The city of Montreal would be the 4th coolest city in the world according to a new ranking of the English newspaper The Independent. This ranking takes into account the second cities that are not state capitals but are interesting for their cultures, their economies, their dynamism, etc.
Montreal caught the attention of this newspaper with its many parks, its vibrant culture, the fact that it is the headquarters of Cirque du Soleil. Montreal is also ranked as the most sustainable city in North America according to the latest Global Destinations Sustainability Index. Also, the economic capital of Quebec boasts, according to The Independent, an electric public transportation system and a plan to increase green coverage to 25% by 2025 and the widespread use of biogas energy.
Coolest cities according to The Independent:
- Hamburg, Germany
- Mumbai, India
- Tartu, Estonia
- Montreal, Canada
- Krakow, Poland
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Milan, Italy
- Swansea, Wales
- Sydney, Australia
