Question

How is south Asia's urbanization different from that of East Asia?

Answer 1

South Asia is more rural than east Asia with more mountains and rivers. Farming is the main industry and there is lots of poverty. East Asia is populated with large cities and very urban.

Answer 2

Urbanizations in South Asia differ greatly from those in East Asia, mainly for three reasons:

-The cities of East Asia are much more densely populated than the cities of South Asia. In East Asia, the population is located at 90% in cities, while in South Asia the urban population only reaches 70%. For example, 30% of the population of Japan (40 million people) live in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area, its capital; while 6% of the population of India (82 million people) live in its most important metropolitan areas (New Delhi, Mumbai, Calculta, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad) grouped together.

-The cities of East Asia have a much higher standard of living than the cities of South Asia. For example, Lahore, Pakistan, has an HDI of 0.877 while Hong Kong has an HDI of 0.933.

-Finally, the cities of East Asia are avant-garde at the technological and economic level. Cities such as Tokyo, Shanghai, Seoul, Hong Kong or Taipei are mecca of business and entertainment, as well as top-notch industrial and technological poles. On the other hand, the cities of South Asia are quite delayed in terms of economic and technological production.