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rural areas  

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  • Rural areas are commonly characterized as large isolated regions in which there is a low ratio of inhabitants to open land. As numerous studies indicate, rural areas are difficult to define with great precision. [Source: Green Health: An A-to-Z Guide; Rural Areas]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/rural_areas

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