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Term

human settlements

Term

Integrative concept that comprises (a) physical components of shelter and infrastructure and (b) services to which the physical elements provide support, that is to say, community services such as education, health, culture, welfare, recreation and nutrition.

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EEA Glossary

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Definition source publication

United Nations. Glossary of environment statistics.

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Definition source URL

http://esa.un.org/unsd/envmnt/default.asp

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United Nations

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Long definition

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