What are the most famous immigrant cities in the world?

Immigrant population: 37.75%

Mecca is one of the holy places of Islam and the last stop on the road. Therefore, Mecca attracts many immigrants. The scale of the pilgrimage to Mecca can be described as "shocking". The city welcomes about 4 million pilgrims every year. According to the data of 1996,1700,000 immigrants live in cities. Recently, Mecca is undergoing a large-scale renovation, and several skyscrapers have sprung up. Large-scale construction projects attract a large number of migrant workers, who cannot enjoy fair treatment.

Ninth place: Geneva, Switzerland

Immigrant population: 38.37%

Geneva is a small town, but there are more than 200 international organizations, such as the World Health Organization and several branches of the United Nations. Geneva has a population of 500,000, of which 38.37% are immigrants, but most of these immigrants are well educated and many work in international institutions.

Eighth place: Auckland, New Zealand

Immigrant population: 39%

Auckland is the smallest city among these listed cities. According to the data of 200 1, 40% of the residents in this city are migrants. It is not difficult to understand that New Zealand, located in the southern hemisphere, has a pleasant environment and is a popular country for immigrants. In addition, New Zealand has developed commerce and perfect infrastructure. According to government data, these immigrants come from many countries, so New Zealand will have special festivals such as "Japan Festival" and "Italy Festival".

Seventh place: The Hague, the Netherlands

Immigrant population: 40%

The Hague is not only the seat of the International Court of Justice, but also the headquarters of 150 international organizations. So it is not surprising that The Hague can make this list. According to the city's official website, 40% of the 474,000 people in The Hague are not Dutch. Interestingly, the vast majority of immigrants who come to The Hague are well-educated, multilingual and earn a lot of money. Other immigrant cities attract migrant workers from "zero starting point".

Sixth place: Muscat, Oman

Immigrant population: 44.6 1%

Oman's 2003 census showed that the proportion of immigrants was about 40%, although this figure was controversial. Like other countries in the Middle East, Amman mainly uses its oil resources, which have developed rapidly while attracting foreign investment. Immigrants, especially those from the Asian subcontinent, are mainly engaged in construction. At present, there are about 600,000 foreigners living in Oman, most of whom live in Muscat. At present, the problem of exploiting and squeezing migrant workers in this country is still quite serious.

Fifth place: Vancouver, Canada

Immigrant population: 45.6%

If New Zealand can be called a good place to live, so can Canada. Canada, a country that rarely stirs up troubles internationally, has the most charming scenery in the North American continent.

Vancouver is located just west of the Loki Mountains, with a maritime climate and mild climate, and it is not far from the ski resort. According to the 2006 Canadian Census, nearly 50% of Vancouver residents are immigrants, many of whom have Canadian citizenship. Most immigrants come from Europe and Asia and bring their unique cultures and traditions.

Fourth place: Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Immigrant population: 47.28%

Liberalism and leisure attitude are the biggest characteristics of Amsterdam. It is strange that so many foreigners come to this city. The city has a population of 750,000 and a foreign population of 350,000. Among them, many immigrants come from former colonies such as Suriname, Lesser Antilles and Aruba in the Caribbean, and some immigrants come from Asia and Europe. Therefore, Amsterdam has a diverse culture.

Third place: Toronto, Canada

Immigrant population: 49.9%

Almost half of Toronto's urban population was born abroad. In recent years, Canada has been taking measures to attract young immigrants to alleviate the potential aging of the labor force. 6.5438+0.2 million foreigners have settled in Toronto, which is one of the most diversified cities in the world. Besides, it is said that this city is also one of the safest cities in the world.

Second place: Miami, USA

Immigrant population: 59.5%

It would be strange if no American city was among the "Top Ten Immigrant Cities". Fortunately, Miami won a sigh of relief for the United States. According to the census in 2000, among the 2.2 million people in this city, more than 165438+ 10,000 people are immigrants, mostly from Spanish-speaking countries, such as Nicaragua and Cuba, which makes Miami more Latin, and Spanish is as common as English.

First place: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Immigrant population: 7 1%

Dubai, located in the Middle East, is the city with the most immigrants. According to the census in 2006, there were 1.4 million immigrants in this city, accounting for 7 1%. According to some surveys, the proportion of immigrants in Dubai is as high as 80% or even 90%. Immigrants from this city mainly come from the Asian subcontinent, including Bangladesh, India and Pakistan. In addition, there are many people from the West in Dubai. These immigrants have made great contributions to Dubai's glory today.