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= Distribution of population = The manner in which people are spread over the earth surface is known as the distribution of population. Distribution of population varies from place to place, region to region. More than 90 percent of the population lies in only 30 percent of the earth surface. Some areas are crowded and some are sparely populated.Many of the people live in the northern part of the equator compare to southern part due some conditions like climate, infrastructure etc. Sixty percent of the people stay in just 10 countries. All of them have more than a 100 million people. Through this below chart you can know which are those 10 countries and how population varies from one to one.



= Density of population = Number of people living in a unit area of the earth's surface. It is normally expressed as per square km. The average density of population in the whole world is 51 person per square km. South Central Asia has the highest density of population followed by East and East Asia.

= Factors affecting distribution of population = There are two major category in factors which responsible for distribution of population.

1) Geographical factors

2) Social, economical and cultural factors

1) Topography
People always prefer to live on plains rather than mountains and plateaus because these areas are suitable for farming, manufacturing and service activities.

2) Climate
People usually avoid extreme climates that are very hot or very cold.

3) Soil
Fertile soils provide suitable land for agriculture. So more population exist in those areas.

4) Water
People prefer to live in the areas where fresh water is easily available. River valleys of world are densely populated

1) Social
Areas of better housing, education and health facilities are more densely populated.

2) Cultural
Places with religion or cultural significance attract more people.

3) Economic
Industrial areas provide more employment opportunities. Large number of people are attracted to these areas.