Megacity
A large urban area with over 10 million inhabitants, characterized by concentrated economic activity, complex governance, and substantial environmental challenges.
Real World
Mumbai, home to over 21 million people, hosts India's financial sector and Bollywood alongside Dharavi — one of Asia's largest slums — illustrating the stark inequality within megacities.
Exam Focus
Always state the 10 million threshold definition early; then structure your answer around both opportunities and challenges to demonstrate balanced assessment.
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