A city-state
a city that governs itself and its surrounding territory
A _____ is a city which rules itself and its surrounding territory.
A city-state is an independent or autonomous entity not administered as a part of another local government whose territory consists of a city and possibly its surrounding territory.
A city-state is an independent or autonomous entity not administered as a part of another local government whose territory consists of a city and possibly its surrounding territory.
A city-state is a sovereign state consisting of an independent city and its surrounding territory.
A city-state is a city which is also an independent country. The best example in the modern world is Singapore. Historically they were common in Europe, but the only ones left in Europe are Monaco and the Vatican City. A city-state can include land outside the city, historically many city stares included some surrounding agricultural areas which supplied the city with food. It was still a city-state as long as most of the population lived in the one city.
Surrounding areas are places that are near the particular place in question, but not part of that place. For example, the suburbs of a major city are not part of the city itself, but they are part of its "surrounding areas."
A city-state is a sovereign state consisting of an independent city and its surrounding territory. It operates as a single cohesive unit, governing itself and managing its own affairs without interference from external governments. Examples in history include ancient Athens and Vatican City today.
A city-state was a city with limited surrounding land which could sustain and secure itself.
Metropolitan Area
A city and its surrounding area refer to an urban area and the land or region surrounding it, which may include suburbs, rural areas, or natural landscapes. This term encompasses the city itself along with its outskirts and nearby communities.
A city-state is an independent or autonomous entity not administered as a part of another local government whose territory consists of a city and possibly its surrounding territory.