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Study Hint 1
Question: In the context of lists of cities in the Americas by population, what specifically defines the population count used for ranking?
Trivia Question Study Fact: Lists of cities in the Americas ranked by population utilize 'city proper' as the defining metric, meaning the population count only includes individuals living within the officially defined administrative boundaries of the city itself, excluding suburban areas or metropolitan regions.
Trivia Question Explanation: Rankings based on 'city proper' focus solely on the population within the official city limits, providing a standardized measure for comparison across different urban centers in the Americas.
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Study Hint 2
Question: In the context of global population statistics, as defined by the United Nations, what is a key challenge in accurately determining the population size of large cities?
Trivia Question Study Fact: When determining city populations for global comparisons, the United Nations recognizes that different jurisdictions use varying definitions – 'city proper,' 'metropolitan region,' and 'urban area' – which can lead to discrepancies in reported numbers, especially when considering informal settlements like slums and uncounted homeless populations.
Trivia Question Explanation: The United Nations acknowledges that differing definitions of a 'city' (city proper, metropolitan area, or urban area) and the difficulty in counting residents in slums or among the homeless contribute to inaccuracies in global population figures.
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Study Hint 3
Question: In the context of lists compiling North American city populations, how does the data typically differentiate between a 'city' and its surrounding areas?
Trivia Question Study Fact: When comparing cities across North America based on population, the data presented in lists like this one focuses specifically on the population *within city limits*, rather than broader metropolitan or urban area populations. This is particularly important to note when considering Mexican cities, where the population data used is from the 2015 Intercensal Survey, despite the overall list referencing 2020 figures for most other locations.
Trivia Question Explanation: Population lists of this type specifically define a city by the number of people residing within its legally defined boundaries, excluding the larger surrounding urban and metropolitan areas to allow for direct comparison.
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Study Hint 4
Question: In the context of Anchorage, Alaska, the Municipality of Anchorage was formed through what key governmental action?
Trivia Question Study Fact: Anchorage, Alaska, began as a temporary settlement established in 1915 to support the construction of the Alaska Railroad, and officially became a city in 1920. Later, in 1975, it underwent a significant governmental change by merging with the surrounding Greater Anchorage Area Borough to form the Municipality of Anchorage, expanding its boundaries and administrative scope.
Trivia Question Explanation: The Municipality of Anchorage came into being when the City of Anchorage combined with the Greater Anchorage Area Borough, resulting in a larger, unified governing body in 1975.
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