Geography 1400F/G Chapter : 7 & 8 Urban Systems and Urban Structures.docx
15 Apr 2012
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Lecture 7 & chapter 8 (urban systems and urban structures) Metropolitan areas (over 1 million people) have increase from 12 in 1900 to 411 in 2000. 25 of the 411 have a population of over 10 million branded by the un as a megacity. In 1800 2% of the world was urbanized, in 2007 over 50% was urbanized estimated to reach 60% by 2030. The vast majority of this growth centered in low-to-middle income countries. Highly developed countries will see a rise in multiculturalism from immigrants seeking opportunities in their cities. However, this brings the problem of social fragmentation, minority segregation, isolation, and poverty affecting primarily the largest cities of the inflow. Urbanization levels are highest in the more developed regions (75% or more) Less developed regions have a lower levels of urbanization. But a more rapid rate of urbanization.
