Why do most people in the Sahara tend to live along the Nile River or the Mediterranean coast?

A. because of the lack of available water resources in the region

B. because most of the region's population works in the mining industry

C. because the thick vegetation in the inland areas of the region limits development

D. because there is no way to conduct trade in the region except via waterways

A. because of the lack of available water resources in the region

The Nile River and the Mediterranean coast provide access to vital water sources, making them more hospitable areas for human settlement in the arid Sahara region.