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About Rashid Faridi

I am Rashid Aziz Faridi ,Writer, Teacher and a Voracious Reader.

What We Study in Urban Geography

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Rashid Faridi

Geography is the study of the physical and human/social environments of the Earth, while urban inquiry focuses on the people and processes of cities and towns — which now account, for the first time in human history, for a majority … Continue reading →

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March of Urbanization: A Temporal Overview

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Rashid Faridi

Cities  can be traced back to the river valley civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley and China. These settlements were largely dependent upon agriculture surplus in initial days. With the growth of population the city size increased and the economic … Continue reading →

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Urban Systems in India: Definitions

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Rashid Faridi

Urban areas have been recognized as “engines of inclusive economic growth”. Of the 121 crore Indians, 83.3 crore live in rural areas while 37.7 crore stay in urban areas, i.e approximately 32 % of the population. The census of India, 2011 … Continue reading →

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Basic Approaches to the Study of Tourism Geography

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Rashid Faridi

Tourism Geography commonly is approached through a variety of methods. The following are several methods that have been used. Institutional Approach The institutional approach to the study of tourism considers the various intermediaries and institutions that perform tourism activities. It … Continue reading →

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