Top Ten Best Large but Little-Known Cities

The Top Ten
1 Dhaka, Bangladesh: 13,900,000 Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is a bustling city with a mix of modern and traditional influences. The city's historical sites include Lalbagh Fort and Ahsan Manzil. Dhaka is known for its vibrant markets, like Shankhari Bazar and New Market, offering a variety of goods. The Sadarghat river port is a hub of activity along the Buriganga River. Dhaka University contributes to the city's academic and cultural scene.
2 Tientsin, China: 9,800,000
3 Shenzhen, China: 9,750,000
4 Lahore, Pakistan: 9,051,00
5 Wuhan, China: 9,050,000

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6 Nagoya, Japan: 8,400,000
7 Hyderabad, India: 8,200,000
8 Shenyang, China: 7,150,000
9 Ahmedabad, India: 6,700,000
10 Chengdu, China: 6,200,200
The Contenders
11 Chennai, India: 8,653,000
12 Montreal, Canada: 4,100,400 Montreal is the most populous municipality in the Canadian province of Quebec and the second-most populous municipality in Canada. Originally called Ville-Marie, it is named after Mount Royal, the triple-peaked hill in the heart of the city. The city is centred on the Island of Montreal, which took ...read more.
13 Nairobi, Kenya: 6,680,000
14 Lagos, Nigeria: 21,000,000
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