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Towns provide market for goods and services – high population and presence of industries provide market for agricultural and industrial goods produced in the country.
Creates employment – there are many commercial and industrial activities which attract large population that provides labour. Hence people earn income which raises their standards of living.
Development of infrastructure/social amenities such as roads, hospitals schools to take care of different types/classes of people.
Urbanization encourages national unity as people of different nationalities and ethnic bounds come together to interact.
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