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What is Rural Areas

Chapter 12
Handbook of Research on Agricultural Policy, Rural Development, and Entrepreneurship in Contemporary Economies
A rural area is an area of land outside the densely populated urban areas in a town or city. Rural areas are traditionally areas not included in the urban definition, and are usually large, open areas with few houses and few people, as opposed to urban areas which have larger populations.
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Importance of Plant Production in Development of Rural Areas: A Case Study City of Smederevo, Serbia
Marijana Jovanović Todorović (Institute of Agricultural Economics, Serbia) and Anton Puškarić (Institute of Agricultural Economics, Serbia)
Copyright: © 2020 |Pages: 12
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-9837-4.ch012
Abstract
This chapter analyzes plant production from the perspective of development rural areas and it is based on the case study for rural areas on territory of Smederevo. The main goal of this chapter points to the current situation in plant production as one of the most important agricultural activities and that creates the basis for future development. It will be presented data collected from Census of agriculture, yearbooks, and local reports, but also data collected in the field. The authors apply theoretical and practical frame of research based on the case of study, which is oriented on used agricultural land, realized production and yield in period 2013-2017.
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Chapter 7
Access to Power Is a Key Requisite for Successful Digital Connectivity: Case Study in Rural Areas in Eastern Indonesia
Rural places characterized by their remote locations, whether they are islands or mainland, and their isolation is a result of poor infrastructure, lack of government presence, and budget constraints, among other limitations.
Published in Chapter: Access to Power Is a Key Requisite for Successful Digital Connectivity: Case Study in Rural Areas in Eastern Indonesia; From: Strengthening Sustainable Digitalization of Asian Economy and Society
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Chapter 16
Perspectives on Female Entrepreneurship in Rural Areas: The Role of Women in Tourism Companies in Sever do Vouga, Portugal
Areas lying outside population centres (towns or cities), possessing low population density and small settlements.
Published in Chapter: Perspectives on Female Entrepreneurship in Rural Areas: The Role of Women in Tourism Companies in Sever do Vouga, Portugal; From: Handbook of Research on Approaches to Alternative Entrepreneurship Opportunities
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Chapter 7
Slow Tourism in Low-Density Territories: NUTS III – Beiras and Serra da Estrela
Have unique characteristics and are places of rare beauty that combines exceptionally with the development of slow tourism.
Published in Chapter: Slow Tourism in Low-Density Territories: NUTS III – Beiras and Serra da Estrela; From: Challenges and New Opportunities for Tourism in Inland Territories: Ecocultural Resources and Sustainable Initiatives
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Chapter 8
COVID-19 and the Livelihoods of the Migrant Workers: A Study in Rural West Bengal, India
It is a geographic area that is located outside of towns and urbanized areas.
Published in Chapter: COVID-19 and the Livelihoods of the Migrant Workers: A Study in Rural West Bengal, India; From: Economic Impact and Recovery Following a Global Health Crisis
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Chapter 9
Rural Tourism Development as a Catalyst of Urban-Rural Synergy in the Region of Southern and Eastern Serbia
Underdeveloped areas where main activities are related to the land use for the purposes of agriculture and husbandry and with underdeveloped economy, depopulation trend and low population density.
Published in Chapter: Rural Tourism Development as a Catalyst of Urban-Rural Synergy in the Region of Southern and Eastern Serbia; From: Handbook of Research on Urban-Rural Synergy Development Through Housing, Landscape, and Tourism
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Chapter 3
Causes and Factors Responsible for Teenage Pregnancy
In this study, rural areas are areas where there are small villages, farming, or agricultural areas.
Published in Chapter: Causes and Factors Responsible for Teenage Pregnancy; From: Socio-Cultural Influences on Teenage Pregnancy and Contemporary Prevention Measures
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Chapter 10
Girls' Child Education Challenges and Solutions in MENA Countries: Case Study of Tunisia
The rural area comprises the population, territory and other resources of the countryside, which is to say the areas outside the major urban centers. In several countries, these areas lack of health facilities, infrastructure, schools.
Published in Chapter: Girls' Child Education Challenges and Solutions in MENA Countries: Case Study of Tunisia; From: Civic Engagement Frameworks and Strategic Leadership Practices for Organization Development
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