Road and rail networks constructed during the colonial era bear little resemblance to the distribution of population.

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During the colonial era, road and rail networks were often constructed for resource extraction and trade purposes, rather than to serve the needs of the local population. As a result, they may not be efficiently distributed to meet the needs of the population, especially in terms of connectivity between urban and rural areas.

Road and Rail Networks Constructed During the Colonial Era Bear