Australia is the 6th largest country in the world, covering 7.69 million km² – 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 – it's geology.
In this 60-second short, we break down:
🌏 The Great Dividing Range – How this massive mountain range blocks moisture from reaching the interior
🌧️ The Rain Shadow Effect – Why the eastern side gets all the rain while the west turns into desert
🏖️ Coastal vs. Inland – Why Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane are packed while the interior is nearly uninhabitable
🧭 The Real Reason – Australia's geography makes it one of the most unevenly populated countries on Earth