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They give...
They are INHABITANTS
A HOME, A JOB, SERVICES... Offices, hospitals, banks, schools and universities,
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CITIES
Urban areas FEATURES
Many inhabitants Lots of offices, shops, banks, hospitals...
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TOWNS
Urban areas FEATURES
Less inhabitants than cities Smaller and with less services than cities
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VILLAGES
Rural areas FEATURES
Less inhabitants than cities and towns Smaller than cities and towns Few services
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HAMLETS
Rural areas FEATURES
Very few inhabitants Smaller than villages Almost no services
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urban areas
VILLAGES
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People live in different parts of towns and cities NEIGHBOURHOODS are the parts of a town or a city where people live. There are different types El Tomillar, J.C. Brazo
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OLD QUARTER
FEATURES
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Oldest part Narrow streets
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Newest part FEATURES
Wide streets New and big buildings
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OUTSKIRTS
Outside the town FEATURES
Wide and new streets Big buildings
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THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT - Rules the city, town or village and organises public services - It's made up of: - The Mayor (the leader of the council)
- The council (the number of its members depends on the number of inhabitants -Badajoz has 27-)
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THE TOWN HALL
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PUBLIC SERVICES Environmental and urban services department Mantain parks, pools, etc.
Town planning and infrastructure department Responsible for traffic, roads, lights, buses, etc.
Social services department Helps people with needs, youth clubs, job training...
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PUBLIC SERVICES Civil order and protection department Arts and education department
Coordinates emergency, safety and rescue services
Takes care of schools, museums, libraries...
Health services department Responsible for hospitals and medical services
Finance and public administration department Administers public money
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