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what are the unique characteristics of human populations in tropical climates?

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Before directly jumping on the answer, I would like to quote Aristotle here who said a very strange thing about the peoples of tropics. He said that "The climate in temperate region is more cool and adorable hence the people living here are more intelligent, smart, adventurous, fearless and active while the people living in tropics are fearful, less intelligent and lazy and thus slavery is their destiny". Following are the characteristics of people in the tropical region.

1. Tropical regions have harsh climate conditions i.e. mainly extreme temperatures. The people here are mostly affected by climate change

2. This region experiences heavy rainfalls and thus worm attack and infectious diseases or pests etc are common here due to humidity and thus most of the diseases come from here.

3. They are the most affected people by climate change. according to a report by International Labour Organisation, about 90 million people will loose jobs by 2030 because of climate change of which about 80% are living in tropics.

4. These people are mainly living in developing countries and suffering from the current challenges of poverty, malnutrition, deteriorating health status etc.

5. Apart from this, they also have less technological advancement.

6. since this region receives maximum insolation, people have darker skin in this region.

7. Monsoon climate is observed here due to shifting of pressure belts which is the reason for different agricultural patterns of these people.

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