Hanoi's Urban Evolution

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What is Urbanization?

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The process by which towns and cities grow larger as more people begin living and working in urban areas.

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What does Infrastructure refer to?

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The basic physical structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise, such as roads, bridges, water supply, sewers, electrical grids, and telecommunications.

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Define Migration.

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The movement of people from one place to another, especially in large numbers.

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What is Urban sprawl?

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The uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into surrounding rural land.

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What is Foreign direct investment (FDI)?

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An investment made by a company or individual in one country into business interests located in another country.

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What does Industrialization mean?

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The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.

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What is meant by Demographic?

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Relating to the structure of populations.

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Define Entrepreneurship.

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The activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.

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What is Income inequality?

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The extent to which income is distributed in an uneven manner among a population.

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What are Informal settlements?

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Residential areas where inhabitants have no legal claim to the land they occupy, and housing is not in compliance with current planning and building regulations.