Gamma City

Definition

A city that links smaller regions or countries into the world system, having less influence than Alpha or Beta cities but still playing an essential role in global networks.

Analogy

Consider Gamma Cities as the extras in a film scene - they might not have any speaking lines like main characters or supporting actors (Alpha and Beta cities), but without them, the scene would feel empty and unrealistic.

Related terms

Peripheral Region: Regions that are less developed than core regions; these areas usually provide raw materials, agricultural products, and cheap labor to more developed regions.

Semi-Periphery Countries: Countries that are industrializing and growing rapidly; they sit between core (developed) countries and periphery (less developed) ones in terms of wealth, development, and influence.

Megacity: An extremely large metropolitan area, typically with a population of over 10 million people.