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Largest City in the World

By Matt Rosenberg, About.com

Definition: As of 2007, the largest city in the world is Tokyo, Japan, home to approximately 33 million to 35 million people. By all accounts, Tokyo is the largest city in the world.
Also Known As: Tokyo-Yokohama, Japan
Common Misspellings: Toyko
Examples: Tokyo, Japan is the largest city in the world and is home to more than 33 million people.

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