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Most Millionaires American Cities

New York’s millionaire population has now surpassed the boom times of 2007. According to the new Metro Wealth Index, created by consulting firm Capgemini, the New York Metropolitan area had 650,000 high-net worth individuals, or people with $1 million or more in investible assets in 2009. That is 18.7% higher than in 2008. More after the break.

Once again, the New York area topped the list of metro-area wealth centers. Its total was greater than the combined total of the next three runners up — Los Angeles, Chicago, and Washington. Of the top 10, Houston posted the the fastest growth, at 28.9%. But all enjoyed strong growth. Here are the tallies of millionaires for the top 10, along with the percentage growth:

01. New York — 667,200, +18.7%

02. Los Angeles — 235,800, +13.3%

03. Chicago — 198,100, +15.1%

04. Washington, D.C. — 152,400 +19.3%

05. San Francisco — 138,300 +14.5%

06. Philadelphia — 104,100, +20.1%

07. Boston — 102,300, + 14.4%

08. Detroit — 89,100, +12.1%

09. Houston — 88,200, +28.9%

10. San Jose — 86,500, +24.5%

Tallest Dams in the World

10. Mica Dam,  Canada – 234m

This is a list of the tallest dams in the world over 135 meters in height. Currently, the tallest dam in the world is the Nurek in Tajikistan at 300 meters. 09 More after the break...
 

09. Guavio, Colombia – 243m

08. Mauvoisin Dam, Switzerland – 250m

 07. Álvaro Obregón Dam, Mexico – 260m

06. Tehri Dam, India – 261m

05. Chicoasén Dam, Mexico – 261m

04. Vajont Dam, Italy – 261.6m

03. Inguri Dam, Georgia – 271.5m

02. Grande Dixence Dam, Switzerland – 285m

01. Nurek Dam, Tajikistan – 300m