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They didn't have to be, but it was certainly easier for early settlers of a region to establish themselves near water that could be used for drinking and crop-growing. Towns near the coast of large bodies of water later had the advantage of trade. These days, since water and other supplies can be easily transported long distances, proximity to water isn't such a priority anymore.

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