Socio Economic Regions Flashcards
What is a socio economic region
Regions that have unique social or economic characteristics
What is a core region in
Ireland
Europe
GDA
Paris Basin
Name a peripheral region in
Ireland
Europe
Nothern and western region
Mezzogiorno Italy
Name regions of industrial decline in
Ireland
Europe
Drogheda
Sambre Meuse valley Belgium
What are the physical factors that affect socio economic regions
Relief Climate Resources Drainage Soils
What are the human factors affecting socio economic regions
Population
Transport
EU policy
History
What do core regions usually have
High population.
In lowland areas
Climate that supports intensive agriculture
Urbanised
Centres of business, service, government and administrative
Income is 10% higher that the EU average
Migration is common
Home to Mutlinational company’s
What do peripheral regions usually have
Remote Few resources Poor soul Poor transport Out migration Low income 10% lower then EU average Depend on primary activities Tourism is important for outdoor activity
What are regions of industrial decline
Regions that were once major economic centres
What are the reasons for industrial decline
Depletion of natural resources
Competition from other regions with cheaper business costs
Why is the sambre Meuse valley a region of industrial decline
Local coal and iron ore deposit ss were depleted
Why is Ireland a region of industrial decline
When Ireland joined the European economic community manufacturing companies closed as it was available cheaper from European manufactures
What is the erdf
European regional development fund
Supports modernising of industry and invests in infrastructure
What is the esf
European social fund
Assists job creation schemes and schemes to help disadvantaged people enter workforce
What is the EAGGF
European agriculture guidance and guarantee fund
Helps the farming sector in all regions
