What are the causes for the uneven distribution of population in the world?

Answer: Population distribution in the world is uneven because of two factors, Geographical and Social.

Geographical factors include

1. Topography: People prefer living on plains rather than mountains and plateaus because these areas are suitable for farming, manufacturing and service activities. The Ganga Plains are the most densely populated area in the world, while mountains like the Andes, Alps and Himalayas are sparsely populated.
2. Water: People prefer living in areas where fresh water is easily available. The river valleys of the world are the densely populated regions, while deserts have a less population.

Social factors include

1. Social: Areas of better housing, education and health facilities are more densely populated. (For example, Pune)
2. Economic: Industrial areas provide employment opportunities. A large number of people are attracted to these areas. Osaka in Japan and Mumbai in India are two densely populated areas.