Have you ever wondered why some of the world’s largest and most influential cities flourish where they are? There are many reasons and factors that nurture cities as social, economic, and political centres, and this article takes a look at few of the most important ones.
Some people have more choice than others when planning where to live. But everyone operates under constraints – and there are both push and pull factors that play into the reasons why a person lives in a certain place. Read through this website to learn more.
America’s 328 million people are spread across a huge amount of territory, but the population density of various regions is far from equal. It’s no secret that cities like New York have a vastly different population density than, say, a rural county in North Dakota. Even so, this interactive map by Ben Blatt of Slate helps visualise the stark contrast between urban and rural densities in a way that might intrigue you. How many counties does it take to equal the population of these large urban areas? Find out with these maps.
