5. Rural : Dominant Function
Primary activites:
Farming
Fishing
Forestry
Mining
Producing crops and raw material for
people and industries located in urban
areas
6. Rural: Infrastructures
Infrastructures: basic structures and
systems (e.g. Road, drainage
systems, water/power supply)
Amenities: Facilities (E.g. hospitals
and schools)
Varies across countries (even though
both are ‘rural’ areas)
7. Rural: way of life
Varies across countries
Living in harsh conditions with only the
environment resources to rely on
Travel: on foot, animals
Move around to gather firewood for
fuel, water, sell their products in local
market.