World, Asia, Top Ten Cities!

New york is the largest city and the largest commercial port in the United States. It is not only the financial center of the United States, but also one of the financial centers in the world. New york is located at the mouth of the Hudson River in the southeast of new york, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, with an area of 1, 2 1.4 km2. It consists of five districts: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Richmond. The urban population is 8.336 million, and the greater new york includes the suburban population 1.9 million.

2. London, England

London is located in the plains of southeast England, across the Thames, 88 kilometers from the mouth of the Thames. The administrative divisions of London are divided into the City of London and 32 urban districts. The 12 urban area outside London is called inner london, and the other 20 urban areas are called Outer London. The City of London, inner london and Outer London make up Greater London.

3. Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo is a modern international city, located at the southern end of Kanto Plain in Honshu. It has jurisdiction over 23 special zones, 27 cities, 5 towns, 8 villages, Izu Islands and Ogasawara Islands. Tokyo has a total area of 2 188 square kilometers and a population of about130,000 (as of August 20 12), and its population density is one of the most populous cities in the world.

4. Paris, France

Paris is the largest city in continental Europe and one of the prosperous cities. Located in northern France, on the west bank of the Seine River, 375 kilometers away from the estuary (English Channel). The Seine River winds through the city, forming two central islands (Sid and St. Louis). With a population of 2.2 million 1 5.78 million (65438+ 10/as of June 2009), Paris is still a "world conference city".

5. China and Hongkong.

Located at the southeast end of China, Hong Kong is the hub of rapidly developing East Asia with superior geographical conditions. Hong Kong covers an area of 1 104 square kilometers (as of 20 13, 10), with a population of about 7.2 million and a population density of 6,522 people per square kilometer. Hong Kong is the third largest financial center, the eleventh largest trading system, the sixth largest foreign exchange market and the twelfth largest banking center in the world. Hong Kong's stock market is the second largest in Asia.

6. Singapore

Singapore is located at the southern tip of Malay Peninsula, adjacent to the southern mouth of Malacca Strait, facing Indonesia across Singapore Strait in the south, facing Malaysia across Johor Strait in the north, and the two sides of Singapore and Malaysia are connected by long dikes. Singapore is one of the most important financial, service and shipping centers in Asia. Singapore has achieved remarkable results in urban cleaning, so it is also called "garden city". According to the data of 20 1 1, Singapore has the highest investment immigration threshold in the world.

7. China.

The advantage of Shanghai lies in its great potential for growth and development, ranking first among all 45 participating cities. Among the five emerging economies (Shanghai, Sao Paulo, Moscow, Johannesburg and Mumbai), respondents have the highest confidence in building Shanghai into a global financial center.

8. Sydney, Australia

Sydney is the capital of New South Wales, located in the southeast of Australia. It is the largest and oldest city in Australia and an increasingly international metropolis. The 2000 Sydney Olympic Games made Sydney's international reputation and popularity unprecedented.

9. Seoul, Korea

Seoul is the capital of South Korea, with an area of 605. Square kilometers, accounting for 0.6 1% of the total area of the country. The population in 2000 was10.32 million. There are 25 districts and 522 caves in Seoul. It is a local autonomous organization "special city" directly under the central government. It is the political, economic and cultural center of Korea.

Frankfurt, Germany, 10

After the unified use of the euro in Europe, the European Central Bank was located in Frankfurt, and its predecessor was the European Monetary Bureau in Frankfurt. Such a unique "heart" position determines Frankfurt's position in the financial center.

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Ranking basis

There are many different versions of city ranking according to different dimensions. The GaWC world-class city list is the most authoritative ranking of the first, second, third and fourth tier cities in the world. The ranking of this institution is mainly based on the following points:

1, internationally renowned.

2. Actively participate in international affairs and be influential.

3. A considerable population.

4, an important international airport, as the center of international routes.

5. Advanced transportation systems, such as expressway and/or large-scale public transportation networks, provide diversified modes of transportation.

6. Asian cities should attract foreign investment and have relevant immigrant communities. Western cities should have international culture and communities.

7, international financial institutions, law firms, corporate headquarters (especially enterprise groups) and stock exchanges, and play a key role in the world economy.

8. Advanced communication equipment, such as optical fiber, wireless network, mobile phone service and other high-speed telecommunication lines, is conducive to transnational cooperation.

9. Internationally renowned cultural institutions, such as museums and universities.

10, with strong cultural atmosphere, such as film festivals, premieres, lively music or theater places; Symphony orchestras, opera groups, art galleries and street performers.

1 1, a powerful and influential media, pays attention to the world.

12, a strong sports community, such as sports facilities, local league teams, and the ability and experience to host international sports events.

13. In coastal cities, there are large busy ports.

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