Quantitative analysis of the rural road network in Kirkuk Governorate

Abstract

     The use of quantitative measurement methods in analyzing transportation networks dates back to the 1970s and 1990s. Network analysis is of great importance because it allows for comparison of networks within the same country or between different countries in terms of the development, progress and integration of these networks. networks. It can also be used as an indicator of the economic development of a country, which is why the indicators and criteria used in transportation geography vary depending on the objective of the study. The goal of the study is to use certain indicators to understand the extent to which the rural road network in Kirkuk Governorate can reach, the extent of its efficiency, and the extent to which it is able to connect parts of the study area. Quantity.