1. Large urban regions consisting of a major city and its surrounding suburbs and towns that form an integrated economic and social unit
The metropolitan areas of New York and Los Angeles are among the largest in the United States.
As áreas metropolitanas de Nova York e Los Angeles estão entre as maiores dos Estados Unidos.
2. Regions characterized by high population density, complex infrastructure, and interconnected communities
Metropolitan areas typically have extensive public transportation systems.
As áreas metropolitanas geralmente possuem sistemas de transporte público extensos.