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[Splinter089]

i am stuck on a certain part in my geog essay, i have been asked to Describe the nature and character of mega cities, and i have no idea wat to put in there so if anyone can help plz do so.

 

[The_highwayman]

Nature
• A Megacity is an urban place with a population of over Ten million people (United Nations). The BOS defines them as cities with >8million even though this has been updated.
• Megacities have arisen in the late twentieth century due to rapid population growth and because of extensive urbanisation associated with population growth.

Character
- Many Megacities in the developing world are former European Colonial cities.
- Megacities in the developing world are often major centres of manufacturing.
- Megacities in the developing world perform many national and international functions.
- Megacities in the developing world suffer from overurbanisation.
- Megacities in the developing world have Insufficient employment
- Megacities in the Developing world have informal housing
- Megacities often have large social divisions.

Choose 3-4 (or more) of these and use some examples to support them. Tada! Essay done.

I hope it wasnt due today.