Living in the Countryside

Living in the Countryside

        Many people consider the countryside is one of the best places to live in. Indeed, living in the countryside offers clean and safe environment, however this area does not have the same lifestyle of the city. As consequence, it has positives and negatives aspects.

        One major advantage of living in the countryside is that is not polluted as the city is, so people can breathe fresh air. Therefore, they can stay anywhere because in these areas there is not too much contamination, such as car or factory pollution, etc.  In addition, the traffic is not heavy, so they do not have traffic jam and can enjoy silence of the country. Also, people can relax and go for a nice walk in the forest. In fact, one of the most important things is that the dwellers can grow their own fruits and vegetables which are healthier than those ones that people buy in the market. Another positive aspect is the fact that it is safer than the city. For example, the crime rate is usually very low and they do not need to be afraid.

        On the other hand, there are some disadvantages for one who lives there. The most important drawback is that the dwellers have problems to find a job because there are not companies or factories that employ them. As a result, they must work in farms with a low salary. Additionally, the countryside does not have high-quality infrastructure or services. For example, if someone wants to go to the hospital or a college, s/he needs a long time to commute from one place to another. In the same way, there are poor communication networks and transportation means, such as public bus, good roads, etc. Moreover, there is not much entertainment to spend time, such as, cinemas, pubs, restaurants, and shopping center. For all of these reasons, the countryside has many inconveniences.

        On the whole, we think that the countryside can be a good place for a person who wants peace, healthy life, and keep in contact with nature. However, it can be too boring and very difficult to live there.  

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