Which of the following is NOT a common and important element of cities in the periphery?

A) a zone of elite residential neighborhoods
B) squatter zones or shantytowns
C) a zone devoted to tourism
D) a central zone with a concentration of commerce, industry, and retailing
E) All of these are common and important elements of peripheral cities.


Answer: C

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