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Why is West Asia the least developed in rail facilities ? Explain one reason.

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Reasons for Least development in rail facilities in West Asia -
(i) Vast desert area
(ii) Sparsely populated region It is not easy to lay railway lines in desert sands. Further, railways are built to secure large populations. Since West Asia has a sparse population, other modes of transport are more suitable.
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