Cities with little culture who are members of culturally-poor civilizations can defect to other, stronger, more impressive civilizations. This can occur when the city is located close to a culturally rich rival civilization or when foreign nationals are still present in the city. Defections are made more likely by: * The presence of foreign nationals of the other civilization in the city. * The application of propaganda by the other civilization. * Civil disorder in the city. * The proximity of foreign territory. * The proximity of a foreign capital. Defections are made less likely by: * The presence of ground combat units in the city. * We Love The ____ Day. * The proximity of your capital.