Overview
Urban areas are very densely populated regions that serve as hubs of economic, cultural, and social activities. Compared to rural areas, urban areas are very concentrated.
Features of urban areas
- Urban areas have a high population density, with large numbers of people living in cities and metropolitan regions. Some urban areas may even become large enough to be a megacity.
- Urban areas offer lots of job opportunities in various fields, attracting people from rural areas seeking better employment. This can result in urbanisation.
- Urban areas, if not developed correctly can have many serious issues such as overcrowding, traffic congestion and pollution.
- Urban areas often have well developed infrastructure compared to rural areas, often featuring more public transportation, healthcare facilities, and educational facilities.
Urbanisation overview
The process where a population starts to shift from rural to urban areas is called urbanisation.