1. An area or geographic region that lacks adequate development in physical structures and facilities such as roads, bridges, utilities, transportation systems, and communications networks
The rural areas represent an infrastructure-deficient region that requires government investment.
As áreas rurais representam uma região subdesenvolvida em infraestrutura que necessita de investimento governamental.
2. A territory characterized by insufficient or poor-quality public and private infrastructure compared to developed regions
This region underdeveloped in infrastructure struggles to attract new industries.
Esta região subdesenvolvida em infraestrutura enfrenta dificuldades para atrair novas indústrias.