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World city classification system

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A ranking system that orders cities by their importance to the global economy; has limitations in reflecting the largest or most rapidly growing cities, which are often in less developed countries.

AP course connection

Topic 6.2: 6.2 Cities Across the World

Unit 6

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