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I would say São Paolo is, while not exactly unknown, among the world's hyper-mega-cities (ie over/around 20 million in metro area), has a fairly low profile. On Earth, only the Tokyo, Mexico City, Delhi and the NYC/Newark metro areas are larger.
It's over twice the size of greater London, Paris or LA - yet doesn't figure hugely in the world's consiousness. Most people would be hardpressed to name a single landmark or film set there, or even place it on map. Even in Brazil, most geographically unaware people only think of Rio - which is less than a third of the size of SP.
Perhaps this will change however, with the rise of Brazil as a power? But even Rio got the World Cup. Poor SP!
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I would say São Paolo is, while not exactly unknown, among the world's hyper-mega-cities (ie over/around 20 million in metro area), has a fairly low profile. On Earth, only the Tokyo, Mexico City, Delhi and the NYC/Newark metro areas are larger.
It's over twice the size of greater London, Paris or LA - yet doesn't figure hugely in the world's consiousness. Most people would be hardpressed to name a single landmark or film set there, or even place it on map. Even in Brazil, most geographically unaware people only think of Rio - which is less than a third of the size of SP.
Perhaps this will change however, with the rise of Brazil as a power? But even Rio got the World Cup. Poor SP!
I agree. Outside the Western Hemisphere, Sao Paulo seems almost unknown. When people think of a Brazilian city, most will think of Rio. Mexico City also has a fairly low profile, as do most of the South American city. That whole continent is a bit under the radar.
I know Sao Paulo a bit, mainly from documentaries on football though. Kaka had a documentary and showed you around the city, seemed cool. Dangerous parts though like all South American large cities.
I agree. Outside the Western Hemisphere, Sao Paulo seems almost unknown. When people think of a Brazilian city, most will think of Rio. Mexico City also has a fairly low profile, as do most of the South American city. That whole continent is a bit under the radar.
So, is it Buenos Aires (13 millon metro area) fairly unknown too? Im interested in this. I know this place is full of international tourists but maybe on a global scale and considering how big it is it isnt as known as it should be?
Montevideo is more understandable since its way way smaller than BA in a way way less populated and known country.
I thought BA was the 2nd more known of the southern cone cities, just after Rio, but maybe im wrong?
If you asked someone here if they've heard of BA they will say yes, but they won't be able to tell you much about it other than it's in Argentina.
I think you're right though Sophie, I think BA is probably the second most known city in South America after Rio, but it doesn't really conjure up any images - when people think of Rio they think of beaches, hills and festivals.
Large British cities perform poorly for cities of their size due to decades of neglect and decline that have only been reversed in the past 15 years. It will take many a generation for them to rid themselves of the 80's rot, but they're at least making their mark now in some ways - I know the Leeds Festival for example is pretty well known, I've met people from Italy, France and the US who've been.
Edinburgh is pretty well known this time of year for the Edinburgh festival, the biggest arts festival in the world.
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