Author: Andrew Moon - BBC Radio Solent's Portsmouth commentator

In the latest episode of the Eurostat podcast Stats in a Wrap, we look into what data can tell us about living in the EU’s countryside. Rural communities make up nearly 30% of the EU population and account for around 80% of its territory. Rural areas are remarkably diverse, from sprawling agricultural landscapes to smaller towns with their own unique economies and cultures. The EU’s rural areas are also often perceived in different ways. For some, they are romantic havens from the stress of city life. For others, they are tough places to get work, healthcare and education. But it…

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