World famous cities and their brief introduction

There are so many world-famous cities. Let's choose some from all continents:

I. Asia

1. China

Beijing

Beijing for short is the capital of People's Republic of China (PRC), one of the four municipalities directly under the Central Government of China, and the national political, cultural and international exchange center. Beijing has a history of more than 3000 years and 850 years. It is the city with the most world cultural heritage in the world, and it is also one of the "historical and cultural cities" and "four ancient capitals of China".

Shanghai

Shanghai and Shenzhen are the largest cities in China and one of the four municipalities directly under the Central Government of China. Shanghai is located at the mouth of the Yangtze River in the middle of Chinese mainland coastline. It is the largest industrial base, the largest foreign trade port and the largest commercial city in China. More than 20 million people live in Shanghai and its surrounding areas.

Tianjin Tianjin

Tianjin is one of the four municipalities directly under the Central Government of China. The center of Tianjin is 0/37 kilometers away from Beijing/KLOC-and is the gateway to the capital Beijing. On February 25th, 2008, 65438 Tianjin was selected as the happiest city in China in 2008.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong is one of the "Four Little Dragons of Asia" and one of the richest and most developed economies and regions with the highest living standards in the world. Hong Kong is an important financial, service and shipping center in Asia, which is famous for its clean government, good public order, free economic system and perfect rule of law. Historical changes have turned Hong Kong from a small fishing village with only 5,000 people into an international metropolis with the reputation of "Pearl of the Orient" today.

2. Japan

Tokyo Tokyo

As the capital of Japan, Tokyo is the political, economic and cultural center of Japan, the hub of Japan's land, sea and air transportation, a modern international city and one of the world-famous tourist cities. Bird's-eye view of Tokyo Tokyo is the richest city in the world, with a total GDP of more than 784.8 billion US dollars. The southeast of Tokyo is adjacent to Tokyo Bay and connected with the Pacific Ocean. Its administrative division is "Du", which governs 23 special zones, 1 county, 26 cities, 7 towns and 8 villages, as well as Izu Islands and Ogasawara Islands. It covers an area of 2 187 square kilometers and has a population of about120,000.

Osaka osaka

The capital of Osaka Prefecture. Together with Tokyo, it is the economic and cultural center of the country. On the northeast coast of Osaka Bay in the southwest of Honshu. With a population of 2.63 million, it is the second largest city in Japan after Tokyo. The area is 22 1.96 square kilometers. It consists of 26 districts. In ancient times, it was called wave speed, but it was later called Osaka. At the beginning of Meiji, it was changed to Osaka.

3. North Korea; South Korea

Seoul

Seoul is the largest city on the Korean Peninsula and South Korea, and the seventh largest city in the world. Seoul is the political, economic, cultural and educational center of South Korea, the national land, sea and air transportation hub, the capital of South Korea, the most prosperous modern metropolis in the world and one of the world-famous tourist cities. Seoul is also a wealthy metropolis in the world, with a GDP of over 260 billion in 2007. Seoul is located in the middle of the Korean peninsula, in the basin, and the Han River passes through the city in a roundabout way, about 30 kilometers from the west coast of the peninsula, about 185 kilometers from the east coast, and about 260 kilometers from Pyongyang, North Korea. Seoul Special City Metropolitan Area includes Incheon, Shui Yuan and other cities, with a population of about 2-300, and is a truly international metropolis.

Busan Busan

A port city at the southeastern tip of South Korea, located 450km southeast of Seoul, east longitude 129 degrees, and north latitude 35 degrees. Southeast coast of Korean Strait (Korean Strait), facing Tsushima Island; It is adjacent to the Luodong River in the west. The mountains in the northwest are towering, and there is an archipelago barrier in the south. It is a famous deep-water port and the gateway to the south of the peninsula. With a total area of 7582 1 km2, a population of 4 million and a residential area of 3.86 million square meters (based on 2000), it is divided into 1 county and 15 district, making it the second largest city in Korea.

4. United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi

It is the capital of the United Arab Emirates, the capital of Abu Dhabi, the largest member of the UAE, and the largest city in the UAE. Located in the northeast of Arabian Peninsula and along the Persian Gulf (which can be connected with the mainland at low tide), it consists of several small islands by the sea, with a temporary bay in the north and an endless desert in the south. There is a bridge between them. The urban area accounts for most of the island. Population is 660,000.

5. Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is the capital and largest city of Malaysia. At present, many federal government agencies have moved to Putrajaya. In Malaysia, the English abbreviation "KL" of Kuala Lumpur is also widely used. Kuala Lumpur is one of the three municipalities directly under the Central Government of Malaysia, which is located in Selangor or the west coast of the center of Malaysia Peninsula.

Second, the United States

1. United States of America

Washington D.C.

The capital of the United States is the political and cultural center of the United States, with the same scope as the District of Columbia, with an area of 174 square kilometers and a population of about 800,000. Government officials and employees are the main service personnel, and most of them are black. 179 1 was chosen as the capital to start construction, 180 1 moved here at his own expense. 18 14 was occupied by the British, and the parliament and the presidential palace were destroyed. Since the 20th century, it has been built into a modern city.

New York New York

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 southeastern New York, bordering the Atlantic Ocean. It consists of five districts: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Richmond, covering an area of 780 square kilometers. The urban area has a population of more than 7 million, and the population of Greater new york, including suburbs, is 6.5438+0.8 million. According to the urban population, new york's GDP in 2004 was US$ 407 billion.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles is the largest city in California, the second largest city in the United States (after new york) and the county seat of Los Angeles County. Los Angeles is the most densely populated and diverse place in America. People from all over the world immigrated here and spoke 224 different languages. Los Angeles is one of the all-round world-class cities.

Chicago Chicago

Chicago is located in the center of the North American continent, in Illinois, USA. It is the largest city in the Midwest of the United States, with nearly 3 million people living here. Chicago is the third largest city in America. Chicago and its suburbs make up the Greater Chicago area, with a population of over 9.7 million, which is the third largest metropolitan area in the United States after new york City and Los Angeles.

San Francisco San Francisco

Also translated into San Francisco. A port city in northern California, the second largest city on the Pacific coast of the United States after Los Angeles, a financial center in the west, the largest seaport and an important naval base. /kloc-a gold mine was discovered in California in the middle of the 0/9th century, which was called "Golden Mountain" by overseas Chinese. Later, a gold mine was discovered in Melbourne, Australia, which was also called "Golden Mountain" by overseas Chinese. In order to distinguish, people call San Francisco in the United States "San Francisco" and Melbourne in Australia "New Golden Mountain". San Francisco, surrounded by water on three sides and with beautiful scenery, is a resort for people to avoid the agency. San Francisco is also a city where Chinese and overseas Chinese are concentrated, and China City in the northeast corner of the city is the largest Chinese community in the United States. The main industries are food processing, synthetic metal manufacturing, machinery, clothing, printing and so on. The population is about 700,000.

Detroit Detroit

Detroit is a famous "automobile city" in China. It not only has the headquarters of the three major American automobile companies, but also the annual output of Michigan, where Detroit is located, accounts for about 32% of the total American production, and the number of trucks also accounts for 20% of the total American production. Every year from 165438+ 10, automobile manufacturers from all over the country will come here with the company's most advanced products for exhibition and technical exchange, and * * * will promote the development of global automobiles.

Atlanta Atlanta

Atlanta is a highly modern city with ancient customs and is also the host city of the 26th Olympic Games. This unprecedented Olympic event has also brought unprecedented popularity to Atlanta, a metropolis in the southern United States. The dense high-rise buildings in Atlanta, the modern airport and the participation of many super-global companies such as CNN News Center in world of coca-cola have promoted the local economic development.

Las Vegas

Las Vegas is a dream world isolated from reality. Nevada, a barren land, suddenly rises an oasis, a city that never sleeps with neon flashing day and night. When you step into this city, everyone will have a feeling of being in a dream. Las Vegas is also a casino. In recent years, the development is particularly gratifying, with the emergence of ultra-luxury hotels and the development of new attractions ... Las Vegas is attracting more and more tourists. Don't think that going to Las Vegas is just gambling. We will visit Khufu Dam, Pyramid, MGM, the largest hotel in the world, volcanic eruption, water show and Venice Water City.

Miami Miami

Miami's warm climate, charming beaches, walking on the streets of Miami, exotic buildings can be seen everywhere, and Spanish is full of music. Miami is the best shelter from the cold in the eyes of Americans, especially the elderly, and is regarded as a beautiful home for them to spend their old age safely. As the gateway to Central and South America, Miami not only has a very important geographical position, but also has a decisive impact on the economy of Central and South America.

Orlando Orlando

As we all know, Orlando, located near the center of Florida Peninsula, was only a local town before the establishment of the Walter Disney world. So far, Orlando has become a famous tourist attraction. Besides the world-famous Disney World, there are many good places, such as Space Center and Sea World. There are five hotel areas around Orlando. Visitors can choose the best hotel according to their travel purpose and plan. , combined with the choice of transportation.

2. Canada

Toronto Toronto

Toronto is the capital of Ontario, Canada, with a population of more than 4.3 million and an area of 632 square kilometers. As the economic center of Canada, Toronto is the largest city in Canada, located in the heart of Canada, close to Detroit, Pittsburgh, Chicago and other industrialized areas in the eastern United States. Automobile industry, electronics industry, finance industry and tourism industry play an important role in Toronto's economy, and Canada's largest automobile factory is located here. Its high-tech products account for 60% of the country. The headquarters of famous Canadian banks such as Royal Bank, Imperial Bank and Bank of Montreal are all gathered here, and 90% branches of foreign banks in Canada are located in Toronto. Toronto Stock Exchange is the third largest exchange in North America in terms of transaction volume. According to the urban population, the GDP of Toronto in 2004 was $65,438+$0,465,438+$0.9 billion.

Montreal Montreal

Montreal is located at the confluence of the Ottawa River and the St. Lawrence River in Canada. Before the 1970s, it was the largest city in Canada, and now it is the second largest city in Canada and the largest city in Quebec. Montreal was originally called "Ville-Marie", and some historians believe that its current name comes from Mount Royal.

Vancouver Vancouver

Vancouver is the industrial center of Canada with a population of 265,438+million. It is the third largest city in Canada and the largest city in western Canada. It is also the third largest seaport in North America and an important transit point for international trade. It is also one of the major wheat export ports in the world. Mainly rely on forestry resources to develop tourism, fishery and metallurgy.

3. Mexico

Mexico City

Mexico City is the capital of the United Mexican States, located in the valley of the plateau in south-central Mexico, with an altitude of 2240 meters. With an area of 65,438+0,500 square kilometers and a population of more than 65,438+0,800 million, Mexico City is the second largest city in the world. It is the political, economic, cultural and transportation center of China, with about12 industrial, commercial, service and banking financial institutions.

4. Brazil

Brasilia Brasilia

The capital of Brazil, a modern emerging city. Located in the central part of Goias, the triangle formed by the intersection of Maranyon River and Wilder River. Altitude 1 100m, 900km from Rio de Janeiro in the southeast and 865km from Sao Paulo in the south. Even the eight federal districts around satellite towns have an area of 58 1.4 square kilometers and a population of 1.864 million. Located in the plateau, the climate is mild and pleasant.

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro

The second largest city in Brazil and the largest seaport in Brazil. Located in the southeast of Brazil, facing the Atlantic Ocean in the south, there is a 14 km highway bridge on the west bank of Guanabara Bay across the bay, extending northward and connecting with the city of Niteroi on the east bank. Area 1255.3 square kilometers, 2.3 meters above sea level, 35 kilometers from north to south, 70 kilometers from east to west, with a green area of 325.6 square kilometers and a population of 9 million.

5. Argentina

Buenos Aires Buenos Aires

The capital and political, economic and cultural center of Argentina enjoys the reputation of "Paris in South America". It means "good air" in Spanish. East of the La Plata River, west of the "world granary" pampas prairie, beautiful scenery and pleasant climate. It is 25 meters above sea level, located in the south of Tropic of Capricorn, with a warm climate and no snow all year round. It covers an area of about 200 square kilometers and has a population of nearly 3 million. If the suburbs are included, the area is 4,326 square kilometers, and the population is13.83 million (2006,5438+0), accounting for more than13 of the national population. It is the second largest city in the southern hemisphere after Sao Paulo. 98% of the residents are descendants of European immigrants.

Three. Africa

Egypt

Cairo Cairo

Cairo, the capital of Egypt, which straddles the Nile, is the political, economic and commercial center of the whole Middle East. It consists of Cairo, Giza and Qaljub provinces, commonly known as Grand Cairo. With a population of about16.75 million (200 1), Greater Cairo is the largest city in Egypt and the Arab world and one of the oldest cities in the world. The ancient Egyptians called Cairo "the mother of the city" and the Arabs called Cairo "Kale", meaning conqueror or winner. The Nile is a famous river in the world. After flowing through the urban area, it divides into two tributaries and continues to flow northward into the Mediterranean Sea that separates Europe and Africa, forming a vast and rich Nile Delta. Cairo, the capital, is in the south of this delta.

2. South Africa

Johannesburg Johannesburg

The largest city in South Africa. Highland in the upper reaches of the Val River in the northeast, 1, 754 meters above sea level. The population is1713000 (1984). Founded in 1886, it was originally a prospecting station, and later developed rapidly into a city with the discovery and exploitation of gold deposits. Located in the center of the world's largest gold mining area and South Africa's economic center.

Capetown

Cape Town is the second largest city in South Africa, the legislative capital of South Africa and the capital of West Cape Province, and it is an integral part of Cape Town metropolitan area. Cape Town is famous for its beautiful natural scenery and docks. Famous landmarks include Table Mountain called "God's Table" and the Cape of Good Hope where the Indian Ocean meets the Atlantic Ocean. It is located in the narrow strip at the northern end of the Cape of Good Hope, near the Gulf of Teble in the Atlantic Ocean. Founded in 1652, it was originally the supply station of the East India Company. It is the first stronghold established by western European colonists in southern Africa, so it is called the "mother of South African cities" and has long been the base for Dutch and British colonists to expand inland in Africa. It is now the seat of the legislature.

Four. Oceania

1. Australia

Canberra Canberra

Canberra is the capital of Australia, a young city. With a total population of 325,000 (2004), it ranks eighth in Australia. The total area is 2,395 square kilometers, of which more than 50% are national parks or protected areas, located in the northeast of the capital territory. It is located 240 kilometers northeast of Sydney and 500 kilometers southwest of Melbourne, with a population of 300,000. The city is located in an open valley in the mountains of Australia. 760 meters above sea level.

Sydney

Sydney is the capital of New South Wales, Australia, and the largest city and port in Australia. There are 1,150m iron bridges on both sides of Jackson Harbor, which span the harbor, where tasman sea extends 20 kilometers inland. Area 1, 735 square kilometers. The population is 4 198543(2003), and the population density is 345.7 people per square kilometer. Inner Sydney is the most densely populated place in Australia, with 4023 people per square kilometer.

2. New Zealand

Wellington Wellington

Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, is the national political center, the second largest city in China after Auckland, and the most populous capital in Oceania. It covers an area of 266.25 square kilometers with a population of 448,959 (in March 2006) and an urban population of 379,000 (in 2007).

Oakland Oakland

It is the largest city in New Zealand and the national industrial, commercial, economic and trade center, with nearly a quarter of the country's population. Auckland is located in Auckland District, North Island, New Zealand. It has more than 50 small islands, half of which are inland towns and half are seaside towns. It is a diversified water world. Auckland was the second capital of New Zealand during the period of 184 1- 1865, but this did not damage its status as the largest city.

Verb (abbreviation for verb) Europe

1.uk

London, London

London is the capital, the largest city and the largest port of Britain, and it is also one of the largest metropolitan areas in Europe, and one of the four world-class cities alongside new york, Paris and Tokyo. London has not been granted the status of a British city, so it is not a formal city (its center is London and Westminster), but it has been one of the most important political, economic, cultural, artistic and entertainment centers in the world since18th century, and most people mistake it for a city.

Birmingham Birmingham

Britain is the second largest city after London. On the main railway line from London to Liverpool in central England. The population is1013000 (1983). It covers an area of 208.8 square kilometers. The nearby cities are densely populated and have coal and iron resources. /kloc-has become an important commercial city in the 0/2nd century, and the industry began to develop in the 0/6th century. Now it is one of the major manufacturing centers in China.

2. France

Paris

Paris is the capital and largest city of France, and also the political and cultural center of France. Paris is also the 75th French province, which belongs to ile-de-france. Paris metropolitan area is one of the largest metropolitan areas in Europe.

Marseille marcelle

It is the second largest city and the third largest metropolitan area in France. It is located on the Mediterranean coast and originally belonged to Provence province. It is the largest commercial port in France and the largest commercial port in the Mediterranean. Marseille is the capital of Provence, a place that petty bourgeoisie all over the world yearn for.

3. Germany

Berlin Berlin

Berlin is the capital and largest city of Germany. Located in the central plain of Europe, the Spree River flows into the mouth of Havel. Berlin, the largest city in Germany with a history of 750 years, became the new capital of Germany in 2000. The buildings in Berlin are colorful and spectacular. When people walk the streets, ancient cathedrals, various museums and towering Li Anyun buildings can be seen everywhere. There are not only the magnificent Friedrich Square in Baroque style, but also the schenkel Theatre in Neoclassicism style, including magnificent palaces and works of world-renowned modern architectural schools.

hamburg

A beautiful port city in northern Germany, located on the Elbe River in the northeast of Bremen, with an area of 755 square kilometers and a population of about10.7 million, is the second largest city in Germany, second only to Berlin. Geographical coordinates are 53 degrees 33 minutes north latitude and 0 degrees 0 minutes east longitude/kloc-0.

Munich Munich

Munich is the capital of Bavaria in Germany. With a population of 6.5438+0.3 million in 2006, it is the largest city in southern Germany and the third largest city in Germany (after Berlin and Hamburg). The population of the capital circle reached 2.7 million. Munich is located on the Hisar River at the northern foot of the Alps in southern Germany. It is one of the major economic, cultural, scientific and transportation centers in Germany and one of the most prosperous cities in Europe. At the same time, Munich still retains the quaint customs of the former capital of Bavaria, so it is called "the village of one million people".

4. Italy

Rome. Rome

The capital and largest city of Italy. Located in the lower reaches of the Tiber River plain, 25 kilometers east of tyrrhenian sea. There are 24 bridges across the banks of the Tiber River in the urban area. National political, economic, cultural and transportation center. The population is 2.83 million (1989). The birthplace of ancient Rome. At the beginning of 2000 BC, the Romans moved here from the northeast. From the eighth century BC to the fourth century BC, castles were built and early Roman cities gradually formed.

Milan Milan

Milan is located at the southern foot of the Alps, bordering Venice in the east, Turin in the west, Genoa in the south and Lake Como in the north. The population is 158. 1 ten thousand (1982). Milan is the second largest city in Italy, the most important economic center in China, and is known as the "economic capital".

5. Spain

Madrid Madrid

Spanish capital, the largest city in China, the national economic and transportation center, the capital of madrid province. The urban area is 607 square kilometers with a population of about 3 10. 1 10,000, including suburbs and satellite towns, with an area of 1020 square kilometers and a population of about 4.52 million. Located in the middle of Meseta Plateau in Iberian Peninsula, in the intermountain plateau basin at the southeast foot of Gua Dalama Mountains, it is 670 meters above sea level and is the highest capital in Europe. The southern part can be connected with the Gibraltar Strait defined by the African continent, and the northern Pyrenees can reach the hinterland of Europe directly. Historically, it has been called the "Gate of Europe" because of its strategic position.

Barcelona Barcelona

Barcelona is the capital of Barcelona province, Catalonia autonomous region, the second largest city in Spain, the largest industrial and commercial city and port. This city is located on the Mediterranean coast in the northeast of Spain, surrounded by mountains and seas, with magnificent terrain. It is the gateway of Iberian Peninsula, with a Mediterranean climate, hot and dry in summer and mild and rainy in winter. The whole city covers an area of 9 1 km2, and the urban population is about 654,380+0.6 million. With a peripheral area of 4 million, it is second only to the capital Madrid and one of the most densely populated cities in the world.

6. Greece

Athens

The capital and largest city of Greece. Athens is located at the southern tip of the Balkan Peninsula, surrounded by mountains on three sides and facing the sea on one side. It is located 8 kilometers southwest of Farley Bay in the Aegean Sea and has a subtropical Mediterranean climate. The Kifexos and Ilixos rivers run through the city. There are many hills in this city.

7. Russia

Moscow Moscow

Now it is the capital of the Russian Federation and the political, economic, scientific, cultural and transportation center of Russia. The overall population of Moscow reaches 146 12602 (urban population: 10472629), which is the most populous city in Europe, accounting for 1/7 of the total population of Russia. Moscow covers an area of 1, 08 1 square kilometer, and the urban area is 30 kilometers long from east to west and 40 kilometers long from north to south. Moscow was founded in 1 147 with a history of more than 800 years.

St Petersburg St Petersburg

Located in the northwest of Russia, on the Baltic Sea, it is the capital of Leningrad with a population of about 5 million (2006). It is also the second largest city in Russia after Moscow.

8. Switzerland

Zurich Zurich

The largest Swiss city, the capital of zurich state. At the northwest end of Lake Zurich, on both sides of the Limat River. The population is 367,000, including 839,000 in the suburbs (1983). As a commercial and guild center in the Middle Ages, it was established as a city-state in 12 18 and joined the Swiss Confederation in 135 1 year. A water, land and air transportation hub with international significance. Switzerland is the largest industrial and commercial center and one of the financial centers in the world. Zurich was named "the city with the highest quality of life" in 2008.