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Japan (p.34) - Coggle Diagram
Japan (p.34)
one of the most densely populated countries in the world
population=350/km²
people are not spread out evenly
Low Density Rural Areas
why do few people live there?
poor soils (thin, acidic and infertile)
isolated (bad roads, few connections)
few jobs (mostly forestry)
extreme climate (long, cold winters + heavy rain/snow)
where?
mountainous areas
High-Density Rural Areas
where?
flat valleys & gentle slopes
why are these areas densely populated?
fertile soils → crops grow easily
flat land → easy to use machinery
warm climate → many crops
good transport → can commute to cities
High-Density Urban Areas
where
coastal areas
why are these areas densely populated?
flat land → easy to build
many jobs (factories, offices)
good transport (roads, rail, airports)
ports → trade (import/export)
fishing industry