The Pros and Cons of Living in a Country Advantages Living in the country has many advantages but a few disadvantages. Lower crime rate , no pollution and traffic, healthy life due to the clean air as well as clean and fresh water, landscapes, meadows, hills, mountains , gardens , farmland, river, fountains , honest and funny villagers, piping shepherd , flock, cattle, naive and sincere people, lower task rate and you name it, not the least , but the last all are advantages of living in a country. Disadvantages Living in a country is dangerous. You are separated from the rest of the world for strong snowfall, lack of transportation system, gale and avalanche.