Rural - GCSE Geography Definition

'Rural' refers to areas that are located outside of cities and towns, often characterised by open spaces, farmland, and small villages or hamlets. These areas usually have lower population densities compared to urban areas, meaning fewer people are living in each square mile or kilometre. In rural regions, you might find lots of fields used for agriculture, forests, and sometimes mountains or lakes. People living in rural areas might work in farming, fishing, or forestry. These areas are important for producing the food and resources that cities use, and they often have a close connection to nature and traditional ways of life. The land may also be left as wilderness.