The suburbs really are kind of both.  Anywhere near atlanta is like that due to rampant suburban sprawl, So I guess that's what I've known mostly.  I lived in a suburb close to the city until I was 13, then moved to the country until after high school.  Even living in the country, I'd make frequent trips into the city, so I've always had them both. 
		
	
		
		
		
		
			
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