Briefly define a business cluster. Give a location that exemplifies a real-life example of a business cluster, which is not listed in the textbook. Describe why it should be considered a business cluster.

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Business cluster - Geographic concentration of interconnected firms in a particular field

Some possible examples:
Hollywood ? Film industry
Silicon Valley ? Software and technology
Las Vegas ? Casino industry
Mexico ? Electronic manufacturers
Vietnam - Garment manufacturers

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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