Because in older times trade was done via boats therefore the bigger trade cities had to be near rivers so the boats could come up the rivers from the sea.
simply; the buildings that are near water.
simply; the buildings that are near water.
Difficult to answer - Where a the cities located? What is the definition of major? What is the interpretation of near?
Most major cities in Argentina are located near rivers, in order to get food and water.
near lakes or rivers.
Many of the largest cities in Southwest Asia are located on or near: Major Rivers!! Hope this helps c: :p
The rivers were important for cities to grow large because they provided transportation for people and goods, as well as waterpower for runing mills before the invention of electric motors or steam engines.
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near any body of water, the cities would have many resources such as fish
Near the coast and on rivers leading to the coast.
Because when the rivers flood then the farmer's crops can get water and they can grow.
Near rivers and lakes or near marshy areas.