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/^t/The first difference and the most important for numerous is connected with education and science. Those living in the country usually end their learning at primary school or, at best, at vocational one. Few acquire secondary or higher education. For most of the countrymen primary school seems to be sufficient because their expectations are usually closely connected with agriculture and, for the most part, they end up cultivating the soil as their parents and grandparents did. Living in the city gives more opportunities in choosing future proffession. Universities, Collegies and Academies challenge young people to strain every nerve in order to keep pace with the developing society. Getting a degree means a better job and higher income. But even for those who do not have higher education, jobs are still easier to come by in the city than for those living in the country.