conurbations
= very large cities which have absorbed other towns
Sao Paolo is a huge conurbation in Brazil, and is still expanding.
transport hubs =
centres where many routes converge
Heathrow airport is the largest transport hub in Europe.
facilities
and
amenities =
places providing any service to the public, either private or public
sector
My home city has many amenities such as swimming pools and parks, and several facilities
for elderly people such as care homes.
a bottleneck
= a place where congestion regularly happens
The connection from a motorway to a local road is always a big bottleneck.
overcrowding
= a situation where too many people try to live in one place
Hong Kong has managed its overcrowding problem very skilfully.
hinterland
= the area around a city affected by its development
I live in the hinterland of our capital city, where we regularly go for shopping and for work
projects.
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