10 Most Populated Cities In The World

10: Mexico City

Country:     Mexico

Population: 20.03 million

Mexico City was originally built by the Aztec’s on a lake known as Tenochtitlan in 1325. It is the biggest city of North America as well as 10th most populated city in the world. The city was destroyed by the Spanish in 1521 then rebuilt in 1524 by the Spanish. It is located in the valley of Mexico. It is financially very strong city, infect it has the eight highest GDP in the world. It also plays an important role in financial condition of North America.

9: Sao Paolo

Country:     Brazil

Population: 20.56 million

The first Portuguese Colony in the New World, Sao Paolo was found in 1532.it is the biggest city of Brazil, South America and Southern Hemisphere as well. It is the ninth most populated in the entire world. Is has a very strong economy and according to the sources it is expected that Sao Paolo will have the second highest economic growth till 2025.

8: New York

Country:     United States

Population: 20.67 million

New York is the most popular city in the United States is ranked as the eighth most populated city in the world. It is located in the northeastern part of the United States. It is called the world’s leading financial center. It is the hub of many universities which are highly ranked among the world.

7: Karachi

Country:     Pakistan

Population: 20.87 million

The largest city of Pakistan and the capital of Sindh, Karachi is ranked as the seventh most populated city in the world. It is the main seaport of Pakistan. Karachi is also named as the city of lights, the bride of the cities, city of the Quaid as well as the world beta city. Karachi is also the financial center of Pakistan.

6: Manila

Country:     Philippines

Population: 21.24 million

The original name of the city is Ginto. It is the capital as well as the second largest city of Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities of Metro Manila comprises. It is located eastern shore of Manila Bay. It is the sixth most populated city on the world out of which majority in of Christians, Catholics and its main sports is Basketball.

5: Shanghai

Country:     China

Population: 21.76 million

The biggest city of china Shanghai was established in 960 AD. It is the world’s busiest container port and is located in the Yangtze River Delta in East China. It became the undisputed financial hub of the Asia Pacific in the 1930s. Shanghai is a popular tourist destination renowned for its historical landmarks such as The Bund, City God Temple and Yu Garden, as well as the extensive and growing Lujiazui skyline.

4: Delhi

Country:     India

Population: 22.82 million

The capital city, Delhi is the largest city of India in terms of area and second largest in terms of population. It is situated in the northern part of India. Delhi is ranked as the 4th most populated city of the world. 82 % of which is Hindu population, 11% is of Muslims and 4% is of Sikhs. The city is famous the tomb of Humayun and the market of ChandniChok. The city was built and completed in 1931.

3: Seoul

Country:     South Korea

Population: 22.86 million

Seoul was established in 17 BC, located at the site of the Ancient city of Wirye-seong. Half of the South Korean Population lives in this country as it is the world’s 3th most populated city. Seoul has been the Asian leader in technology. It has the world’s most visited national park called Mt.Bukhan.Seoul’s “Incheon International Airport” is rated the world's best airport for seven years in a row (2005-2012) by Airports Council International.

2: Jakarta

Country:     Indonesia

Population: 26.74 million

Jakarta was established in the fourth century and second most populated city. It is also one of the fastest growing economic centers for Indonesia. Officially, it is not a city, but a province with a special status as a capital and the largest city of Indonesia, located at the northwest coast of Java.

1: Tokyo

Country:     Japan

Population: 37.23 million

The capital of Japan, Tokyo was found in 1943, it was originally established as a fishing village called Edo, and in 1457 it was fortified. Michelin Guide awarded Tokyo by far the most Michelin stars of any city in the world. Tokyo hosted the 1964 Summer Olympics. Tokyo has largest metropolitan area in the world.