25 facts in comparison
Population density shows how cramped or spread out inhabitants are. Cities or countries with high population densities can be considered overpopulated, but this becomes an issue if the infrastructure is underdeveloped. Source: Wikipedia, 2020.
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Rovaniemi
8.03 people/km²
950 people/km²
2500 people/km²
1560 people/km²
2667 people/km²
2842 people/km²
Populous cities or countries usually offer better employment opportunities because of their large economies. Big cities attract companies and business investment, and are usually important cultural centers and research hubs. Source: Wikipedia, 2020.
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Mumbai
24.4 million
0.75 million
1.03 million
0.64 million
0.7 million
0.62 million
Public health care is more affordable for an average citizen and usually guaranteed for everyone. Source: city's official website, 2020.
Low unemployment rate indicates better career opportunities and economic growth. Source: Wikipedia, 2020; city's official stats, 2020.
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Port Louis
0%
9.8%
8.6%
7.6%
7.1%
4.8%
The Big Mac Index is published by The Economist as an informal way of measuring the purchasing power parity (PPP) between two currencies. The Big Mac PPP exchange rate between two countries is obtained by dividing the price of a Big Mac in one country (in its currency) by the price of a Big Mac in another country (in its currency). Source: Economist, 2020.
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Agra
1.89$
4.07$
4.93$
4.07$
4.93$
4.07$
Source: Wikipedia, 2020; WMO, 2020.
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Mecca
32°C
16.4°C
10.3°C
10.2°C
11.3°C
11°C
Source: Wikipedia, 2020; WMO, 2020.
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Mecca
38.2°C
22.6°C
14.8°C
18.1°C
15.5°C
15°C
Source: Wikipedia, 2020; city's official website, 2020.
Source: Wikipedia, 2020; city's official website, 2020.
There are mountains at a distance of maximum 100 kilometers (62 miles) from the city. Mountains are considered to have an elevation of at least 1,000 m (3,300 ft). Source: Wikipedia, 2020; city's official website, 2020.
Source: Wikipedia, 2020; WMO, 2020.
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Ulan Bator
-7.9°C
10.3°C
5.8°C
2.3°C
7°C
7°C
Source: Wikipedia, 2020; city's official website, 2020.
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London
240
18
30
22
30
16
It indicates that the city is an important religious center. Source: Wikipedia, 2020.
For example
Luang Prabang
Source: Wikipedia, 2020.
For example
Turin
Source: Wikipedia, 2020
Christopher Street Day is an annual European LGBT celebration and demonstration held in various cities across Europe for the rights of LGBT people, and against discrimination and exclusion. Source: Wikipedia, 2020.
Source: Wikipedia, 2020; city's official website, 2020.
For example
New York
A bike-sharing system makes a city more eco-friendly, shows the city’s pro cycling attitude, and provides new touristic opportunities. Source: Wikipedia, 2020.
The presence and number of airports shows how good is connection of city with different international destinations and its international accessibility. Source: Wikipedia, 2020.
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London
5
1
1
1
2
4
In general, cities with possibility of drinking alcohol in public places have more thriving nightlife. It's easier to organize parties in public places. Source: Wikipedia, 2020; city's official website, 2020.
Cities with stock exchanges are usually important financial centers influencing international or national’s financial markets. Source: Wikipedia, 2020.
National capital status indicates that a city is of great importance for political and diplomatic matters. Source: Wikipedia, 2020.
For example
San José, Costa Rica
Source: city's official website, 2020.