Dubai's Burj Khalifa, once the world's tallest building, uses enough aluminum to build five Boeing 747s. elaborate
Hong Kong is home to more than 7 million people, but also to an estimated 6,000 wild macaques who live alongside them, often venturing into urban areas. elaborate
Only Muslims are allowed to enter Mecca. elaborate
Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família basilica wasn't completed until 2010, over a century after construction began. elaborate
Shanghai has a surprisingly large number of stray cats, often seen roaming the city's streets and alleys. elaborate
Singapore has more than 50,000 CCTV cameras, giving it one of the highest surveillance rates globally. elaborate
Macau is the only place in China where gambling is legal. elaborate
Tokyo has more than 3,000 shrines and temples. elaborate
Milan is home to the world's oldest shopping mall, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, built in the 19th century. elaborate
Ho Chi Minh City has a network of canals, remnants of its past as a French colonial city, sometimes called the "Venice of the East," though significantly less picturesque than its Italian counterpart. elaborate
Kuala Lumpur has the world's tallest twin towers, the Petronas Towers. elaborate
Amsterdam has more bicycles than people. elaborate
Seoul has a surprisingly large population of stray cats, often seen roaming freely in parks and even some residential areas. elaborate
Miami's nickname, "The Magic City," comes from its incredibly rapid growth in the early 20th century. elaborate
London has more than 300 languages spoken within its boundaries. elaborate
Bangkok has more than 300 temples. elaborate
Osaka is known for its vibrant street food scene, particularly its takoyaki (octopus balls), which are often sold from distinctive, brightly colored stalls. elaborate
Madrid has more than 30,000 streetlights, many of which are lit by energy-efficient LED technology. elaborate
There are more than 8,000 restaurants in Manhattan alone. elaborate
Los Angeles has more than 450 miles of beaches. elaborate
Rome has more cats than people. elaborate
Istanbul is built on seven hills, similar to Rome. elaborate
Vienna has more museums than any other city in the world. elaborate
Antalya is home to Düden Waterfalls, where water dramatically plunges directly into the Mediterranean Sea. elaborate
Paris has more than 400 parks and gardens. elaborate
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