“urbanization” Charts
The Population Explosion »
With a few exceptions earlier in history, such as Rome, the largest cities have remained relatively similar in size -…
Population of Urban Agglomerations (millions) »
In 1950 NYC with its 12.3 million people was the largest urban agglomeration. It was followed by Tokyo (11.3 mln.),…
China: The New Top Tourist »
In 2005, China ranked seventh in the world for tourism expenditure. It has since surpassed Italy, Japan, France, the United…