identify and suggest reasons for rapid urban growth

•causes for urbanisation 

          •social factors: •better service provision 

                                  •family

                                  •lower crime

                                  •better healthcare - more doctors, technology, drugs and facilities 

                                  •more entertainment opportunities 

                                  •political security and social security 

                                  •an ageing population means more jobs

                                  •better infrastructure with more schools means a better quality of life

          •economic factors: •wealthier government / council means better infrastructure update 

                                        •more informal work 

                                        •higher wages

                                        •an ageing population means more jobs 

          •physical factors: •more suitable climate

                                      •more cleaner space

                                      •land may be more fertile and flatter

                                      •reduced chance of natural disasters e.g drought famine and hurricanes

                                      •infrastructure may be of higher quality, making a better quality of life