Global megacities are highly populated urban areas that serve as major economic, cultural, and political centers on a global scale. These cities often have populations exceeding ten million people and play crucial roles in shaping regional and international affairs.
Related terms
Urbanization: Urbanization refers to the process by which an increasing proportion of a population migrates from rural areas to urban areas, leading to overall growth in urban populations.
Megalopolis: A megalopolis is an extensive chain or network of adjacent metropolitan areas that have merged into one vast urban region due to continuous expansion and population growth over time.
Slum Areas: Slum areas are densely populated informal settlements characterized by inadequate housing conditions, lack of basic services such as sanitation and clean water, and generally low socioeconomic conditions.