r/geography • u/tycoon_irony Geography Enthusiast • 26d ago

Why aren't there any large cities in this area? Discussion

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u/[deleted] 26d ago

The limiting factor is water

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u/WichitaTimelord 26d ago

Yes, it’s arid there and likely getting worse

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u/nickerbocker79 26d ago

Doesn't seem to stop the Phoenix area.

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u/Confident-Fish2805 26d ago

Not in western Minnesota tho

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u/i_enjoy_music_n_stuf 25d ago

The second biggest river in America goes through like most of these states