Explore Urban Geography of World Cities

The Geography of Global Cities

Urban geography studies how cities develop, expand, and interact with their environments. Major cities like New York, London, and Tokyo are shaped by rivers, coastlines, and transportation networks. The geography of a city influences its infrastructure, housing, and economy.

Understanding urban geography helps planners create sustainable cities. This word search puzzle explores the geography of major world cities and how they are structured.

Did You Know?

• Tokyo is the largest metropolitan area in the world, with over 37 million residents.
• Venice, Italy, is built on over 100 small islands connected by canals.
• Dubai’s Palm Islands were created through land reclamation in the Persian Gulf.
• Paris’ urban layout was redesigned in the 19th century by Baron Haussmann.