Southeast Asia's high overall population was largely the result of

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Wet-rice agriculture, which is highly productive and can support large populations, combined with acquired immunity to local diseases, helped Southeast Asia sustain a high population density. Millet and barley were not the primary crops in this region, and while European trade and peace periods might have contributed to economic and social stability, they were not the primary reasons for the high population.

Southeast Asia's High Overall Population Was Largely the Result of