Cities and Urbanization

These are the world’s fastest growing cities. They've got something else in common

A general picture shows the skyline of Tanzania's port cty of Dar es Salaam, July 12, 2013. Tanzania's commercial capital looks like a boom town even before cash rolls in from gas discoveries that in the next few years could make the east African nation a major energy exporter. Glass-clad tower blocks pierce Dar es Salaam's sky-line and more are emerging from noisy building sites. Billboards advertise high-definition televisions and other electronics to a new middle class, who crowd brand new shopping malls.  REUTERS/Andrew Emmanuel (TANZANIA - Tags: SOCIETY BUSINESS ENERGY CITYSCAPE) - RTX11L78

The skyline of Dar es Salaam. REUTER/Andrew Emmanuel Image: REUTERS/Andrew Emmanuel

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