r/geography Geography Enthusiast 26d ago

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

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u/WormLivesMatter 26d ago

If it wasnt founded as a religious town first I think it would have defiantly found a place as a mining hub. Nowadays it’s both but it was founded not as a mining town at first.

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u/Happy-House-9453 26d ago

It was founded as a religious town