Mega cities are metropolitan areas with a total population over 10 million people. They are typically characterized by significant economic, political, and cultural influence both domestically and internationally.
If you think about cities as classrooms, then mega cities would be the huge lecture halls at universities - they're packed with diverse individuals from all walks of life, buzzing with activity around the clock!
Metropolis: A large important city; often the capital or principal city within a country or region.
Global City (or World City): A city considered to be an important node in the global economic system.
Population Density: The number of people living per unit area.
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