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urbanisation

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Urbanisation is the increase in the proportion of people living in towns and cities. Urbanisation occurs because people move from rural areas (countryside) to urban areas (towns and cities). This usually occurs when a country is still developing.

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Internet geography.

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http://www.bennett.karoo.net/topics/urban.html#urb

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Internet geography

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