TOP 7: The largest cities by population

Every second the population of our planet is increasing. Currently, 7.3 billion people live on Earth. From this article we learn about the largest cities in the world by the number of inhabitants. The list will include 1 candidate from South America and Europe and 5 Asian cities. Excluding agglomerations, the population of the represented settlements exceeds 11 million people.

Brazil, Sao Paulo

Opens the seven Sao Paulo, located in Brazil. In the list of the most densely populated cities, it is the only representative of the Americas. In the western hemisphere it is the largest settlement.

São Paulo is located in the south-east of the country, 70 kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean in the Tieta River Valley. The megalopolis harmoniously combines huge modern structures, buildings and architecture of the 16-18 centuries with ancient culture. It is here that the Miranti do Vali skyscraper rises - the tallest Brazilian building.

There are 3 airports in the city. Thanks to them, Sao Paulo has a connection with the country and the world. Rail transport is underdeveloped. The megalopolis has a large number of football stadiums, universities, museums, theaters, cinemas. For Brazilians, football has long been the meaning of life.

The population density of the metropolis is 7,216.3 people. The total population living in the city is 11 316 149 people, the area of ​​São Paulo - 1523 km².

Russia Moscow

The capital of Russia has become the only European representative. The city is located between the rivers Volga and Oka on the East European Plain. This is the center of the cultural, educational, economic and political life of a great country. Here are concentrated many attractions and historical sites. Many of them are on the UNESCO heritage list.

Moscow has a well-developed transport infrastructure - nine railway stations, three river ports, a metro, and five airports. Due to the adjacent territories, the area of ​​Moscow is gradually growing. Today it is equal to 2,511 km². About 1 823 people live here on 1 km². The total population is 12.2 million people.

India, Mumbai

On the shores of the Arabian Sea, in the west of India, the largest city is spread - Mumbai. The city has numerous lakes, which have become the main source of fresh water for the local.

Mumbai is directly involved in the economic and cultural life of the country. Here is the country's largest port. In the city, luxurious mansions with the latest cars and slums with hungry local people are perfectly adjacent. The city port provides jobs and the opportunity to earn. Therefore, people are attracted to the city not only from all over the country, but also from neighboring states.

The population in Mumbai is almost 12.5 million people. The area of ​​the city itself is 603 km². The population density is 20 695 people. After the capital of the Philippines, Manila is the second indicator on the planet.

Pakistan, Karachi

In 1958, Karachi lost its honorary title - the capital of the state. This largest city of Pakistan is located on the shores of the Arabian Sea. Undoubtedly, this locality has become the capital in the field of higher education throughout South Asia. The city is a trading, banking, financial center of the country.

It is noted that the population in Karachi began to grow rapidly, starting in 1947, i.e. immediately after Pakistan gained independence from Britain. The area of ​​the city today is 3530 km². The number of people living in Karachi is 13.2 million. 3 740 people live here on 1 km².

Japan Tokyo

Third place in the ranking is Tokyo - the capital of Japan.This city is the political, industrial, financial, cultural core of the land of the rising sun. There are a huge number of educational institutions, concentrated representative offices of most Japanese newspapers and 90% of all offices.

The capital of Japan is located on the territory of the island of Honshu in its southeastern part. The area of ​​the city is almost 2190 km², and this is about 0.6% of the entire country. Of the national, GDP produced in the city is 34%. About 6,109 people live on 1 km² of Tokyo. The population is about 13.4 million people. These people hold the economic potential of the whole country.

Turkey, Istanbul

The largest city in Turkey is Istanbul. It is located on two banks of the Bosphorus, so it can be called both an Asian and a European city. You can even say more - Istanbul divides the continent into Europe and Asia. The geographical location of the city is the interweaving of all trade routes. Therefore, from year to year, Istanbul is transforming and attracting more and more tourists.

The largest port of the country is located here, and the city itself is a commercial, industrial, as well as cultural center of Turkey. In its Asian part, mainly sleeping areas are located, and a typical metropolis flaunts in the European part of Istanbul. Traditionally, there are many offices, business centers, skyscrapers. Its area is 5344 km², a population of almost 14 million people. The population density in Istanbul is 2481 people.

China, Shanghai

The leader in terms of population is Shanghai. This Chinese city is the largest and largest in the whole country. It is located in the delta of the main river of China - the Yangtze River, in the east of the country.

Shanghai remains one of the largest seaports of the entire planet. It is an economic, cultural and business center of the country. In all directions, this city is now experiencing a real breakthrough, however, like the entire Chinese economy. The city has preserved the history and ancient buildings of China, which are easily combined with skyscrapers and new technologies. Shanghai has a little more than 24 million people, and a record 3810 people live on 1 km².