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Top Ten Cities That Deserve to Be the World Capital
yatharthb There are hundreds of megacities around the world, This list shows cities with the best-Wealth, GDP, Public Transport, Crime Rate, Facilities and some others.The Top Ten
1 London, United Kingdom
Yes please I live in London
Well, actually you tried to (and still are trying to) do it. There are not even 30 countries in the world UK didn't try to conquer. Just a fact. I'm not against UK at all, but most people who tried to obtain power usually didn't govern accurately. I wouldn't vote as capital city any of the cities of the "Developed Countries" but I'd rather choose one of the countries that are emerging. In fact, I don't think there should even be a World Capital, for that could create a centralization that could lead to inequity and confront. Politics is complex as it's almost impossible to satisfy everyone. - keyson
Sorry about the partiality with the developing and the developed nations, but you cannot guarantee that at one stage the developing nations will be more developed than the previously developed nations. - yatharthb
Are you developed under developed or nearly developed or over developed. Or are you still unsure of your development. - Champmash
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2 New York, United States
It kind of is the world capital because that's where the U.N. Headquarters is.
It doesn't. You'll regret it. You'd hate it there. It's already over crowded, dirty, full of crime, etc pick some other place
When people think of big cities New York City is what that comes to mind.
It does deserve to be capital. You won't regret it. You'll love it there. It's not actually as crowded, dirty, or crime-filled as some naysayers say.
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3 Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, officially Tokyo Metropolis, one of the 47 prefectures of Japan, has served as the Japanese capital since 1869. As of 2018, the Greater Tokyo Area ranked as the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
Tokyo, officially Tokyo Metropolis, one of the 47 prefectures of Japan, has served as the Japanese capital since 1869. As of 2018, the Greater Tokyo Area ranked as the most populous metropolitan area in the world. Tokyo has been the capital of Japan for more than 400 years and been peaceful. it has by far more tradition and technology than any other cities has. It also has energy to create new things.
Considering Imperialist Japan's ambitions was to make it the world capital, ironic.
The largest City in The World can be the World Capital!
This should be number 1!
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4 Paris, France
Paris is economically one of the three strongest cities in the world, bustling with economic activities and also a "Grand" and beautifully made city thanks to Napoléon III & Haussmann. Paris as a city also has the second largest revenue amongst it's companies at around 1.4 trillion USD per year.
This makes Paris the second strongest city in the world just behind Tokyo.
The district of La Defense is the fist is the largest business district in all of Europe and the first in term of number of skylines among the most famous.
Splendid city, architectures from ages to modern building, among the most numerous cathedrals and Churches, abundance of all kinds of restaurants offering top international cuisine and of course French one.
So many theaters, exhibitions, festivals etc...
And that also through the country France.
I don't think there should be a world capital since cities are horrid that is why there should more suburbs on this list. - ketchup
I think that it is a bit too small to be the world capital - yatharthb
5 Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong, officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, is an autonomous territory on the eastern side of the Pearl River estuary in East Asia.
Hong Kong, officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, is an autonomous territory on the eastern side of the Pearl River estuary in East Asia. Love it! - PopGeorge1678
6 Berlin, Germany
Hitler once made it the greatest city in Europe, but imperialists did nothing to develop it. - yatharthb
Berlin is 1 of the best In europe - TheChipotleAnt
Best city.
friendly people
great nightlife
beautiful
rich
cheap
love Berlin
7 Oslo, Norway
8 Moscow, Russia
I think Putin would agree.
Yes, just to put America down to be honest, east should've won the Cold War
No offense, but seriously? Moscow? The
Whole world would be screwed then!
Umm... You do realize that Moscow IS the capital of Russia?
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9 Sydney, Australia
I like sydney that's why
The most beautiful modern city in the world
10 Edinburgh, Scotland
The Contenders
11 Rome, Italy
Rome is a dirty city, chaotic and Italian are among the worst people in the world and certainly the most lazy, arrogant, rude, obsolete of western Europe.
They tried that already, but then they dropped the ball and got beat up by some goth kids. - Torchpost
Rome dominated parts of 3 continents before, so 7 continents shouldn't be too hard. - ethanmeinster
Rome is one of the most beautiful cities of the world for its rich architecture and beautiful monuments and more - Alessandro
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12 Glasgow, Scotland
Yes, Glasgow is certainly one of the most famous capital en the world and in the top 3 in Europe.
Also Scotland is known for its famous castles, beaches and food.
13 Dublin, Ireland
14 Shanghai, China
Shanghai is one of the four municipalities under the direct administration of the central government of the People's Republic of China, the largest city in China by population, and the second most populous city proper in the world, with a population of 24.18 million as of 2017. It is a global financial ...read more.
Shanghai is one of the four municipalities under the direct administration of the central government of the People's Republic of China, the largest city in China by population, and the second most populous city proper in the world, with a population of 24.18 million as of 2017. It is a global financial ...read more. This would be the best choice. It is about halfway between America and Europe. It's the largest city in the world, bar none (within city limits). It's not the capital of anything else. It's on the edge of China, on the sea, so it could easily be detached from that country to form a Federal District. China has more than a billion people, the detachment of Shanghai would not even put a dent in them. It is a modern and prosperous city, and it already has an international ambience. This would be the best capital for Earth.
It should be the capital of china, No joke Shanghai should really be a capital of china - TheChipotleAnt
The financial capital of Asia and soon the world! - PolishGuy
Beautiful, clean and green City.
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15 Olympia, Greece
16 Toronto, Canada
Toronto is the most populous city in Canada, the provincial capital of Ontario, and the centre of the Greater Toronto Area, the most populous metropolitan area in Canada.
Toronto is the most populous city in Canada, the provincial capital of Ontario, and the centre of the Greater Toronto Area, the most populous metropolitan area in Canada. Toronto deserves to be the capital instead of Ottawa!
The most idyllic western city ever!
17 Seoul, South Korea
Seoul – officially the Seoul Special City – is the capital and largest metropolis of the Republic of Korea, forming the heart of the Seoul Capital Area, which includes the surrounding Incheon metropolis and Gyeonggi province, the world's 14th largest city and second largest metropolitan area.
Seoul – officially the Seoul Special City – is the capital and largest metropolis of the Republic of Korea, forming the heart of the Seoul Capital Area, which includes the surrounding Incheon metropolis and Gyeonggi province, the world's 14th largest city and second largest metropolitan area. Always the best...
18 Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul, formerly known as Byzantium and Constantinople, is the most populous city in Turkey and the country's economic, cultural and historic center.
Istanbul, formerly known as Byzantium and Constantinople, is the most populous city in Turkey and the country's economic, cultural and historic center. Istanbul should be at least among the top three.
Istanbul (once called Byzantion, Nova Roma, Constantinople, etc.) was the capital city of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, meanwhile it is the primate city of Turkey. The city literally bridges the gap between the continents of Europe and Asia.
Even the world's economical center of gravity is shifting towards the Pacific, Istanbul's geopoliticial importance still remains thanks to the Bosphorus Strait.
Many people have admired the city's unique location. Napoléon Bonaparte is quoted as saying, "If the Earth were a single state, Constantinople would be its capital."
Istanbul is already called the capital of the world. A city where Europe and Asia meet
Istanbul is the hub of world between east and west
19 New Delhi, India
New Delhi is the capital and seat of government of India. It is also a municipality and district in Delhi and serves as the seat of Government of Delhi.
New Delhi is the capital and seat of government of India. It is also a municipality and district in Delhi and serves as the seat of Government of Delhi. What would the world be like if India wasn't there?
Of course it should.
It is geograpthycaly centre of world
Yeah it shd be on top 3 at least
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20 Beijing, China
COOL - PopGeorge1678
21 Pyongyang, North Korea
It might sound silly but aliens won't attack us if they see Kim Jong un in charge of this place. They'll just think "if the rest of this planet's like that, then we can't be bothered invading them
Kim Jong-Un's dream, may never become reality - yatharthb
Hey, Watch Out. Pyongyang is developing really fast under Marshal Kim Jong-Un, It certainly can become the capital of Korea after the reunification. - yatharthb
I am Kim Jong Un and I am friend with Osama Bin Laden. Our city, Pyeongyang is much more better than New York, London, Paris, Berlin etc. Also it is the most effective city after Beijing and Shanghai. I will invade the whole world and make my capital in Pyongyang.
LOL 😁 really. You have better luck picking Iceland!
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22 Chicago, United States
Chicago by far should lead the city cause Chicago is bad ass plain any simple
Food, architecture, places to go, sports teams, THERE THE BEST AT EVERYTHING
I love Chicago, they have music, food, sports. It is a perfect city. Well, unless you count the 107 year cubs losing streak, GL cubs fans :) (i'm not hatin. )
It has beaitiful builds and amazing views of the lake. Chicago is the greatiest city
23 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai is more of a tourist destination than a economic or Cultral capital.and people only see the good side of Dubai.no one considers the human rights problems or the poverty that the workers have to face.and plus.It's BOILING HOT. - 12cc
24 Montreal, Canada
Montreal is the most populous municipality in the Canadian province of Quebec and the second-most populous municipality in Canada.
Montreal is the most populous municipality in the Canadian province of Quebec and the second-most populous municipality in Canada. Multicultural. Secure for a big city
It's the tourism capital of North America, festival heaven! Great infrastructure, it feels like Los Angeles but improved!
Festivals EVERYWHERE! Montreal would be nice for a world capital honestly!
Yes it sure deserves world capital
25 Los Angeles, United States
Not only the greatest city in the U. S but the most diverse city in the world. Without LA there wouldn't be Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Studio City and a lot of headquarters of famous businesses. All the celebrities live in the Bel-Air Estates and LA is just a big cultural city that could be the center of the World.
Really? the most phoney city in the world? Who cares about all the celebreties who live there in their extravaganza houses? Are they gonna start to tell the world how to live ( they do it already now but it would be worse ) our lives?
26 Reykjavik, Iceland
27 Cape Town, South Africa
It's south africa, a great place
28 Bergen, Norway
29 Athens, Greece
The country that gave the world light just needs some good leaders instead of the corrupt ones of the recent past.
great people, great food, extremely beautiful and full of history.
30 Tehran, Iran
Only in Ayatollah Khomeini's wildest wet dream would that ever happen.
31 Karachi
It should be the world's capital
32 Amsterdam, Netherlands
33 Compton, California
34 Ahmedabad, India
35 Buenos Aires, Argentina
36 Cusco, Peru
Machu Picchu in the top of the world! :D
37 Melbourne, Australia
A great city, should be higher than sydney
38 Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep.
Bangkok is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep.
39 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, officially the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, or commonly known as KL, is the national capital and largest city in Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur, officially the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, or commonly known as KL, is the national capital and largest city in Malaysia. Safe, vibrant, and tolerant city, deserved better spots.
40 Singapore, Singapore
A brilliant city. Friendly and safe. Could certainly teach us in the west a thing or two
Safest and most well kept city and country in the world...
41 Philadelphia, United States
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the sixth-most populous city in the United States, with an estimated population of 1,567,872 and more than 6 million in the seventh-largest metropolitan statistical area, as of 2016. Philadelphia is the economic and cultural anchor ...read more.
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the sixth-most populous city in the United States, with an estimated population of 1,567,872 and more than 6 million in the seventh-largest metropolitan statistical area, as of 2016. Philadelphia is the economic and cultural anchor ...read more. Never! This is a joke right top 20! Lol
42 Helsinki, Finland
43 Auckland, New Zealand
Kinda small though... - PopGeorge1678
Beautiful city
44 Geneva, Switzerland
Geneva is famous for being neutral and is a global bank.
45 Adelaide, Australia
6th safest city and greatest so why not
46 Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen is the capital of the Kingdom of Denmark. At a population of 591,481 inhabitants as of January 2016, it is also the largest city in the country. It is located in the Hovedstaden region of Denmark and is home to the world famous Tivoli Gardens, one of the oldest operating amusement parks in ...read more.
Copenhagen is the capital of the Kingdom of Denmark. At a population of 591,481 inhabitants as of January 2016, it is also the largest city in the country. It is located in the Hovedstaden region of Denmark and is home to the world famous Tivoli Gardens, one of the oldest operating amusement parks in ...read more.
47 Lahore, Pakistan
48 Mumbai, India
One of the fastest developing cities in the world, Mumbai has a rich culture and people of various race, religions, etc congregate here. Once you live in this friendly atmosphere, you will never want to leave it. Given its high GDP growth rate, it will soon emerge as the world leader. Mumbai Meri Jaan!
You should also mention the high poverty rate, the high slum population, unhygienic conditions and the polluted air. - yatharthb
49 Liverpool, United Kingdom
50 Kiev, Ukraine
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