Challenges Of An Urban World - Mumbai Flashcards
0
Q
What is the population growth?
A
2.9% a year - this is an example of hyperurbanisation
1
Q
What is the predicted population in 2050?
A
20 million - to become world’s largest city
2
Q
What is hyperurbanisation
A
Where the urban population is growing so fast, the city cannot cope with people’s needs
3
Q
What % of the population live in poverty
A
60% - live in slums such as Dharavi
4
Q
What is the size of the city?
A
603km2
5
Q
How many people arrive in Mumbai a day?
A
1000
6
Q
Why is Mumbai the commercial capital of India?
A
There are economic activities such as services (banking, IT and call centres), manufacturing (textiles and engineering), construction and entertainment (Bollywood)
