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Australia has the lowest population density in the world at 3 people per km2, with most people concentrated in the southeast and east regions. Factors contributing to low density include arid terrain, inadequate food supply, lack of water sources, and poor access to services. Despite rich mineral resources, the vast distances and harsh climate hinder population growth and economic development in many areas.

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Australia has the lowest population density in the world at 3 people per km2, with most people concentrated in the southeast and east regions. Factors contributing to low density include arid terrain, inadequate food supply, lack of water sources, and poor access to services. Despite rich mineral resources, the vast distances and harsh climate hinder population growth and economic development in many areas.

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Causes of low population density - Australia

Content guide
relief
temperatures
precipitation
soil fertility / inability to grow food / inadequate food supply
lack of water sources/rivers ; desert/ drought
much land is used for agriculture/protected environments
lack of resources
poor access
landlocked
low employment/ lack of jobs
lack of economic growth

Place specific reference: named parts/mountains/roads/settlements of chosen country, population data, climate data, etc.

Introduction:
Australia has the lowest population density: 3 people per km2 (as of June 2022).
It’s the world's 6th largest country in land area, but most of the population is concentrated in two regions: South east and East,
Southwest.
Highest density: in the Australian Capital Territory: 174 people per km2.
Lowest density: in the Northern Territory: 0.2 people per km2.

Relief, soil type:


The arid Australian Outback occupies around 73% of the continent, and around 40% of Australia’s interior is desert: eg. Great
Victoria Desert, Great Sandy Desert.
This desert terrain consists of rough grasses and scrubland that is highly infertile and unsuitable for agriculture, leading to
inadequate food supplies.
Despite the dry soils, agriculture still accounts for over half of Australia's land use.

Temperature:
Temperatures range from 40˚C in the summer to between 16˚C and 24˚C in winter.
There are usually high temperatures during the day and chilly conditions at night - night temperatures can vary from 19˚C to 0˚C.
As temperatures rise due to climate change, heat strokes have become a concern.

Precipitation:
Semi-arid regions (eg. Tennant Creek) receives 400mm of annual rainfall per year.
Arid regions (eg. Alice Springs) receive 200-300mm of annual rainfall.
Desert zones receive only 150mm annual rainfall.

Lack of services:
Due to the vast distances and poor accessibility, normal schools are not a viable option. Through the School of Air, Teachers
broadcast lessons via satellite to radios.
Primary and emergency medical care is delivered by the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia: planes fly to the remote areas
of the Outback that don't have doctors.

Mining:
Australia is rich in resources like coal, iron ore, copper, gold, and uranium, and exports are worth 200 billion dollars.
With over 350 operating mine sites across the country, people are forced from their homes and land.

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