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Umland: Concept and Overview

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Rashid Faridi

The area linked socially and economically to an urban settlement has been given various names. Some geographers have adopted the German term ‘Hinterland’ meaning thereby the region served by a port. In America, it is known as ‘Sphere of Influence’. … Continue reading →

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