No. 9,743 in Swedish
glesbygd
Sparsely populated rural area.
In a sentence
Många familjer flyttar från glesbygd till städer för bättre jobbmöjligheter.
Many families move from rural areas to cities for better job opportunities.
Used to denote sparsely populated rural areas as a geographical type.
Glesbygd har ofta en särskild charm med sin rofyllda atmosfär.
The countryside often has a special charm with its peaceful atmosphere.
Refers to rural areas emphasizing their scenic and specific qualities, such as peace and charm.
Att bo i glesbygd kan vara utmanande på grund av avstånden till service och bekvämligheter.
Living in rural areas can be challenging because of distances to services and conveniences.
Highlights practical aspects of living in sparsely populated rural areas.
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