FACTORS DECIDING LOCATION OF RURAL SETTLEMENTS

  • Availability of drinking water, this could be from rivers or springs
  • Availability of building materials. this would mainly be trees but include rocks and thatching grass
  • Closeness to arable land, the inhabitant need to have fertile soil to grow their crops
  • Availability of transport routes
  • Availability of pastures for livestock. their cattle goats or sheeps have to be able to graze
  • Fuel for warmth and cooking. this would be usually from trees but in many arid areas cow dung is used as fuel

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May WE Remain WE

May We on Right Path

Its a Day of Introspection

May our Flag Held High

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