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Pittsburgh was founded in the year 1758 and has a population of 300,431 based on statistics from 2022. Pittsburgh was founded to serve as a vital link between the Atlantic coast and the Midwest and eventually become known as the "Gateway to the West" because of its intersection point of 3 important waterways (Alleghany River, Monongahela River, and Ohio River. The population growth rate of 2022 sits at -0.06% (while still negative, it's been getting significantly better compared to past rates of -0.23%, -0.35, etc.)

I picked Pittsburgh because it lies in the geographic region called "Appalachian Plateau" and sits on over 16,000 feet of sedimentary rock. I thought this could be an interesting city to learn about due to the timeline of sedimentary rock (the surface is around 290-320 million years old), natural hazard disasters such as being prone to flooding, and its role in environmental risks such as pollution (9th highest in the nation based on statistics from American Lung Association in 2021)

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Lagos, Nigeria known as "Oko" then changed to "Eko" was founded May 27, 1967.  Lagos was founded because of the Portuguese traders settling and beginning to Eko as a port for the slave trade renaming it Lagos after the coastal city in Southern Portugal had the greatest trading link with Africa. Lagos, Nigeria population is around 15,946,000 at a 3.63% increase from 2022. I choose the city Lagos, Nigeria because one of my bestfriends home country just so happens to be Nigeria. I choose this city to learn more about it and because of her roots.
By: Lindsay

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The city of Toronto was founded in the year 1793. After a 7 year that took place between Canada and Britain in the year 1756-1763 control was pass to Britain. in 1793 a new governor by the name of John Graves Simcoe founded a new town. Today the city holds 6,372,000 people and it is steadily growing with a growth rate of .93%. So the Reason why I pick this city is because I have a friend that lives out there and I think it would be kind of interesting to see what I can find compare to what my friend might tell me.

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I chose London, England because one of my best friends is there currently for a work trip. His photos and stories are amazing. Because it was such a hot topic for me at the moment I decided it would be a perfect city to choose. London is the capital city of England and was founded in 47 AD. The location was chosen due to the narrow bridge that the settlers could construct a bridge and use the river to stay connected with the rest of Europe. It was established as a civilian town for trading, commerce, and banking. The current population is at 9,541,000 and increasing at a rate between 1.2 and 1.3 annually.

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Laramie Wyoming was originally a tent city for workers on the first transcontinental railroad. In the mid-to-late 1860's it became known as Laramie City, and permanent buildings began to be constructed. In its early years it was known as an important terminal on the transcontinental railroad.

Today the population of Laramie is 31,659. Since 1990, the population has been mostly stagnant, having grown only very slightly.

I picked Laramie because my grandmother graduated High School in Casper, Wyoming and I wanted to learn more about the state of Wyoming in general.

-Daniel

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Hong Kong, China was founded on January 26th, 1841. Hong Kong was founded as a colony of the British Empire, ending the First Opium War. The population is 7.29 million people. The population is increasing. The reason I chose this city is that I've always wanted to visit it. It is a beautiful city.

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The history of Paris dates back with a settlement by a tribe of a Celtic fisherman in around 259 BC. The city changed its name to Paris during the fourth century. The current population of Paris is 12,064,575. The population has been increasing, especially since France has been called the most fertile country in Europe. France has a steady fertility rate at at about 1.83 children per women. I picked this city because I've been to Paris once a few years ago and loved it. I also know a little bit of French and I think France is a beautiful country.

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San Francisco was founded on June 29, 1776. It was originally founded on a Spanish mission, later conquered by the USA, and was then known for the gold rush. The San Francisco population is currently decreasing from the pre-pandemic high by 0.5%. I picked this city because I feel as if this city has a lot to offer as far, and coming from someone born and raised in Houston, it would be interesting.

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When Istanbul was founded by the Greeks in 657 B.C., its name was Byzantion , and later Constantinople.
Istanbul Turkey was founded in 1930 after the Capital of the Republic of Turkey was moved to Ankara in 1923.
It was recognized as Istanbul by the new Turkish government that was founded in 1923.
The current population of Istanbul is 15,848,000, and it has steadily increased on average by 1.40% per year since 2019.
I chose Istanbul, Turkey as my city because I am very interested in the history of the city and its rulers dating back to the Holy Roman Empire. I look forward to learning more about this fascinating city from a geological standpoint.

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Founded in 1896, the city of Miami was established with a population of just over 300.  Julia Tuttle, Miami's landowner, persuaded Henry Flagler, a railroad industrialist, to extend his Florida East Coast Railway to Miami. The city’s population is 439,890 as of 2021 and continues to increase by about 1% yearly. I chose Miami because of the environment. I like the beaches, nightlife, and weather, reminding me of the perfect summer vacation.
-Eric Gonzalez

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Year founded: Popularly known to be founded by members of the Denny Party 1851
Reason for founding: Founded by the Denny Party, a group of pioneers searching for new land, traveling from Illinois through the Oregon trail to Portland, and eventually settling in Seattle due to it not being crowded like the Willamette Valley.
Current Population: ~755,000
Population trend: ~1.6% annually
My reason for picking this city isn't anything substantial; I've always thought it was beautiful, and I visited once in 2017 and since have always had an appreciation for it. ~Kaitlyn

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New York City was founded in 1624 by Dutch merchants and was first called “New Amsterdam” It was founded because the location provided a great harbor for easy access to nearby oceans and rivers. The current population is 18,937,000. The population has been decreasing due to the skyrocketing rents, high cost of living, and high taxes. I picked this city because it is the largest city I have ever visited, and it has lots of history.
By: Katie

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Boston Massachusetts, founded in 1630, is the capital of Massachusetts and the most major city in New England. It was founded by English puritans seeking religious freedom. With a population of 693,000, it is growing at a rate of 0.84% annually. I picked this city because of my love for U.S. history, as Boston plays a major role in the history of America. By: Benjamin

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1. Bakersfield's population as of the 2020 census was 403,455, making it the 48th-most populous city in the United States of America and the 9th-most populous city in California.

2. While during the gold rush in the 1800’s introduced a lot of new residents into the area, the city was not officially founded till 1869 by Thomas Baker.

3. The Bakersfield area was once called Kern Island by pioneers who built log cabins in the 1860’s due to the Gold Rush leading them to the bottom of the Kern river.

4. The largest Bakersfield racial/ethnic groups are Hispanic (52.0%) followed by White (30.7%) and Asian (7.0%).

5. The state population decreased by an estimated 182,083.

6. I picked this city because I was just familiar with the name alone, and also I think learning more about cities in CA would be fun.

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Chicago was found on March 4, 1837. Chicago was found as a trading center, it was perfectly situated to take advantage of the trading possibilities invented by the nations westward expansion. Chicago's population is 2.7 Million. Chicago has lost 104,000 of its population in the last year. I picked Chicago as my city because I have always wanted to explore Chicago and thought it would be a nice city to do my research about.

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Madrid, Spain was founded in the late 9th century, from the years 852-886. It was founded by Muhammad I and he built a fortress between Al-Andalus and the the kingdoms of Leon and Castile. His objective was to protect Toledo, a city in Spain, from the Christian invasions and also as a starting point for Muslim offensives. The city of Madrid has almost 3.4 million people and a metropolitan area population of almost 6.7 million. The population of this city has been increasing at a faster pace after the pandemic. Before the year 2020, there was an increase of population of around 10%. Now, there is was an increase of more than 50%. I picked Madrid, Spain because I have actually traveled to Spain during the summer of last year. My older sister married her husband in Valencia, Spain. We only stopped at Madrid for a couple of hours before we had to catch the train to Valencia. Although we were only there for a couple of hours, I was intrigued with everything.

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New Orleans was founded in 1718 by French colonists, New Orleans was once the territorial capital of French Louisiana before becoming a part of the United States in the Louisiana purchase in 1803. The decision to found New Orleans also known as Nouvelle-Orleans, the decision was made by John Laws company of the West, which took place in Paris in 1717. The colony's new proprietors saw New Orleans as a "port of deposit," or a way for future trade from upriver in the Mississippi River valley. According to US census records the current population of New Orleans is 376,971, the population is currently growing at the rate of 1.02% annually. I choose this city because one it is my favorite city in the US. I love the atmosphere that New Orleans has, as well as the architecture of the city itself. The moment I saw New Orleans for the first time, I was in love and yes down some of the streets it smells and some places it is not very nice, but it has its own beauty to it. Don't get me started on the food as well, as I would say chef's kiss. I can't wait to dive in and find out more about the place I love.

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Tel-Aviv was founded in 1909. it is a branched suburb of the Jaffa port. the population is 4,344,000, a 1.88% increase from 2021. I have spent 10 years traveling to Israel for work only for it to end July of 2021. It is a very beautiful country with lovely people.

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Atlanta, Georgia was founded in 1837 as the end of the Western & Atlantic railroad line. Indian removal and the discovery of gold encouraged new settlement in the region, but it was the railroad that actually brought Atlanta into being and eventually connected it with the rest of the state and region. Today the fast-growing city remains a transportation hub, not just for the country but also for the world: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the world's busiest in daily passenger flights. Direct flights around the world have made metro Atlanta easily accessible to the more than 1,000 international businesses that operate here. Atlanta's population is 522,328 as of 2023, growing at a rate of 1.53% (7871) per year. I picked this city because this is my favorite city. I am going to move there as I am transferring to Georgia Tech, so I thought what better place to choose than Atlanta, Georgia!
- Srushti Nandanwar

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The city of Reykjavík was founded in 1786 and was originally founded as a fishing post and trading town. The population is currently at 135,688 and is increasing by 1.62% annually. I picked this city because it's off in its own place and I'm interested in learning about what happens there.

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Founded in 1729 as the settlement of Kolachi-jo-Goth during the rule of Kalhora dynasty, before Pakistan was founded. The population of Karachi is estimated around 17.2 million and it has increased since last year which was 16.8 million. I picked this city because my parents are from here.

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The truth of Rome's origin is lost to time, but legend has it that the two demigod brothers, Romulus and Remus, founded the settlement in 753 BC, choosing the location because it's where they were saved as infants by a she-wolf. They eventually turned on each other and Romulus killed his brother, becoming the town's leader and namesake. As of 2022, the metro area of Rome had a population of 4.298 million, and grew by 11,090 people. I chose this city because I love history and it's somewhere I've wanted to visit for a long time.

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Los Angeles, also known as the City of Angels was founded on September 4th, 1781. Gaspar de Portola was the first man to establish a Spanish outpost in this region in 1769. Then in 1781, 44 European, African and Native Americans from Mexico came to the area and established a farming villiage. At this time the settlement was give the name El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de los Angeles de Porciuncula (The Town of Our Lady the Queen of the Angels of Porciuncula). Today, the city of LA has a population of 3.849 million. Based on recent data from the US Census Bereau, LA city is actually shrinking. It is estimated that from 2020 to 2021 the population shrank by about 44,000 people. I picked Los Angeles because I grew up just 20 miles north of the city for the first 16 years of my life. A large portion of my extended family lives in Los Angeles city and i visited quite often.
-Alexander

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Tokyo was originally a fishing village (Edo) in the 1450s. Edo Shigenaga built a castle in the center of the town for expansion and for leverage on power for the Tokugawa Shogunte. Several years later, there was a division in Japan. The clash between the Western Army and the Eastern Army led Tokugawa into victory. The Tokugawa territory of Edo was relinquished to the Emperor in 1867. Shortly after the city received a new name (Tokyo). To this day Tokyo's population is 13.99 million. It is currently declining (-118,412 in the last year).
I chose this city because I have always been interested in the Japanese culture, and I want to live there for at least a month once in my life.

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Cairo, Egypt was founded in 640BC. The location was chosen because it sits on the Nile River just next to the Nile Delta to the Mediterranean Sea. The current population is 22,183,000 people and increases an average of 2% each year (an additional 427,000 people annually). I chose this city because of my interest in Egyptology.

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Denver was founded November 1858 by General William Larimer Jr. He named the city after James W. Denver. It was created to help be chosen as the county seat for Arapaho County. Denver's population is about almost 3 million people as of 2023 it has rapidly been incresing within the last years. I choose this city because out of all the places I have been too Denver was the most beautiful place I went to by far, I love the snow and cold weather along with the mountains.
Student name: Dylan Aguilar

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Founded in 1538, to serve as the capital of Colombia. The city's population is 11,508,000 and in 2022 1.59% increase from 2021. I chose this city because it is an amazing city that I would like to get to know soon.

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Founded in 1682 to serve as the capital of the Pennsylvania Colony. The city's population is 1.6 million and grew by about 3800 people in the last year. I chose this city because I grew up outside of this city from the ages of 10 to 18. By: Bryn Benford