The most densely populated cities in Europe and the world

There are almost 8 billion people on Earth today. But this human sea is very unevenly distributed on the surface of the planet. The most populous city in the world is the capital of Bangladesh, Dhaka. Here one square kilometer has more than 40 thousand inhabitants. And the mark of 10 million has already crossed more than 30 megacities. In this article we will talk about the top 10 most populated.



The most populous city first needs to decide what we are comparing. As with the world’s longest river, much depends on how you calculate it.



For example, some data take into account the city itself, while others take into account the city with suburbs. Sometimes this can increase the population by 1.5-2 times. Statistics are also lagging for some cities. Therefore, it should not be surprising that some listings on the Internet provide information different from this.

1. Shanghai, China - 24.8 million
   The world’s largest port and important financial center is located at the mouth of the Yangtze River. The secret of Shanghai’s appeal is its unique architecture.
   
   
   
   And really, who will refuse the opportunity to admire Buddhist temples against the background of ultra-modern skyscrapers. One of them (Shanghai Tower) is the second tallest building in the world.
   
   
2. Beijing, China - 21.8 million
   Oddly enough, the capital of China is not its most populated city. But one of the oldest. Cities on the territory of modern Beijing existed thousands of years before the beginning of our era. Therefore, visiting the metropolis will be interesting for those who want to learn more about the history of China.
   
   
   
   Among the architectural monuments of Beijing stands the majestic Forbidden City. This palace complex is considered the largest in the world. From here, the empire was ruled by 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
   
   
3. Mumbai, India - 15.4 million
   Until 1995, the most populous city in India was called Bombay. It was here that Bollywood, the birthplace of Indian cinema, appeared. Today Mumbai remains the cultural center of India. It also became its financial capital and a major transport center.
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4. Guangzhou, China - 15.3 million
   China’s third largest city has an ancient history. Ships laden with silk have been known to leave its port for 2,500 years. Nowadays, Guangzhou remains a busy seaport and the venue for major trade exhibitions.
   
   
   
5. Istanbul, Turkey - 15 million
   Turkey’s largest city lies on both sides of the Bosporus Strait. One part is located in Europe and the other in Asia. The main and larger part is considered the European part. With a population of 9.7 million, it is the second largest city in Europe.
   
   
   
6. Karachi, Pakistan - 14.9 million
   In the XVIII century on the site of Karachi was a fishing village. Later, the British colonialists built a large port in its place. For a time the city was the capital of an independent state. And with the move of the capital to Islamabad became the industrial, commercial and financial center of the country.
   
   
   

The largest cities in Europe and the world Tokyo, Japan - 14 million
Founded in 1457, Tokyo became the capital only in the XIX century. It began to develop rapidly after the end of World War II. Only 14 million people live in Tokyo. But together with satellite cities, you can count up to 37-39 million.



Greater Tokyo includes the capital district and a significant part of neighboring prefectures. The metropolis is the safest city in the world.

Tianjin, China – 13.8 million
The rapid development of Tianjin is driven by flourishing trade and shipping. The main attraction of the city is the Palace of the Heavenly Empress.


Lagos, Nigeria – 13.7 million
The most populated city on the African continent is located on the shores of the Bay of Benin. The luxury of modern skyscrapers here coexists with the poverty of slums. And on the beaches with crystal clear water, surfers from all over the world like to relax.


Moscow, Russia - 12.63 million
According to the 2020 census, about 13 million people live in Moscow. This makes it the largest city in Europe. Following her in the European ranking are Istanbul, London, St. Petersburg (5.3 million) and Berlin.



However, the Russian capital attracts migrants from many post-Soviet countries. Therefore, the true number of residents in the White Stone can only guess. Note only that Sergei Sobyanin estimated the population of the Moscow agglomeration at 25 million people. And according to some estimates, it can reach 35-40 million. For comparison: the agglomeration of New York has 24 million inhabitants.



Ideally, of course, it is desirable for an educated person to know the capitals of all countries. But the situation is complicated by the fact that some countries may have not one, but two or even three capitals. How well do you know the map of the world? If you name at least 8 capitals out of 10, you can rightly consider yourself a true expert in geography.