Walter Christaller’s central place theory is an important concept in geography. According to this theory, which of these functions as a central place?

A central place is a settlement that provides goods and services to people in the surrounding area. A city with shops and restaurants serves that role by offering places to buy goods and access services. A manufacturing base or mining operation is an economic activity, but does not by itself make a settlement a central place.

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