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1. Tokyo ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Delhi ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Shanghai

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4. Sao Paulo

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5. Mexico City

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6. Cairo

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7. Mumbai

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8. Beijing

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9. Dhaka

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10. Osaka

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11. Karachi

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12. Buenos Aires

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13. Chongqing

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14. Istanbul

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15. Kolkata

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16. Manila

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17. Lagos

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18. Rio de Janeiro

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19. Tianjin

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20. Guangzhou

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21. Moscow

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22. Shenzhen

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23. Lahore

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24. Bangalore

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25. 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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