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GCSE Geography · key term
A city that has major influence beyond its own country through its role in global economic networks.
Used by AQA and OCR
Paper 2
A city whose economic, political or cultural influence extends internationally, beyond its own country.
Revise: UK Population Distribution and City Case StudyInternationally, London is a world city. Its financial services connect businesses and investment across countries, and many multinational companies have headquarters there. Heathrow and Gatwick provide major international air connections, supporting business travel and tourism.
Specification 5.1a, 5.2a · Paper 2, Paper 3
Revise: Changing Urban PatternsA world city, also called a global city, is defined by its international influence, not by reaching a population threshold. Such cities are major hubs in the global economy, linked to other cities through finance, business, trade and communication.
A city with important international connections and influence, for example through finance, business, transport and culture.
Define a megacity by population size and a world city by global influence. A city can be both.
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