The Gauteng City-Region is an integrated cluster of cities, towns and urban nodes that together make up the economic heartland of South Africa. The core of the city-region is Gauteng, South Africa’s smallest but most densely populated province.
Toyooka City is located in the Hyogo Prefecture and has approximately 77,000 inhabitants. The city is bordered by the Sea of Japan to the north, and the Maruyama River flows through the center of the city.
With a population of 500,000, the Rouen Normandy Metropolis is marked by the contrast between urban and rural, by its industrial and agricultural fabric and by its many and varied heritages.
With almost 400,000 inhabitants, Novi Sad is one of the fastest-growing cities in the region. The city has experienced nine state formations and various social systems in the last century.
Matera is a city in the South of Italy with 62.000 inhabitants.
Istanbul’s position as a bridge between East and West makes the city an ideal candidate to represent the spirit of cultural exchange and dialogue.
Jakarta, Indonesia’s bustling capital, grapples with urban challenges like congestion and limited green spaces.
With around 64,000 inhabitants, Granollers is characterised by its industrial character from the 20th century. The dismantling of traditional industry forced it to diversify its economy and, today, it is also marked by its cultural and creative character.
Located in the heart of Europe, with a population of 234,475, Lille is a young and diverse city.
Brazzaville, the political, economic and cultural capital of the Congo, is located on the right bank of the eponymous river and is divided into nine districts.