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Histories of Major World Cities - INI

The histories of major world cities symbolize the development of human civilization. From ancient Rome's 'City of Seven Hills' to medieval commercial cities, through the Industrial Revolution to modern global cities, each metropolis has been shaped by unique geographical conditions, political backgrounds, and cultural exchanges. These cities continue to function as centers of global politics, economy, and culture.

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[item.tokyo]
code=01
slug=tokyo
name=Tokyo
description=From Edo to Tokyo. One of the world's largest cities with 400 years of history.
country=Japan
formerName=Edo
originYear=1457
region=Asia

[item.london]
code=02
slug=london
name=London
description=A global city on the River Thames with approximately 2,000 years of history.
country=United Kingdom
formerName=Londinium
originYear=43
region=Europe

[item.paris]
code=03
slug=paris
name=Paris
description=The 'City of Light' along the Seine. A center of art and culture with over 2,000 years of history.
country=France
formerName=Lutetia
originYear=-250
region=Europe

[item.new-york]
code=04
slug=new-york
name=New York
description=Called the 'Capital of the World,' a city filled with diversity and commercial spirit.
country=United States of America
formerName=New Amsterdam
originYear=1625
region=North America

[item.beijing]
code=05
slug=beijing
name=Beijing
description=The capital of China with '3,000 years of city-building history and 800 years as a capital.'
country=China
formerName=Yanjing / Dadu
originYear=-1045
region=Asia

[item.rome]
code=06
slug=rome
name=Rome
description=The Eternal City that began as the 'City of Seven Hills' and ruled the ancient world.
country=Italy
formerName=City of Seven Hills
originYear=-753
region=Europe

[item.istanbul]
code=07
slug=istanbul
name=Istanbul
description=The millennium-old city at the crossroads of East and West civilizations with three names.
country=Turkey
formerName=Byzantion / Constantinople
originYear=-658
region=Europe/Asia