Understanding Cities and Population Density

These flashcards focus on the definitions and facts related to cities and population density from the lecture notes.

Definition of a City

A large population center, with varying definitions by country based on population size.

Population Density

Calculated by dividing the population of a city by its area in square kilometers, expressed in inhabitants per square kilometer (hab/km²).

Blue Zone

An area where 5% of the world population lives.

Red Zone

An area where 5% of the world population lives.

Cartogram

A map that adjusts the size of countries based on their relative population figures.

Population in Spain

A city is defined as having 10,000 inhabitants.

Population in Canada

A city is defined as having 1,000 inhabitants.

Population in the United States

A city is defined as having 2,500 inhabitants.

Population in Japan

A city is defined as having 30,000 inhabitants.

Population in Sweden

A city is defined as having 200 inhabitants.