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Table 3 Index system of influencing factors of spatial pattern of cultural heritage resources in China’s land border areas

From: Spatial pattern and influencing factors of land border cultural heritage in China

Evaluation indicators

Detection factors

Explanation of indicators

Natural environment

X1 Altitude (m)

The altitude of the heritage resources (m)

X2 Slope

The slope of the heritage resources (◦)

X3 Water system distribution

Distance from a water system (m)

Social environment

X4 Traffic accessibility

Distance from a line of transportation (m)

X5 Distance from major cities

Distance from a main administrative unit (m)

X6 Population density

Population density (people/km2)

X7 Per capita GDP

Regional per capita GDP (dollars)

X8 Urbanization process

Urbanization rate (%)

X9 Minority population ratio

The proportion of ethnic minorities in the total population of the region (%)

Historical and cultural environment

X10 History of administrative succession

Number of regional administrative division changes (times)

X11 Evolution of historical and cultural

Number of national key cultural protection units (pcs)

X12 Evolution of religious belief

Number of places for religious and sacrificial activities (pcs)