6. Mumbai, India – 22.800.000
With a total population of 22.8 million people, out of which 13.8 million live in the urban area, the rest in Bhiwandi, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan, Thane and Ulhasnagar, Mumbai, the capital of the Maharastra state was declared one of 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. Also in Mumbai, along with a lot of financial institutions ( National Stock Exchange of India, Bombay Stock Exchange or Reserve Bank of India ) we can also find the center of the indian movie industry, Bollywood.
7. New York, USA – 22.200.000
The metropolitan area of New York is by far one of the most populated areas in the United states of America, exceeding Los Angeles with almost 5.000.000 people. New York has become todya one of the most important cities in the world, with a population of 22.000.000 and a 17.4000 people / square mile density.
New York is also a symbol of american capitalism, of freedom and democracy.Ta he statue of liberty, Times Square, Broadway, Wall Street, Chinatown, Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan, or the prestigious Columbia and New York universities are just a few of the symbols of this great city, some say the greatest city in America.
8. Sao Paolo, Brazil – 20.900.000
Who hasn’t heard of Sao Paolo, Brazil’s most biggest city, and the most richest urban center in the southern hemisphere of the planet and the 8 most populated city in the world ?
Well, Sao Paolo, this huge Brazilian city has around 20.900.000 inhabitants, out of the 192.300.000 Brazilians. Known for his unique architecture, the multitude of sky scrapers, festivals, carnivals, and so on, the great city of Sao Paolo has a unique motto: Non Ducor, duco!
9. Manila, Philippine – 19.600.000
No less than 16 cities and municipalities form the metropolitan area of Manila, the capital of the Philippines and the most crowded city in the world. 43.079 people / square mile and a total of 19.600.000 population. To this number we can also add the 1 million tourists each year. Nicknamed the Pearl of the Orient, Manila was also named the Far East. This is a country with a lot of tourists attractions, among which we can only mention The Santiago medieval Fort, Rizal Park, Malacanang Palace.
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 a 20.000.000 population. that continues to grow very fast each year.