The two longest metro networks in the world are found in China -Shanghai and Beijing, measuring about 694 and 654 kms respectively, followed by Seoul in South Korea at 527 kms. The fourth and fifth longest metro networks in rank are Chengdu and Guangzhou. Five out of ten of the longest metro networks in the world are found in China alone.
Cities with the longest metro networks in 2020 (in kilometers)
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