Why are mountainous regions thinly populated?

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Mountainous regions are thinly populated as compared to the plains because:

The climate is harsher.
Slopes are steep so less land is available for farming and settlements.
Travelling is difficult and slow because of high altitude, ruggedness, weather and steep slopes.
Growing many crops year round is difficult on slopes and harsher climates and the top soil is thin.
Hazards such as landslides and snow slides make construction difficult and lack of roads or other transportation sources make life difficult.

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