What you'll learn
Why cities grow, especially in lower-income countries.
Urbanisation
- The rising share of people living in cities; growth of megacities.
- Rural-to-urban migration driven by push and pull factors.
- Counter-urbanisation in richer countries.
Challenges
- Informal (squatter) settlements and pressure on housing and services.
Exam tips
- Distinguish push from pull factors.
- Use a named city case study with data.
Common mistakes
- Confusing urbanisation with counter-urbanisation.
- No named example.