Location is an important key that takes a part in increasing populations. For example, in ancient Mesopatamia, farmers planted crops in the fertile soil (which s in the location) and soon farmers did not have enough land to grow food for e increasing amount of populations. Climate might affect populations in a region because if the land is well and fertile (the weather and climate is mild) people can thrive. I hope this helps!
Extention to Europe
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Sun= 696,340 km
earth= 6,371 km
moon= 1,737.1 km
Yes it was. True. Also Alaska was #49.