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World Cities Flashcards (^^)
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- 1What is a world city?A city generally considered to be an important node in the global economic system.
- 2Where are Global Cities/ World Cities found?#1 Found exclusively in the western hemisphere
#2 Most exist in North America
#3 Many are coastal due to colonial ties (need for ports in the British Empire) - 3Hong Kong is not considered a HIC but is a Global City. Explain why.Hong Kong was formely part of the British Empire and developed as an entity seperate to China.
- 4Fill in the gaps: World cities are major centres for.... (pick 5 terms)#1 Finance
#2 Politics
#3 Education
#4 Science
#5 Publishing - 5What is an Alpha ++ city?Alpha ++ cities have tremendous economic, political, and social clout, and they are viewed as primary hubs for global industry, in addition to centers of culture.
- 6Give 2 examples of Alpha ++ cities.London and New York (these are the only ones).
- 7Give three demographic characteristics of World cities.#1 Lots of well educated inviduals.
#2 Ethincally diverse and tolerant.
#3 Large population. - 8Give three technological characteristics of World Cities.#1 Good access by air.
#2 State-of-the-art communication systems.
#3 Centre of research and development. - 9Give 3 economic characteristics of world cities.#1 International hub for financial services.
#2 Lots of TNCs locate there.
#3 Prestigious equity market. - 10Describe 2 political characteristics of world cities.#1 National seat of democratic government
#2 Host to headquarters of major international governing bodies. - 11State three cultural characteristics of world cities.#1 Centres of excellence in arts and entertainment.
#2 Rich cultural heritage.
#3 Prestigious universities and research institutes.
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- A level Human Geography (World Cities) Flashcards on World Cities Flashcards (^^) , created by Emily Bolland-Gathercole on 25/10/2017.
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