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5. Synthesizing/Analyzing Visuals Why might the population density be low in

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THE LEAST POPULATED COUNTRY - AUSTRALIA

Australia has one of the lowest population densities in the world. With a low population of 23 million and a land area of over 7.6 million km² the density is about 3 people per km². This is very low compared to Monoco, the most densely populated area in the world with 26150 people per km².

Australia is rich in natural resources with large reserves of natural gas, oil, gold, uranium and metal ores. Uranium is important in the development of nuclear energy around the world. Australia attracts foreign workers to support the exploitation of these natural resources. Australia has the 9th highest immigrant population in the world with 6.7 million, making up 28.2% of its population.

Australia has more resources available than it uses, which means surplus resources can be exported. Our exports in 2017 were worth over $ 220 billion. This contributes to Australia's high per capita GDP of over $ 49,000 per person. The unemployment rate in Australia is very low.

With low birth and death rates, Australia’s natural increase is low. The provision of health care is excellent which contributes to the low infant mortality rate. Adult literacy is high at 99%.

Population densities are higher around the coast where the climate is more favorable. Moving inland the mainland became desert and semi -desert. Semi -desert areas can be developed for future population growth. However, water scarcity could limit population growth and development in the future.