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a very large city. Is a region made up of several large cities. Their surrounding areas in sufficient proximity to be considered a single urban complex.

1.Tokyo, Japan 2. Seoul, South Korea 3. Mexico City, Mexico 4. New York City, USA 5. Mumbai, India 6. Jakarta, Indonesia 7. So Paulo, Brazil 8. Delhi, India 9. saka/Kobe, Japan 10. Shanghai, China

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO

SHANGHAI, CHINA

 Population:

20,4 millions (2012). Area: 2330 s.q.km Elevation: 2237 (m.a.s.l) Foundation date:1521 Status: capital of the country. Continent: North America. official language: Spanish.

 Population:

over 20 millions (2012). Area: 6218 sq km Elevation: 4 (m.a.s.l) Foundation date: 991b.c Status: municipality. Continent: Asia. official language: Standard Mandarin.

Economy: Mexico City is one of the most important economic hubs in Latin America. Culture: is a center of art and culture. History: ancient Aztec civilizations. Food: Good restaurants and mexican food. Transport: many forms of transport. Mexico City has a very efficient subway system which is clean and modern. Education: education is a right enshrined in the Constitution of Mexico and is free.

Economy: Shanghai is a major financial center and the busiest container port in the world. Industry: Shanghai is an important sector of heavy industry, machinery for the manufacture of textiles and steel. The city has large percentages of power generating equipment and boats in China. Location: Located at the heart of the Yangtze River Delta. The proximity of the cotton regions of China and access to the coast for easy transportation has contributed to the international strategic importance of the city. Transport: Shanghai has an extensive public transport system. Education: Shanghai has one of the best education systems in China.

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO

SHANGHAI, CHINA

Contamination: Air pollution, garbage, traffic. Mexico is one of the most polluted cities in the world. Garbage management: Mexico generates 7,500 tons of waste daily. Faults: land subsidence due to groundwater wells. Unemployment: is the main cause of crime. Insecurity: Carjacking, murders, Crime is a social problem that affects not only tourism, but also the growth of the city, the people who live there, the economy, among other things.

Traffic in and around Shanghai is often heavy and traffic jams are commonplace during rush hour. Overpopulation: Shanghai is the most populous city in China. Dwelling: Shanghai has a low rate of housing. Contamination: Shanghai has a high contamination of air and water because coal. potable water management: flow of approximately 4 million cubic meters of untreated human waste enters the Huangpu River creating serious pollution problems in the water supply. Health: Shanghai has the highest death rate in China.

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO

SHANGHAI, CHINA

Medellin is the capital of Antioquia department in Colombia and enjoys a temperate climate that gives the city the names of The Land of Eternal Spring and Capital of The Flowers. Medellin Is not a megalopolis right now.

 Population:

2,4 millions (2012). Area: 380,64 sq km Elevation: 1479 (m.a.s.l) Foundation date: 1616 Status: departmental capital. Continent: South America. official language: Spanish

Culture: parks, museums. Education: libraries, parks, schools, universities. Transport: massive system integrated public transport. international recognition: the world's most innovative city Trade: Colombias fashion, flowers, electric power. Tourism: Flower Fair, international concerts.
ADVANTAGES

Unemployment: : both unemployment and poverty are the causes of insecurity is the a cause of crime. Insecurity: robberies, extortion, kidnapping, murders. Overpopulation Bad memories: bad name because of a history tainted by drug trafficking
DISADVANTAGES

Advantages and disadvantages of big cities By Dan Dechenaux, eHow Contributor

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Top ten largest cities of the world 2012.

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Popular cities in Colombia.

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