Question

Explain with examples three economic factors influencing the population distribution in the world.

Answer 1

• Minerals: Areas with mineral deposits attract industries and generate employment. Skilled and semi-skilled workers move to these areas and make them densely populated. Example; Katanga Zambia copper belt in Africa.
• Urbanization: Cities offer better employment opportunities, educational and medical facilities, better means of transport and communication. Good civic amenities and the attraction of city life draw people to cities. It leads to rural-urban migration. Example; Megacities of the world.
• Industrialization: Provide job opportunities and attract large numbers of people. Provide different types of jobs to different categories due to industrial belt. Example; Kobe-Osaka region of Japan.