In Town
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Cities
Do you recognize these cities? Do you live in a big city, a town or a village? What do you prefer, to live in a city, in a town or in the country?
You don't probably live in a city like the ones above, but read what important people have said about big cities ⇒
Which one is it?
Now read and listen to the description of one of the cities above. Which one is it?
It is the capital of the United Kingdom and is recognised as one of the key "world cities".
With over seven million inhabitants, it is the second-most populous city in Europe, after Moscow.
Founded as Londinium, the capital of the Roman province of Britannia, it later became the centre of the British Empire.
Today it generates over 17% of the GDP of the UK's economy, and is a major financial centre along with New York and Tokyo.
For several centuries, it has been one of the most influential powers in politics, finance, arts and fashion and remains so today.
With over seven million inhabitants, it is the second-most populous city in Europe, after Moscow.
Founded as Londinium, the capital of the Roman province of Britannia, it later became the centre of the British Empire.
Today it generates over 17% of the GDP of the UK's economy, and is a major financial centre along with New York and Tokyo.
For several centuries, it has been one of the most influential powers in politics, finance, arts and fashion and remains so today.
Village - Town - City
Do you live in a village, town or city? What is the difference?
A city (gran ciudad) is an urban area which is diferentiated from a town, by size, population, importance or legal status. Examples are: London, New York, Paris, Rome, Madrid, Berlin, etc.
A town (ciudad mediana) is a place where people live and work, containing many houses, shops, places of work and entertainment, etc. It is not so important, so big and so populated as a city. Examples are: York, Bristol, Teruel, Huesca, Toulouse, Marseille, Florence, etc.
A village (pueblo) is a small group of houses and other buildings: a school, a small church, some shops, etc, usually in the countryside.
The country / countryside (campo en contraposición a la ciudad) is an area away from the influence of large cities and towns.