Urban and Rural

Urban = City

Rural = Country

Urban

What is Urban?

• more population density
• individual over family
• industrialization
• social & cultural change

Benefits of Urban Living

• more job opportunities
• fast-paced lifestyle
• culturally diverse

Problems of Urban Living

• high cost of living - it's more expensive
• safety - higher crime rate
• more pollution
• urban flight /decay

Rural

What is Rural?

• smaller communities
• agriculture dominates
• extended families
• traditions are important

Benefits of Rural Living

• lower cost of living
• closer to nature & outdoor activities
• close-knit communities

Problems of Rural Living

• isolation - people live farther apart
• lack of services
• culturally homogenous