Geography What is a metropolis Definition for your
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Geography What is a metropolis?
Definition (for your notes) � A metropolis is a very large city or urban area that is an economic, political and cultural center for that particular region � New York City is often cited as the prime example of a metropolis: › It has a significant impact upon commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and entertainment across the world!
More on Metropolises. . . � The word metropolis comes from the ancient Greeks and means “mother-city” � Metropolises typically have a population of more than 1 million people �A metropolis tends to have a very high population density meaning there is a high number of people living in a given territory
Metropolis or Not? � Dhaka is the capital city of Bangladesh � The population is over 15 million people making it the 9 th largest city in the world � It is known as “the city of Mosques” � Dhaka suffers from problems such as pollution and overpopulation
Metropolis or Not? � Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario � It has a population of 2. 5 million people making it the 5 th largest city in North America � 50% of the population of Toronto was born outside of Canada � It is the 10 th most economically powerful city in the world
Metropolis or Not? � Tokyo is the capital of Japan � The population exceeds 35 million people � It is one of the most expensive cities in the world to live in � It has been described as one of the 3 ‘command centers for world economy and trade
Metropolis or Not? � Saskatoon is the largest city in all of Saskatchewan with a population of just over 200, 000 � Agriculture is the main economic activity in the area � There is a large university
Metropolis or Not? � Hampton Beach in New Hampshire has a population or almost 3, 000 people � The commercial center is the large boardwalk filled with restaurants, hotels and shops � It was named one of the ‘Super. Star’ beaches in the USA in 2011 � The tourist season is busy, but many residents move elsewhere during the long and cold winter season
