Summary
The city now hosts more than 18 million people and an average income of about thirty thousand dollars per person.
Extensive development of roads, schools, and other infrastructure drove its rapid growth.
Key Points
3 points1
Population exceeds 18 million.
2
Average per‑person income around $30,000.
3
Significant investment in infrastructure and services.
New Words to Learn
6 wordsmetropolis
a very big city
per capita
for each person
gross domestic product
the total money a place makes
infrastructure
roads, bridges, and other important buildings
prospects
future chances or opportunities
typhoon
a huge storm with strong winds
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