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term:
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peripheral regions
theme: Spatial Structuresdefinition:
"Peripheral regions are areas located far away from the main urban and economic centres, either within a country or on the European continent. Peripheral regions generally have lower economic potential and accessibility than the more central ones. Regional development policies pay a specific attention to peripheral regions."
source:CEMAT Glossary of key expressions used in spatial development policies in Europe; 14 CEMAT (2006) 6, Strasbourg 24 January 2007, p. 11
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