Geographic clustering refers to the phenomenon where similar activities or populations gather together in a specific geographic area. It occurs when there is a concentration of related economic, social, or cultural activities in one place.
Related terms
Agglomeration: Agglomeration is the process of businesses and industries locating close to one another to benefit from shared resources and mutual advantages.
Industrial Revolution: The Industrial Revolution was a period of major economic and technological changes characterized by the shift from an agrarian society to an industrial one, resulting in geographic clustering around factories and urban areas.
Urbanization: Urbanization refers to the increasing proportion of people living in cities rather than rural areas, leading to geographic clustering of population and economic activities in urban centers.