Geography of Twitter networks

► We examine the influence of distance and related variables on Twitter ties. ► A substantial share of ties (39%) lies within the same metropolitan region. ► For non-local ties distance, borders, and language differences affect Twitter ties. ► The number of airline flights between the parties is the...

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Published in:	Social networks Vol. 34; no. 1; pp. 73 - 81
Main Authors:	Takhteyev, Yuri, Gruzd, Anatoliy, Wellman, Barry
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier B.V 2012
Subjects:	Air travel Borders Boundaries Cluster analysis Distance Geography Internet Language Nation Nation-states Proximity Regional Differences Social Networks Twitter Proximity Language Nation-states Social networks Twitter Air travel Distance
ISSN:	0378-8733, 1879-2111
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