A city is a human settlement

A city is a human settlement

Updated On: Aug 14 2025 | 6:24 PM IST
A city is a human settlement of a substantial size.1/3
A city is a human settlement of a substantial size. The term "city" has different meanings around the world and in some places the settlement can be very small.
Cities generally have extensive systems.2/3
Cities generally have extensive systems for housing, transportation, sanitation, utilities, land use, production of goods, and communication.
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Historically, city dwellers have been a small proportion of humanity overall, but following two centuries of unprecedented and rapid urbanization, more than half of the world population now lives in cities
First Published: Aug 14 2025 | 6:24 PM IST

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