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In Geography / Middle School | 2014-11-18

List three reasons why Japan is so densely populated.

Asked by Maddyy

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Japan is densely populated because it is an island nation which means that there is not a lot of territory for the Japanese to spread out and inhabit. In addition Japan has a large population for the small territory that exists. A final reason is that much of life in Japan is centered around urban zones, which means that most of the population lives in these urban environments which are very dense.

Answered by Gibbs | 2024-06-10

The reasons why Japan is densely populated are: 1. It is an island nation which means that there is not a lot of territories for the Japanese to spread out and inhabit . 2. Besides, Japan has a large population of the small area that exists. 3. A final reason is that much of life in Japan is centered around urban zones, which means that most of the population lives in these urban environments which are very dense. Japan is three times more densely populated than Europe as a whole and 12 times more densely populated than the U.S.

Answered by nyaosiemo | 2024-06-11

Japan's high population density results from its geographical constraints as an island nation, significant urbanization where 67% of the population lives in cities, and a cultural focus on living near economic centers. These factors combine to create densely populated areas despite limited land availability.
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Answered by nyaosiemo | 2024-09-04