Understanding Cities: Definition and Growth
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A city is defined as an ______ urban area within a country.

defined

According to the United Nations, the percentage of the world's population living in cities could rise from 50% in 2007 to 60% in ______.

2030

The United ______ estimate a rise from 50% in 2007 to 60% in 2030 in the percentage of the world's population living in cities.

Nations

The text states that a city is an urban area within a ______.

<p>country</p> Signup and view all the answers

By the year ______, the percentage of the world's population living in cities is projected to reach 60%, according to the United Nations.

<p>2030</p> Signup and view all the answers

In 2007, the percentage of the world's population living in cities was ______%.

<p>50</p> Signup and view all the answers

The data suggests a notable ______ in urbanization between 2007 and 2030.

<p>increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

The definition of a city emphasizes its position within a national ______.

<p>country</p> Signup and view all the answers

The expected population shift implies that cities will become even more ______ centers.

<p>populated</p> Signup and view all the answers

The UN’s projection underscores the growing importance of ______ in global development strategies.

<p>urbanization</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What is a city?

A city is a defined urban area within a country.

Urban population growth

The percentage of the world's population living in cities is expected to increase.

UN Prediction

The United Nations predicts that the percentage could grow from 50% in 2007 to 60% in 2030.

Study Notes

  • A city is a defined urban area within a country.
  • According to the United Nations, the percentage of the world's population living in cities could rise from 50% in 2007 to 60% in 2030.

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Explore the definition of a city as an urban area and its increasing global population. Learn about the United Nations' projections, estimating a rise from 50% in 2007 to 60% by 2030 in urban populations.

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