Periphery areas refer to the outer edges or fringes of a region or country that are usually less developed and have lower levels of economic activity compared to the core.
Related terms
Urban-Rural Continuum: A spectrum ranging from highly urbanized areas (core) to sparsely populated rural areas (periphery).
Suburbanization: The process of population movement from central urban areas towards suburban outskirts.
Gentrification: The transformation and upgrading of deteriorated urban neighborhoods through investment and renovation, often resulting in displacement of lower-income residents.