02 / People & place

Human Geography

Population, culture, cities, migration and the spatial identity of human life.

8 study topics

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Start with a concept, then follow its links through the wider geographic system.

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Human Geography

Population Geography

The spatial study of population size, structure, change and movement.

Foundation · High relevance
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Human Geography

Population Density

The relationship between population and area.

Foundation · High relevance
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Human Geography

Population Distribution

The uneven spatial pattern of people.

Foundation · High relevance
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Human Geography

Migration

The movement of people between places.

Foundation · High relevance
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Human Geography

Urbanization

The growth of urban populations and settlements.

Foundation · High relevance
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Human Geography

Rural Settlement

Rural settlement forms and functions.

Foundation · High relevance
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Human Geography

Culture and Geography

How culture shapes and is shaped by place.

Foundation · High relevance
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Human Geography

Human Development

Health, education, income and human capability.

Foundation · High relevance