The World, Explained · 45 sec
Megacity
A small piece of context that makes the wider world easier to read.
The useful idea
- The useful idea
A megacity is a very large city, typically with a population of more than 10 million people.
- How it works
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) in its "World Urbanization Prospects" report defines megacities as urban agglomerations with over 10 million inhabitants.
- Why it matters
Reports from academics, the European Council, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development delineate them as the metropolitan areas that are inhabited by more than a total population of 10
Why this matters
Use Megacity as context when interpreting events and claims about the world.
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Use Megacity as context when interpreting events and claims about the world.
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Which idea belongs to the explanation of Megacity?
- How it works
- The useful idea — correct
- Why it matters
A megacity is a very large city, typically with a population of more than 10 million people.