most powerful cities on earth

Most Powerful Cities On Earth

London: New York Is the World's Most Economically Powerful City.
11. Helsinki
Besides being the northernmost EU capital, Helsinki is a major global financial powerhouse. The Finnish sure make big paychecks; the mean income of Helsinkis top 50 earners clocks in at
12. Sydney
Sydney is the largest city in Australia and has a larger economy than the whole of Denmark. Its financial and insurance services industry makes up 18.1% of its GDP, more than double the next closest industry.
13. Zurich
Its no surprise to find Zurich on our list as most Swiss banks are headquartered in this city. Beyond being the financial heart of Switzerland, Zurich is the largest centre for gold trading globally.
14. Chicago
The second largest financial centre in North America, Chicago has been consistently rated
15. Toronto
Toronto is the largest city in Canada and, with its surroundings, puts out over half of Canadas manufactured goods. Ships can pick up cargo from its docks and travel all the way to the Atlantic Ocean along the Saint Lawrence Seaway.
16. Stockholm
The third Scandinavian capital on our list, Stockholm ties for the spot. Stockholms economy is overwhelmingly dominated by service jobs (85%), making it one of the cleanest metropolises in the world.
17. Vienna
Home to nearly a third of the countrys population, Vienna has a strong culture of innovation compared to other global cities. It consistently ranks as the worlds top destination for international congresses and conventions.
18. Seoul
Seoul makes up almost a quarter of South Koreas GDP despite occupying less than 1% of its land. This financial megacity is home to some of the worlds largest brands such as Samsung, Kia, and LG.
19. Los Angeles
Most people associate Los Angeles with one of its biggest money makers: filmproducing Hollywood; however, it also has the fifthbusiest port in the world, focused largely on U.S.Asia trade.
20. Singapore
Singapore is the second freest economy in the world, behind on our list. Trade is central to its existence (hearkening back to its days as the primary British naval base in East Asia) with a tradetoGDP ratio of 408%.