Levels And Rates Of Urbanisation Around The World Flashcards
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Q
Why/how do urbanisation levels vary around the world?
A
Europe, North America , Oceania, South America have higher levels of urbanisation, because they are richer, have lots of industry and job opportunities making people move to cities
Africa and Asia have lower levels
2
Q
Why/ how do urbanisation rates vary across the world?
A
Rates in poorer countries are higher because people hope to get a better standard of living, often in search of better jobs and healthcare/education
In richer counties a higher number already live in cities anyway, and are already highly urbanised
