Transcript Task_12_Population_Density_in_the_Middle_East

Population Density in the
Middle East
By Tiffany Tran and Julia Oleksiak
Thesis
People in the Middle East live in areas that are
controlled by water. Wherever there is fresh water,
thousands, millions of people will congregate. In arid
regions such as the Arabian Desert, the Negev in
Israel, or the Great Salt Desert in Iran, basic
necessities are constantly required. And where water
is, so are the people, resources, and life.
Overview
• Pictures of Population Density in the Middle East.
• Graphs and charts of populations of Syria, Iraq, and Turkey
over time.
• Why people live in certain parts of the Middle East.
A population density map of northern Africa and the Middle East.
TURKEY
SYRIA
IRAQ
A geographical map of the Middle East. Notice how mountainous Iraq and Turkey
are, and how much flat land Syria has. Where would people most likely prefer to live?
To the left is a picture of
crowded Baghdad, Iraq.
The city holds almost six
million people.
To the right is a woman
walking through the
cramped alleyways of
Baghdad. As the
population continues to
grow, so will the need for
more room.
This is a population density map specific to Turkey. Notice how major
cities have well over 150 people per square mile, and the city limits
are rather small. There is virtually no one living in the middle of the
country due to the mountainous region.
This is a
population
density map
specific to the
country of Syria.
The highest
percentage of
people live on the
Mediterranean's
coast to the east
while another
handful live along
the Euphrates
river that cuts
through the
country.
This is the final
population density
map for Iraq. What
makes the map so
intriguing is that the
southern half of the
country is virtually
uninhabited. This is
due to the Zagros
mountains that
stretch from
northwest to
southwest Iraq and
is the largest
mountain range in
the country. This
makes the main
cities of Iraq
extremely crowded.
A chart tracking Syria, Turkey, and Iraq's population over time.
While Turkey and Iraq have more mountains than Syria, the two
countries have millions more people. Clearly lack of land won't
affect the population, just the way people live.
Why People Live in Certain Areas
To the right is the
extremely beautiful
Euphrates river. Living
close to so much usable
water is a major plus for a
city.
To the left is Egypt's main
river Cairo. Its large
population and views boast a
wonderful living area for those
who can afford it.
Conclusion
While living in the hot region of the Middle East is difficult, it
is possible as shown by the population rates of some areas.
Cities located by rivers have very high population densities
(such as Baghdad) and cities father away from a water source
are less populated. Population is directly related to how much
water is around the area.
Bibliography
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/percspics/5359606075/