Many Countries today are experiencing high levels of migration from rural areas to cities. What are the causes of this trend, and what effects does it have on the existing city dwellers?

Due to high living standards and

job

opportunities, more and more people decide to leave their hinterlands and settle new lives in urban areas.

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essay will discuss several reasons for

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change, which has resulted in some negative consequences. The main reason behind

this

shift is

job

opportunities. Our world has been changed and developed over the past centuries, meaning that we need more

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forces to meet the demand, which results in more working

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. If people in rural areas are limited with agricultural work, they will experience a wide range of

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from different fields.

In addition

, the living standard of the city is usually better than in the countryside, which can be clearly observed by the city’s high quality and quantity of public

infrastructure

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such

as hospitals and schools. Prestigious schools and universities are usually located in big cities rather than the countryside. In many cases, patients must be transported to larger hospitals in the city due to a lack of necessary equipment.

However

,

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shift

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could result in more serious consequences,

such

as overcrowding. The current infrastructure could not meet the demand of

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rapid

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increase in the city’s population. It can be clearly seen through consecutive traffic congestions and living

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. Urban residents often suffer from

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working

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to get to higher

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,

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study

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to get to better schools and universities, and basic needs

such

as

fresh water

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, fresh air due to population.

Thus

, the trend might lead to overpopulation in big cities and a lack of

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in rural areas. To conclude,

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opportunities

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the primary cause behind the trend of rushing out to the city for a better life, and overcrowding and pollution occur as the consequences of

this

. The government and residents should ensure steps are taken to reduce

this

trend from increasing

further

.