That is a city state.
City-state
A city-state.
It might be an urban agglomeration, a conurbation or a metropolitan area.
Sochi is Russia's largest resort city and tourism is a large industry in the city and surrounding areas.
A country and a movie An ancient city in Mesopotamia, which gave its name to the surrounding region (Babylonia)
No city. One or two villages, most notably Oradour-sur-Glane. For a bried stopry, see my http://www.grenfell-banks.com/limousinbook.htm - scroll down almost to the end.
A city-state.
city-state
city-state
A self-governing city is one that has its own independent local government, separate from the national government. The surrounding villages would typically fall within the city's jurisdiction or influence, with the city government overseeing certain aspects of governance within those areas. Village residents may have different levels of autonomy and representation within the city's decision-making processes.
Rome or doge world
metropolis or metropolitan area
A self-governing city is a city that has its own independent government and administrative control over its own affairs without direct interference from a higher authority. The lands surrounding it may be considered either part of the city's territory or may fall under the jurisdiction of a larger administrative region or government.
A Greek city state had a large town, surrounding homes, and surrounding farmland.
A Greek city state had a large town, surrounding homes, and surrounding farmland.
A city is a densely populated human habitation. A state is a land which is a political entity which is self-governing. A city-state is a city which is also an independent self-governing state.
A city and surrounding land which is self-governing and independent.
A city and surrounding land which is self-governing and independent.