World Cities

4. Millions of shipping containers pass through this city each year, linking factories in China with consumers around the world.
7. Australia's best-known global city, attracting international tourists, students and major sporting and cultural events.
8. A global centre for technology, innovation and popular culture, home to companies such as Sony and Toyota.
9. The birthplace of K-pop and a major exporter of popular culture, technology and entertainment.
11. Despite its small size, this city-state connects people, goods and ideas through one of the world's busiest ports and airports.
13. A global centre of political power, where decisions made by one of the world's largest governments have worldwide impacts.
14. One of the world's most multicultural cities, attracting migrants, students and skilled workers from around the globe.
15. A city built around global connections, where millions of travellers change planes every year.
16. Home to the United Nations, this city influences global politics, media and culture as well as business.

1. Home to one of the world's largest stock exchanges, this city connects international investors with China's economy.
2. Home to Hollywood, this city exports films, television and popular culture to audiences worldwide.
3. Home to the European Central Bank, giving it an important role in shaping Europe's economy.
5. One of the largest Spanish-speaking cities in the world and an influential centre of Latin American culture, media and government.
6. For centuries this city has connected Europe to the world through trade, shipping and international commerce.
10. This city's stock exchange, universities and international institutions make it one of the world's most connected cities.
12. Widely regarded as one of the world's capitals of fashion, art and luxury design.