Megacities

• Megacity


  A city with a population of 10 million or more
• Asia is home to 21 of 34 megacities in the world
• Some megacities have expanded too rapidly, meaning infrastructure is in high pressure, which can lead to inequalities
• World city

  A city considered important e.g. London
• Globalization

  The world becoming more connected due to more trade and exchange of culture
• Economic influence

  How an area is influenced economically e.g. from employment
• Political influence

  How an area is influenced politically e.g. the government
• Primate city

  A city which is the largest in the country
• Features of a primate city

  • Lots of opportunities / employment
  • Best infrastructure
  • Experience rural-urban migration