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Distribution of metro systems worldwide by region 2017
Number of cities with metro systems in 2017, by region (in units)
by E. Mazareanu,
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Oct 16, 2018
The statistic illustrates the distribution of metro systems worldwide by region in 2017. In that year, Asia-Pacific had the highest number with 73 cities with metro systems, while Europe came second with 46 cities.
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by E. Mazareanu,
last edited
Oct 16, 2018
The statistic illustrates the distribution of metro systems worldwide by region in 2017. In that year, Asia-Pacific had the highest number with 73 cities with metro systems, while Europe came second with 46 cities.
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