33 Facts of sities
Here are 50 interesting facts about megacities around the world:
1. **Tokyo, Japan** – Tokyo is the most populous city in the world, with over 37 million residents in its metropolitan area.
2. **Shanghai, China** – Shanghai is home to the world’s largest port, handling over 43 million TEUs annually.
3. **Mumbai, India** – Known as the financial capital of India, Mumbai generates over 6% of India’s GDP.
4. **New York City, USA** – Times Square in NYC is one of the most visited tourist attractions globally, with over 50 million visitors annually.
5. **Mexico City, Mexico** – Built on a lake, Mexico City is slowly sinking at a rate of about 10 inches per year.
6. **São Paulo, Brazil** – São Paulo has the largest Japanese community outside Japan, with over 1.5 million people of Japanese descent.
7. **London, UK** – London’s underground system, the Tube, is the oldest in the world, dating back to 1863.
8. **Cairo, Egypt** – Cairo is home to the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
9. **Paris, France** – The Paris Metro is one of the densest subway networks in the world, with 303 stations.
10. **Istanbul, Turkey** – Istanbul spans two continents, Europe and Asia, divided by the Bosporus Strait.
11. **Lagos, Nigeria** – Lagos is one of the fastest-growing cities in the world, with a population exceeding 15 million.
12. **Beijing, China** – Beijing’s Forbidden City is the largest palace complex in the world, with 980 buildings.
13. **Delhi, India** – Delhi’s metro system is the second-largest in India and one of the most environmentally friendly in the world.
14. **Seoul, South Korea** – Seoul’s metropolitan area is home to over half of South Korea’s population.
15. **Jakarta, Indonesia** – Jakarta is one of the most traffic-congested cities globally, with average commute times exceeding 2 hours.
16. **Los Angeles, USA** – LA is famous for its sprawling urban area and heavy car culture, with over 7.8 million vehicles registered.
17. **Buenos Aires, Argentina** – Buenos Aires has one of the largest book fairs in the world, attracting over 1.2 million visitors annually.
18. **Hong Kong, China** – Hong Kong has more skyscrapers than any other city, with over 9,000 high-rise buildings.
19. **Moscow, Russia** – Moscow’s Metro is known for its ornate, art-filled stations.
20. **Bangkok, Thailand** – Bangkok is home to the world’s largest outdoor market, Chatuchak Market.
21. **Tokyo, Japan** – Tokyo’s Shinjuku Station is the busiest train station in the world, serving over 3.6 million passengers daily.
22. **Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia** – Kuala Lumpur is home to the Petronas Towers, which were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004.
23. **Rio de Janeiro, Brazil** – Rio’s Carnival is the largest in the world, drawing millions of participants annually.
24. **Singapore** – Singapore is one of the greenest megacities globally, with over 50% of its area covered in greenery.
25. **Madrid, Spain** – Madrid is home to the Royal Palace, the largest functioning royal palace in Europe.
26. **Karachi, Pakistan** – Karachi is Pakistan’s largest city and a major economic hub, generating about 25% of the country’s GDP.
27. **Bangkok, Thailand** – Known for its vibrant nightlife, Bangkok is also home to more than 400 temples.
28. **Lima, Peru** – Lima’s Historic Center is a UNESCO World Heritage site, showcasing colonial-era architecture.
29. **Berlin, Germany** – Berlin has more bridges than Venice, with over 1,700 bridges crossing its waterways.
30. **Toronto, Canada** – Toronto’s CN Tower was the tallest free-standing structure in the world until 2009.
31. **Athens, Greece** – Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities, with recorded history dating back over 3,400 years.
32. **Osaka, Japan** – Osaka is famous for its food culture and is often called “the nation’s kitchen.”
33. **Dubai, UAE** – Dubai is home to the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world at 828 meters.
34. **Shanghai, China** – Shanghai has the world’s fastest commercial train, the Maglev, which can reach speeds of 431 km/h.
35. **New York City, USA** – Central Park is larger than the entire principality of Monaco.
36. **Mumbai, India** – Dharavi, in Mumbai, is one of the largest slums in the world, housing over a million people.
37. **London, UK** – London Heathrow is one of the busiest airports globally, handling over 80 million passengers annually.
38. **Istanbul, Turkey** – The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world.
39. **Seoul, South Korea** – Seoul is one of the most connected cities in the world, with widespread 5G coverage.
40. **Cairo, Egypt** – Cairo’s metro system is one of the oldest and largest in Africa.