The business of prostitution has grown rapidly over time all over the world. The place where prostitution is done is called the red light area. But today we will tell you about the top 10 red light areas of the world, whose name is famous all over the world. India also has a red light area in it.
Red Light Area
According to the information, most of the countries of the world have red light areas. Where the business of prostitution is growing very fast. At the same time, the total business of prostitution in India is around 66 thousand crores rupees. Let us tell you that prostitution has an old history. It has been going on since the time of the Mughals and then it expanded a lot during the British era as well. The largest red light area for prostitution in India is Sonagachi in Kolkata.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam has three red-light areas. But the area of De Wallon is famous all over the world. You can clearly see sex workers imprisoned in glass panels in the streets here. Let us tell you that prostitution is legal here and it is also taxed like other businesses.
Paris
The famous Moulin Rouge (Red Windmill) of Paris is a traditional cabaret and nightclub. It started in 1889. It is located in Pigalle, the red-light district of Paris, near the French Quarter of Montmartre. There are many sex shops in this infamous street.
Bangkok
Soi Cowboy is the red light area of Bangkok. Here you will find hawkers offering you all kinds of temptations.
Sonagachi, India
Thousands of sex workers are present in this red light area of Kolkata. This place is counted among the biggest red light areas of Asia. An Oscar winning documentary named Born into Brothels has also been made on this.
Singapore
Let us tell you that Singapore is famous for its strict laws all over the world. But even here prostitution is partially legal. Sex workers do their work comfortably in a tower here. Geylang, located between Kampong Glam and Changi Airport, is a legally valid red light area.
Japan
Kabukicho Shinjuku is the red light area in Tokyo, the capital of Japan. There are many hotels here. This red light area is the most famous in Japan.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s Wan Chai area turns into a red light area at night. There are many bar-based hotels here where sex workers work.
America
The largest red-light area in North America is in Tiwana, Mexico. This is the largest red light area in America. Prostitution is legal here.
Brazil
Copacabana is the largest red light area in Brazil. Very rich people come here. This area is very crowded. It has been declared a legal red light area. Here sex workers do their work without any fear.
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