The World's 10 Smartest Cities
9. Huntsville, Ala.
The southern city is a top leader in the aerospace and biotechnology fields.(AP Photo/Michael Mercier)
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10. Calgary, Alb... Calgary's number of corporate headquarters has doubled to 15 percent over the past two decades. Rising demand for commodities in Asia should help revive the economy by as soon as next year, according to Forbes. (iStock Photo)
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9. Huntsville, A... The southern city is a top leader in the aerospace and biotechnology fields.(AP Photo/Michael Mercier)
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8. Charleston, S... Charleston is expected to emerge as a major aerospace center, with the location of a new Boeing 787 assembly plant. This should bring over 12,000 new jobs to the area.(iStock Photo)
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7. Houston Texas has a thriving industrial base, first-rate airport, huge medical center complex and is arguably the No. 1 big city in the U.S. with the healthiest economy, according to Forbes.(AP Photo/Brett Coomer)
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6. Seattle This urban area is in close proximity to Washington state's hydro-power generation station, offering affordable, stable clean electricity. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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5. Amsterdam This trading capital is home to seven of the world's top 500 companies and boasts relatively low corporate taxes.(AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
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4. Monterrey, Me... The city is a major industrial and engineering center, specializing in chemicals, telecommunications and industrial machinery.(iStock Photo)
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3. Curitiba, Bra... This metro area in southern Brazil is famous for its "lighthouses," or electronic libraries for poorer residents, and its speedy bus-based transit system, used by about 70 percent of residents.(iStock Photo)
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2. Hong Kong Hong Kong's per-capita GDP is ranked 15th in the world, and it has a reputation for maintaining "the freest economy in the world."(iStock Photo)
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1. Singapore Singapore boasts an income level comparable to the wealthiest Western countries and has a per-capita GDP ahead of most of Europe and Latin America. (iStock Photo)
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Comments Do you agree with Forbes' rankings? Do you think you live in a "smart" city? To read more the full story and share your comments, click here. (iStock Photo) (iStock Photo)
