The settlement characteristics of Bursa plain and its environs

This study was carried out with the aim of investigating the physical and human geographical factors affecting the settlement characteristics of the Bursa Plain and its environs. Located in the northwest of Turkey, the study area contains one large city (Bursa) and thirty nine rural settlements. Thi...

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Published inProcedia, social and behavioral sciences Vol. 19; pp. 371 - 380
Main Author Erturk, Selma Akay
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Ltd 2011
Subjects
Bursa Plain
Population
Settlement Characteristics
Turkey
Urbanization
Urbanization
Population
Turkey
Settlement Characteristics
Bursa Plain
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Summary:This study was carried out with the aim of investigating the physical and human geographical factors affecting the settlement characteristics of the Bursa Plain and its environs. Located in the northwest of Turkey, the study area contains one large city (Bursa) and thirty nine rural settlements. This research examines the change in settlement characteristics that have occurred within the study area from the past to the present. As a result of urbanization, the urban population is increasing, while the rural population and number of rural settlements are decreasing continuously.
ISSN:1877-0428
1877-0428
DOI:10.1016/j.sbspro.2011.05.144