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1. Tokyo ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Tokyo
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2. Delhi ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Delhi
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3. Shanghai

Shanghai
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4. Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo
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5. Mexico City

Mexico City
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6. Cairo

Cairo
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7. Mumbai

Mumbai
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8. Beijing

Beijing
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9. Dhaka

Dhaka
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10. Osaka

Osaka
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11. Karachi

Karachi
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12. Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires
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13. Chongqing

Chongqing
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14. Istanbul

Istanbul
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15. Kolkata

Kolkata
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16. Manila

Manila
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17. Lagos

Lagos
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18. Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro
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19. Tianjin

Tianjin
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20. Guangzhou

Guangzhou
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21. Moscow

Moscow
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22. Shenzhen

Shenzhen
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23. Lahore

Lahore
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24. Bangalore

Bangalore
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25. Paris

Paris
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Each city offers a plethora of cultural attractions, historic landmarks, renowned museums and art galleries, picturesque parks, entertainment districts, award-winning restaurants, and massive shopping centers. This list of the world’s 25 largest cities is sure to beckon the most adventurous and discerning of travelers.

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