mega-cities

Question 1

define ‘megacity’:

Answer 1

a city with over 10 million people (tokyo, shanghai, london)

Question 2

where are mega-cities slow-growing?

Answer 2

most megacities in HICs (europe, north america) are slow-growing, due to the lack of an urge to have children and better contraception methods.

Question 3

where are mega-cities rapidly growing?

Answer 3

most megacities that are rapidly growing are in LIC countries, as many people in poverty encourage larger families, to guarantee more support for themselves in the future.

Question 4

where are the majority of megacities, geographically?

Answer 4

most megacities are on a coastline, as it’s a pull factor for many people, offering luxury and great views. it also attracts more tourists, and unlocks the advantage of trade routes, and fishing opportunities.