1. Geographic regions located on the outer edges or margins of a city, country, or territory; areas distant from the center or main urban core
The peripheral areas of the city lack adequate public transportation infrastructure.
As áreas periféricas da cidade carecem de infraestrutura adequada de transporte público.
2. Regions economically or socially marginalized; areas with lower development or investment compared to central zones
Government initiatives aim to improve living conditions in peripheral areas.
Iniciativas governamentais visam melhorar as condições de vida nas áreas periféricas.