Top 10 fastest growing cities.(Worldwatch)(Illustration)

From: Geographical | Date: June 1, 2005| Author: Amodeo, Christian | Copyright information 
TOP 10 FASTEST GROWING CITIES 
Per cent average annual growth, 1975-2000 
 
 1   Sana'a, Yemen             33.3 
 2   Karaj, Iran               29.1 
 3   Ansan, South Korea        24.2 
 4   Rajshahi, Bangladesh      23.5 
 5   Neijiang, China           22.1 
 6   Ri...

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