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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!

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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 9th 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 5th largest city in North America

50% of the population of Toronto was born outside of Canada

It is the 10th 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 ‘SuperStar’ beaches in the USA in 2011

The tourist season is busy, but many residents move elsewhere during the long and cold winter season

Metropolis or not?

Montreal situated in Quebec, Canada

Has a population of 1.6 million people.

Business and tourism are the main sources of income.