The title of ‘International metropolis was first proposed by Scottish urban planner Geddes in 1915. An international metropolis is a crown for a city in the process of urbanization. It is a title given to great cities. They are world-class cities with superior political, economic, scientific, technological strength, economic, political, scientific, and cultural exchanges with the world and hold global influence. The key point to understand the concept of international metropolis is the issue of "influence". This "influence" is based on a certain economic strength. This influence ability is not only a dynamic change process, but also a relatively comparative concept. Let's take stock of five international metropolises.
1 Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is a modern international city, located at the southern end of Kanto Plain in Honshu. It governs 23 special districts, 27 cities, 5 towns, 8 villages, Izu Islands and Ogasawara Islands. With a total area of 2155 square kilometers and a population of about 12.29 million (as of February 2003), it is one of the most populous cities in the world. According to the urban population, the GDP of Tokyo in 2004 was 784.8 billion US dollars.
2 New York, USA
New York is the largest metropolis and the largest commercial port in the United States. It is not only the financial center of the United States, but also one of the greatest financial centers in the world. New York is on the Hudson estuary in the southeast of New York state, bordering the Atlantic Ocean. It consists of five districts: Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Richmond, covering an area of 780 square kilometers, with an urban population of more than 7 million and a population of 18 million in Greater New York City, including the suburbs. In terms of urban population, the GDP of New York City in 2004 was US $407 billion.
3 London, UK
London, the capital of England, is located on the plain in the southeast of England. It crosses the Thames River and is 88 kilometers away from the estuary of the Thames River. The administrative region of London is divided into the city of London and 32 urban areas. The 12 urban areas outside London are called inner London and the other 20 urban areas are called outer London. London is a financial capital and Trade Center. West London is the seat of the British palace, the prime minister's residence, Parliament, and government departments. East London is an industrial area and workers' residential area. The south area is a mixed area of industry, commerce, and housing. The port refers to the area between tower bridge and the mouth of the Thames River. The whole city of Greater London covers an area of 1580 square kilometers. In 2001, the population of London was 7.188 million. London is the world's largest international foreign exchange market and international insurance center. It is also one of the world's largest financial and trade centers. In terms of urban population, the GDP of London in 2004 was US $284.7 billion.
4 Seoul, Korea
Seoul is the capital of South Korea, covering an area of 605 square kilometers, accounting for 0.61% of the total area of the country. The statistical population in 2000 was 10.32 million. Seoul has 25 districts and 522 caves. It is a "special city" of local autonomous groups directly under the central jurisdiction. It is the political, economic and cultural center of South Korea. According to the urban population, the GDP of Han City in 2004 was US $198 billion.
5 Los Angeles, USA
Los Angeles is close to the coast of San Pedro Bay and Santa Monica Bay on the east side of the Pacific Ocean, backed by the reckless San Gabriel Mountain, covering an area of more than 1200 square kilometers. The metropolitan area includes a part of Los Angeles County, Orange County and Ventura County, as well as more than 80 large and small towns such as Beverly Hills, Pasadena, and long beach, with a total area of 10567 square kilometers. Now, Los Angeles has become the largest base of American petrochemical, marine, aerospace, and electronic industries. It is one of the major centers of science and technology in the United States. The number of scientists and engineers there ranks first in the United States. It enjoys the title of "city of science and technology". The famous Silicon Valley is located there. In recent years, the financial industry and Commerce in Los Angeles have developed rapidly. Hundreds of banks have offices in Los Angeles, including many famous international consortia, such as Lockheed, Northrop, and Rockwell. Los Angeles has become a financial center second only to New York. According to the urban population, the GDP of Los Angeles in 2004 was US $196 billion.
