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    The document discusses the phenomenon of primate cities in Southeast Asia. It defines a primate city as having a disproportionately large population compared to other cities in its country. Several Southeast Asian countries have extreme examples of primate cities, including Manila which contains over 12% of the entire Philippine population. The document examines how primate cities first emerged in Southeast Asia during the colonial era and have continued growing due to factors like government policies centralizing economic and political power. Issues with over-reliance on primate cities are also discussed, such as congestion, poverty, and lack of balanced regional development.

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    The document discusses the phenomenon of primate cities in Southeast Asia. It defines a primate city as having a disproportionately large population compared to other cities in its country. Several Southeast Asian countries have extreme examples of primate cities, including Manila which contains over 12% of the entire Philippine population. The document examines how primate cities first emerged in Southeast Asia during the colonial era and have continued growing due to factors like government policies centralizing economic and political power. Issues with over-reliance on primate cities are also discussed, such as congestion, poverty, and lack of balanced regional development.

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    The Primate City in Southeast Asia - Definitions and Colonial Origins

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    The document discusses the phenomenon of primate cities in Southeast Asia. It defines a primate city as having a disproportionately large population compared to other cities in its country. Several Southeast Asian countries have extreme examples of primate cities, including Manila which contains over 12% of the entire Philippine population. The document examines how primate cities first emerged in Southeast Asia during the colonial era and have continued growing due to factors like government policies centralizing economic and political power. Issues with over-reliance on primate cities are also discussed, such as congestion, poverty, and lack of balanced regional development.

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