What are the characteristics of urbanization?

Urbanization, also known as urbanization, refers to the historical process that a country or region gradually changes from a traditional rural society dominated by agriculture to a modern urban society dominated by non-agricultural industries such as industry (secondary industry) and service industry (tertiary industry) with the development of social productive forces, the progress of science and technology and the adjustment of industrial structure. So what are the characteristics of urbanization?

Characteristics of urbanization 1. The start and development of urbanization is led by the government.

2. The urbanization of China is not accompanied by the bankruptcy of rural economy and the sharp opposition between urban and rural areas.

3. In the process of urbanization in China, a new rural urbanization model has emerged.

From the founding of People's Republic of China (PRC) in 1949 to the Third Plenary Session of 1978, the urbanization process in Chinese mainland was quite slow. During the 30 years from 1950 to 1980, the proportion of urban population in the world rose from 28.4% to 4 1.3%, including 65,438 in developing countries.

Positive significance of urbanization population transformation

Cities can create more employment opportunities and absorb a large number of rural surplus population. The labor force gradually shifts from the primary industry to the secondary industry, the tertiary industry and the fourth industry.

industrial adjustment

The process of urbanization can effectively promote the development of rural areas and help improve the regional industrial structure.

industrial development

Urbanization helps to improve the efficiency of industrial production, and industrialization gives sustained impetus to urbanization.

Scientific and technological progress

With the progress of science and technology and the advancement of informatization, modern big cities have become the main scientific and technological innovation bases and information exchange centers. So as to improve the overall development level of the region.

cultural exchange

The extensive diffusion and infiltration of urban culture into rural areas has affected the production and lifestyle of rural areas (self-sufficient natural economy) and improved the openness of rural areas. Conducive to the communication between urban and rural areas, narrowing the gap between urban and rural development.