Abidjan is Ivory Coast's largest city and former capital. As of 2021, it has a population of 6.3 million, making it Africa's sixth most populous city. The city is located on the Ébrié Lagoon, experiencing tropical wet and dry climate
London's history spans over 2000 years, making it a significant financial and cultural center. Prehistoric settlements were found near the Thames, including Mesolithic and Bronze Age structures. Roman Londinium was established in 47 AD, reaching 60,000 inhabitants. London Wall was constructed between 180-225 AD, defining city's perimeter for 1,600 years
Megacities are cities with populations exceeding 10 million people. UN DESA identified 33 megacities in 2018, according to various sources. China and India lead in megacity populations. Tokyo Area is considered largest megacity globally
Manila was founded in 1258 as a Tagalog-fortified polity called Maynila. Spanish conquistador Legazpi established Intramuros in 1571. Manila became the first chartered city in the Philippines in 1901. The city was located at the confluence of Silk Road, Spice Route, and Silver Way
Post-industrial society occurs when service sector generates more wealth than manufacturing. Term originated by Alain Touraine in 1969, popularized by Daniel Bell in 1974. Term is related to concepts like post-Fordism and information society
South Korea's population is 51,701,659 as of July 2024. Population growth rate decreased from 0.1% to 0.09% from 2019 to 2020. World's lowest fertility rate of 0.92, with average of 1.19 children per mother. Almost half of population expected to be over 65 by 2065