World’s densely populated regions: Densely populated regions of the world are: Eastern part of Asia, South and South East Asia, North-East part of North America and North – Western part of Europe. In these areas, density of poulation is found to be above 250 persons per sq. km. All these areas are favourable in terms of geographical and economic conditions.
World’s sparsely populated regions: Low density is found in unfavourable climatic zones, and in the regions of unfavourable physical, economic, social-cultural aspects. Such areas are : North and South polar zone, arid and cold deserts, equatorial zone, high rainfall areas, dense forest areas, and hilly areas. In these areas, population density is found to be 1 or below 1 person per sq. km.
