Roumanian rural space characterization from Western region

Abstract

The rural space represents the relationship that is established between man and nature, interdependency
relations establishing between social actions and the natural environment where these actions occur, as well
as the essence of material and spiritual civilization that emerge and evolve on a certain territory. Thus, the
rural space includes many areas, communities, natural landscapes, farmlands, forests, habitats and traditional
cultures, being actually the place where most resources of national economy are concentrated. Romanian
rural area faces with many weaknesses. The main problems specific for rural areas are low economic
development, aging, migration towards urban areas, poorly developed infrastructure and low population
density. The rural space has some distinct features which are transferred within the individuality, specificity
and authenticity, compared to other areas. The Western Region is one of the eight regions of development
established nationally on October 28, 1998. This region consists of four counties: Arad, Caras-Severin,
Hunedoara and Timis.