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The primate city is commonly at least twice as large as the next largest city and more than twice as significant. Mark Jefferson, 1939 The Law of the Primate City

The City of Angels FACTOIDS Capital city of for more than 200 years One of the world's populated cities Registered population of over 5.5 million (Estimated actual population of up to 8 million) 1,568 sqkm area Recently has seen explosive growth of urbanization Growth started recently, in the fifties and sixties

Bangkok – Example of a Primate City Urban Primacy - where the largest city is a many times larger than the second city. A huge dichotomy exists between Bangkok (5.9 million) and Thailand's second city, Nakhon Ratchasima (278,000).

Examples of Countries With Primate Cities France UK Mexico Thailand

The United Kingdom

Factors Encouraging Primacy Favourable initial advantages for site Advantages maintained and enhanced Magnetic attraction for businesses, services and people (cumulative effect) Disproportionate growth increases attractiveness Has a parasitic effect, sucking wealth, natural and human resources.

For & Against Primate Cities in an LEDC like Bangkok FOR They attract overseas investment and benefits that will eventually benefit the whole country AGAINST They are unstoppable monsters that create serious problems, shortages and escalating land prices that make them less attractive places to live in.

Urban Problems In Bangkok Flooding Refuse Transport Recreation Pollution Poor Planning Finance Conflicting demands Rapid urbanization

Examples of Countries that Lack Primate Cities India U.S.A. China Canada Australia Brazil