London grew from three distinct centers: Roman settlement, Southwark, and Westminster. City retained medieval boundaries while suburbs developed independently. Population exceeded one million by 1800, reaching 6.5 million by 1900. Physical expansion spanned 30 miles from east to west by 1950
London's population reached 8,799,800 in 2021. The city's estimated population in 2024 is 9.65 million. London surpassed Manchester, which had one-third of its population
Chongqing, China has largest city proper population at 30 million. Administrative boundaries define city proper, excluding suburbs. Over 70% of Chongqing's population lives in rural areas
Street is a public thoroughfare in urban environments for people to move freely. Word "street" comes from Latin "strata" meaning paved road. Streets have roots in ancient roads and trade routes
Antwerp is Belgium's third largest city by area and most populous municipality. Located 40 km north of Brussels and 15 km south of Dutch border. World's second-largest port after Rotterdam and hub of diamond trade. Population of 536,079 with over 1.2 million metropolitan residents
Founded at Amstel River mouth in 1275 as a fishing village. Became major world port during Dutch Golden Age (17th century). Known as "Venice of the North" for its canals. Population grew from 1,000 in 1300 to 872,000 in 1959