Sunday, July 27, 2014
10 fastest growing cities in the world
Where are the cities that grow faster? We reported the urban demographic growth forecasts up to 2020 built from City Mayors (www.citymayors.comspecialized studies on) urban areas. If the nations leaders is almost obvious, others are not; in the first 100 positions lie many African cities and the India-Pakistan;obviously does not appear any purely European Center among the top 100; only the city of Bursa, Turkey, at no. 61.
Top 10 fastest growing cities in the world List
10. Chittagong, Bangladesh
Percentage of the rate of population growth 2006-2020: 4.29%
Chittagong is the largest port and second largest city of Bangladesh with its 3,900,000. Is the center of Commerce and the city that is home to the largest companies in the country. Well developed around the manufacturing sector, with special reference to leather processing. Other activities developed regarding the processing of jute, frozen foods, while among the big industries should be delivered automobile and pharmaceutical chemistry. The sea trade are mainly cotton, rice, spices, sugar and tobacco. Other special activities related to the port is the demolition of large ships, introduced in 1969. Activities conducted without adequate equipment and source of pollution because of the indiscriminate disposal of various substances, toxic, and also because of labor exploitation.
9. in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Average population growth 2006-2020: 4.39%
This port is located on an important sea route. It is a post-colonial metropolis that has become the most important commercial center of Tanzania. The level of industrialization is relatively high (compared to that of the rest of the country). To the port of Dar es Salaam from export goods transit, in addition to the Tanzanian mainland, also from Zambia, Burundi, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, Zimbabwe.
8. Lagos, Nigeria
Percentage of the rate of population growth 2006-2020: 4.44%
Built on land and on a series of islands surrounding the lagoon, Lagos has always been a very important city under the Atlantic trade. In fact, its location makes it one of the few natural harbours of the Atlantic coast and therefore one of the major places of contact with Europeans. In the last century has been the subject of massive migratory flows, which brought its population to grow exponentially. In particular, as well as citizens from all over Nigeria, have settled in the area immigrants from other West African Nations, and many ex-slaves Creoles from Freetown in Sierra Leone, from Brazil and the West Indies.
7. Faridabad, India
Percentage of the rate of population growth 2006-2020: 4.44%
Faridabad, just 25 km from Delhi, is an industrial center in the State of Haryana and is famous for the production of enné. Should be a part of the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor.
6. Bamako, Mali
Percentage of the rate of population growth 2006-2020: 4.45%
Good river port and the main administrative and commercial center of Mali, of which it is also capital, is active in the production of rubber, resin and timber, as well as in the textile, in meat processing, manufacturing of metal objects in the fisheries sector. Is international air port.
5. Kabul, Afghanistan
Percentage of the rate of population growth 2006-2020: 4.74%
Its main products include: military equipment, textiles, furniture, and sugar beet, although wars that occur from 1979 have limited the economic productivity of the city. Kabul remains one of the most mined in the world. Currently, the reconstruction of the city is attracting millions of dollars and many foreign investors engaged in the restoration of various services and activities, such as public transport, hotel and financial system.
4. Surat, India
Percentage of the rate of population growth 2006-2020: 4.99%
Surat is of great importance for its textile companies (it is called the Manchester of India ") and processing of diamonds. It is estimated that 90% of the diamonds sold worldwide are manufactured in Surat. Surat also has one of the highest GDP growth rates in India (11.5% in 2008).
3. Sanaa, Yemen
Percentage of the rate of population growth 2006-2020: 5%
Sanaa is UNESCO World Heritage site, all merit of Pasolini: in 1970 he turned to Sana a few scenes from the film "Decameron"; on the last day of shooting, struck by the beauty of the city, began to turn "the walls of Sanaa", a short documentary in the form of an appeal to UNESCO. Already the capital of northern Yemen since 1990 is the capital of reunited Yemen. Situated in the Centre of a large plateau, is surrounded by walls and with typical multi-story palaces Yemenis; shopping mall, the countrys cultural and economic. Is divided by internal walls in three neighbourhoods (Arabic, Turkish and Hebrew). According to tradition, the Foundation of the city dates back to biblical times; It was founded by Shem, son of Noah and progenitor of the Semitic peoples.
2. Ghaziabad, India
Percentage of the rate of population growth 2006-2020: 5.20%
Ghaziabad had a real economic boom helped by proximity to Delhi, just 19 km. Were found traces of civilizations dating to 2500 BC, but now the city is sent into the future, with a new metro and skyscrapers.
1. Beihai, China
Percentage of the rate of population growth 2006-2020: 10.58%
The city is growing faster in the world is Beihai Guangxi region of China. This port was located on the Silk Road, but now the city is probably best known for its Silver Beach 15 m. Its location, close to Viet Nam, Hong Kong and Macao, has helped economic development and tourism.
Top 10 fastest growing cities in the world List
10. Chittagong, Bangladesh
Percentage of the rate of population growth 2006-2020: 4.29%
Chittagong is the largest port and second largest city of Bangladesh with its 3,900,000. Is the center of Commerce and the city that is home to the largest companies in the country. Well developed around the manufacturing sector, with special reference to leather processing. Other activities developed regarding the processing of jute, frozen foods, while among the big industries should be delivered automobile and pharmaceutical chemistry. The sea trade are mainly cotton, rice, spices, sugar and tobacco. Other special activities related to the port is the demolition of large ships, introduced in 1969. Activities conducted without adequate equipment and source of pollution because of the indiscriminate disposal of various substances, toxic, and also because of labor exploitation.
9. in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Average population growth 2006-2020: 4.39%
This port is located on an important sea route. It is a post-colonial metropolis that has become the most important commercial center of Tanzania. The level of industrialization is relatively high (compared to that of the rest of the country). To the port of Dar es Salaam from export goods transit, in addition to the Tanzanian mainland, also from Zambia, Burundi, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, Zimbabwe.
8. Lagos, Nigeria
Percentage of the rate of population growth 2006-2020: 4.44%
Built on land and on a series of islands surrounding the lagoon, Lagos has always been a very important city under the Atlantic trade. In fact, its location makes it one of the few natural harbours of the Atlantic coast and therefore one of the major places of contact with Europeans. In the last century has been the subject of massive migratory flows, which brought its population to grow exponentially. In particular, as well as citizens from all over Nigeria, have settled in the area immigrants from other West African Nations, and many ex-slaves Creoles from Freetown in Sierra Leone, from Brazil and the West Indies.
7. Faridabad, India
Percentage of the rate of population growth 2006-2020: 4.44%
Faridabad, just 25 km from Delhi, is an industrial center in the State of Haryana and is famous for the production of enné. Should be a part of the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor.
6. Bamako, Mali
Percentage of the rate of population growth 2006-2020: 4.45%
Good river port and the main administrative and commercial center of Mali, of which it is also capital, is active in the production of rubber, resin and timber, as well as in the textile, in meat processing, manufacturing of metal objects in the fisheries sector. Is international air port.
5. Kabul, Afghanistan
Percentage of the rate of population growth 2006-2020: 4.74%
Its main products include: military equipment, textiles, furniture, and sugar beet, although wars that occur from 1979 have limited the economic productivity of the city. Kabul remains one of the most mined in the world. Currently, the reconstruction of the city is attracting millions of dollars and many foreign investors engaged in the restoration of various services and activities, such as public transport, hotel and financial system.
4. Surat, India
Percentage of the rate of population growth 2006-2020: 4.99%
Surat is of great importance for its textile companies (it is called the Manchester of India ") and processing of diamonds. It is estimated that 90% of the diamonds sold worldwide are manufactured in Surat. Surat also has one of the highest GDP growth rates in India (11.5% in 2008).
3. Sanaa, Yemen
Percentage of the rate of population growth 2006-2020: 5%
Sanaa is UNESCO World Heritage site, all merit of Pasolini: in 1970 he turned to Sana a few scenes from the film "Decameron"; on the last day of shooting, struck by the beauty of the city, began to turn "the walls of Sanaa", a short documentary in the form of an appeal to UNESCO. Already the capital of northern Yemen since 1990 is the capital of reunited Yemen. Situated in the Centre of a large plateau, is surrounded by walls and with typical multi-story palaces Yemenis; shopping mall, the countrys cultural and economic. Is divided by internal walls in three neighbourhoods (Arabic, Turkish and Hebrew). According to tradition, the Foundation of the city dates back to biblical times; It was founded by Shem, son of Noah and progenitor of the Semitic peoples.
2. Ghaziabad, India
Percentage of the rate of population growth 2006-2020: 5.20%
Ghaziabad had a real economic boom helped by proximity to Delhi, just 19 km. Were found traces of civilizations dating to 2500 BC, but now the city is sent into the future, with a new metro and skyscrapers.
1. Beihai, China
Percentage of the rate of population growth 2006-2020: 10.58%
The city is growing faster in the world is Beihai Guangxi region of China. This port was located on the Silk Road, but now the city is probably best known for its Silver Beach 15 m. Its location, close to Viet Nam, Hong Kong and Macao, has helped economic development and tourism.
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