This is a list of the thirty largest cities of the world estimated for the year 2005. Definitions for each city and approximate surface area are also indicated. The populations listed are for the city proper and not for the entire metropolitan area. For a list of the most populous metropolitan areas, go to List of metropolitan areas by population. This page lists the 100 largest metropolitan areas of the world, listed by population. ...

* - The population figure is not consistent with any civil division, municipality, metropolitan area, or urban area for the listed city. The next higher level administrative division or region is listed instead Mumbai (Marathi: मुंबई) (pronounced ), formerly known as Bombay, is the capital of the state of Maharashtra, and the most populous city of India, with an estimated population of about 13 million (as of 2006)[1]. Mumbai is located on Salsette Island, off the west coast of Maharashtra. ... Karachi (Urdu: كراچى, Sindhi: ڪراچي) is the capital of the province of Sindh, and the most populated city in Pakistan. ... It has been suggested that National Capital Territory of Delhi be merged into this article or section. ... Shanghai (Chinese: 上海; pinyin: ; Shanghainese: ), situated on the banks of the Yangtze River Delta in East China, is Chinas largest city by population. ... Moscow (Russian: Москва́, Moskva, IPA: ) is the capital of Russia and the countrys principal political, economic, financial, educational and transportation center, located on the river Moskva. ... Zelenograd () is a town 40 km from Moscow, Russia (officially is a district of Moscow city). ... Seoul (Sŏul|서울) ) is the capital and largest city of South Korea (Republic of Korea). ... The title of this article contains the character ã. Where it is unavailable or not desired, the name may be represented as Sao Paulo. ... Satellite image of Istanbul and the Bosphorus Istanbul (Turkish: Ä°stanbul) is Turkeys largest city, and its cultural and economic center. ... Lima is the capital and largest city in Peru, as well as the capital of Lima Province. ... The Lima Region, also known as Lima Provincias, is one of twenty-five regions in Peru. ... Mexico City (Spanish: Ciudad de México, México D.F. or simply México, pronounced /mexiko/ in IPA) is the capital and largest city of the nation of Mexico. ... Motto: Jaya Raya (Indonesian): Prosper and Great Founded 22 June 1527 Governor Sutiyoso Area 661. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Big Apple, The Capital of the World[1], Gotham Location Location in the state of New York Government Counties (Boroughs) Bronx (The Bronx) New York (Manhattan) Queens (Queens) Kings (Brooklyn) Richmond (Staten Island) Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Geographical characteristics Area    - City 1,214. ... Tokyo ) , literally eastern capital, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and includes the highly urbanized central area formerly known as the city of Tokyo which is the heart of the Greater Tokyo Area. ... The 23 special wards (特別区 tokubetsuku) are self-governing, special municipalities in the central and most populous part of Tokyo, Japan. ... Beijing (Chinese: 北京; Pinyin: BÄ›ijÄ«ng; ; IPA: ), a city in northern China (formerly spelled in English as Peking or Peiking), is the capital of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC). ... Bogotá—officially named Bogotá D.C. (D.C. for Distrito Capital, which means Capital District)—is the capital of Colombia, as well as the largest and most populous city in the country with 7,185,889 inhabitants (2005 estimate)[1]. It is also the capital of the department of Cundinamarca. ... Modern Cairo Cairo (Arabic: ‎ translit: ) is the capital city of Egypt (and previously the United Arab Republic) and has a metropolitan area population of approximately 15. ... Map of Iran and surrounding lands, showing location of Tehran View from Jamaran looking southwest toward Elahiyeh, Jordan, and Shemiran districts of Tehran. ... Riyadh (Arabic: ar-Riyāḍ) is the capital of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, located in Ar Riyad Province in the Najd region. ... London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and of England and is the most populous city in the European Union. ... Greater London is the top level administrative subdivision covering London and forms one of the nine regions of England. ... Bogotá—officially named Bogotá D.C. (D.C. for Distrito Capital, which means Capital District)—is the capital of Colombia, as well as the largest and most populous city in the country with 7,185,889 inhabitants (2005 estimate)[1]. It is also the capital of the department of Cundinamarca. ... Lagos is the largest city in Nigeria. ... Location of Baghdad within Iraq Baghdad (Arabic: ‎ translit: , Kurdish: Bexda, from Persian Baagh-daad or Bag-Da-Du meaning “Garden of God” [1]) is the capital of Iraq and of Baghdad Governorate. ... The Bangkok Skytrain at sunset on Thanon Narathiwat Ratcha Nakharin with Empire Tower at the back. ... The Minar-e-Pakistan represents Pakistani independence The Hazuri Bagh, looking towards the Roshnai Gate Lahore (Urdu: لاہور) is a major city of Pakistan and is the capital of the province of Punjab. ... Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnamese: Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) is the largest city in Vietnam, located near the delta of the Mekong River. ... Dhaka (previously Dacca; Bangla: ঢাকা Ḍhākā), population 12,560,000[1] (2005 UN projection for statistical metropolitan area), is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. ... Rio de Janeiro City Flag. ... The Vidhana Soudha is the seat of Karnatakas Legislative assembly Bangalore (Kannada: ; (?) in Kannada and // in English) is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. ... Location within China Modern and ancient Wuhan (Simplified Chinese: 武汉; Traditional Chinese: 武漢; Pinyin: WÇ”hàn) is the capital of Hubei province, and is the most populous city in central China. ...

See also

• List of metropolitan areas by population

This page lists the 100 largest metropolitan areas of the world, listed by population. ...

Source

Mongabay - World's Largest Cities
Note: entries with citations are not from Mongabay but are from the indicated sources.