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Part of the reason is the Ganges & YangTse river deltas are the most fertile on Earth. While other regions typically yield 2 crops a year, these deltas average
by throwGuardian 7y ago
Part of the reason is the Ganges & YangTse river deltas are the most fertile on Earth. While other regions typically yield 2 crops a year, these deltas average 3 to 4.
Also, the climate is relatively moderate with no major high frequency calamities (like earthquakes and hurricanes).
- emmelaich 7y ago> .. no major high frequency calamities (like earthquakes .. And yet, it is one of the most geologically active areas on earth. The Ring of Fire, Deccan Plateau, bunch of volcanoes. I'm sure this has a lot do with it's fertility.
- ampdepolymerase 7y agoVolcanoes are very fertile.
- luhem7 7y agoThe Deccan plateau is one of the world's most geologically inactive areas. The ring of fire goes through the circle but isn't a major component of the circle. There aren't even a remarkably high destiny of volcanoes. What is active is the Himalayan mountain range.
- emmelaich 7y agoTrue, I should have added historically. Nonetheless, it's still close to geologically active areas. e.g. the Indian Ocean 2004 Tsunami.
- contingencies 7y agoDon't forget the Brahmaputra, Irrawaddy, Salween, Mekong, Red River, Pearl River, whatever dominates Java/Sumatra...
- cortesoft 7y agoI was wondering... they didn't mention reasons at all in the article.
- blackrock 7y agoThis must be why the Mongols dreamed of conquering China, and finally succeeded. To control access to this ancient agricultural production system. And why the Chinese were so adamant on building the great walls as their perimeter defense system.