The Capital of the World!

[Aro0w 1]

Originally posted by: montrouge

No it is Atlanta the busiest airpot in the world since the end of the 1990's.

In 2008 (change since 2007)

1st - ATL: 90.0 million (0.7%)

2nd - ORD: 69.4 million. (-9.0%)

If it continue this trend Chicago O'hare airport will be the third busiest aiport in the world.

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pfft....

Atlanta only gets so much traffic because it's in the middle of the Us... most people are just staying there in between flights...

Anyway, I would pick Paris as the capital of the world.

got history, lots of culture, and one of the most powerful nations...

[SteveMSim 275]

After reading some of these replies, I'll go with Honolulu, Hawaii. Honolulu is just about in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and within several hours of flying from most of the major Pacific Rim cities. The Pacific Rim is fast becoming the world's economic powerhouse, and it has become important politically. Honolulu's population is a blend of different races and cultures that have managed to live together. I've never heard of any incidents centering on race, religion, culture, etc. in Honolulu except shortly after Pearl Harbor was attacked when people of Japanese descent were herded into internment camps. Honolulu also has an ideal tropical climate, and there is still space on the island of Oahu to build the buildings necessary to house a world government.

[Ntq€310 1]

A global capital in a city like NYC, London, or Toyko would be, in my thinking, a bad choice. Considering that they already are the top for something, and it would be better to have a important, yet at the same time lesser city be the capital.

-Athens, or Thessaloniki might be good choices. Athens having a strong democratic tradition as well. Thessaloniki is also more connected to the European Network rather

than Athens, so it could also be a nice choice. But really, I find the Greek democratic history the biggest plus of any world democratic order

But going down for regions.

North America: Boston, Chicago, Toronto, Halifax

Europe: Amsterdam, Geneva

Asia: Singapore, Hong Kong

South America: Bras

[sumwonyuno 42]

Originally posted by: SteveMSim

After reading some of these replies, I'll go with Honolulu, Hawaii. Honolulu is just about in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and within several hours of flying from most of the major Pacific Rim cities. The Pacific Rim is fast becoming the world's economic powerhouse, and it has become important politically. Honolulu's population is a blend of different races and cultures that have managed to live together. I've never heard of any incidents centering on race, religion, culture, etc. in Honolulu except shortly after Pearl Harbor was attacked when people of Japanese descent were herded into internment camps. Honolulu also has an ideal tropical climate, and there is still space on the island of Oahu to build the buildings necessary to house a world government.quote>

I like that post, IMO; I have a bias, since I live there.  But, I don't think Honolulu as the capital of the world will ever happen.

It would be the ultimate catalyst for tourism, but tourism does have its disadvantages [low-paying service jobs, environmental damage and reinforcing the status quo]

Honolulu really is a world city, but a majority of people here, don't realize or want to believe it.  As one former governor put it, Hawaii suffers from "a subtle inferiority of spirit."  Many locals would jokingly laugh at the prospect of being the capital of the world. Many are quite apathetic about public and world affairs because they value an "ainokea" [i don't care]/laid-back lifestyle.  Not to mention, there are people in the world that still believe Hawaii is just grasshuts, mai tais, surfers and hula dancers.

Environmentalists/preservationists are up in arms that development equals an urbanized Hawaii, aggravates overburdened infrastructure and adds unneeded population pressures. The pro-seccession Native Hawaiians wouldn't like the idea of their ancentral lands being used to house a world government [the complete embodiment of foreign ideas and influence].  And to top it off, there would have to be some incredibly large military and police force, several times over today's levels.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to bash Hawaii, it is a wonderful place.  It just wouldn't be the best place to physically put the capital of the world.

And yes, compared to many other places, Hawaii seems so stable.  But that's not to say there aren't real social problems and tensions.

[Jasoncw 11,940]

I'd like to remind everyone that this thread (and site) is for positive, healthy discussion.

[Kryptowhite 9]

Hawaii is one of the best places on earth...great people, culture, and island. Unfortuantly, I just think it would ruin hawaii if the capital of the world were there.

[devi 0]

Rome offcourse, the start of everything. It have a very very very high cultural value.

[Nathangec78 183]

I Think that can't exist an only city to be capital of the entire world,but one for the many regions of the globe:

North America:NYC,LA

Central America:Mexico City(Mexico isn't a central american country,but Mexico City has an important inffluence in these countries.)

South America:S

[Nathangec78 183]

I Think that can't exist an only city to be capital of the entire world,but one for the many regions of the globe:

North America:NYC,LA

Central America:Mexico City(Mexico isn't a central american country,but Mexico City has an important inffluence in these countries.)

South America:S

[Nathangec78 183]

I Think that can't exist an only city to be capital of the entire world,but one for the many regions of the globe:

North America:NYC,LA

Central America:Mexico City(Mexico isn't a central american country,but Mexico City has an important inffluence in these countries.)

South America:S

[Chptrk 86]

(Thinking a little) Maybe the only way to make everyone happy was if the Capital of the World was a new city, that wasn't even on Earth. A city on the moon, while maybe not that realistic right now, but not that far in the future, would stop countries from complaining that the capital is too close to another country and too far from their's (ie: China not wanting the capital to be New York). Plus the moon is always moving so it's not always near the same countries. The only problem (besides starting the city) would be with lesser developed countries not being able to build rockets to get there, but other countries could lend them out to each other or something.

(On a side note, does anyone else notice the font is different on this page then any others?)

[duckotropolis 0]

i vote for Tokyo.

[Shortie12 1]

I'd pick Dubai as the capital of the world right now.

This would have to be because of all the new developments which have had the whole world in mind.

For example, the tallest tower in the WORLD is located in Dubai, the WORLD islands are located in Dubai and there are always plenty of tourists that come from all over the WORLD. Just my opinion though.

[dragonsign 8]

beirut!

[bigthing 35]

LONDON!!!

[AfricanRuler 0]

I would have to say London, partly out of loyalty but also because I think the world capital should be somewhere truly multicultural where you can find people from all over the world, and London must be one of the few places in the world where you can find people from every country in the world!

[Sretamdet 11]

I'll choose for sure an European city: Paris, London or The Hague. Because Europe has colonized the world and it's political influences are also nearly everywhere. I think a capital is NOT a city with a "downtown" with huge skyscrapers.

BTW i've read that Amsterdam is the most ethnical city in the world.

[Denon333 0]

I think everyone can have their own capitals and still have on country with major countries as part capitals with a main capital.

Some suggestions of Part-capitals:

Beijing(Remember!China is a growing economical superpower)

Tokyo(It almost won WWII)

Washington(The capital of the main superpower)

London(Capital of old British Empire,Present time UK)

Sydney(The cultual capital in Austrlia(From the looks of the Sydney Opera House)

Sao Paulo(Recycling Genius of the world)

Mexico City(Best disaster Prevention Capital in the world)

Main Capitals

Singapore(The 'Capital' of ASEAN)

Geneva(Like they said,the place has to be netual.)

[EchoAlpha 0]

Toronto

[EchoAlpha 0]

Toronto

[EchoAlpha 0]

Toronto

[FreakAboutSims 0]

Rome, greatest empire to have ever existed, now, it rules the world.

[FreakAboutSims 0]

Rome, greatest empire to have ever existed, now, it rules the world.

[FreakAboutSims 0]

Rome, greatest empire to have ever existed, now, it rules the world.

[GoaSkin 2]

I think, the capital of the world should be established bethween the continents, for example it could be on one island of the Azores or the island Tristan or Bermuda. It should become independant and only have the function to be the capital of the world.

[pedepy 0]

nyc is a no brainer here .....

there might be a few prettier places in europe, taller buildings, higher populations in asia and india ... the world is filled with many other magnificent cities, but none are more influencial today still than new york city !

[jayo 44]

London.

-Capital of one of the largest economies in the world.

-Migrant population is huge.

-Diversity in Cuisine,Architecture,Nightlife.etc

-One of the most Populous cities on earth.

-The Worlds financial capital.

-Served by many Large Airports.

-Rail Connections to continental Europe.

-Future Transport connections like Crossrail,Highspeed 2 and extensions to the tube network will help.

-The world basically lives in London with people of all nationalitys living, more or less, in harmony with eachother.

Its obvious.

[MariusBleek 5]

Either New York, Tokyo or London....Just cuz they are the largest global cities with arguably the most influence on the planet

[montrouge 2]

And Paris ? Never forget Paris in this list... It is a bigger and more important city than people imagine.

[Derekvb 0]

Well, it's Rotterdam of course! The world port! (actually it's the no. 3 world port)