Houston gets high ranks on the world's Best Cities list, thanks to its culture and diversity

Houston is one of the world’s best cities, according to the World Best Cities Report,...

Mark Mulligan/Staff photographerHouston is one of the world’s best cities, and it's not just because of the Houston Astros.

According to the World Best Cities Report, Houston ranks 42 out of 100 in the world. Only 25 US cities made the report. “Houston has been called a world in a city and a city of the world thanks to the rich culture and ethnically diverse backgrounds of our residents,” said Houston First Corporation President and CEO Michael Heckman. “To continually be recognized as one of the world’s most welcoming and diverse cities is something to be proud of and we invite all to discover for themselves what makes Houston such a great city to experience.

The report cites Houston as"one of America’s most ethnically diverse big cities, with more than 145 languages spoken at home, according to the latest census—about even with New York."Among top US cities making the list in order:

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