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Rural flight

Rural flight is a term used to describe the movement of people away from rural areas and towards cities. People leave their rural hometowns because they can get better jobs, more entertainment, and more educational opportunities in cities. People also leave because it is easier to get around and access different resources in bigger urban areas. Cities are also more diverse, meaning people can meet and interact with many different kinds of people from different cultures and backgrounds. All these things make city life much more attractive than living in a rural area, so many people choose to move away from their rural home to live in cities.