10 Cities With Worst Traffic In The World

27 JULY, 2023

Adhya Moona

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Lagos is Nigeria's largest city. It is one of the most congested cities in the world. Reasons behind the traffic woes include poor road condition, road accidents, inadequate road infrastructure.

1. lagos, nigeria

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Los Angeles has one of the worst traffic situations in the world and in US. A person in LA on an average loses 62 hours of their life every year sitting in their car going nowhere.

2. los angeles, usa

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San José is the largest city and capital of Costa Rica. In San José, the traffic condition is bad because of rush-hour traffic, construction and road closures.

3. san josé, costa rica

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Colombo is the capital of Sri Lanka. Colombo has traffic jams, accidents, roadworks and slow-moving traffic. 

4. colombo, sri lanka

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Dhaka is the capital city of Bangladesh. The lack of public transportation and the unregulated growth of private vehicles take a toll on its traffic.

5. dhaka, bangladesh

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Delhi is the capital of India. One of the reasons behind traffic congestion in the city is its growing population and the private vehicles on the road. 

6. delhi, india

Sharjah is the third most populous city in the UAE. Traffic jams in Sharjah can be caused due to road accidents, rush during peak hours, slow-moving traffic.

7. sharjah, uae

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Kolkata, the capital of the state of West Bengal, has a growing population and increasing number of private vehicles on the road that cause traffic jams.

8. kolkata, india

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Lack of investment in the needed infrastructure and the major roads being in a state of despair are among the leading reasons behind traffic in Guatemala City.

9. guatemala city, guatemala

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Medellín is known for its natural beauty and innovative urban designs. Tourists can immerse themselves in the local way of life by enjoying the bustling energy & vibrant culture of the city.  

10. mumbai, india