What factors determine the population distribution?
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the main factors determine the population distribution are climate, rainfall ,topography soil energy and mineral resources, asseccity like distance from sea coast, natural harbours,etc....
Topography: People prefer living on plains rather than plateaus and mountains since these areas are suitable for agriculture, manufacturing and also service activities.
Climate: People generally stay away from extreme climates (very cold or very hot) like the Sahara desert, the Russian polar regions, Canada and Antarctica
Social: Areas with better housing, health facilities and education are more populated e.g : Pune. Better transport facilities also contribute to the increased population of any region.
Cultural: Places with cultural or religious import attract people. Example: Varanasi, Jerusalem and Vatican city.
Economic: Industrial areas offer employment opportunities. A large number of people make their way into these areas. Examples: Mumbai in India and Osaka in Japan.