an increasingly urban world

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What is urbanisation?
the growth in the proportion of a countries population living in towns and cities
where is urbanisation happening the fastest
in Lics and Hics due to rural to urbam mirgration and high natural increase
Why is birth rates often high in urban areas of LICS
due to young migrant population and limited access to contraception and education
what is rural to urban migration
The movement of people from the countryside to the city for better opportunities
what are push factors for rural to urban migration
poverty, unemployment, poor healthcare, lack of educatio, natural disasters
what are the pull factors for urban areas

Job opportunities, better healthcare, education, and improved quality of life
Why is urbanisation slower in HICs?
most people already live in cities and birth rates are lower
What is a key feature of global urban population growth?
50% of the worlds population now live in urban areas
how does urbanisation cause opputunities
better access to services, jobs and improved living standards
how does urbanisation create challenges
overcrowding traffic congestion pollution and pressure on services
why is urbanisation linked to econmic development
cities offer access to markets, labour infrastructure and technology
why is urbanisation considered a global issue
It impacts the environment, economy, and quality of life on an international scale.