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citymetric staff
Guess which of these cities is the farthest north…
Ten pairs of cities. All you have to do is tell us which of them is closer to the North Pole. Easy, right? Right?
Here are 12 urban properties the UK’s National Trust is preserving
What built architecture do we value? What should we save for future generations? The properties held by the National Trust provide a history of how hard it is to shift a conservative concept of preservation.
How many cities are there in Northern Ireland?
Northern Ireland is home to some of the most vibrant and interesting cities in the world.
From Cairo to São Paulo: Monorail networks make the case for overland city rail
As cities around the world continue to expand and develop, monorails are becoming increasingly popular as a cost-effective, efficient and eco-friendly means of transportation
How an entrepreneur uses Instagram to help her Ukrainian homeland
Ukrainian entrepreneur and social media influencer Mariya Solodar tells Rasika Sittamparam how she is using her reach to help people in her homeland.
What are the real sizes of countries?
The true size of countries can be hard to see when looking at a traditional map, but you can compare like-for-like.
How the German government was divided by Chinese investment in the Port of Hamburg
The German government has become divided over a deal, agreed last month, which saw Chinese conglomerate Cosco invest in the Port of Hamburg.
Seven ways to make leaders act on the climate
Adam McKay, Mary Robinson, Vanessa Nakate and others share their solutions.
What are the world’s weirdest time zones?
Time zones are a complicated matter, from half-hour time differences to even different dates overall, here are some of the most unusual time zones in the world.
Zürich referendum enshrines circular economy into the constitution
Of the 26 Swiss cantons, Zurich is the first to include the circular economy in its constitution. But what are the sustainability credentials of Switzerland’s largest city?