New York City

The City of New York, often called New York

City (NYC) or simply New York (NY), is the most
populous city in the United States.[9] With an
estimated 2017 population of
8,622,698[7] distributed over a land area of about
302.6 square miles (784 km2),[10][11] New York City
is also the most densely populated major city in
the United States.[12] Located at the southern tip
of the state of New York, the city is the center of
the New York metropolitan area, the
largest metropolitan area in the world by urban
landmass[13] and one of the world's most
populous megacities,[14][15] with an estimated
20,320,876 people in its 2017 Metropolitan
Statistical Area and 23,876,155 residents in
its Combined Statistical Area.[4][5] A global power
city,[16] New York City has been described
uniquely[17] asthe cultural,[18][19][20][21] financial,[22][23] a
nd media capital of the world,[24][25] and exerts a
significant impact upon
commerce, entertainment, research,
[23]

technology, education, politics, tourism, art,

fashion, and sports. The city's fast pace [26][27]
has inspired the term New York minute.[28] Home to
the headquarters of the United Nations,[29] New York is an important center for international
diplomacy.[30][31]
Many districts and landmarks in New York City are well known, with the city having three of the
world's ten most visited tourist attractions in 2013[57] and receiving a record 62.8 million tourists in
2017.[58] Several sources have ranked New York the most photographed city in the world.[59][60] Times
Square, iconic as the world's "heart"[61] and its "Crossroads",[62] is the brightly illuminated hub of
the Broadway Theater District,[63] one of the world's busiest pedestrian intersections,[64][65] and a major
center of the world's entertainment industry.[66]
Seoul
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Seoul (/soʊl/, like soul; Korean: 서울 lit. "Capital"),

officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital[10] and
largest metropolis of South Korea.[1] With
surrounding Incheon metropolis and Gyeonggi province,
Seoul forms the heart of the Seoul Capital Area, home to
roughly half of the country's population. [11][12] Seoul is
ranked as the fourth largest metropolitan economy in the
world and is larger than London and Paris.[13][14]
Seoul is surrounded by a mountainous and hilly
landscape, with Bukhan Mountain located on the
northern edge of the city. As with its long history,
the Seoul Capital Area contains five UNESCO World
Heritage Sites: Changdeok Palace, Hwaseong
Fortress, Jongmyo Shrine, Namhansanseong and
the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty.[15] More
recently, Seoul has been a major site of modern
architectural construction–major modern landmarks
include the N Seoul Tower, the 63 Building, the Lotte World Tower, the Dongdaemun Design
Plaza, Lotte World, Trade Tower, COEX, and the Parc1 Tower. Seoul was named the 2010 World
Design Capital. Also the birthplace of K-pop and the Korean Wave, Seoul received over 10 million
international visitors in 2014,[16] making it the world's 9th most visited city and 4th largest earner in
tourism.[17]
Today, Seoul is considered a leading and rising global city, resulting from a South Korean economic
Seoul has hosted the 1986 Asian Games, 1988 Summer Olympics, 2002 FIFA World Cup, and more
recently the 2010 G-20 Seoul summit. The largest wholesale and retail market in South Korea,
the Dongdaemun Market, is located in Seoul.[84] Myeongdong is a shopping and entertainment area
in downtown Seoul with mid- to high-end stores, fashion boutiques and international brand
outlets.[85] The nearby Namdaemun Market, named after the Namdaemun Gate, is the oldest
continually running market in Seoul.[86]
SINGAPORE
Singapore has four official languages: English,
Language used most frequently at home[316][317]
Language Percent
Malay, Mandarin Chinese, and Tamil.[312] English is
English   36.9% the common language, and is the language of
Mandarin   34.9% business, government, and the medium of
Malay   10.7% instruction in schools.[313][314] Public bodies in
Tamil   3.3% Singapore, such as the Singapore Public Service,
Others   14.2% (which includes the Singapore Civil Service and
other agencies), conduct their business in English, and official documents written in a non-English
[315]

official language such as Malay, Chinese or Tamil typically have to be translated into English to be
accepted for submission.[citation needed]
Singaporeans are mostly bilingual, with English as their common language and usually the mother-
tongue as a second language taught in schools, in order to preserve each individual's ethnic identity
and values. The official languages amongst Singaporeans are English (80% literacy), Mandarin
(65% literacy), Malay (17% literacy), and Tamil (4% literacy).[306][321]Singapore English is based
on British English,[322] and forms of English spoken in Singapore range from Standard Singapore
English to a colloquial form known as "Singlish". Singlish is discouraged by the government.[323]
Despite its small size, Singapore has a diversity of languages,
religions, and cultures.[374] Former Prime Ministers of Singapore,
Lee Kuan Yew and Goh Chok Tong, have stated that
Singapore does not fit the traditional description of a nation,
calling it a society-in-transition, pointing out the fact that
Singaporeans do not all speak the same language, share the
same religion, or have the same customs.[374][375] Even though
English is the first language of the nation, according to the
2010 census, 20% of Singaporeans are illiterate in English.
This is however an improvement from 1990, when 40% of
Singaporeans were illiterate in English.

A street market
in Chinatown during Chinese
New Year holidays. In Chinese
culture, red is the most auspicious
color representing good fortune
and happiness.
Tokyo
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Tokyo (東京 Tōkyō, /ˈtoʊkioʊ/;[7] Japanese: [toːkʲoː] (

listen)), officially Tokyo Metropolis (東京都 Tōkyō-to), is
one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and has been
the capital since 1869.[8][9] The Greater Tokyo Area is
the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
Tokyo has 39 million residents, 50% more people than
any other urban area, with a $2.5 trillion economy larger
than that of any other city; if it were a country, Tokyo
would be the 8th largest economy in the world. The city is
also home to various television networks such as Fuji
TV, Tokyo MX, TV Tokyo, TV Asahi, Nippon
Television, NHK and the Tokyo Broadcasting System.
Tokyo also hosts modern Japanese and international pop,
and rock music at venues ranging in size from intimate
clubs to internationally known areas such as the Nippon
Budokan.
Many different festivals occur throughout Tokyo. Major
events include the Sannō at Hie Shrine, the Sanja
at Asakusa Shrine, and the biennial Kanda Festivals. The
last features a parade with elaborately decorated floats and
thousands of people. Annually on the last Saturday of July, an
enormous fireworks display over the Sumida River attracts over
a million viewers. Once cherry blossoms bloom in spring, many
residents gather in Ueno Park, Inokashira Park, and
the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden for picnics under the
blossoms.
Harajuku, a neighbourhood in Shibuya, is known internationally
for its youth style, fa shion[103] and cosplay.

The Sanja Festival in Asakusa