Australia, a country of more than 7 million square kilometres, is staggeringly sparsely populated. We know that there are vast deserts, magnificent mountains and rich pastoral areas, but why is 95% of the area uninhabited?Population distribution of Australia,
Why is it so concentrated in the southeast?What kind of geographical mystery is hidden in this?First, let's take a look at Australia's topography and climate. The eastern part of Australia is predominantly mountainous, while the central region is a wide plain
The western region, however, is a stretch of mountains and vast deserts. At the same time, 70% of Australia's land is in a state of drought all year round, and there is a severe shortage of water, all of which have created uninhabitable conditions for humans. In addition,
Australia's mountain ranges block water vapour from the Pacific Ocean, leaving precipitation scarce in most areas. At the same time, Australia's low altitude does not allow it to create its own cloud-induced rain conditions, which makes the western region lack precipitation and create a persistent drought state.
More interestingly, the precipitation in northern Australia is a one-time precipitation, and the precipitation time span is very large. While Australia has rivers, there are no real big rivers. The most important river systems, such as the Coastal River Base,
Because it is blocked by the Great Dividing Range, it cannot be replenished with sufficient precipitation. This has resulted in water scarcity in Australia that is unable to meet the needs of its population. At the same time, Australia has always been a typical emigrant, from 120 countries around the world
Immigrants of 140 nationalities have made their home here. Although the population has increased after the liberalization of immigration policies, Australia's unique climatic conditions have also become an important factor restricting its development. Although Australia is not rich in water resources and has an arid climate
But its existing water and land resources are capable of feeding a larger population. Therefore, Australia is a country with great potential, and in the future, it may attract more immigrants and increase population density with its developed economy. However,
Australia's special climatic conditions are also a major factor restricting its development, and unstable precipitation cannot meet the needs of life. In general, Australia's geographical conditions have become a double-edged sword for its development. Although Australia has vast land and abundant resources,
However, the special terrain and climatic conditions also pose challenges to its development. It is hoped that in the future, Australia will attract more people to settle down with its unique charm and witness the development and prosperity of this beautiful land.