World's Greatest Cities

World's Greatest Cities

Documentary1 SeasonPublic Broadcasting Service
A look at the steady rise of the world's greatest cities, with half the people on the planet now inhabiting these urban areas.
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Global Cities
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Cities of wealth, industry and innovation like London, Tokyo, Hong Kong and New York never sleep.

Mega Cities
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Mega Cities such as Shanghai and Delhi provide a home to populations that reach over 10 million.

Capital Cities
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The heart of any nation, capital cities are often a hive of intellectual activity.

Port Cities
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Port cities bridge not only countries but continents as well and unite the global community.

Ancient Cities
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In ancient cities, religious and cultural centers have shaped the ways in which we view the world.

Remote Cities
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The world's most remote cities serve as gateways to some of the wildest places on Earth.

  • About this Series
  • A look at the steady rise of the world's greatest cities, with half the people on the planet now inhabiting these urban areas.
  • TVPGHD
  • GenreDocumentary
  • Seasons1
  • StudioPublic Broadcasting Service

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