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Most favelas began as illegal settlements.
Where poor workers built very simple homes and Heliopolis is no exception.
I live in Heliopolis, a favela in Sao Paulo.
I suppose a larger house on a pretty street would be nice.
A Carolina, 17 (Sao Paulo, Brazil).
But to me Heliopolis is special because it has so much community spirit and I don't think I'd find that anywhere else.
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Not many cities can combine urban living with such activities in the fresh air.
Another great thing about Sydney is the mix of different ethnic groups and cultures.
Sydney is a city on the water that is also close to mountains, so we have a great lifestyle here.
That's typical in this city.
Ben, 16 (Sydney, Australia). Link Title
I think we're really fortunate to live in a metropolis that has so much to offer and so few of the problems that affect other major cities.
On the plus side, though, there's a buzz and energy in New York that no other city has.
We New Yorkers like to think our city is the centre of the universe.
It's just common sense to avoid certain places, and it's something you would do in any big city.
New York has a reputation as a dangerous city.
I'm sure some people would disagree, but for me, it truly is the most exciting city on Earth.
I suppose you could say it's a city of contrasts.
Another thing that characterises Athens are the pedestrian-only areas in different parts of the city.
It's hard to describe Athens. For most foreigners, it's a city famous for its ancient ruins, but they don't see the gritty side.
Spending two or three hours over a coffee is acceptable, and no one is pressured to drink up and leave.
Petros, 17 (Athens, Greece).
Unlike other cities, we never drink coffee on the run.
Alison, 16 (New York City, USA).