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A primate city is the largest city in an area. Countries that have a primate city depend on that city for political, cultural, economic, and transportation needs.

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What requirements are needed for a city to be considered a primate city?

A primate city is a major city that is the financial, political, and population center of a country. Countries with a primate city don't have any other cities that would compete in these areas. Usually, a primate city is at least twice the population of the the second largest city in the country.


What is the difference between the primate city and the rank-size rule?

The primate city rule states that the largest settlement has over twice as many people as the settlement of the second rank while the rank size rule tells us settlements in a country may be ranked in order of their size. The difference is that primate city rule tells us how large a settlement is based on another settlement, the rank size rule tells us how they are ranked based on how large they are.


Is it inner city or inner-city?

The correct term is "inner city" as two separate words. It refers to the central area of a city, often associated with social and economic challenges.


Which term best describes a single independent settlement that dominates its surrounding area?

The term "primate city" is used to describe a single independent settlement that dominates its surrounding area in terms of size, population, and influence.


What country is the city of Gaucho in?

The city of Gaucho is not a recognized city name. Gaucho is typically associated with the traditional cowboys of South America, generally in countries like Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil.

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What is Germanys primate city?

Germany does not have a primate city


Canadas primate city is?

Ottawa is the primate city in canada.


What is egypt's primate city?

Cairo is Egypt's primate city. A primate city is a major city that works as the financial, political, and population center of a country.


Is Paris France a primate city?

Yes, Paris is a primate city.


What is the primate city of Cuba?

A primate city is one that is the financial, political, and population center of a country. Venezuela's primate city is Caracas.


What is Florida's primate city?

I believe Florida doesn't have a primate city. To be a primate city, the city must produce double the GDP and double the population of any other city in that region.


Is New York a primate city?

Yes New York City is a primate city. Chicago and Los Angeles are also primate cities in the United States.


What is the primate city of Romania?

Bucharest (București) is the primate city of Romania.


Is Istanbul a primate city?

Istanbul is a primate city because it is more than twice the size of the next largest city in Turkey.


What is the Primate city of Australia?

China, Canada, Australia, and Brazil are additional examples of non-primate-city countries


What is Canada's primate city?

Toronto is Canada's primate city. With a population of almost 2.7 million people it is Canada's most populated city and fourth most populated city in North America. It is also Canada's financial capital.


Is Mexico City a primate city?

Yes, Mexico City is a primate city (its the capital of Mexico and it has more than twice the population of Mexico's second largest city, Guadalajara).