Evolution of Cities

3. a group of houses and associated buildings, larger than a hamlet and smaller than a town, situated in a rural area.
5. Relating to, or characteristic of a town or city.
6. in, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town.
8. A very big city with over 10 million people
9. an area of ground on which a town, building, or monument is constructed.
11. a town of moderate size where a regular market is held.
12. relating to or characteristic of a region.
14. Temporary camps for refugees
16. a place, typically one which has previously been uninhabited, where people establish a community.

1. an extended urban area, typically consisting of several towns merging with the suburbs of a central city.
2. lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely.
4. an activity that is natural to or the purpose of a person or thing.
6. a place that is frequented for holidays or recreation or for a particular purpose
7. lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent
10. the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g. buildings, roads, power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
13. A small settlement, usually smaller than a village
15. a town or city with a harbour or access to navigable water where ships load or unload