·       Outline the pattern of urbanization, including the urbanization rate, regional distribution of the urban population in the two countries.

·        Analyse the differences and similarities in the categorization of settlements as cities in the two countries

·       Describe how the urban population is distributed among various types of cities.

·        Describe the trend towards the emergence of mega cities – urban conurbations with a huge population and no clear cut boundaries – and issues these pose for urban governance

·       Conclude with observations on salient issues and problems facing cities and towns.