The city, whose pollution and smoke once took 12,000 lives, has today become the World’s Best City 2025.

World’s Best Cities 2025: If someone asks you which is the best city in the world, then now you can take the name of this city indiscriminately. This city is London, the capital of Britain. London, the city which has made stars like Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli, Sonam Kapoor their home in the last few years, has got the top position in the list of World’s Best Cities 2025 for the 10th time. But no city of India is included in this list. Even cities like the country’s capital Delhi and Mumbai, which are suffocating due to pollution, are not included in the top 100 of this list. But do you know that London is the same city where an incident like the great smog of London took place in 1952. This smoke had taken the lives of not just one or two but 12,000 people.

London has once again proved that it is not only the capital of Britain but also the city that rules the hearts of the world. London has once again made its place at the top, leaving behind famous cities like New York, Paris and Tokyo. This ranking was organized by a global advisor company called Resonance. Let us tell you that this ranking evaluates cities with a population of more than 1 million (10 lakh) and many factors are taken into consideration. In this report of 2025, the opinions of 22,000 people from 31 countries have been included. In this report it was seen that the cities in which people from all over the world want to live, visit or work.

This smoke of London had taken the lives of not just one or two but 12,000 people.

What was the Great Smog of London?
At that time people used to burn coal a lot. People used to keep the house warm by burning coal, coal was burnt for work in factories. There was smoke all around the city. This situation continued for a long time. But in December the cold increased and due to low temperature the smoke remained all around the city. The smoke became so poisonous that soot and smoke coming from thousands of chimneys, industrial plants, and new diesel buses were all mixed in. For five days, the Great Smog turned the city into a gas chamber. Visibility had also become zero like it is in Delhi-NCR these days. This smog was so terrible that it started entering the houses. The smog cleared on December 9, but by then there were queues of respiratory patients in hospitals. After this incident, reports claimed that 12,000 people had died due to this.

But London has recovered since then and today, while the AQI in some areas of Delhi has reached above 500 and in some areas above 700, the AQI of London is just 1 today.

Why did London become the best city?
London, the capital of Britain, is the city that started many things. Due to its cultural heritage, its very beautiful buildings and modern infrastructure, people have made this city their first choice. Perhaps this is the reason why Bollywood, who call ‘Mumbai’ their home, are also choosing this city for the second phase of their life. Apart from Anushka-Virat and Sonam, Shahrukh Khan, Kajol and Shilpa Shetty Kundra also have holiday homes in London.

Apart from Anushka-Virat and Sonam, Shahrukh Khan, Kajol and Shilpa Shetty Kundra also have holiday homes in London.

Cultural heritage and global appeal
London is known for its rich cultural heritage and diversity. Its historical monuments, such as Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, and the British Museum, attract tourists from all over the world.

center of education
London is also far ahead in the matter of education. Universities here, such as University College London (UCL) and Imperial College London, are ranked among the top educational institutions in the world.

Finance and Business Hub
London is a symbol of a strong business infrastructure. The City of London and Canary Wharf located here are one of the largest financial hubs in the world.

Tourism and nightlife
Situated on the banks of the River Thames, this city has tourist places like the London Eye, Piccadilly Circus, and the West End Theater District. London’s nightlife and food also make it special. Also, London’s regional airport connectivity makes it one of the most connected cities in the world.

This is special in London
– Largest museum network: There are more than 170 museums in London, including the British Museum and the Natural History Museum.
– Largest public transport system: London’s underground railway network, called the “Tube”, is the oldest metro system in the world.
– City of Greenery: 40% of London is covered in greenery, including large parks like Hyde Park and Regent’s Park. This means that for Asian countries struggling with pollution, a city like London is no less than heaven.
– World’s busiest airport: Heathrow Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world.
– A showcase of the world’s languages: More than 300 languages ​​are spoken in London, making it one of the most diverse cities.

According to Chris Fair, President and CEO of Resonance, “Since the Corona epidemic, people are looking for not only affordable but also attractive places. “London has made its place in the hearts of people around the world due to its multidimensional qualities.”

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