Megacities: Istanbul

 Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey and the country’s economic, cultural and historic center. It is in the northwest of Turkey and spreads over the Bosporus Strait. It spreads in both Europe and Asia with a population of 14.1 million. It is a period of about 1600 years, the city was the capital city until Ankara is the new capital of the Republic of Turkey in 1923.

Istanbul has a borderline Mediterranean climate, humid subtropical climate, and oceanic climate under both classifications. Istanbul’s weather has a special feature as high humidity 80% usually in the morning. In summer, the average maximum temperature is 29 degrees Celsius and it has low rainfall.

by Reiko

Megacities: New York

 

Racism is still rampant in New York. Recently, crime targeting Asians have been increasing due to COVID-19. It’s dangerous when you walk alone in the early morning and night. Lurking danger in a quiet place, ally, and subway. There are a lot of people who come from other countries.

Four seasons in New York but spring and autumn is very short. Very hot in summer and very cold in winter. You can get anywhere by walking because New York city’s streets are designed in a grid. Subway runs 24 hours a day.

The cost of living is high in New York. New York is the highest in fashion. New Year events at Time Squares is the most famous New Year count down in the world. Many famous artists perform
here every year.

by Rinka.