There always a confusion and a dispute too among people that which country has the greatest city in the world. Of course, there are many, but not exactly. Here we have selected the List of Top 11 Largest Cities In The World 2017. They are listed according to their urban land. Also, you will discover population density details of the respective country.
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Well, here the big city means the place where a large number of industries, educational and cultural are situated. You can also find cinemas, big shops, museums, big hospitals, clubs and modern big flats. These big cities called metropolis city which provides us everything easily. Let’s watch out the big cities.
1. Tokyo, Yokohama, Japan
City Area -37.8 million
Tokyo is one of the great tourist destinations in the world. Its urban area has gradually increased to fill the space for living people. Tokyo is one of the largest city in the world that has an efficient public transport with almost 80% of all journeys.
Population- 4,400 people per sq. Km
2. Jakarta, Indonesia
City Area -30.5 million
It has a too much larger population that mostly it suffers terrible traffic overcrowding. Form 2005 this place is facing economic crises and suffers natural disasters like floods and earthquakes.
Population- 9,500 people per sq. Km
3. Delhi, India
City Area – 24.9 million
Delhi is one of the Largest Cities in the world and is the capital of India. It has a mixture of different religion and about 20 languages are spoken in this city. Also, it is the biggest city in term of the population in India.
Population- 12,100 people per sq. Km
4. Manila, Philippines
City Area – 24.1 million
This big city has the highest population density. Today, about 3 million people live in the slums without electricity. Manila’s historical and parks have become a tourist attraction now.
Population- 15,300 people per sq. Km
5. Seoul, Incheon, South Korea
City Area – 23.48 million
Seoul is one of the cleanest city in Asia and is a large city. It is situated over 50 km south of the North Korea. Seoul has made amazing progress in fighting air pollution.
Population- 10,400 people per sq. Km
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6. Shanghai, China
City Area – 23.41 million
Shanghai in China has the world’s busiest airport and an extensive bus system. This great city is the financial and commercial centers of the China.
Population- 6,100 people per sq. Km
7. Karachi, Pakistan
City Area – 22.1 million
After the Independence of Pakistan and division with India, Population of Karachi has increased by hundreds and thousand numbers of Muslims that migrated from India to Pakistan.
Population- 23,400 people per sq. Km
8. Beijing, China
City Area – 21 million
Here, the main means of transportation is Bicycle, but the number of cars increasing day by day to the greater extent. Taking several safety measures for air pollution still city pollution rated to 5 times above the WHO safety standard.
Population- 5,500 people per sq. Km
9. New York, USA
City Area – 20.6 million
It has been a gateway to America and about 170 languages are spoken. It is the only don’t own a car also it has least dense population by which it becomes the role model of urban development.
Population- 1,800 people per sq. Km
10. Guangzhou, Foshan
City Area – 20.5 million
It is the 3rd largest city in China and is in the list of the Largest Cities in the world. This city is located on the Pearl River and also been one of the fastest urbanizing areas.
Population- 6,000people per sq. Km
11. Sao Paulo, Brazil
City Area – 20.3million
Sao Paulo is the richest city in Brazil and important financial center in Latin America. Moreover, it is very young and ethnically diverse city in Brazil.
Population- 7,500people per sq. Km
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