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Settlement
The site of origin is chosen for
water supply nearby
relief
fertile soil
offered shelter
Function: its main economic activity or purpose
Market town
where goods produced in the surrounding area are bought and sold
are found in farming areas
offer many services
have good transport links
are often near bridges and rivers
have marketplace in the town center
Port town
where goods are imported and exportedby ship
are found in sheltered harbours
have flat land for buildings and storage near the water
have deep water for large ships
maybe close to major industrial areas inland to import and export their goods
Industrial town
where many people work in factories, processing raw materials or assembling goods
may be found near or on coalfields
may have old factories inside the city centre, near railways and canals
may have old housing areas and factories close to each other
may have new industrial estates on the outskirts, near main road for transport
Tourist resort
a place which people visit to enjoy a vacation
may be on the coast with beaches or in scenic inland areas
maybe large historical cities
maybe close to industrial areas with large populations, with good rails and road links
have hotels and entertainments of various types