Question

Write short notes on:

Factors affecting regional development

Answer 1

The factors affecting regional development are as follows:

1. Physical factors:
   1. Physical factors like climate and relief of region affect its development. Areas where land is less fertile, water is scarce, and diseases flourish will be less developed, For example, the region in the tropical rainforests.
   2. Whereas the region with fertile land, favourable climate and good rainfall promotes development, for example, the Mediterranean region.
2. Population:
   1. Population and development are closely interrelated. All the parameters of development are measured, keeping in mind the population of a region. The population's Quality and quantity are important for a region's development.
   2. In stage 5 of the Demographic transition, regions with low growth rates will have greater development. But, at the same time, the quality of the population is also equally important.
   3. Also, if the migration is high in a region, it can add pressure on resources and facilities in the recipient region.
3.  Land use:
   1. As socio-economic conditions change, land use keeps on changing. The way the people of a region use their land will help the region develop faster.
   2. With faster economic development and changes in land use, the transition of rural areas to urban areas also increases at a quicker rate.
4. Economic activities:
   Generally, tertiary activities contribute more to the region's income and depend less on primary activities, and more development has been seen in such areas.