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10 Most Populated Cities In The World. by phemswag: 8:29pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
Statistics have shown that Lagos is the most populated City in Africa. The Lagos State Government estimates the population of Lagos at 17.5 million, although this number has been disputed by the Nigerian Government and found to be unreliable by the National Population Commission of Nigeria, which put the population at about 21 million in 2014. Lagos surpassed Cairo in size in 2012 to become the largest city of Africa. The list compiled below is not official but at least you can have some idea about biggest cities on earth. Check out the list of 10 Most Populated Cities On Earth. 1 Like |
Re: 10 Most Populated Cities In The World. by phemswag: 8:33pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
10 – Shanghai, China (19.400.000) Shanghai is practically the biggest city in China as far as size is concerned and one of the most populated of the world, with more than 20.000.000 population. And that continues to grow very fast year by year.
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Re: 10 Most Populated Cities In The World. by xpac01(m): 8:35pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
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Re: 10 Most Populated Cities In The World. by phemswag: 8:35pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
09 – Manila, Philippine (19.600.000). The capital of the Philippines. This is a country with a lot of tourists attractions, among which we can only mention The Santiago medieval Fort, Rizal Park, Malacanang Palace.
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Re: 10 Most Populated Cities In The World. by phemswag: 8:38pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
08 – São Paulo, Brazil (20.900.000). It remained a small town until the mid-19th century, when it became a chief commercial center in Brazil’s coffee industry.
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Re: 10 Most Populated Cities In The World. by phemswag: 8:40pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
07 – New York, USA (22.200.000). Over 22.000.000 population, New York is also a symbol of american capitalism, of freedom and democracy. The events of September 11 may have shaken up the city that never sleeps, but throngs of visitors continue to flock to the city famous for its architecture, museums and nightlife.
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Re: 10 Most Populated Cities In The World. by phemswag: 8:42pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
06 – Mumbai, India (22.800.000). Second India city on the list. Mumbai is also the richest city in India. The high living level of this city, much over the India general average, annually attracts a lot of tourists from all over the country, which makes Mumbai to be one of the most cosmopolitan cities of the world. 1 Share
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Re: 10 Most Populated Cities In The World. by princealbashir: 8:43pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
Let me guess: Lagos |
Re: 10 Most Populated Cities In The World. by phemswag: 8:43pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
05 – Delhi, India (23.200.000). Approximately 23.2 million people live in Delhi, one of the most important cultural and political centers in India. The city of Delhi throughout India’s history has been the epicenter of power struggle, with kingdoms and empires created and ravaged by successive waves of indigenous and foreign rulers in India.
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Re: 10 Most Populated Cities In The World. by phemswag: 8:44pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
04 – Mexico City, Mexico (23.400.000). In 1950, Mexico City only had around 3 million people. Nobody thought that in only 60 years the Capital of Mexico would become of the biggest cities in the world. Mexico City is the country’s largest city as well as its most important political, cultural, educational and financial center.
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Re: 10 Most Populated Cities In The World. by phemswag: 8:46pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
03 – Guangzhou (Canton), China (24.200.000). Formerly known as Canton in the West, the city of Guangzhou has a history dating back roughly 2,200 years. the best time to visit Guangzhou is between October and November. Alternatively, April and May are also good months. Guangzhou has a sub-tropical climate with humidity levels at their highest in the summer. Temperature can reach almost 40 degrees Celsius.
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Re: 10 Most Populated Cities In The World. by phemswag: 8:47pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
02 – Seoul, South Korea (24.400.000). The city with an incredible population density: 17.288 people / square km!. Seoul is the biggest city in South Korea and unquestionably the economic, political and cultural hub of the country. With beautiful palaces, great food and a shopping nightlife, Seoul is a frenetic way to experience the Asia of old and new.
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Re: 10 Most Populated Cities In The World. by tdayof(m): 8:48pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
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Re: 10 Most Populated Cities In The World. by phemswag: 8:50pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
01 – Tokyo, Japan (34.000.000). The capital of Japan is by far the most crowded city in the World. Tokyo consists of 23 special wards, 26 cities, 5 towns, and 8 villages each having a local government. It includes outlying islands in the Pacific Ocean as far as over 1,000 km south in the subtropics. With it’s 34.000.000 inhabitants, including the population from Yokohama, Kawasaki and Saitana, Tokyo is the most populated city in the world. And the numbers do not stop here. Source: www.themost10.com/populated-cities-on-earth/
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Re: 10 Most Populated Cities In The World. by Nobody: 8:52pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
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Re: 10 Most Populated Cities In The World. by tdayof(m): 8:52pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
Re: 10 Most Populated Cities In The World. by Nobody: 9:00pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
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Re: 10 Most Populated Cities In The World. by jerryboiii(m): 9:52pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
Man city nkor? 1 Like |
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