by Global Sherpa | Oct 28, 2011 | Cities, Cities & Countries, Tokyo, World Rankings
The Global Power City Index provides a ranking of the urban competitiveness of 35 world cities based on their international “magnetism.” This desirable-yet-elusive trait is defined as a city’s “comprehensive power to attract creative people and excellent companies...
by Global Sherpa | Jul 24, 2011 | Cities, Cities & Countries, Countries, Japan, Quiz, Tokyo
The Japan Quiz tests your knowledge of interesting facts about Japan, including Japanese city and country facts and rankings as well as elements of Japanese culture. The quiz has 10 questions. Your score, correct answers and explanations appear at the end. Enjoy!...
by Global Sherpa | Jun 8, 2011 | Aid & Development, Cities, Cities & Countries
What do Vancouver and Vienna have in common? Both cities land in the top five spots in the world rankings of the most liveable cities and cities with the highest quality of living conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and Mercer, respectively. City...
by Global Sherpa | Jun 1, 2011 | Cities, Cities & Countries, Quiz
The World Cities Quiz tests your knowledge of cities around the globe and their roles in international development and globalization. The quiz has 10 questions. Your score, correct answers and explanations appear at the end. Enjoy! [QUIZZIN 8] For more fun quizzes,...
by Global Sherpa | May 27, 2011 | Cities, Cities & Countries
Cities are “man’s greatest invention.” They make us “richer, smarter, greener, healthier and happier” according to a fascinating new book, Triumph of the City, by Edward Glaeser, a distinguished Harvard economist. From New York to Bangalore, Glaeser presents a...
by Global Sherpa | Mar 15, 2011 | Cities, Cities & Countries, Countries, Japan, Tokyo
In the wake of Japan’s devastating earthquake and tsunami, some observers have been pondering an interesting question: why hasn’t there been any looting or theft? In many places, looting seems to be an inevitable consequence of the overwhelming circumstances and...
