Australia is the 6th largest country in the world, covering 7.69 million kmΒ² β 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 β it's geology.
In this 60-second short, we break down:
π The Great Dividing Range β How this massive mountain range blocks moisture from reaching the interior
π§οΈ The Rain Shadow Effect β Why the eastern side gets all the rain while the west turns into desert
ποΈ Coastal vs. Inland β Why Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane are packed while the interior is nearly uninhabitable
π§ The Real Reason β Australia's geography makes it one of the most unevenly populated countries on Earth