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An essential factor to consider when examining this situation is where populations actually reside. Strikingly, 91% of Swedes inhabit southern or central regions, while the proportion for Finland is even starker: 97% in the south and center. The northern territories in both countries are largely uninhabited due to extreme climatic conditions, suggesting a stark economic reality where the south offers fertile land and ample opportunities for agriculture and trade.