To find out which town is the richest on the planet, it is sufficient to calculate the index of gross domestic product.This standard is fundamental in determining the welfare state and a particular locality.Opinions that the richest city in the world is also the most popular tourist attractions, at least erroneous.Most wealthy countries and big cities may be far from the most beautiful places in the world rankings, although there are exceptions.
top 5 richest cities: first
best rating rightly led economic center of Arab Emirates.The richest city - Dubai.He has no equal in the GDP in any other corner of the world.Total index of the treasury of the city ranges up to 1800 billion.All thanks to the rapid development in the city big business.
In recent years, the richest city in the world had grown a whole archipelago.Why are only the famous island palm trees included in the Guinness Book of Records as a new wonder of the world.Real estate in Dubai worth hundreds of millions of dollars, but each project will always be your investors and buyers.However, the main source of income is oil metropolis.This natural resource Arab Emirates raised to incredible heights in just a couple of decades.Local authorities and the oligarchs prefer to invest in the development of their country.This also applies to real estate, and transportation services, and the tourism industry.
richest city in the world was built less than 10 years.Today, Dubai attracts millions of tourists from around the world who are willing to contribute to the treasury of the metropolis obscenely large amounts.In addition, here are held regularly rated sports tournaments, such as the "Formula 1" and WTA Dubai.At birth, the child is transferred to the account from 50 to 200 thousand dollars.Parents get an apartment and a full benefits package.
second place with an indicator of GDP 1500 billion takes second place ranking Tokyo.In the capital of Japan, home to more than 13 million people, but the unemployment rate is the lowest in the world.
long time, Tokyo remained crippled fishing village called Edo.Locals barely making ends meet living on a dime from the sale of seafood.But in 1590, everything changed radically when the village became the center of possessions of the richest countries of the dynasty.Through conquest and commerce Tokyo quickly grew and by area and by population.He was later recognized as the capital Yaponii.Segodnya the richest metropolis of the whole continent.Fill coffers every day round the amount of sports events, tourism, and export taxes.
third place
New York is considered the most successful from an economic point of view, the metropolis of the United States.Argue with him for supremacy in the American continent is unlikely someone can do.Gross Domestic city is 1,200 billion, and that for a population of over 8 million people.
Despite recent increases in the unemployment rate, the city is still in the top three richest metropolises of the world.However, it was not always.In the days of the Anglo-Dutch War province turn passed it in one hand, then the other.This catastrophic impact on the economy of New York City.It was only after 1776 with the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the case townspeople started to grow.For a long time remained the province of the port of emigration.Today in New York, indecently development of the banking industry and real estate.
fourth place
fourth position ranking confidently takes Los Angeles.It is the richest city in the world relative to GDP per capita.The metropolis is home to just 2.8 million people.The total GDP of 790 billion. Dollars.One person is slightly more than $ 282 thousand.Today, Los Angeles impresses with its glamorous and chic.However, another 4 centuries ago on the site of the metropolis was a dull village with a small population.In the mid-19th century, the Americans managed to retake the city from the Spaniards.In 1876, in Los Angeles it was placed upon the railway connecting it with the major economic centers of the United States.This was for the future of the metropolis a turning point, as it pulled brokers and bankers from across the country.
fifth place
In recent years, South Korea's economy is experiencing tremendous growth.It is no accident Seoul recognized the fifth richest city in the world.There GDP barely falls short of the 780 billion dollars.
worth noting the population density.More than 10 million seultsev crowded 605 sq.kilometers of land.For comparison, Los Angeles with a GDP almost the same territory 2 times more (1302 sq. Km).Seoul has become a full-fledged town until the late 14th century.Noteworthy: date of foundation settlement - 17 BC.e.In Seoul, the economy and industry have always been at a high level.He was the first city in Asia, where there are telephone, water and electricity.Today, there are particularly well developed metallurgical, electronic and textile industries.
richest cities in Europe
Rankings, of course, is London.This metropolis occupies 1.5 thousand square meters.kilometers.Population - more than 7 million people.The annual GDP of the capital of England ranges 731 billion dollars.On this London Economic indicators moved far from its competitors.
Interestingly, the main historical metropolis of Britain is always included in the list of "The richest city in Europe."After the Great Fire of London's economy is rising at impressive rates.By the mid-19th century it was considered one of the most affluent metropolises of the world.And all thanks to the development of the banking delu.Takzhe rating of the richest cities in the world and Europe is part of Paris.Its GDP is 669 billion dollars.City of Lights has always attracted the attention of millions of travelers, tourists and creative individuals.No wonder it is called the cultural center of the continent.
richest cities in Russia
With the development of natural resource exports of Russia with confidence improves its economic potential.A rating of the richest cities of Russia headed by Moscow.This metropolis with a population of 11.6 million people has an area of 2.5 thousand square meters.km.
Today the capital is the main tourist center of the country.This is where the rich people live all over Russia.GDP of the capital is more than 520 billion dollarov.Na second place ranking is St. Petersburg.Here, the average expenditure per capita figure ranges from 70 to 100 thousand rubles.According to various estimates, the city's GDP ranges from 150 to 190 billion dollars.
Tyumen suddenly located on the third line with a GDP of $ 7 billion.Krasnodar, Novokuznetsk, Krasnoyarsk, Novosibirsk, Irkutsk - as the wealthiest city in Russia.
