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Why are the mountainous region sparsely populated?

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Mountainous regions are sparsely populated because of the following reasons:
  • Life is very difficult in terrain.
  • ​The uneven topography makes it very difficult to build basic infrastructure, which includes roads and houses.
  • Facilities like hospitals, schools and banks are inaccessible to the people living in these areas.
  • The extreme low temperature too proves hostile for a easy and comfortable life. Combined with topography, it is a barrier to large scale agriculture.

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