Explain the features of rural settlements of the world.

The features of rural settlements of the world:-

• They are relative small settlements.

• People living in these settlements have mostly agriculture, fishing and animal husbandry as their occupation.

• The housing pattern is mainly linear, rectangular, Star, Circular, T or Y shaped or Nebula.

• The location of the rural settlements is in close resemblance to their occupation. They tend to live on fertile land, areas which are close to any water bodies or where the building materials are available in plenty.

• The economic conditions of the people are poor, and mostly they live from hand to mouth.