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Many people dream about living in the countryside, and some people have
moved away from crowded cities to small villages or even farms. Although
villages have a variety of fresh and uncontaminated foods, the absence of basic
social amenities is uninviting for a fulfilled lifestyle.

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Recently, the rate at which people have been relocating to rural areas is quite
astonishing to the extent that even rich people have been retiring to villages.
Although there is plenty of fresh and organic food, this lifestyle can be affected
by inadequate social services.

The first benefit of living in rural areas is that the cost of living is affordable.
This is because food in villages is low-priced since people cultivate their own
food thus minimal costs are incurred. In the same way, accommodation is less
costly since there is plenty of land which allows the natives to construct their
own houses. For example, a fully-furnished house would be much cheaper as
compared to urban areas. Not only that but transport means are also cost-
effective. As an illustration, most villagers use bicycles for their transportation
which are easy to maintain. In addition, rural areas are well-known to produce
healthy, nutritious organic foods, that also have great taste. This is due to the
fact that the agricultural practices utilized do not affect the environment. For
instance, in Uganda particularly Masaka village, farmers have incorporated safe
practices such as chemical free fertilizers which in the long run have led to
livestock sustainability and environmental conservation thus consumption of
healthy food has also proven to widely prolong the livelihood of their general
population. Hence it is beneficial to stay in a rural area.
However, there are several demerits associated with settling in rural areas.
First and foremost, villages predominantly have inadequate social services. This
affects rural people's health and impedes economic activities. A case in point,
in Karamonja region, Uganda, it is rare to allocate good health centres. Besides
that, the few within the area are faraway from the residents as well as offer
substandard services making village life unfavourable. Additionally, some
villages have transport challenges that hinder economic growth. This is owing
to the fact that some roads are inaccessible making it impossible to transport
goods and services. For instance, River Kafu, in Uganda recently flooded
jeopardizing people's lives and deterring profit-making projects. All these make
village life uninviting.
In conclusion, the countryside offers a serene lifestyle with a plethora of
community benefits, however, the limited amenities and opportunities would
be a major drawback for me. Therefore, the choice between urban and rural
living depends on individual preferences and priorities.