megacities Flashcards
what is a millionaire city
a city with more than a million people
what is a megacity
a city which contains over 10 million people
examples of megacities
Tokyo Delhi Shanghai Sao Paulo Mexico City Cairo Dhaka Mumbai Beijing Osaka
how does economic development cause growth in cities
Economic growth drives urbanisation.
When the growth in secondary and tertiary sector is fast, so is the pace of urbanisation.
how does population growth result in growth of cities
Economic growth needs a supply of labour.
Population can come from natural increase and rural-urban migration.
how does the multiplier effect cause growth in cities
Once a city is prospering, it gathers momentum that carries it forward.
More jobs -> more migration -> goods and services needed -> more jobs
how do economies of scale cause growth in cities
Due smaller distances there are financial savings in terms of transport
Communication between people and business is easier
what is a global city
A Global or World city can be of any size .
They are recognised as critical hubs in the growing global economy
An influential city
