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A cosmopolitan city is a large city with a diverse culture. This term is typically applied to a metropolis with a large number of different ethnic neighborhoods. Cosmopolitan cities may have a strong unifying city culture that coexists with super cultures, subcultures and a wide variety of traditional cultures. New York, London, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Toronto, Sydney, Melbourne, Los Angeles and Singapore are commonly viewed as cosmopolitan cities. The following are the basic characteristics of a cosmopolitan city.
DiversityA cosmopolitan city may have dozens or perhaps hundreds of ethnic groups well represented in its population with a large number of languages spoken. This often translates to neighborhoods associated with an ethnic population that give an area a unique identity.SophisticationResidents of a cosmopolitan city have the opportunity to interact with a great many people of different backgrounds. As such residents may feel that they are sophisticated and worldly due to this experience.
CivilityThe term cosmopolitan city has positive connotations that suggests that there is a significant degree of social harmony in a city based on shared elements of culture such as language, norms and a sense of community.EconomyA cosmopolitan city has a diversified economy that is well suited to global competition. For example, cosmopolitan cities tend to have a large number of small businesses and individuals who exhibit an entrepreneurial spirit. Firms find it is easy to attract talent to a cosmopolitan city as they are typically viewed as an attractive place to work.
Most cosmopolitan cities have a reasonably high quality of life. This is the basis for their formation as quality of life attracts global talent. This can produce a virtuous cycle as quality of life attracts talent and ambition leading to economic growth and more quality of life.Creative individuals tend to be attracted to cosmopolitan cities such as New York, Los Angeles and Paris as these cities are known for their significant artistic output. This may be based on a tendency for creative individuals to be open to diverse experiences and to be attracted to stimulating environments.
TourismCosmopolitan cities typically draw significant numbers of tourists as they are viewed as capitals of commerce, art and entertainment. |
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