#geography/y9/cities
Overview §
- Rural areas are regions with a low population density and are characterised by generally, agricultural activities and natural landscapes.
Features of rural areas §
- Compared to urban areas, rural areas often have less jobs, less people and (usually) more fertile and open land.
- This makes agriculture a very appealing job for rural inhabitants, being the primary economic activity in rural areas.
- Compared to urban areas, rural regions may also have limited access to modern infrastructure, such as transportation, healthcare, and educational facilities.
- Rural areas see a decrease in population nowadays due to urbanisation. Often times, rural inhabitants migrate to Urban areas in hopes of gaining a better standard of living.