This city has a population of 35-39 million people and hosts the busiest intersection in the world, with an average of over 2.4 million people passing through daily.
Questions
Question 1: Which Asian country has the most populous city in the world?
A. China
B. India
C. Russia
D. Japan
Question 2: Tokyo was once…?
A. A small fishing village
B. A bustling trade center
Tokyo City.
Question 3: Which city is the most populous in Europe?
A. Istanbul
B. Matera
C. Paris
Question 4: Which city is the most densely populated in Africa?
A. Abuja
B. Cape Town
C. Cairo
Question 5: In Vietnam, which city has the largest population?
A. Hanoi
B. Ho Chi Minh City
C. Da Nang
Question 6: Which city has the largest population in Southeast Asia?
A. Jakarta
B. Davao
C. Bangkok
Question 7: Which country has the smallest population in the world?
A. Nauru
B. Vatican City
C. Tuvalu
D. Palau
Question 8: In Vietnam, which province has the lowest population density in the country?
A. Lai Chau
B. Lao Cai
C. Yen Bai
Answers
Question 1: Answer D – Japan: According to World Populations Review, Japan’s Tokyo has the largest population in the world, with over 37 million people, surpassing Delhi, India, by approximately 6 million. The administrative center of Tokyo is located in the Shinjuku district, which is the most populous urban area in the world and also has the highest GDP globally.
Question 2: Answer A – A small fishing village: Tokyo was once a small fishing village named Edo, founded in 1603. The population grew rapidly, and by the 18th century, over a million people lived in Edo. In 1868, the city was officially renamed Tokyo, meaning “Eastern Capital”.
Question 3: Answer A – Istanbul (Turkey) is one of the oldest and most populous cities, with over 14.6 million residents. It is a cultural crossroads between Asia and Europe, boasting a beauty that is hard for visitors to resist.
Question 4: Answer C – Cairo. Cairo is the capital and largest city of Egypt, with a population of 21.7 million. Officially founded in 969, it has a history that spans over a millennium. As the largest city in Africa and the Middle East, Cairo is often referred to as “the center of civilization” due to its location at the crossroads of pathways leading to Asia, Europe, and Africa. It attracts a vast number of tourists annually and has become one of the most visited travel destinations in Africa.
Question 5: Answer B – Ho Chi Minh City: As of 2021, Ho Chi Minh City is the most populous locality in Vietnam, with 9.17 million residents, accounting for 9.3% of the national population. Hanoi ranks second with 8.33 million residents, representing 8.46% of the national population. Both cities have significant populations compared to other provinces and cities in the country, with Thanh Hoa being the third most populous locality, having 3.72 million residents or 3.77% of the national population.
Question 6: Answer A – Jakarta: With over 10 million people, Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, is the most populous city in Southeast Asia. Indonesia is also the most populous country in the region, with over 260 million people.
Question 7: Answer B – Vatican City: Officially known as Vatican City State, this sovereign nation has territory that includes a walled enclave within the city of Rome, Italy. In 2020, it had a population of 801 people.
Question 8: Answer A – Lai Chau: Lai Chau is the least populated locality in Vietnam. According to the General Statistics Office, Vietnam’s population density in 2021 was 297 people/km², while Lai Chau had a density of only 53 people/km² (with an area of over 9,068 km² and a population of 478,400). Thus, Vietnam’s average population density is 5.6 times that of this province.
