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it is due to how mountainous the area is - this is a problem because it is inaccessible( there are no ways to get transport through) plus the climate is very bad

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What is the Caribbean territory that is sparsely populated?

Montserrat is a Caribbean territory that is sparsely populated. It has a population of around 5,000 people and is known for its volcanic activity and beautiful landscapes.


What does 'sparsely populated' mean?

Sparsely populated simply means that there aren't very many people living there. Usually this is because the climate (desert, polar region) or the terrain (mountaintop, swamp) makes it difficult to support a large population.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sparsely populated means very few human inhabitants when compared to the land area in which they are living.New York would therefore be densely populated as compared to Greenland which is sparsely populated.


Would you expect the Himalayan mountain system or the coastal lowlands to be more heavy populated?

Typically, coastal lowlands are more heavily populated than the Himalayan mountain system. This is because lowlands provide easier access to resources, transportation, and trade, while mountains often have challenging terrain and harsher living conditions.


Which continent can you find the Himalayan mountains?

The Himalayan mountains are found in Asia.


The northeastern side of Asia is very sparsely populated for what geographic reason?

The northeastern side of Asia is very sparsely populated due to its cold climate, harsh and remote terrain such as mountains and tundra, and lack of infrastructure and resources for human settlement. These factors make it difficult for people to live and sustain themselves in this region.