megalopolis
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Metropolis
The word that describes several metropolitan areas connected together is "megalopolis." This term refers to a large urban region formed by the merging of multiple cities and their suburbs, often characterized by a continuous network of development and infrastructure. Megalopolises can encompass diverse social, economic, and cultural activities, reflecting the interconnectedness of the areas involved.
metropolitan areas
metropolitan areas
Cities and their surrounding areas are known as metropolitan areas. These regions typically include the city center along with neighboring suburbs, towns, and other communities that are economically and socially connected to the city. The term can also refer to a metropolitan statistical area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for demographic and economic analysis.
Here are areas of the State of Virginia that are metropolitan areas:Arlington VANorfolk, VAQuantico, VALynchburg, VASurrounding areas near Washington D.C. would also be considered metropolitan.
According to the U.S. Census, there are more than two dozen metropolitan areas in California.
Propane is used in both metropolitan and rural areas. In rural areas, it is commonly used for heating and powering appliances in homes that are not connected to natural gas lines. In metropolitan areas, propane is often used for commercial and industrial applications, as well as in propane-fueled vehicles.
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A chain of closely-linked metropolitan areas is called an "urban sprawl".
Texas has a total of 18 metropolitan areas. Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is the largest metropolitan area in Texas. It is also the largest landlocked metropolitan area in USA.
Canada is connected throught the world through technologies, for several reasons. One reason, is that countries trade technologies, and may work together to develop, sell, or advertise a sirtin technology. Also, one technology may affect several areas of the world.