World Cities Flashcards
Agglomeration
City which has grown so large that is merges with others e.g Tokyo
Millionaire City
More than 1 million citizens- more than 400 worldwide.
Mega city
More than 10 million citizens- more than 20 worldwide.
World City
A city with global influence mainly economic. They tend to be in MDCs. 100 cities account for 30% of the world’s economy.
Conurbation
Growth of a city such that it engulfs other towns to form a continuous urban area.
Metropolitan area
Administrative urban area of a city.
Business, transport and trade hub
World cities have strong connections with the rest of the world which explains their role in trade and transport e.g Heathrow has largest international air traffic. World cities have corporate HQs for TNCs and stock exchanges which displays influence in global economy.
Production hubs
Their role is to make decisions about marketing and production but not necessarily manufacture the product.
Political hub
Influential in international affairs e.g G8 summit. Home to parliament and dictate economic links
Migration hubs
MDCs attract talented, qualified people.
Urbanisation
Increasing proportion of people living in towns and cities..
Natural increase
Urban areas have low age profiles so they increase at a faster rate.
Core and periphery theory
A theory that shows how different economic development between regions leads to a prosperous core region and a periphery poorer region.
Growth Poles
Centres of economic growth and they can develop because a large number of firms choose to locate in a specific area e.g. Silicon Valley
Multiplier effect
Upward spiral of investment so that one economic activity leads to the development of others. Initial investment triggers growth, spending and investment on a greater scale.
