Imagine holding the whole world in your hands-or at least the greatest cities of the world! That is exactly what this book is about: The excitement and allure of the exotic, beautiful, legendary and famous cities of the world. Fascinated by history, geography, travel and culture? Each chapter contains little-know facts and figures, unique to the city,its people, its economy and its culture. Learn everything from the basics (population and square miles to the most famous sites and arts). Cities are listed alphabetically making them easy to find. Find out which city was chosen by the experts as the most popular and important travel destination in the world. How helpful will a little book like this be when planning that trip of a lifetime? With just a quick read you can easily narrow down your travel choices to those most attractive to you. Which Cities are your favorites?