In European countries there are many cities. Which cities are in the TOP 10 most populated in Europe?
10th place. Minsk (Belarus)
The capital of the Republic of Belarus opens a list of the most densely populated European cities, located on the Svisloch River. For the state, the capital center is of great importance because it is the heart of transport links and contains many important industrial enterprises on its territory, which also makes Minsk an important object from an economic and scientific point of view.
Population is: 2,018,281 people.
9th place. Paris, France)
On the banks of the Seine lies the capital of France, which is known for one of the most recognizable sights in the world - the Eiffel Tower. More sophisticated geographers also know that the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe and other famous objects are located in Paris. Despite the fact that its area is only 105 sq. Km, a lot of people live in the city.
Population is: 2 206 488 people.
8th place. Rome, Italy)
The Italian capital, founded in 753 BC, is considered one of the oldest cities on Earth. Its territory is located on seven hills, because of which buildings occupy only 25% of the area of Rome, and the rest of the land is reserved for various objects and plots equipped for the landscape. The city had a great influence on the development of Italian culture and retained many of the sights of antiquity.
Population is: 2 875 805 people.
7th place. Kiev, Ukraine)
Kiev boasts a rich history. Being founded in the V century, due to its territorial location (on the Dnieper River) it became an important object in Russia, and later received the nickname “mother of Russian cities”. Later it became the capital of the Ukrainian Republic, and in 1991 took the same post in the newly formed Ukraine. Also, in the days of the USSR, Kiev received the title “Hero City” for the courage of the population shown during the Second World War.
Population is: 2 967 360 people.
6th place. Madrid, Spain)
Madrid is the largest city in Spain, which contains many attractions. It is not known exactly when the capital appeared, but the first mention of it is found in manuscripts of the first half of the 10th century, where it is called “Magerith”. Now Madrid is an important economic center of the country.
Population is: 3 165 541 people.
5th place. Berlin, Germany)
On the banks of the Hafel and Spree rivers lies the capital of Germany, which occupies the fourth place among the settlements of the European Union by area (891.68 sq. Km). After the Second World War, the city was divided into parts by the Berlin Wall and only in the 1990th year was it united.
Population is: 3 644 826 people.
4th place. Saint-Petersburg, Russia)
The cultural capital of Russia occupies the fourth line of the TOP. St. Petersburg is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and all this thanks to a large number of attractions and beautiful buildings. Peter is also famous for its cloudy climate and a lot of rain, which is not uncommon for the Neva area.
Population is: 5 398 064 people.
3rd place. London, Great Britain)
The three densely populated European cities opens the capital of Great Britain. London is the largest city in England, whose area is 1572 square meters. km Few people know, but the settlement was founded by the Romans in 43 C.E. and was called "Londarium."
Population is: 8 908 081 people.
2nd place. Moscow, Russia)
The capital of the Russian Federation takes the second place. Moscow has long become the main city of the country, where residents of not only neighboring cities, but also states come. Therefore, it is not surprising that its population is quite large.
Population is: 12 678 079 people.
1st place. Istanbul, Turkey)
In the first place is the Turkish city. It is located on the banks of the Bosphorus and is divided into European and Asian parts. For the state it is an important economic and industrial center. Istanbul was founded in 667 BC. and is considered the first city in Europe to overcome the mark of one million inhabitants.
Population is: 15 025 231 people.
