Australia is the 6th largest country in the world, covering 7.69 million kmยฒ โ yet 90% of its population lives on just 3% of its land. Meanwhile, the vast Outback remains almost completely empty.
So why is that? It's not a choice โ it's geology.
In this 60-second short, we break down:
๐ The Great Dividing Range โ How this massive mountain range blocks moisture from reaching the interior
๐ง๏ธ The Rain Shadow Effect โ Why the eastern side gets all the rain while the west turns into desert
๐๏ธ Coastal vs. Inland โ Why Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane are packed while the interior is nearly uninhabitable
๐งญ The Real Reason โ Australia's geography makes it one of the most unevenly populated countries on Earth