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    Geography GCSE

    Counter-urbanisation

    What Counter-urbanisation means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

    Definition of Counter-urbanisation

    The movement of people out of cities into rural areas and smaller towns.
    Pearson Edexcel · Urbanisation is a global process (study guide)

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