Overpopulation of urban areas has led to numerous problems. Identify one or two serious ones and suggest ways that governments and individuals can tackle these problems.

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The growth under control of
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population
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the population
heads the main problems of city centres.
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essay will discuss why
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is a serious issue for metropolitan cities and give two possible solutions. Perhaps the most important reason of the overpopulation being a lead of problems is because of a scarcity of
job
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opportunities for the
population
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or in the other way to say, it causes a large number of competitors for
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applications.
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, the average of salary is extremely low if comparison with others cities and
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there is a large amount of unemployed. Another key factor is, due the highest number of employment the residents of urban areas, it makes the society poorer and with less access to the basic infrastructure and underdevelopment.
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means that, the
population
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will require more help from the government. Fortunately,
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, there are two promising solutions to
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problem. Frist of all, local governments should incentive the growth of regional areas.
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would make people leave the city centres and it will reduce the number of residents in urban areas.
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, in Australia, the government has a regional area incentive to non-Australian residents, which means it is much easier to get a permanent work visa in regional areas than get a visa in urban areas.
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, as an individual, I would recommend the young
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start their career in others cities. Me as an example, I am always looking for a
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far from
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the city centre
city centre
, I know it does not have many opportunities,
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although although
, the salary normally is much higher and I am willing to move out. In conclusion, the lack of
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opportunities and the miserable
population
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is the results of the main problem in city centre caused for the overpopulation. I recommend that governments address
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issue by
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the
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of regional areas and the young peoples should take
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this opportunities
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this opportunity
these opportunities
to start their careers and families far from urban areas.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • strain on infrastructure
  • public services
  • overcrowded
  • inadequate healthcare services
  • pressure on educational institutions
  • environmental impact
  • increased pollution
  • waste management
  • destruction of green spaces
  • natural habitats
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