The distribution of population in the world is uneven - some areas are very crowded while some
are sparsely populated. There are various reasons behind uneven distribution:
→ Geographical factors: Favourable topography, availability of mineral and fresh water
resources, favourable climate and soil fertility are some of the reasons affecting population
distribution e.g., Indo Gangetic Plains, Diamond Mines of South Africa etc are densely populated.
→ Social and Cultural factors: Areas of better housing, education and health facilities are more
populated. Places of religious and cultural significance also attract people e.g., Varanasi,
Jerusalem etc.
→ Economic factors: Places having more industries, transportation and communication facilities
provide better employment opportunities. People are attracted to these places because of the
above reasons e.g., Mumbai, Osaka etc.