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The table below shows population distribution in Kenya by province in 1999. Use it to answer the questions below. (a) Calculate the population density of each...

      

The table below shows population distribution in Kenya by province in 1999. Use it to answer the questions below.
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(a) Calculate the population density of each province.
(b) Give reasons why there is a high population density in Central Province of Kenya.

  

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Kavungya
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• Suitable climate: Central Province experiences high rainfall totals per annum. This encourages various agricultural activities hence attracts high population densities.
• Fertile soil: The red volcanic soils which favours variety of agricultural activities have attracted a high population.
• Industries: the establishment of manufacturing industries in the towns of Central Province like Thika have attracted many people who seek for employment.
Kavungya answered the question on June 8, 2019 at 08:33


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