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Rural issues
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A-level Geography G2 (2.6 - How are rural settlements changing and why?) Mind Map on Rural issues, created by RoryFlynn2 on 13/05/2013.
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2.6 - how are rural settlements changing and why?
geography g2
geography g2
2.6 - how are rural settlements changing and why?
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Rural issues
Linguistic aspects
E.g. Wales
Main language Welsh
However almost faded out at one point
Loss of identity
Languages lost in the world
Result of globalisation + past colonialisation
Lack of facilities for residential care for elderlies
People have to move far from home
Affordable housing
Housing that costs x3/4 the annual income
Newly qualified teacher earns about £20,000 a year
Appropriate housing is therefore £80,000 - £90,000 a year
Why is rural housing so expensive?
Houses are scarce
Demand is rising
Commuters take up homes
Lots of people are interested in certain properties
Value increases
Not a lot of subsidised council housing
Villages become enclaves for well off people
Factors effecting the nature of rural settlements
Population
Social profile
Proximity to an urban area
Rurality definition
Area located outside of cities and towns
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