the world.
4. Brisbane, Australia
Square: 15 800 km2.
Population: 2.28 million.
The eastern city on the coast of the river of the same name overlooks the Pacific Bay of Moreton. It is one of the best cities in Australia to live and a true tourist gem. In terms of the number of high-rise skyscrapers, Brisbane easily matches New York.
3. Beijing, China
Square: 16 808 km2.
Population: 21.54 million.
The Chinese capital has changed its names many times, but it still remains a gigantic and majestic city. Tourists are attracted by the world's largest palace complex - the "Purple Forbidden City" with an area of 720,000 m2. Beijing is the political, transport and educational center of China.
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2. Hangzhou, China
Square: 16 847 km2.
Population: 10.36 million.
For a long time, Hangzhou remained the most populated city in the world. Now, thanks to the unique nature and ancient landmarks of the Song era, tourism is flourishing here. Industrial exhibitions are regularly held in Hangzhou, global corporations have settled and the best tea plantations are thriving.
1. Chongqing, China
Square: 82 500 km2.
Population: 30.48 million.
Only one Chinese city in size can compete with the whole of Austria. Here a thousand-year history is closely intertwined with the turbulent life of a futuristic industrial metropolis. Chongqing has a crazy number of bridges and gigantic flyovers, the largest car manufacturing in China, and a thriving metallurgical industry.