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> For example, the capital is a very important city even if not the most populous. > and either San Francisco or Los Angeles (or both) also rank above Chicago
by close04 8y ago
> For example, the capital is a very important city even if not the most populous.
> and either San Francisco or Los Angeles (or both) also rank above Chicago
Wouldn't it be Sacramento in this case, as the capital but not most populous city? The most important city is a combination of multiple factors: size, economic or political power, and probably some more (like cultural).
- ashelmire 8y agoNo, Sacramento is pretty insignificant in terms of population and economic power compared to SF and LA (and cultural aspects). Political power is also tied to population - LA and SF decide who sits in power in Sacramento. DC is an exception because it draws lobbyists and politicians there; state capitals usually don't.
- close04 8y agoThat was my point, just being a capital doesn't say much and it's not a real factor when it comes to the importance of a city.