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Confused between metro city and metropolitan city? Here is the difference

The terms "metro city" and "metropolitan city" are commonly used and heard. A metro city has at least one million population and is usually the economic and cultural hub of respective countries. Examples of metro cities include Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, New York City, Los Angeles, and Tokyo. A metropolitan city refers to a larger area that includes a central city and its surrounding suburbs and towns like Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Delhi National Capital Region, and Greater London.